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Will it damage if you drive with a valve cover gasket leak?

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FrankEDuffey

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As long as you keep the oil full it shouldn't really hurt anything. Keep in mind that oil left on rubber parts....(hoses, bushings etc) can cause the rubber to soften and deteriorate over a period of time.

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