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Question posted by chosenrescue82 on January 9th, 2015

Engine Block Leaking Oil

Engine Block (1999 RAV4 L) is leaking oil without engine running. Most probable source of leak?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on January 9th, 2015 12:24 PM
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