I have a 1mz-fe toyota camry that has a leaky valve cover gasket (both front and rear)...It's not a huge leak at all...I check my oil regularly and my dip stick doesn't even move even after 3 months
Problem is, it does burn oil as it drips down the engine...I can smell it while I'm stopped at a stop light and idling...now this is my daily and I love it to death...just don't have the time and money to get the valve covers replaced...
I just want to know, is the oil going to catch on fire if I continue to drive like this? From observing my leak, it seems like theres not enough oil leaking to actually ignite anything...even a local mechanic told me he highly doubts it will catch on fire...it's more of an annoyance than a hazard he said...i.e. bad smell, oil spilling on driveway, etc
what are your opinions BITOG?? thanks!
Problem is, it does burn oil as it drips down the engine...I can smell it while I'm stopped at a stop light and idling...now this is my daily and I love it to death...just don't have the time and money to get the valve covers replaced...
I just want to know, is the oil going to catch on fire if I continue to drive like this? From observing my leak, it seems like theres not enough oil leaking to actually ignite anything...even a local mechanic told me he highly doubts it will catch on fire...it's more of an annoyance than a hazard he said...i.e. bad smell, oil spilling on driveway, etc
what are your opinions BITOG?? thanks!