Hey folks - this am I found a small (1-2 in diameter) spot of engine oil immediately behind the left rear wheel. Oil dripped down from the radiator hose that is just inside/above the inner fender liner. I assumed it was from the turbo but taking a look tonight, I cannot seem to identify the source. Looks like the oil came from above the hose (obviously not 'from' the hose). I'll jack up the car and take a better look tomorrow but until then, any ideas? I've had the car only about five months and just beginning to learn about the car, it's mechanicals, etc....

 

Oil in IC hose... Reading up on the topic.

 

That was my guess but I thought someone with more experience with our motor would chime in.

 

well ya got radiators up front and intercoolers out back and oil could drip from a turbo. not good. but that would have to be an intercooler hose nearest the left rear turbo. those hoses, far as i know? don't leak oil, but if the turbo does? it's a bad day.

 

Ya, my bad for using radiators instead of inter coolers...

I've had the car for about five months but barley drove it - winter and was waiting until I put my DD up for sale. I started driving it daily just this week. Car was serviced right before I bought it. Oil in the IC hose seems common - the amount is the question. Will monitor...

 

If you are seeing a spot of oil that means the oil is getting out! somewhere.. Boost leak for sure. It will be easy to find if oil is being pushed out. Big boost leaks allows turbos to over speed and that will wreck the turbos.