Just parked the car two hours ago after being out in it for the day. Actually, it had been at the dealership getting some service (fixing fuel gauge, winshield washer fluid valve), and then drove it around some after. Had the full oil service done last week. It's been at a Porsche dealership three out of the last four weeks (PPI, then oil service, then the random fixes). Anyway, here's my pic. It's a small patch very close to the right front tire. Any ideas? Help!

 

apologies for the poor picture, but the garage it's in at the moment is very cramped and that's the best angle i could get for now...

 

Power steering fluid? Washer fluid's at the right-front corner, but that looks to black to be that.

 

First guess would be washer fluid since thats what was worked on last. If the leak is bluish or almost clear then its washer fluid.

What color is it? Near the passenger side tire is the power-steering system (reservoir, pump, and rack, etc.) If the leak is red fluid it's your steering system; otherwise it might be oil (brown/black) or coolant (orange/green/others).

 

Is the power steering the ZF branded set of stuff? I was thinking strut -- it's so close to the wheel -- but I'm an amateur at this. It's definitely oil-type liquid.

 

probably the power steering. I am pretty sure i have a receipt in my pile turbo of receipts from the PO for that repair.

 

Thanks Tom...this might be a dumb question, but isn't it too dark to be power steering? It's def oil or oil-like...my fluid is green.

 

Well, just trotted out to have a look at it and there's a dime sized leak of blue fluid down there as well.

Generally, are these small dime and quarter sized leaks things to get concerned about?

 

If it's leaking and you're not smelling oil it is most likely lower on the engine. Open the hood and check to see if it is just below and behind where the oil filter is located , the sender is located near by the gasket has been known to leak.