CV boot leak?

Aloha!

I have a 2014 V6 Limited (stock/no lift) and I noticed my boots were wet/greasy looking and I didn’t see any tears or rips. Is this normal?
Thanks!

The mark I left on the “grease” is when I touched it to see what it was. Haha.

 

There is a hole right in it, top of last picture

 

That’s my finger mark I touched it to see what it was. Haha.

here’s a better pic where I touched it.

 

That looks fine. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

thanks! I just don’t know where it came from since it’s on both driver and passenger side

 

Looks like rust proofing all over undercarriage.

 

Even your bumpstops look wet.

 

Good point! I did detail the wheel well area few months ago… maybe it was an over spray? all the other ‘boots’ are dry so it made me curious I guess

 

I think you’re right. I touched them and it was dry to the touch. I guess the detail stuff dried up and picked up dirt! I’ll spray some degreaser on it.

thanks!

 

If you’re feeling adventurous, a little squeeze on the boots can tear a weak spot (and require it to be replaced).

 

thanks for the heads up! I cleaned it and it was just gunk from dirt and detailing stuff.

 

Looks great. I talked w/ an undercoating guy the other day and he said fluid film slowly dissolves the boot…whatever it was you got off of yours hopefully it improves the life of your part.

 

Oh! Thanks for letting me know! Next time I see it, I’ll get it cleaned off asap. Thanks again!