2000 Maxima Leaking Engine Oil

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Mar 12, 2014 | 11:48 PM

sinditdomo

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2000 Maxima Leaking Engine Oil

Noticed this burning oil smell coming from under the hood after a long drive. Looked at the engine and found oil on it. Any idea whats wrong?

Mar 13, 2014 | 12:31 AM

gapboi210

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valve cover gasket

Mar 13, 2014 | 01:05 AM

sinditdomo

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valve cover gasket

Thanks for the quick response !

Mar 13, 2014 | 02:13 AM

SicOne

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Back one is probably bad too. If so do plugs as well

Mar 13, 2014 | 02:58 AM

sinditdomo

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Back one is probably bad too. If so do plugs as well

Ordered http://www.ebay.com/itm/FELPRO-VS-50494-R-1-Engine-Valve-Cover-Gasket-Set-/370852982860?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 but from Amazon because i prefer them.
As well as

this

. That's all i need right?

Mar 13, 2014 | 04:07 AM

maxiiiboy

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RockAuto.com sells this same gasket set for $35.79 (plus shipping; won't be much though),

Mar 13, 2014 | 07:47 AM

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Make sure you order spark plug seals. On 2000 they are not part of the valve cover. You'll need six.

Pay attention to how they are installed because you can put them in upside down.

Mar 13, 2014 | 07:27 PM

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Make sure you order spark plug seals. On 2000 they are not part of the valve cover. You'll need six.

Pay attention to how they are installed because you can put them in upside down.

Ordered Felpro VS 50494 R-1 Valve Cover Gasket Set, i'm pretty sure it has the six spark plug seals in it. Thanks for the orientation info.

Mar 14, 2014 | 01:12 PM

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Ordered Felpro VS 50494 R-1 Valve Cover Gasket Set, i'm pretty sure it has the six spark plug seals in it. Thanks for the orientation info.

Yeah...ask me how I know. Last time I pulled my valve covers I took out all the those seals paying no attention. Went to install the new ones and realized they had different sides. Then frantically posted here to installation orientation. Thank goodness I received a quick/correct answer.