2012 WRX oil leak

WiechWRX · 11-25-2012, 07:40 PM

Where is this oil coming from? I know it's hard to see on the second picture but its running down that spotty black hose. I'm looking at it underneath and from above,and can't find the culprit. Any ideas to look would be good. I didn't do anything to cause a leak. Only parts I have installed on the car is a short ram and pitch stop. Obviously neither of those would do it. But would removing the top mount have stirred something up? Thanks guys!

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ERL2011wrx · 11-25-2012, 07:45 PM

Check the tmic to throttle body hose.

WiechWRX · 11-25-2012, 07:52 PM

Throttle body to top mount was sealed tight but if you look hard enough in the picture, there's some oil down in the valley. Getting closer! Sorry for iPhone pictures too.

WiechWRX · 11-25-2012, 07:58 PM

Pretty sure I found it. I can twist the throttle body hose. Now I'm just trying to get to the hose clamp without taking 50 things off

WiechWRX · 11-25-2012, 08:03 PM

There we go! So is this common? Why would this have happened? Fill me in guys

garudatwo · 11-25-2012, 08:18 PM

Remove that black condom from both end of the hose, spray some hairspray to help it seal before reattaching, use t clamps, and it won't happen again. It's common enough for there to be multiple threads about it. Happened to me as well.

424wrx · 11-25-2012, 09:50 PM

op, go to the dealer. you have a warranty. that much oil there isnt normal. stop taking it apart and go to the dealer.

WiechWRX · 11-26-2012, 01:29 AM

I'm stage 2 with a dp and intake. Pretty sure I'm screwed on that end. Or is it worth a shot?

424wrx · 11-26-2012, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiechWRX

I'm stage 2 with a dp and intake. Pretty sure I'm screwed on that end. Or is it worth a shot?

whats the worst they can say, no. i had a smaller oil issue on my 08. higher boost pressures make this issue worse. i installed a grimmspeed aos system and my tb hose and tmic are free of oil again. my car is also almost 5 years old come january. your is much newer. try the dealer id say.

WiechWRX · 11-26-2012, 07:20 AM

Very true. I'm taking it there this week

Zaklowery · 11-26-2012, 10:01 PM

Is it just me, or do 12 wrx's have alot of issues with seals? Taking my 12 in again soon with boost leaks....

HinshawWRX · 11-27-2012, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiechWRX

I'm stage 2 with a dp and intake. Pretty sure I'm screwed on that end. Or is it worth a shot?

This means almost nothing. But if you want to continue to think because you modded your car in any way, that you no longer have any sort of dealer support, then go ahead.

1sickSubie42 · 11-27-2012, 03:51 PM

just remove your mods and go to dealer with is that a days work vs losing your warranty no brainer in my mind.

matigas_TT · 11-28-2012, 09:39 AM

Same problem I had! Bring it to the dealer and get that warranty to work! Remove your mods though

jackassofalltrades · 11-29-2012, 02:02 AM

Same problem I had. Installed grimmspeed AOS, and problem solved.

I noticed a boost leak before installing the AOS and that added to the oil leak problem as well. Running 19.5 psi now.

After AOS and boost leak fix= NO oil Leaks. Happened in the same area with close to the same, if not more oil.

Screw taking your mods off.

Current setup:
2012 WRX
CNT TBE
AEM CAI
Stage "2" Protune - Covert Tuning Dynamics - Cbus, OH
Cobb AP
Cobb Short Throw

11-25-2012, 07:40 PM	#1
WiechWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 249659 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: New Castle ,PA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited SWP	2012 WRX oil leak Where is this oil coming from? I know it's hard to see on the second picture but its running down that spotty black hose. I'm looking at it underneath and from above,and can't find the culprit. Any ideas to look would be good. I didn't do anything to cause a leak. Only parts I have installed on the car is a short ram and pitch stop. Obviously neither of those would do it. But would removing the top mount have stirred something up? Thanks guys! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-29-2012, 02:02 AM	#15
jackassofalltrades Scooby Newbie Member#: 309550 Join Date: Feb 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Questionably Benevolent Vehicle: 2012 WRX HATCH WRB AKA Scooter	Same problem I had. Installed grimmspeed AOS, and problem solved. I noticed a boost leak before installing the AOS and that added to the oil leak problem as well. Running 19.5 psi now. After AOS and boost leak fix= NO oil Leaks. Happened in the same area with close to the same, if not more oil. Screw taking your mods off. Current setup: 2012 WRX CNT TBE AEM CAI Stage "2" Protune - Covert Tuning Dynamics - Cbus, OH Cobb AP Cobb Short Throw Last edited by jackassofalltrades; 11-29-2012 at 02:04 AM. Reason: Revision.

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11-25-2012, 07:45 PM	#2
ERL2011wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 268931 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Vehicle: 2012 wrx ice silver	Check the tmic to throttle body hose.

11-25-2012, 07:52 PM	#3
WiechWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 249659 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: New Castle ,PA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited SWP	Throttle body to top mount was sealed tight but if you look hard enough in the picture, there's some oil down in the valley. Getting closer! Sorry for iPhone pictures too.

11-25-2012, 07:58 PM	#4
WiechWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 249659 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: New Castle ,PA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited SWP	Pretty sure I found it. I can twist the throttle body hose. Now I'm just trying to get to the hose clamp without taking 50 things off

11-25-2012, 08:03 PM	#5
WiechWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 249659 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: New Castle ,PA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited SWP	There we go! So is this common? Why would this have happened? Fill me in guys

11-25-2012, 08:18 PM	#6
garudatwo Scooby Specialist Member#: 322385 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	Remove that black condom from both end of the hose, spray some hairspray to help it seal before reattaching, use t clamps, and it won't happen again. It's common enough for there to be multiple threads about it. Happened to me as well.

11-25-2012, 09:50 PM	#7
424wrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 171948 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: new york Vehicle: 08 wrx prem sedan vf52 swap. bilstein susp	op, go to the dealer. you have a warranty. that much oil there isnt normal. stop taking it apart and go to the dealer.

11-26-2012, 01:29 AM	#8
WiechWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 249659 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: New Castle ,PA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited SWP	I'm stage 2 with a dp and intake. Pretty sure I'm screwed on that end. Or is it worth a shot?

11-26-2012, 07:20 AM	#10
WiechWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 249659 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: New Castle ,PA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Limited SWP	Very true. I'm taking it there this week

11-26-2012, 10:01 PM	#11
Zaklowery Scooby Newbie Member#: 339007 Join Date: Nov 2012	Is it just me, or do 12 wrx's have alot of issues with seals? Taking my 12 in again soon with boost leaks....

11-27-2012, 03:51 PM	#13
1sickSubie42 Scooby Newbie Member#: 204321 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: San Antonio Tx Vehicle: 2004 WRX/08 Bmw 335i WR Blue	just remove your mods and go to dealer with is that a days work vs losing your warranty no brainer in my mind.

11-28-2012, 09:39 AM	#14
matigas_TT Scooby Newbie Member#: 322775 Join Date: Jun 2012 Vehicle: 2012 WRX White	Same problem I had! Bring it to the dealer and get that warranty to work! Remove your mods though