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Oil Leak- Oil/Soot on Bolts

msteel2020

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Hey all, newer to the form here. Was checking a few suspension components and noticed some oil and soot on 3 bottom right bolts.

This is bottom right of engine, looking up or if you were in the engine bay looking down, bottom left.

It’s only these three bolts. All other bolts are dry as a bone.

Trucks 5 years old. any thoughts or just overly concerned.

Jeep Gladiator Oil Leak- Oil/Soot on Bolts IMG_5647


Jeep Gladiator Oil Leak- Oil/Soot on Bolts IMG_5646


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Honestly, does not look like a active leak and is just spilled oil that has migrated and collect normal road crud.

I would just brake clean the area and reinspect after awhile and go from there.
 
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Honestly, does not look like a active leak and is just spilled oil that has migrated and collect normal road crud.

I would just brake clean the area and reinspect after awhile and go from there.
Sounds good; will give it a shot. Thanks guys.
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