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Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by MGRS, Jun 22, 2009.

  1. Jun 22, 2009 at 9:06 AM
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    MGRS

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    As the title says, I have had this happen for the first time on my Tacoma (V6, 14K miles). It seems to have spattered the mudflap and a good 8-10" radius on the rear body panel. What causes this?

    Thanks
     
    MGRS, Jun 22, 2009
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  2. Jun 22, 2009 at 9:07 AM
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    AR_Taco

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    Is it slick like oil, dusty, or hard
     
    AR_Taco, Jun 22, 2009
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  3. Jun 22, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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    Clearly a mal-functioning Flux Incapacitor.
     
    Pster, Jun 22, 2009
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  4. Jun 22, 2009 at 9:10 AM
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    Its normal. All the V6's do this.
     
    johnecon2001, Jun 22, 2009
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  5. Jun 22, 2009 at 11:40 AM
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    Dusty- My guess would have been carbon deposits blown out with condensation.
     
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  6. Jun 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM
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    MGRS has my total agreement on this matter. :D
     
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