Hyundai Santa Fe Valve cover gasket is leaking Inspection at your home or office.

Our certified mobile mechanics come to you 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(1,031)

How A Diagnostic Works

Instantly book a certified mobile mechanic to come to you

Mechanic diagnoses the problem and quotes necessary repairs

Your vehicle is ready to go

Fair, upfront & transparent pricing for all services

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to you now.

Customer Ratings

(1,031)

Valve cover gasket is leaking Inspection Service

How much does a Valve cover gasket is leaking Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Hyundai Santa Fe Valve cover gasket is leaking Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2013 Hyundai Santa FeV6-3.3LService typeValve cover gasket is leaking InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2021 Hyundai Santa FeL4-1.6L Turbo HybridService typeValve cover gasket is leaking InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2018 Hyundai Santa FeV6-3.3LService typeValve cover gasket is leaking InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2007 Hyundai Santa FeV6-2.7LService typeValve cover gasket is leaking InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2009 Hyundai Santa FeV6-2.7LService typeValve cover gasket is leaking InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2022 Hyundai Santa FeL4-2.5L TurboService typeValve cover gasket is leaking InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2020 Hyundai Santa FeL4-2.0L TurboService typeValve cover gasket is leaking InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2019 Hyundai Santa FeL4-2.0L TurboService typeValve cover gasket is leaking InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
Show example Hyundai Santa Fe Valve cover gasket is leaking Inspection prices

Typically made from rubber or cork, a valve cover gasket helps seal the gap between the valve cover and the top of the engine. When this gasket is in place, it prevents oil from leaking out onto the outside of the engine. Because of the tremendous heat produced by an engine, valve cover gaskets may break down over time, causing leaks.

How this system works:

The engine valve cover is typically the topmost part of an engine and is marked with either the name of the manufacturer or the size of the engine. A valve cover gasket is put in place because the metal of the valve cover does not seal tightly enough against the metal of the top of the engine. The rubber or cork material of the valve cover gasket ensures a good seal, and helps prevent oil from spilling out of the top of the engine.

Valve cover gaskets do not typically last the life of a vehicle and should be monitored at the time of every service. Checking for oil around the valve cover is especially important for vehicles with four-cylinder engines because of an increased chance that oil could spill into spark plug tubes, causing misfires.

Oil leaks can cause damage to any engine and should be dealt with immediately.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Blown Valve Cover Gaskets: The tremendous heat an engine produces can cause valve cover gaskets to become brittle and break down over time.

  • Damaged Valve Covers: When replacing your valve cover gasket, a mechanic should also examine your valve cover(s) to make sure they are still intact. Damage to a valve cover could also cause an oil leak.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the cause of the oil leak and make sure the valve cover gasket needs to be replaced. The mechanic will then provide a detailed inspection report outlining the cause of the leak and the cost of any repairs that need to be made.

How it's done:

A mechanic will perform a thorough inspection of the engine bay and determine the source of the leak. If the source seems to be coming from the valve cover gasket, the mechanic will remove the valve cover and gasket. Different engines require different gaskets. Our mechanics will make sure they find the one that fits your vehicle exactly. A poorly-fitting gasket will not be able to do its job as effectively.

After installing the new gasket, the mechanic will examine the valve cover to make sure it is fully intact. If not, the mechanic will replace the valve cover and check the engine oil level. If your engine sprung an oil leak due to a damaged valve cover, your vehicle might be low on oil. Our mechanics will make sure your oil is topped-off before they leave. The mechanic should then start the engine and examine the valve cover gasket again to make sure it was installed properly and is not leaking.

How important is this service?

While a small oil leak may not seem like a major issue, it can lead to both potentially dangerous and potentially costly repairs. A proactive approach to maintaining the life of an engine should include a check for oil around the valve cover. If oil leaks are discovered early, a mechanic can make the necessary repairs and avoid more significant engine issues. Oil leaks of any kind should be taken seriously and should be reported to a mechanic.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Hyundai mechanics

Real customer reviews from Hyundai owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(1,031)

Rating Summary
978
32
8
5
8
978
32
8
5
8

Brandon

18 years of experience
318 reviews
Brandon
18 years of experience
Hyundai Santa Fe V6-2.7L - Starter - Durham, North Carolina
Brandon was prompt and ready to work. He completed job in allotted time. I am very pleased with his professional work approach. Have already scheduled more services.

Patrick

33 years of experience
1419 reviews
Patrick
33 years of experience
Hyundai Santa Fe L4-2.4L - Starter - Austin, Texas
I'm so glad I found this site! It was fast, easy and I got a firm quote right upfront so there were no surprises. I highly recommend you try it. I'm very confident you will have a good experience.

Scott

34 years of experience
551 reviews
Scott
34 years of experience
Hyundai Santa Fe V6-2.7L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Denver, Colorado
Very convient and professional

Travis

11 years of experience
88 reviews
Travis
11 years of experience
Hyundai Santa Fe V6-3.5L - Battery - Winter Garden, Florida
Travis showed up early, completed the work in a timely manner, and explained everything very clearly. He was polite and respectful, and made the overall experience very easy and pleasant!

Excellent Rating

(1,031)

Rating Summary
978
32
8
5
8
978
32
8
5
8
Number of Hyundai Santa Fe services completed
11341+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Hyundai MECHANICS
1300+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

What Is E85 Ethanol?
E85 E85 ethanol is a fuel that can be used to power internal-combustion engines. Some vehicles can use E85 and gasoline, while others are tuned for E85 only. E85 is named as such because it is 85% alcohol. The other...
P0335 OBD-II Trouble Code: Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Malfunction
P0335 code definition P0335 is a OBD-II generic diagnostic trouble code DTC indicating a malfunction in the crankshaft position circuit. What the...
How to Transfer a Car Title in Wyoming
The The state of Wyoming tracks vehicle ownership by the name on the title to the car. If ownership changes, then the title must be transferred to the new owner’s name. This applies to all types of ownership changes, from...

Engine oil light comes on and then goes out when driving

Hi There, The engine oil light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-pressure-light-is-on-inspection) is driven by the oil pressure in the motor at any given time. When you first start the vehicle up, this light comes on as it does a system check and momentarily detects...

The heater control panel don't work and the radio don't work everything else on the dash lights up all the fuses are good

Hello, thank you for writing in. The power supply needs to run to that area of the dashboard before it is divided up between the different components. Considering that two components are both having a loss of power at the...

Only at 43,846 miles in a Nissan versa sedan 2016 and when I press on accelerator to go to 40 miles I hear a hummmming sound why i

Hi Rachel. Thanks for contacting us today. There could be a few sources of this type of noise, ranging from a worn out serpentine belt or pulley, a minor vacuum leak or other belts that might need to be replaced....

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com