u/Remarkable_Page9490 — reddlx

Found a mysterious fluid stain on engine cover. No visible leaks nearby. Any ideas?

I checked under the hood today to check the engine oil level, and I noticed what looks like a leak (fluid stain) on the engine cover, as shown in the picture.

I used a flashlight to inspect all the surrounding lines and hoses, but I couldn't find any visible traces of a leak nearby. My car is still brand new, and it has never been serviced or worked on by anyone yet. Also, I am 100% sure this is a fresh stain that wasn't there before.

What should I suspect or look into here?

https://preview.redd.it/1x7rv7k1cc2h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f24bfdc72fc38b7c0f07535fbd294ddd0310377d

https://preview.redd.it/3i9h58k1cc2h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5384722c671057bce8ef55932aad11fbd687ca92

Any advice would be highly appreciated!

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