Vauxhall Astra J leak

[Kcajseivad]

Hi guys,

I have a Vauxhall Astra J (55 plate diesel)

Over the last week or so I have noticed some sort of leakage in my parking space where my car is left overnight (see attached image)

Could this just be a case of dirt in the engine/exhaust where the car has not been on a long run in a while?

If so could anyone recommend some engine cleaner I could purchase to try and remedy this issue?

Thanks guys!

[Rovinghawk]

Why not just take it out for a decent run & rev it when it's warm?

On a separate note, get a 25kg bag of kiln-dried sand & a soft broom, spread the sand around so it fills the gaps between the blocks. It'll save problems in the future.

[cv01jw]

Following the separate note, you don't want to use kiln dried sand, you need fine grit for those blocks.

<geek mode on>

Paving blocks with the shaped edges like this are designed to allow water to soak into the ground, and the shaped edges maintain a working space (they form an open 'T' shape) between the blocks to allow water to pass through. The space should be filled with something which is free draining - a fine grit (0.5-2mm) is ideal as it supports the blocks whilst allowing water to flow freely. Very coarse sand would also work, but anything too fine could block and they lead to ponding etc.

[strath44]

where is that directly underneath - the engine?

It looks like a small oil leak to me...............

[Kcajseivad]

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated.

It is directly under the exhaust

[Saleen836]

Kcajseivad said:

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated.

It is directly under the exhaust

As in the tailpipe? if so it's will just be sooty water, take the car for a few decent runs

[Jimmy Recard]

A 55 plate will be an Astra H, if it can help anything. The J turned up about five years after that

[Jimbop84]

Many thanks for the paving tips. When you mentioned the sand I presumed you were about to describe how to clean the exhaust stains as sand is an excellent abrasive cleaner in such situations. Imagine my surprise when you continued with a description of how best to fill the cavities between the blocks.