Oil problem on Golf

[hjb123]

Have just noticed that my VW Golf seems to be leaking a bit of oil, seems to be going onto the ground just in front of the front drivers side wheel. I have checked the oil and it is on maximum, possibly slightly above. Could this cause a problem?

Am going to keep an eye on it over night then can check in the morning whether there are any other spots it is coming out at, just wasnt sure whether it could be damaging any thing else or a bit iffy to drive

It had a full service about a month ago and had its cambelt changed last week if that makes a difference


thanks

[harveybobbles]

Was it leaking before the service/cambelt? go back and ask to sii if they have left something off...

[hjb123]

Was it leaking before the service/cambelt? go back and ask to sii if they have left something off...


no, am pretty sure it wasnt leaking before it had the cambelt changed last week, it was only yesterday that we noticed it which is about 2-3 days after cambelt.

[harveybobbles]

I'd take it back to the plac ethat did the belt. Tell em that the wasn't any leak before they worked on it.

[hjb123]

thanks for that, will give them a call in the morning and see what they say

[credit crunch victim]

lots of people mistake road dirt dripping down in this area for oil
it is the combination of dirt and salt off of the roads this time of year
might be worth checking first

[hjb123]

lots of people mistake road dirt dripping down in this area for oil
it is the combination of dirt and salt off of the roads this time of year
might be worth checking first

defo oil, I stuck my finger on it then smelt my finger:D lol, doesnt sound a nice thing to do but defo smelt of oil

[hewhoisnotintheknow]

could be gear box oil

[03022242]

could be the power steering oil...

if its the Rack ive just had mine replaced for about £200 all in, on a mk4 golf 2001

[hewhoisnotintheknow]

could be the power steering oil...

if its the Rack ive just had mine replaced for about £200 all in, on a mk4 golf 2001


did you do something to it to make it break??

Its not an old car!