I know this isn't the drivetrain section, or the problems section either. About a month ago while changing my oil I noticed the drivers side sub frame was shiny for some reason. Turns out it was from transmission fluid dripping and blowing back into it while I'm driving. I've spotted where I believe it is leaking from. I believe the "output shaft" for the passenger wheel is the culprit. I can see a very minimul buildup of oil on the bottom of the seal and the shaft is also shiny like the sub frame. Also I noticed that the 2 lowest points of the transmission are dripping. I'm not 100% sure if all the oil is originating from the same spot. I'm just wondering if anyone else has noticed this and has taken it to the dealer yet to get it resolved. It isn't leaking very bad yet. If I park on concrete or the street I don't notice any fluid buildup on the ground from where I parked. But I have noticed a spot forming on the floor in my garage. Any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Take it to the dealer. Sounds like an output shaft seal leak. This is not a common problem on here that I've noticed.

 

sounds like warranty work....

 

should be a simple relatively hassle free fix, but we shall see about that i guess. hopefully they don't give you a hard time.

 

I'll take it to the dealer, but it will have to wait a couple weeks because of business. Any more ideas?

 

It takes 10 Min to change that $3.00 part.

 

I'll keep that in mind when I get back

 

yup its the left output shaft seal, I think thats the name. My friend Rallyracer's SC just did this to him at 40k miles. Seems to be very common on these cars...