1998 Montero Sport P0510 Code: Is an Oil Leak the Cause?
My 1998 Montero Sport has been consistently displaying a P0510 diagnostic trouble code. I was advised that this could be due to an oil leak, especially since there was a previous issue with the timing belt cover area—this was repaired in November. Despite the repair, the P0510 code has reappeared. The vehicle runs smoothly and shows no noticeable performance issues. Is it accurate that an oil leak can trigger the P0510 code? I'm seeking confirmation on whether this connection is valid or if there are other potential causes.
Guessing a 3.0L engine? Unlikely that an oil leak is the root cause of P0510—this code typically relates to the fuel level sensor or evaporative system, not directly to oil leaks.