[2007]

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Updated - post 18.

At around 11,000 miles I'm guessing my car started leaking oil down the backside of the block. At the 11,858 mile oil change the mechanic noted the leak and replaced the oil pressure sending unit. Now, at 2,600 miles later I notice oil specs on my rear bumper (a good sign that an oil leak is present).

I take it in for another oil change today and ask them to check for leaks. They found that the head gasket is leaking oil. Outstanding, considering it had around only 11,000 miles when it stated leaking.



Here are some questions now, please answer any that you can...



Is there something they do different to actually "fix" the problem, or is it thrown back together using the same type of parts as the factory used?

Will it start leaking again?

Do they replace the timing belt?

How much would a dealer charge me for just the belt?

Is a head gasket failure covered under the lifetime powertrain warranty?



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