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> honda accord 4 cyl. automatic.
> I had my valve cover gasket replaced. On the same day, I noticed that
> I had a small oil puddle on the driver side. It was never there
> before.
>
> Can an improper valve cover gasket installation lead to an oil leak?
> Before the
> valve cover gasket replacement, I haven't seen any puddle of oil
> underneath the
> drip pan before.
>
You asked > Can an improper valve cover gasket installation lead to an
oil leak?<. Yes, it surely can. Why was it replaced to begin with? Just
curious. s