Small oil leak under car just infront of gear lever?

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Ok looked under the car today and noticed a small oil leak, it is located about 12 inches in front of the gear lever? not sure where the oil maybe coming from? any help appreciated.

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craigh wrote:Ok looked under the car today and noticed a small oil leak, it is located about 12 inches in front of the gear lever? not sure where the oil maybe coming from? any help appreciated.

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Oil can run along, then drip. It would be best to get a look from underneath.

You two choices are engine oil leaking or gear box oil leaking.

It can be a bit tricky to locate the leak some times and you may need to clean the area and then use the car and check again.
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