BleedinBlue

So I just jacked up the car to change a foglight and noticed this mess. I had noticed a while back that I was losing a drop of fluid every once in a while. The oil is always full, so I haven't really bothered with it so much. But today since I had it jacked up I snapped some pics. I don't know if they will be of any help, I have no idea where it is coming from...but it can't be good[&o]






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JPGT_00

I would clean it up as much as possible and then take another look in a few days. also be able to tell how quick it will loose oil.
Did you change he oilyourself last time, if so didyou make a mess at all?

BleedinBlue

Yeah, I do need to spend some time under there to clean it up. I'm really not losing a lot at all, I wouldn't know I was losing any if it wasn't for seeing the very few drips, or if I didn't look under and see the oil on the bottom of the engine. The level never seems to go down according to the dipstick.

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EDIT: No, I didn't change it myself, I took it to one of the quickie shops (I know, I know) I've only owned the car for two changes, and have taken it to the same shop each time. The first time I noticed the leak was a few weeks before the second change. It has now been around a month since the last.

ASUSMC

Get some brake cleaner and some rags. Spray and wipe. Check in two days and pinpoint the problem.

korn253

Check to see if the oil filter is loose or something, since its right above that area.

JayBanion

+1 on the oil filter, thats where mine always leaks a little.

BleedinBlue

Thats what I thought the first time I noticed the leak. After the oil/filter being changed though, I figured it must be something else. I will double check though as soon as I can.

8banger

Possible oil pressure switch....or a loose or leakyoil filter...prob not a crank seal......clean it off and then take a looks.....

BleedinBlue

Oil pressure switch...huh, theres a new idea. Thanks

8banger

Even in the second pic.....look between the hose and oil pan,,you can see the oil pressure switch,an its wet.....still could be just the filter though...