Calling TW Experts - Strange Residue

Hey folks,

Noticed a strange residue on the left side of my vehicle yesterday, which i then cleaned off and didn't think much of...but now I see it again today. The substance has almost like a thick oily consistency and is only on the left side of the truck, kicked up from the left front tire.

Haven't driven through any mud/puddles/tar, light driving conditions both days. Haven't changed my oil for 5k miles (15k on the clock) and don't have any warnings or other indicators.

Has this happened with anyone or any thoughts? Just want to check the input of others to see if this is a potential problem in the making.

Much obliged!

 

I’ve seen chewed gum get flung like that. It’s sticky and grabs dirt, which turns it black.

 

Idk, certainly looks like tar to me. What did you use to remove it last time?

 

Gum, tar or animal guts.

 

Looks like road tar or grease.

 

i had tar flung up on my truck that looks just like that, i didn't think i drove through any either but there it was

 

Ive always been under the impression its from the king pin/plate on trucks I do a lot of highway driving and have had it on my trucks regularly .

 

Do you have tire dress up on your wheels? That happens a lot too beside your typical raod tar.

 

looks like road tar to me, WD-40 should do the trick to remove it... just make sure you wash it off afterwards

 

It's coke (aka tar). Road crews drizzle it onto pavement cracks to prevent water ingress that would create a pothole.

 

you dating the same girl as this guy? https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...nd-im-devastated-the-case-for-leather.627010/

 

He didn't call her back, so she came back for some revenge...

 

DAMN IT you beat me to it...

 

too much strange residue on a Friday man..

 

That is a fantastic thread right there

 

Much obliged for the responses, all!

 

It's a bit much...