GTS2022

I had a recent 2y/20k miles service on my 22 GTS 7MT.
I had nearly 4300 miles, now I have 5k miles.
whats this leak?
I’ll take to dealership soon, but getting your opinions.

null

Oil. That circular object at the center of the "wet" area is the oil drain plug.

Are you sure it's an active leak? Might just be residual oil if the tech made a slight mess / didn't clean up afterwards...

GTS2022

Service was over a month ago, will it still be wet.. after this long. I haven’t seen any drops as such in my garage. I just put it up on lift as I took another car out, and that’s when I saw.

Biohazard

Clean the area off and see if it comes back. Maybe they made a mess and didn't clean after themselves properly.

adrianp89

Oil doesn't dry up quickly.

Risley

I was more focused on the VW/Audi label LOL

I'm betting Null is correct, clean the area with a little degreaser spray gently and reinspect.

GTS2022

I didn’t pay attention to VW Audi label, lol.

shrimp money

Just spray it off with some brake cleaner.

Risley

Same engine as the Golf R and Q5......right? 😂

Motorin Mark

Certainly looks like when you had your oil changed ZERO cleanup was done afterwards by the tech. Clean it off with de-greaser or mineral spirits and dry it good and recheck after a week or so. Use caution using Contact Cleaner or Brake Cleaner on the plastic pan/drain plug as it is quite strong.

Just another reason I prefer to do my own oil changes and basic maintenance if I can.

rasetsu

In one month's time, if driven regularly, that oil should look more dried and covered in road grime if just post oil change sloppy clean up. If car is not driven often and frequently, then this could be an active minor seepage due to the drain plug o-ring being pinched or damaged after the last oil change. You have two options; 1) clean it up to see if it stays clean and if not, take it back to the dealer, 2) or take it back to the dealer now who will also probably first cleaning it and then tell you to come back if it's wet again after a few days of normal driving.

Haros

I had oil like that on my GTS 4.0 as well. Some of these techs are like 21 year olds who done give a **** to clean up after service.

If it was actively weeping , you would see a spot in the garage.

VarTheVar

These are one-time-use drain plugs. Maybe it needs replacing. The only way you can verify is by cleaning the area and reinspecting after 24-48 hours. You should see some seepage by then if it's happening

Bluehighways

Use an old or super cheap disposable Paint Brush, Dawn Dish Detergent and Water. 1.) Wash the area using the Pain Brush and the Dawn Dish Detergent, 2.) Rinse and then wait for it to dry. 3.) Take a picture, 4.) Wait a day or two and take another picture. 5.) Compare the pictures.

shrimp money

Had my 2yr service done at local dealer last month, which included a brake fluid flush.



The brake fluid was all over the moulding of the windshield too.


Fortunately I was popping the frunk to put in a camping chair for the kids’ football practice a few days after the service was done and caught it.