What is Leaking?

Hello everyone,
I like everyone else am trying to learn as much as possible about my truck so that it will hopefully help prevent issues before they become major and save me money in the long run.
I am hoping some can tell me what could be leaking in the photo and if there is something I can fix on my own.
Just seems like something has been splashing all over and it’s on both sides!!! Thanks in advance.

 

WAG would be CV boot.

 

Look under the hood and under the rest of the truck, that looks like it's spraying from somewhere. Doesn't look like CV grease.

 

You say it's on BOTH sides?
Have you had any brake work done recently?
Front end work?

 

how full is the power steering reservoir?

 

If I were to guess,

1. power steering fluid
2. coolant
3. brake fluid

I have no idea from those photos, but it's definitely not CV boot related.

Maybe you drove over something?

 

Looking at the staining on the tie rod and knuckle I'd say you probably drove over something

 

Clean up as much of the dirt, mud and splatter as you can then drive around again to see if there is fresh splatter. If so, start checking fluids and fittings for leaks.

 

Check fluid levels under the hood

 

looks like maybe had an alignment done and they sprayed the nuts

 

This would be my guess, based on the photos.

 

looks like your spot on with this! the threads are coated heavily...

 

I recently had wearing bearings changed on both sides

 

PS is right at cold min line. Haven’t drove in over 12 hours

 

I did have an alignment done yesterday! I called the shop to ask if they noticed it when the wheel bearings were done and they did not. No mention that they sprayed anything during alignment when I called to verify if this ‘leaking’ was noticed

 

I have been really anxious about my taco lately so hopefully I am just paranoid. Thank you guys for your input, really helpful.

 

Coolant levels haven’t changed.
Nothing is low or empty that I can tell.

 

That’s probably it. There are 4x 17mm bolts that hold the hub/bearings. I bet they sprayed them to help free them up.

 

There is a distinct spray pattern from above and below the tie rods… someone got excited with the penetrating fluid or lubricant. Rinse her down real good and keep on driving. I had 200,000 miles on my 2007 with only regular maintenance and regular wear items. Treat it well and it’ll take good care of you for a long time! I have a third Gen now and really miss my second Gen.

 

Clean it all, drive it and see if that helps.