Hi subies,
Found what looked like a small oil leak on top of my 2004 WRX's engine. Little bit oif oil pooled on engine top, both sides. I noticed a burning oil smell when driving and coming to a stop. Subaru dealer originally said it was rocker cover gaskets. But today, 3 weeks later, dealer says he'd have to do $2,000 worth of work just to find sources of leaks, including the valve covers, timing cover, seals intake manifold. He thought he saw oil leaking from those areas. And any leak repairs would add to the $2,000. I said I'd think about it. Another service writer at same dealership said he would just add some dye to the oil, then check engine a litttle later to see where the oil is leaking from. Much cheaper. I like my car and want to keep it. Anyone ever have an oil leak like this? Just looking for ssome advice at this point. Thanks.