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Noticed my 2017 CRV EX-L has an Engine Oil Leak

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I do my own oil changes in my 2017 CRV and I noticed a small drop of oil underneath the vehicle where the engine and transmission join. The metal cover that you have to remove when doing oil changes had a dark stain under where the drop was located. My initial though was rear main seal.

I looked ontop of the engine and the oil leak seems to be coming from the valve cover gasket. This is a very minimal leak, someone who does not change their own oil will not notice it because the leak is not big enough to show on the floor (the metal pan underneath the vehicle catches the small drips preventing the leak to be seen on the floor).

I suggest people examine their engines for leaks.

Anyone experience this problem with their 2017 1.5T CRV?

I also have a 2012 CRV EX purchased new with 60k miles and that car has been flawless.
 
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Join the club. I have a Touring and when I went to do an oil change, found oil on the pan under the engine. I traced it to the valve cover area. The dealer took it in, cleaned it up, put dye in the oil and couldn't determine where it was leaking. I have driven it several thousand miles since and , guess what, it is still leaking. I will be taking it back to them as soon as I get home.
Most likely its from the valve cover. On my car I see where the plastic valve cover touches the cylinder head and it is shinny (wet looking).
 
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I had the same oil leak noticed at about 6,000km with my 2017 Touring. Got it fixed at the dealership but I wasn’t a happy customer. I now have noticed a small oil leak at the front coming from the valve cover. There must be many more having the same oil leaks despite what the dealership is saying.
This seems like a widespread issue. I think many people do not know this is happening to them because they do not do their own maintenance.

If I bring my vehicle into the dealership for this fix will they give me a rental car? I purchased this vehicle from them as well.
 
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