I have what looks like oil on my diesel engine?

Question

I have what looks like oil on my engine, just bought the car and not sure what this could be, have no manual to show me either, nothing leaking on to floor though.

Answer 1

its normal for some minor leakage on a diesel or petrol engine especialy if its not new just keep an eye on the dipstick levels, prob nothing to worry about.

Answer 2

u need oil in your engine so it probably is oil, possibly spilt when they put it in the engine, should wipe off

Answer 3

You dont say where the 'oil' is??

If its near to the injectors is could be fuel?

Answer 4

My car loses a little bit of oil all the time, a little goes a long way especially on a warm engine! As long as you are not seeing warning lights coming on and you dip your oil regularly to check the levels, then it shouldn't be a problem.

Mine has a teensie weensie leak at the top of the engine, she runs fine. ( plus it wont rust!)

Answer 5

This is probably normal. There is no such thing as a perfect seal, and oil will always leak out a little bit. No big deal, especially if nothing's leaking on the floor. But you may want to check the oil level often, for now, and make sure it's not leaking.