Stop oil from weeping past a tired valve-cover seal with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (MPN AVC868S). It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the listed V6-3.0L and V6-3.3L applications, including the 1999-2003 Lexus ES300, 2004-2006 Lexus ES330, 1999-2003 Lexus RX300, 1999-2004 Toyota Avalon and 2004-2006 Toyota Camry — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
This gasket set seals the valve cover to the cylinder head, keeping engine oil contained along that joint so it drains back to the crankcase instead of seeping out.
- Sealing job: forms the oil-tight seal between the valve cover and the cylinder head on the listed V6 engines.
- Oil-side gasket: handles engine oil at the cover-to-head surface — a hardened or cracked original is a common source of upper-engine oil seepage.
- Application coverage: the catalog lists Quantity Per Application: 1, so each listed application uses one set.
Signs the original gasket may need replacing include oil seepage around the valve cover, oil pooling in the spark-plug wells, or a burning-oil smell on hot components. If a failed valve cover gasket is the cause, this set replaces it; diagnose the source of any leak before ordering.
Interchange: none listed. Manufacturer part number AVC868S.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this valve cover gasket set do?
It seals the valve cover to the cylinder head so engine oil stays contained along that joint and drains back to the crankcase instead of seeping out of the upper engine.
Which vehicles does the AVC868S fit?
It's a direct-fit replacement for the listed V6-3.0L and V6-3.3L applications such as the Lexus ES300/ES330/RX300/RX330 and Toyota Camry, Avalon, Highlander, Sienna and Solara — check the Buyer's Guide tab.
What are signs my valve cover gasket may need replacing?
Oil seepage around the valve cover, oil pooling in the spark-plug wells, or a burning-oil smell on hot parts can be signs; diagnose the source of the leak before replacing.
How many sets do I need?
The catalog lists Quantity Per Application: 1, so each listed application uses one set. Confirm the fitment for your specific vehicle.
Does this include valve covers or fasteners?
This listing is for the gasket set; the catalog doesn't list valve covers or fasteners as included, so consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused.
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