Oil leak from around circlip

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Adamrwood
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Qashqai Model: Mk.1 Qashqai Facelift - J10b (2010–2013)

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I have a 2013 1.6 QQ and have an oil leak around this circlip and wondered if the reason for it was as simple as needing a new jubilee clip/pipe or whether there's something more sinister going on underneath the plastic? It's located at the back of the engine where the air intake comes into the engine after the air filter. If it's a simple jubilee clip then is the oil pressurised going through the system?

When you tap the gas pedal whilst idling you can hear a hissing sound coming from the same place. Also, when you are driving and the engine is labouring then you hear a blowing/rasping sound coming from under the bonnet. I'm guessing this is all connected with this leak?

Any help much appreciated. I only bought the car last month and have a warranty but says it doesn't cover oil leaks. I'm guessing anything more sinister that causes the leak will be covered.

Thanks in advance for any help

switchback
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Post by switchback »

A warranty that doesn't cover oil leaks :shock: .
2015 1.6 dci Tekna, AWD.
Adamrwood
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Qashqai Model: Mk.1 Qashqai Facelift - J10b (2010–2013)

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I know, right. It is a car care plan warranty too which is apparently the best on the market.
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