FlatlanderIA

I'm not a mechanic.. I change my oil and that's about it! I have a 3.4L 2000 4Runner and need some guidance. I can smell some of this burning off the exhaust and there is a large visible leak on the passenger side of engine. Can you guys offer any guidance?

ksti

That doesn't look like a coolant leak to me.
Looks like a passenger side valve gasket leaking.

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

Well I suppose oil could in theory be called a coolant because without it things will get hot.

Is the level of your antifreeze also going down ??

A coolant system pressure check will help find the leak.

FlatlanderIA

Upon another look, it probably is oil and it goes around the entire circumference of the engine along that same level!