Is this normal?

[LSwat]

Looking at a car in another state.... typically I'd drive but this is like a 20+ hour drive and it isn't feasible. Long story short paid a 3rd party inspector to take a look. Only thing of concern in the report was "wet spot, needs investigation" no other info.

To me, looks like oil. Idle / test drive was all fine.

I noticed oil filter in this area......does oil typically drip here during oil changes? Welcome any other thoughts....

 

[LSwat]

~15k miles , 2013. If anyone is wondering.

 

[1Kona_Venom]

Looking at a car in another state.... typically I'd drive but this is like a 20+ hour drive and it isn't feasible. Long story short paid a 3rd party inspector to take a look. Only thing of concern in the report was "wet spot, needs investigation" no other info.

To me, looks like oil. Idle / test drive was all fine.

I noticed oil filter in this area......does oil typically drip here during oil changes? Welcome any other thoughts....

"wet spot, needs investigation"

Is what she told me Saturday night. I investigated.


I would say yes,
During filter removal, oil will rain down on that area.
I use a wide sheet of aluminum foil to cover that area before taking the filter off. Than discard the filter and the aluminum foil.

What state is the car in?

 

[Norton]

I would say yes,
During filter removal, oil will rain down on that area.
I use a wide sheet of aluminum foil to cover that area before taking the filter off. Than discard the filter and the aluminum foil.

 

[LSwat]

"wet spot, needs investigation"

Is what she told me Saturday night. I investigated.


I would say yes,
During filter removal, oil will rain down on that area.
I use a wide sheet of aluminum foil to cover that area before taking the filter off. Than discard the filter and the aluminum foil.

What state is the car in?

Oregon

 

[LSwat]

Thanks guys

 

[72MachOne99GT]

"wet spot, needs investigation"

Is what she told me Saturday night. I investigated.


I would say yes,
During filter removal, oil will rain down on that area.
I use a wide sheet of aluminum foil to cover that area before taking the filter off. Than discard the filter and the aluminum foil.

What state is the car in?

Ever read something that someone does and think, “that guy must be an absolute retard”, and then think, “wow, that’s such an easy idea. I must be an absolute retard”?

 

[Call me Chief]

Ever read something that someone does and think, “that guy must be an absolute retard”, and then think, “wow, that’s such an easy idea. I must be an absolute retard”?

Every f'in day man.

 

[Dirks9901]

"wet spot, needs investigation"

Is what she told me Saturday night. I investigated.


I would say yes,
During filter removal, oil will rain down on that area.
I use a wide sheet of aluminum foil to cover that area before taking the filter off. Than discard the filter and the aluminum foil.

What state is the car in?

This. I use the plastic bag method. Works well. I never need to wipe off more than a few drips in that location.


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[1Kona_Venom]

Ever read something that someone does and think, “that guy must be an absolute retard”, and then think, “wow, that’s such an easy idea. I must be an absolute retard”?

At first, I didn't know how to take your response.
After the 4th read, I laughed

This. I used the plastic bag method. Works well. I never need to wipe off more than a few drips in that location.


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That works too. I have to drive to the lift I use
It's usually way hot under there