Newbie with a Leaker - Need Your Help

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Originally Posted by alex77ae

yeah, when doing your oil change, take off the plastic shield from the bumper to the sub-frame. than you could look up and see everything. good luck. our German machines are known to be leaky

The front splash guard is missing on mine - makes it easier to look but I'm thinking I should find a replacement. I climbed under last night and it aint pretty - looks like oil or power steering fluid on the lines and on the front steering components. When you mentioned the oil filter housing gasket failing are you referencing the o-ring that seals the top of the canister or the o-rings that seal the lines leading to/from the canister to the engine? It's an oily mess and was thinking of degreasing the entire engine bay and bottom end. That way I can see what/where it's coming from. We are looking at heavy snow this weekend so probably won't get that done until next weekend or weather clears.

Thanks again for the great information.