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I can thank dallasdude1 for the suggestion about the oil cooler. I figured it may have been something along those lines when I first inspected the car, but could not find a provision for an oil cooler. Hiding it under the intake manifold is a strange design, but these German engineers seem to rarely think about ease of maintenance in their designs anymore.
It sounds like the oil cooler is is leaking which is located under the intake. I just had mine replaced in my 98 in March it cost me 1,000$ from an honest shop here in Phx dealer gave me 1800-2k ballpark est I inherited this car from an X-employee........ after 2500$ (free car my [non-permissible content removed]) I got her running GREAT Iv learned a lot about Catera's and common problems they have If you have any questions let me know
Thanks all
Thanks in advance.
If its viscosity is something like what you would put directly in to the car, I would see about getting a compression check done on each cylinder. You may be able to rent this tool from a local Autozone.
If looks dried and kind of crusty I would change the plugs and possibly run a slightly thicker oil like 10w30 if you aren't already.
Granted I am no auto technician, just giving my .02