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I need help identifying tube

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BlackJackRedyack, Nov 1, 2023.

  1. Nov 1, 2023 at 7:38 PM
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    BlackJackRedyack

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    I do not know what this tube connects to or in anything. It is dripping green fluid from it and is black with a white line near the tip of the opening.
    What is the purpose of the tube??

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  2. Nov 1, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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    RobotTheDog

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    All encompassing layer of dust
    If it comes from the firewall looks like the ac drain line
     
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    Yeah, AC evaporator drain. But what do you mean by green though. I have vague memory the AC compressor oil is green, so I'm curious.
     
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    RIX TUX

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    you gotta give more info about your truck........welcome
     
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    BlackJackRedyack

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    Sorry about that.It's a 2022 tacoma off road V6 with 38,800 miles
     
  6. Nov 1, 2023 at 9:03 PM
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    The tube with the white line ( now I know to be the AC evaporator drain) is what was leaking the green fluid. The fluid felt slightly oily and I don't remember it having any smell.
     
  7. Nov 1, 2023 at 9:23 PM
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    RIX TUX

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    if its a 22 the antifreeze isnt green, i am stuck then but someone will respond with an idea
     
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  8. Nov 1, 2023 at 9:25 PM
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    mattleg

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    Green and oily, you have an AC refrigeratent leak in your evaporator more than likely.

    I was about to say dealer and warranty, not sure it would be covered with your mileage though.
     
  10. Nov 3, 2023 at 4:06 AM
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    b_r_o

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    Sounds like the evaporator core is leaking :pccoffee:
     
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