Noticing some oil leaks in the garage on our 2005 Audi A4 B6 3.0 with 175,000 km. Opened the hood and noticed that there is some sweating near oil filler cap, leak near the front left valve cover bolt and also sweating on the oil filter. I took and removed the oil cap and noticed some condensation under the cap, which is unusual give it is summer now.
This appears to me like a bad PCV/ crankcase vent valve causing oil to be pushed out past the seals. I would rather replace it than try and clean it given age of the car. Dealer wants close to $200 for the valve. Rock Auto has a few available, but not sure which would be best? I generally stay away from URO parts based on past reputation but there is also a SKP and Standard Motor Products. Anyone have success with any of these brands?
This appears to me like a bad PCV/ crankcase vent valve causing oil to be pushed out past the seals. I would rather replace it than try and clean it given age of the car. Dealer wants close to $200 for the valve. Rock Auto has a few available, but not sure which would be best? I generally stay away from URO parts based on past reputation but there is also a SKP and Standard Motor Products. Anyone have success with any of these brands?