There is a 2006 RS4 I am looking to buy, had a RAC inspection and the engineer picked up what he said was a "misting around the gearbox bell housing" but not quite a leak, nor was it dripping.. There are some pics below.
The engineer said that he did smell the oil and it did not smell of anything (apparently gearbox oil smells..) so perhaps it might be some other type of oil?
The last time it was in a garage was Sep 2013, and the owner said that there has never been any oil drops on the road when the car is parked.
I got the garage where the inspection was done to wipe it all off and then then drive the car, apparently the area stayed dry.
What do you guys think, is this nothing to worry about, or a serious problem??
CheeRS
SteveG


