romer

My RDX is leaking a fluid. Doesn't seem to be oil or transmission fluid or window wash. Dealer can't take it in for a week so I'm wondering what leaks other 2016 owners have had? The new Consumer Reports shows Noises/Leaks as the one aspect of the 2016 that gets less than highest marks. I know things like this can happen but I'm curious about how common--and what the leaks were? Thanks.

thoiboi

Color?

romer

It appears darker--but--there's road grime that is mixed with it. Lots of driving in the rain. It's not red. It seems to have an oily texture.

GrayBear

Not to hijack this topic, but beware of Consumer Reports for just about anything anymore. I used to hold them in high regards, but I do believe that they are being "lobbied" these days, despite what they say otherwise.

romer

i just reached under and got what appears to be oil--maybe engine oil. But dipstick shows oil is full. Might be a slow leak so far.

romer

That may be. But showing leaks would most likely come from their owner reviews. Nonetheless--if others here don't have a leak experience that's good news. Consumer Reports indicated it's only a slight problem, and was housed along with Noise in a single category.

romer

Leak update. It was a faulty oil filter gasket that was leaking. As leaks go...this is a pretty good one.

Comfy

Thank you for the conclusion.