I recently had my valve cover gasket, timing belt, and plugs replaced on my car. Ever since, I have been noticing little oil spots on my driveway. They appear to be near the front of the engine, and it appears to be closer to the driver's side.Theyre not puddles or anything, but noticible on the ground to make me wonder. Do you think this is anything I can fix myself or should I have it looked at? Im thinking maybe it is something stupidbut I figure I'd ask

 

Did you change the oil to? If you did it may be a bad sealer, it is recommendet to use a new sealer everytime you change oil.

 

I was told to change the oil on the car after having the valve cover gasket replaced. I have driven 150 miles since I had the car back. Here is a picture of exactly where the leak is coming from on the car. You can see the fresh spot from last night. Front of the motor, drivers side. Do you think this is just a matter of changing my oil? I am also curious as to whether or not it is coolant. My coolant level shows to be a little low and it appears that some coolant lines run down that way. Ideas?

 

Sorry for the double post, but here is a picture of where the culprit appears to be coming from. Maybe those steel clamps need to be tightened? As you can see, I cleaned some oil buildup off of them before I snapped the pic. Ideas?

 

It could be due to oil change. Get under the car and locate the screw where you let the oil out. If it is leaking you will see oil grease if not....Poore your finger in a fresh leak and you will see if its oil or coolant fluid. If its not oil try to tightened the clamps and check the rubber pipe if its not damaged.

 

i was looking at the second picture a little more and some things came to my mind. If its leaking from this pipes its probably not oil, it looks a lttle to deanse( at least at the picture it seams dense).. How are your other fluids (brakes,hydraulic)?

 

Sorry if I may have confused you. I have not yet changed the oil. Also wondering if this could be transmission fluid becasue that gets put through the radiator, correct?

 

transmission oil? I dont know probably not. I have done some reading about audi valve cover gasket. they can leak oil.Check this site- http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_v...sket_kit.shtml
Its not the same engine but at least you know what to check and that this can couse leaks to.

 

Ok, those lines that I have pictured look like they go to the hydraulic fluid reservoir. I checked the fluid level and its perfect. I was out about ten minutes ago for a short ride to get a hair cut. The car has been sitting for about 20 minutes in a new spot (no marks on the ground) and I havent seen anything yet. Ill give it a little and will check back to see if any new spots appear. I just searched and found this bit of info, which describes where my leak is (I am assuming, I have to check it in a little while)

"check the lines right behind ur bumper , where the rubber hose meets the metal line used for cooling(right behind ur raditor on the drivers side) those were leaky on my car."

 

Ok I figured out it was the top hose in the picture where it attaches to the metal line into the radiator. Any ideas how to fix it?