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Old 06-21-2008, 06:22 PM
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Default Oil leak problem. please help!

yesterday my b5 started to leak. but not right under the engine. it started leaking out under the middle of the car. it looks like the oil is collecting at the bottomof the pan and then while driving it flows back to the middleof the car and then when parked it leaks out throught tiny holes in the bottom of the frame. this could be nothing but im not sure, just wanted to see if anyone knew anything about this. thanks
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Old 06-21-2008, 08:40 PM
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Default RE: Oil leak problem. please help!

first thing is take off your underbelly pan and empty the oil that's on there. then look to see where the oil is coming from. finally get some oil to replenish.
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Old 06-21-2008, 08:57 PM
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will do. thanks
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Old 06-22-2008, 02:09 AM
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Default RE: Oil leak problem. please help!

Not every fluid that leaks out of the car is Oil, could be PS fluid, brake fluid, tranny
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Default RE: Oil leak problem. please help!

if its tranny fluid, if you are AUTO, that is a very bad thing and you could be burnin up clutch packs as you drive it more. if its engine oil do like he said and take that pan and clean it out and keep it off, maybe put some cardboard under it to see where its coming from and if a substantial leak you should be able to see a difference in fluid levels if you check them regularly.
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Old 06-22-2008, 04:47 AM
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Default RE: Oil leak problem. please help!

Check for a Hydraulic Chain Tensioner Gasket Oil Leak... buy this kit and fix it...

http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_v...rgasketleaking
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Old 06-23-2008, 04:36 AM
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whats dripping seems like old dirty oil. its very dirty. and also when it drips onto a rag it turns gooey and sticky. what is it?
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Old 06-23-2008, 04:37 AM
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also my oil is fine, new and clean
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Old 06-23-2008, 03:33 PM
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what does it smell like - have a burned smell?
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Default RE: Oil leak problem. please help!

I have a similar problem, yet my car doesn't leak from the underbelly pan, it leaks from somewhere else. I think the oil is coming from the back of the middle of the engine. I'm not sure where it's coming from. Its kinda frustrating not knowing what to do, since I dont know where the leak comes from.
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