Engine - Oil Leak From The Oil Pan Area
T-SB-0320-08October 21, 2008
Engine Oil Leak
Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System
Section
Engine Mechanical
Market
USA
Applicability
TSB SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB No. EG028-07.
- Applicability has been updated to include 2008 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles.
- Production Change Information has been updated.
- Warranty Information has been updated.
TSB No. EG028-07 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.
Introduction
Some 2007 - 2008 model year Tundra and 2008 model year Sequoia vehicles with a 5.7-liter engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan area. This condition may be caused by a leaking O-ring on the dipstick tube. Use the following repair procedure to address the customer's concern.
Production Change Information
Warranty Information
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
- This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
- Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
Parts Information
Required Tools & Equipment
Repair Procedure
1. Inspect leak location.
2. If the leak is found to be coming from the dipstick tube, remove the engine oil dipstick tube by removing the bolt.
3. Remove the old O-ring from the dipstick tube.
4. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the NEW O-ring.
5. Install the NEW O-ring to the dipstick tube.
6. Install the dipstick tube into the pan with the bolt.
Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)
7. Start the engine and verify the condition is repaired.