I have an 05 6MT sedan with 2200 miles on. I just started noticing something (oil/transmission fluid?) accumulating under my car in the garage. It's very light, but is this normal? I've never had a new car leak any oil.

I'll check with the dealer later but figured I'd check here first.

Thanx!

 

luckily we have warranty....great for things like this....

 

If you place some light paper under the engine/transmission you may be able to pin point the leak source/type of fluid yourself before taking it to the dealer. (if you don't want to wait for the dealer diagnosis.)

 

i just had my '05 coupe leaking oil. take it in to the dealership. i had mine towed... because i wasn't sure how long it was doing it. dealer replaced an oilpan gasket ... said the old one wasn't installed properly. u may have a similar problem on your sedan.

 

Check the fluid & see if it's "oily", it could just be water condensing of the AC.

Gary K

 

Yep - check the fluid with a white paper towel - if it's not water, you'll know it. My A/C drips a good bit of water onto the garage floor - but it's been really humid recently.

 

It's definately "oily". I have an appt with the dealer to check it out.

 

UPDATE - dipstick was loose, wasn't inserted all the way. So, oil was coming out. Brand new G, so I don't know why the dealer didn't check this before delivery, oh well. On the plus side, they did a free oil change.

 

Thanks for the update. Good to hear it was an easy fix.

 

Glad you worked it out bro. Something else to what out for.
C.

 

your engine compartment must be splashed with oil.... just glad it is a simple fix....