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Oil pan gasket or transmission leak?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by the_bluetaco, Apr 7, 2022.

  1. Apr 7, 2022 at 9:42 AM
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    the_bluetaco

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    I was changing the oil and noticed that the top of the oil pan was wet. Any ideas where the leak could be coming from? It isnt dripping oil or anything on the ground though.

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  2. Apr 7, 2022 at 9:44 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Be the light

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    Rear main seal and running down?
     
  3. Apr 7, 2022 at 12:12 PM
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    6 gearT444E

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    Pull that plastic inspection port cover and investigate. Looks like a RMS to me.
     
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  4. Apr 7, 2022 at 2:35 PM
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    Thanks, i'll look into it
     
  5. Apr 7, 2022 at 2:48 PM
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    White paper towel, blot some on it, red tinge, ATF, black/dark brown, oil.
     
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