Oil in hood?

[asgalang]

This may seem weird, but I've noticed oil residue coming from the holes on the underside of hood. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with this? It's not a lot, but enough for me to notice and wipe it clean at least a couple times in the 15 months I've had it. Oil level is fine, and always changed every 7k (at 21k now). I can see the stains/where it pools on the plastic trim at the front of the engine bay directly under the holes, but no other indications of leakage anywhere else under the car.

 

[jdt10768]

Might be anti-corrosion stuff they shoot into the cavities where rust might form?

 

[G-468324]

Might be anti-corrosion stuff they shoot into the cavities where rust might form?

Just sound same issue with new 2022 telluride, less then 3000 miles, same oily leak

 

[D-May]

This is engine oil - I'm seeing the same - Initially, I put it down to shipping corrosion inhibitor or similar in engine bay. But, periodically when I pop the hood, I wipe down the engine cover and surrounding areas - definitely an oily residue - almost like a crankcase/breather type misting is occurring. It seems to be consistent, so not getting worse, but I'll mention it at next service as this is not normal.

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[asgalang]

This is engine oil - I'm seeing the same - Initially, I put it down to shipping corrosion inhibitor or similar in engine bay. But, periodically when I pop the hood, I wipe down the engine cover and surrounding areas - definitely an oily residue - almost like a crankcase/breather type misting is occurring. It seems to be consistent, so not getting worse, but I'll mention it at next service as this is not normal.

Interesting. I completely dismissed it as some anti corrosion liquid, and just wiped it all away at the time of posting. I haven't noticed it since, and it's been about ~10k miles and one oil change later. I wonder if our two scenarios are the same, but would def mention it at my next service just to be sure. I really hope it isn't anything major. Good luck!

 

[Senator20]

If it was motor oil you would see it all over the underside of the hood. Also with the hood closed how would motor oil even get in there without making a mess.

 

[G-230278]

I have this issue too

 

[G-555034]

Same problem but it’s thick like gear oil

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