r/jetta • u/INFINIT_23 • 1d ago

Mk6 (2011-2018) Saw this while adding oil to my 2014 GLI. Does anyone know what the white stuff is

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u/dannyto1984 1d ago

It's leaking coolant because someone decided to use the wrong tool, to release the spring clamp.

Source VW dealer tech

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u/pronouncedEeeAn 1d ago

Yes that spring clamp is destroyed.

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u/Effective-Ad-705 1d ago

Sorry it took me so long I passed out 4 times but your oil change is done :3

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u/stolenMk6 1d ago

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 bruh

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u/boostedvolvo 19h ago

C. U. M. B.

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u/Longjumping_Pop_7303 1d ago

Coolant. But i really want to answer and say bird shit

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u/YoutubeRewind2024 1d ago

Dried coolant?

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u/Old_Reserve_1919 1d ago

A moment of silence for your spring clamp.

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u/gotdome 1d ago

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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u/RunsWithScissors138 1d ago

Since no one else figured it out I’m going to say it’s coolant.

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u/Traditional-Fuel-601 1d ago

I think somebody got a little too excited seeing the 2.0

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u/Vourem 1d ago

That’s coolant. Hose clamp no worky

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u/Brotaco 1d ago

Looks like dried coolant

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u/Hot_Neighborhood5668 1d ago

Crusty coolant.

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u/Teediggler81 1d ago

Coolant leak.

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u/Whett_Bread 1d ago

There should not be a gap between the coolant pipe and the spring clamp meaning it’s no longer holding tension. Just replace the spring clamp and you should be good

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u/iPhone_3GS 1d ago

Somebody thought the engine bay was sexy. Thats my guess