oil around engine?

[briny182]

Just been changing my air filter, and noticed a bit of oil resting on the engine, which I'm not sure I like the look of..

Its possible that this is residue from filling the oil up, but I dont think I'd have spilt that much.

any ideas where it could possibly be coming from, and what might be wrong? The car has only done 40k and its not abused as such..

heres a pic to explain

If its anything serious, the car is still under warranty luckily - still, I hope not :S

 

[172cupwizard]

I would say its from filling up with oil!

 

[Danny P]

Looks normal mate.

They all weep a bit from there.

 

[briny182]

hope so! I do a lot of miles, so if they do weep from there and its "normal" i suppose mine would seem worse in the same amount of time as another

 

[Jesske]

Mine is the same and also do 40 000 miles/year. Also leaks at the gearbox and several other normal places. Have to refill regulary

 

[benji&eka]

mine leaked from the cam carrier/cover i just nipped the bolts up slightly and it cured it

 

[Jesske]

Had the same. Also solved the same way. I've had every possible problem you can imagine