My check engine light just came on and it is a leaking driver side exhaust manifold. How soon should I replace it? Thanks.
Sep 30, 2017 at 1:40 PM
Exhaust manifold leak
2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA
JETUNDRA
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STEVE W.
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As soon as you can. The reason being that the leak can cause other problems. For instance the check engine light can come on and show that side of the engine running lean, the computer will try to add extra fuel to correct that and that will damage the converter. Or if the leak is in some spots it can act like a torch and damage wiring or other parts.
Sep 30, 2017 at 3:10 PM
Thanks for the quick answer. I will schedule the repair for next week.
Sep 30, 2017 at 3:24 PM
STEVE W.
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Sep 30, 2017 at 8:14 PM
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