Hi, My TSI vRS has just had it's first oil and filter service.

I asked the dealer to investigate a slight engine oil leak from the air intake pipe joint to the turbo that connects to the air filter casing. Inside the pipe there is only oil residue and is not pooling, but it's enough to leak through the joint onto the mounting bracket. The air filter is dry and not affected.

The response was that this is 'normal' and can be expected.

Please, has any anyone with the EA888 engine got the same issue?

35 minutes ago, Bigfish53 said:

Hi, My TSI vRS has just had it's first oil and filter service.

I asked the dealer to investigate a slight engine oil leak from the air intake pipe joint to the turbo that connects to the air filter casing. Inside the pipe there is only oil residue and is not pooling, but it's enough to leak through the joint onto the mounting bracket. The air filter is dry and not affected.

The response was that this is 'normal' and can be expected.

Please, has any anyone with the EA888 engine got the same issue?

I would say a small amount yes because it’s from the Egr pipe or vacuum hose residue. If it’s a lot then maybe a turbo issue 

Very common to have some oil residue inside the intake pipes due to the pcv system. But usually it is more obvious along the horizontal run (along firewall) and particularly the joint down to the turbo.  If it is not excessive I wouldn't worry.  But on 1 1 year old car, how many miles, I'm surprised it is noticeable now??   Could be the fine oil separator needs replacing, mounted on the cam cover.  They are almost a scheduled replacement item at 5 years on.  But can fail earlier.

1 hour ago, TheClient said:

Very common to have some oil residue inside the intake pipes due to the pcv system. But usually it is more obvious along the horizontal run (along firewall) and particularly the joint down to the turbo.  If it is not excessive I wouldn't worry.  But on 1 1 year old car, how many miles, I'm surprised it is noticeable now??   Could be the fine oil separator needs replacing, mounted on the cam cover.  They are almost a scheduled replacement item at 5 years on.  But can fail earlier.

Thank you for your reply. My car is not 11 years old, only 12 months old (9350 miles). I'll keep a check on it while the car is still inside the 3 year warranty.

Yes OK. 1 year. 10k miles. Very low to see oil residue appearing. Clean up and monitor. Could ask the dealer to measure pcv vacuum to check within spec. 

Thanks, it's due to go in the dealership again soon, I'll mention it to them.

7 hours ago, TheClient said:

Yes OK. 1 year. 10k miles. Very low to see oil residue appearing. Clean up and monitor. Could ask the dealer to measure pcv vacuum to check within spec.