Q: Oil dripping from somewhere
A while after my last oil change, I noticed a bit of oil near the inside of the driver's side front tire. The drip keeps happening, but I haven't seen any drop in my fluid levels. The dealership told me they couldn't find a leak after a few hours of looking. Last year, the VVT I line was replaced, so I made sure to ask them about that. The dealer said that bit was dry too. The only thing they can come up with is a possible drip left over from some spill during the last oil change. I'm still seeing the drip. Is this a common problem after an oil change, or is it possible I have a more serious problem?
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