Q: oil leak
There was a slight residue oil leak on the bottom side of my r320 mercedes.
It's definately a slow, slow leak.
I don't know if its coming from somewhere higher up and running down the back of the HG.
not sure wat it is.
aside from that, no check engine light is n, car runs excellently perfect.
My car has 156000 miles.
My car's transmission is unknown to me.
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