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Oil leak in front of car

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I replaced my o'ring for about $1 and a bunch of time on my part...
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I noticed some oil leaking near the front transfer box on my '99 C4. After closer inspection it appears to be engine oil, not gear oil, brake fluid or PS fluid. It is not obvious to me where it is coming from. Is this possible? Does the engine oil circulate to the front of the car? Is there some plumbing I could check? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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I had this happen to me.... engine oil... what makes you sure... and IMO it is NOT engine oil but A/C compressor oil that is dripping down the condensor, across the bottom of your bumper and out near the front transfer box.... I replaced my o'ring for about $1 and a bunch of time on my part... If that is it you should clean between the radiators and condensors while you have it open. post pics and lets see, but I thought mine was motor oil too, so I bet its the same

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