Oily substance on spark plug rocker near the oil top up cap

[johnny99]

Opened the bonnet yesterday and noticed dark brown oily substance on and around the spark plug (rocker?) . Car was serviced 3 months ago so oil change done. Also just had both fuel pumps replaced. And spark plugs. Seems to be running normally. Just worried about the oily stuff.

 

[Pedro]

Maybe oil mist check the hoses

 

[johnny99]

Maybe oil mist check the hoses

Hi Pedro. What hoses?

 

[johnny99]

Hi Pedro. What hoses?

I've wiped the substance off and will wait a few days. To see if it comes back. Good idea?

 

[Pedro]

Your looking at the breather hose or any suspicious residue

 

[johnny99]

Ok....still ok to drive it? No warning lights yer.

 

[johnny99]

Yet*

 

[Pedro]

Ok....still ok to drive it? No warning lights yer.

You haven't got a wet engine by the sound of it from oil leaks so its not a serious issue but check the oil on a regular basis problem with oil leaks is they can be spread anywhere from the force of air incoming into the engine bay if you still feel its leaking put cardboard under the sump for a few nights to make sure