Leak Under Turbocharger? Or Am I Just Paranoid?

[juskim92]

Just checking to see if this is normal… or should I be concerned? This is right under the turbocharger. Only ~600 miles.

Thanks!

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[PointByPatrol]

Looks dry to me, but have you tried removing the splash shield and looking up at the underside of the turbo to see if you see a leak?

 

[juskim92]

Looks dry to me, but have you tried removing the splash shield and looking up at the underside of the turbo to see if you see a leak?

Thanks for the reply! I haven’t tried that yet, but will get to it! If not a leak, can I assume then that the orange/brown discoloration around the bolt is just metal oxidation?

 

[PointByPatrol]

Thanks for the reply! I haven’t tried that yet, but will get to it! If not a leak, can I assume then that the orange/brown discoloration around the bolt is just metal oxidation?

Could just be a little bit of rust. The car was shipped from Japan, and likely saw rain or moisture at one point in time. It could also just be from water coming through the hood vent when it rains. Doesn't really look like oil or coolant to me.

 

[juskim92]

Could just be a little bit of rust. The car was shipped from Japan, and likely saw rain or moisture at one point in time. It could also just be from water coming through the hood vent when it rains. Doesn't really look like oil or coolant to me.

Appreciate you - will make sure to check the underside just for peace of mind. Thanks again!

 

[J_D]

My 2024 had a bunch of dried rusty looking residue on the belly pan and downpipe. I cleaned it off during the first oil change it didn't come back.

 

[Tougefl5]

Definitely not oil by the looks of it. Don't trip.

 

[juskim92]

Thanks fam - I can sleep now

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