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Feb 10, 2009 | 01:18 PM

lexyp

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Why is there motor oil dripping from here...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/157486/dsc09735.jpg"></center><p>Ok, so I changed the oil myself for the first time a month ago (@ 42k miles) and got oil everywhere. But it's been a month and I still noticed oil coming from underneath the car. I took a pic and couldn't understand why there's oil coming from that area. I think i put in a bit more oil than I should've (hit the top line, but didn't go over), but have just taken some excess oil out. I just don't understand how oil is coming from that area so far from the engine?

Feb 10, 2009 | 01:27 PM

quattrothatcould

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Either the filter isn't on tight enough or you have a leak

Because that oil is fresh...

Feb 10, 2009 | 01:30 PM

lexyp

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No leak around filter

...I already checked. Where could the leak be from? Any idea?

Feb 10, 2009 | 01:41 PM

MikekiM@PureMS

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Looks like tranny fluid coming from that output flange.

Feb 10, 2009 | 02:50 PM

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I agree. I had to have that replaced not too long ago.

Feb 10, 2009 | 04:45 PM

quattrothatcould

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What is that a picture of? The trans? Diff? Axle?

It kind of looks like trans fluid...

Feb 10, 2009 | 06:21 PM

lexyp

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Don't think it's trans fluid

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/157486/dsc09598.jpg"></center><p>The reason I say that is because I took a drop of the leak on one finger and then a drop of motor oil from my dipstick on another finger. The texture and consistency looks identical.
I've included a better photo for reference.

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Feb 10, 2009 | 07:23 PM

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Output prop shaft seal going

Technically it is gear oil...we all should of seen this at some point...after fluid filled motor mounts go, this is usually next w/B6's that and J-plug next to thermostat (no heat issue)

Feb 10, 2009 | 09:03 PM

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lexyp

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what does that mean in layman's terms? :)

Sorry ggcrash, I'm not quite sure I understood what you meant. Are you saying it's a common issue many people have and were you saying what causes it?

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