Why is there motor oil dripping from here...
02-10-2009, 01:18 PM
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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?
02-10-2009, 06:21 PM
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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.
I've included a better photo for reference.
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02-10-2009, 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)
02-10-2009, 09:03 PM
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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?