Engine leak

[Mike Cahalane]

Hi everyone, I’ve been a member for a couple of years but this is the first time I’ve posted. I’ve got an 11 plate c220 cdi estate and after it rained last week I noticed a leak coming from the passenger side front wheel, I haven’t a clue what it is, all the levels seem ok (brake fluid oil etc) and I’ve had a good look under the bonnet, I even took it to a local independent garage and they couldn’t find anything! Please see pictures and I would appreciate any feedback, thanks

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome

That is oil, the water has washed it off and being oil it floats on top of the water. It could just be from a drip on the drive.

I’d take the cover off the top of the engine and look for any oil leaks

 

[EmilysDad]

is it definitely from your car? I recently had an oil slick on my drive ..... then remembered I'd had a Series Land Rover on my drive!!

 

[M80]

Possibly it is from oil caught by the belly pans. The heavy rain then washed it out.

 

[Mike Cahalane]

Thanks for all your replies, yes it’s definitely from my car, it’s due an oil change/ service in a couple of months I’ll probably bring it forward and get the garage to check for oil leak underneath, I’ll check the top end, at least I know it’s oil coming from somewhere, much appreciate your comments