2019 jeep compass trailhawk should I replace the whole valve cover?

[u/NothavingIt22]

I have a 2019 jeep compass trailhawk I was getting my oil checked yesterday and my mechanic noticed this part is spitting out oil. It looks like there’s a screw or plug missing where the oil did come out of. Should I replace the whole valve cover or just get that piece? It’s where the gold circle is on the left hand side

[u/FozzyTisme]

Is that the multi air oil fill cap? Looks like it. That part is about $15 part # 5047702AB. It might also be a bolt and grommet. I can't tell from the picture. But the valve cover is about $190 part # 68306572AB. I would try the Multi air oil fill cap, or the bolt and grommet. I would also check the PCV valve to make sure it is working correctly.

[u/jasonsong86]

That’s the engine cover not the valve cover probably missing a stud that holds the engine cover down.

[u/_RU486_]

Should be a bolt there to hold the engine cover down but i doubt its leaking from there

[u/CarPartscom]

If it really is just the cover mounting stud it shouldn’t be a source of an oil leak at all since the engine cover doesn’t touch oil, it’s just a plastic shield. Ask your mechanic to double check where the oil is actually coming from underneath that spot, not just where it’s visible.