Strange Leak (photo)

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franaissance
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 11/08

Posted: 11/20/08
07:53 PM

What the heck is this? Sev'l wks ago, had oil changed. I never walk in front of the car so sev'l weeks after oil change, I saw this leak.

When I saw this, I checked engine and mechanic never sealed the place where engine goes in. The cap was placed upside down, not screwed on. Mechanic then replaced oil and closed cover. Now, a week later, the leak is back!!!

I can't see where the leak is coming from but the engine block (where you pour the oil in is moist...) What would come out the fender....could not find where it is coming from. What is it? oil, gas????
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Thanks

j_rossdale
User | Posts: 140 | Joined: 11/08

Posted: 11/25/08
04:29 AM

it is a good possibility that this is oil is left over from the change
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waynep712
Enthusiast | Posts: 474 | Joined: 10/08

Posted: 11/26/08
08:54 AM

i agree.... the oil spray on the hood insulation is dripping out the front of the hood and onto the grill area....

you might need to have the insulation pressure washed... or replaced.... or just keep wiping it up...