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donv · 11-09-2002, 04:40 PM

My '01 reached 5,900 miles today - I had planned to do an oil change before putting it away for the winter soon... got the car up on the ramps and rolled under the car to drain the oil and was surprized to see the following sights under the engine area.

It is a dark honey color mostly and not "oily" feeling - actually slightly tacky. Seems to be coming from (or applied?) starting from the front of the car. Appears heaviest at a point in front of and behind the oil pan but carries as far back as the lower rear wheel control arm and the rear of the tranny near the front of the muffler.

Can someone familiar with the Boxster underside tell me if this normal? Is there an undercoating or something similar applied to Boxsters? Or do I have an issue on my hands?

BTW, there are no spots on the garage floor and I haven't noticed any significant change in the oil level 'til now...

I held off on the oil change today in case I've got a dealer issue here... would appreciate any advice on this!

11-09-2002, 04:40 PM	#1
donv Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NW of Boston, MA Posts: 697	Leak? Normal? Under car advice needed... My '01 reached 5,900 miles today - I had planned to do an oil change before putting it away for the winter soon... got the car up on the ramps and rolled under the car to drain the oil and was surprized to see the following sights under the engine area. It is a dark honey color mostly and not "oily" feeling - actually slightly tacky. Seems to be coming from (or applied?) starting from the front of the car. Appears heaviest at a point in front of and behind the oil pan but carries as far back as the lower rear wheel control arm and the rear of the tranny near the front of the muffler. Can someone familiar with the Boxster underside tell me if this normal? Is there an undercoating or something similar applied to Boxsters? Or do I have an issue on my hands? BTW, there are no spots on the garage floor and I haven't noticed any significant change in the oil level 'til now... I held off on the oil change today in case I've got a dealer issue here... would appreciate any advice on this!