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Oil leak

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by responsible currency, Nov 10, 2023.

  1. Nov 10, 2023 at 7:42 AM
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    responsible currency

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    Does anyone know where this oil leak might be coming from? I just had the entire AC system replaced. It drips one drop in a week from the front of the truck. Thank you!

    https://imgur.com/a/SikZg6l
     
  2. Nov 10, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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    RedManRocket

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    Hard to tell from the video, but get a white piece of paper to put the oil on. Is the fluid red or brown?
     
  3. Nov 10, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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    responsible currency

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    White paper showed very light brown oil but no smell of motor oil. Looks like it is right above the AC dryer which was replaced due to leaking oil. Im assuming it’s the residual oil that was left behind, wiped it dry completely and will check if there is still oil.
     
  4. Nov 10, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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    HondaGM

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    Is it coming from above ....
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2023 at 1:55 PM
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    rnish

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    Wash it in a DIY car wash. When it’s clean it will be easier to spot leaks.
     
  6. Nov 10, 2023 at 2:14 PM
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    responsible currency

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    Just washed it and will update to see if it continues to leak! Thank you!
     

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