Pizzicato

Very cold temps this morning, noticed some smoke coming from the rear of the car,Oil was dripping on exhaust is my guess,

4Driver4

Do a search for "cam adjuster seal" and plan a bank robbery. :-(

Potomac-Greg

Until it leaks out faster than you can put it in, I'd spend the money on motor oil!

SilverSport

Cam adjuster seals, just had them done - $1,200 aka highway robbery

Grapeking

blocked breather hose. If you see the tell-tale oil-burning smoke from the exhaust, pull over, leave the engine running, and loosen (but don't remove) the oil filler cap. Listen carefully for the sound of pressurized air escaping from the oil filler hole. If you hear it, we know the issue is the breather hose.

I've had the same issue a few times (maybe 4X last year, ONLY in very cold temps). Doesn't seem to bother anything - I just need to be vigilant and watch for the tell-tale signs.

Good luck.

Grapeking

not sure Tom-see my post below (BT,DT).

4Driver4

Hmmm. I've heard of that, especially on the 1.8t's. Definitely more common on turbo engines, IIRC

Eric 2.7

Hey, let me do them next time. I'll do it for $1,100 and a six pack of Anchor Porter ; )

Grapeking

yes, although there is a "suction pump" valve on the 2.8 engines that also gets blocked.

4Driver4

Yep. Just replaced it as part of my "timing belt plus" service on the avant.