1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

is this ok? (oil on part pics included) not sure what it is.....

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jeffkimkp, Jun 25, 2018.

  1. Jun 25, 2018 at 1:54 PM
    #1
    jeffkimkp

    jeffkimkp [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2017
    Member:
    #222747
    Messages:
    504
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2017 silver tacoma sr
    none
    so this pic is from my 2017 Tacoma sr 4x4 v6. I am at 12k miles now and just notice some oil residue on some parts, that connect to my drive line not sure if this is normal or something is up?

    WIDsAW_a52d27d8dd588469f880489b78d2427e66e11076.jpg
    EZ7uVW_4e19da7bd25dc39baa4f3eef23fc8b73b3e49f95.jpg
     
  2. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:18 PM
    #2
    awdvkd115

    awdvkd115 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2017
    Member:
    #215429
    Messages:
    205
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bud
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma TRD OR
    Toytec lift, White Knuckle sliders, RCI Armour, ECGS (Nitro Gears), Victory 4x4 Striker Front bumper, Smittybilt X20 10K winch, Dobinson snorkel, Spidertrax 1.25 spacers and 255 R80 16 BF Goodrich KM2s.
    Looks good!
     
  3. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:20 PM
    #3
    KalamaKid

    KalamaKid Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2008
    Member:
    #8323
    Messages:
    5,690
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Oregon
    same shit as everyone else
    Looks good to me.
     
  4. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:23 PM
    #4
    rnish

    rnish Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2014
    Member:
    #129450
    Messages:
    8,607
    Gender:
    Male
    Peoples Republic of Maryland (USA)
    Vehicle:
    Tacoma 2nd gen
    King's, Camburg UCA, Dirt King LCA, armor
    Relax. Looks like road splash.
     
  5. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:24 PM
    #5
    runmc

    runmc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2017
    Member:
    #226288
    Messages:
    517
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    DFW Texas
    Vehicle:
    2021 Army Green Tacoma TRD OR DCSB
    One Mod after another
    Doesn't look good to me. Let the dealer check it out. It's only going to get worse.
     
  6. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:29 PM
    #6
    kent50

    kent50 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 3, 2017
    Member:
    #218069
    Messages:
    1,110
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kent
    Gold River California
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma Sport DCSB MGM
    3" Lift XD Wheels 33" K02s Predator Steps TRD Oil Cap Backflip Bed Cover Factory All Weather Mats WeatherTech Bed Mat TRD Pro Shift Knob Vinyl Air Bag Decal Covers Vinyl TRD and Tacoma Inserts Factory Mud Flaps Factory Remote Start Factory Door Sill Protectors Console Organizer and Tray Pro Fogs Grill Mounted LED Light Bar TRD Faux Grill DeBadged TRD Sport Door Emblems Factory Bed Lights Pop Lock Tailgate Lock Rear USB Ports DIY Power Panel
    I'm not sure that it's a problem but I would have the dealer take a look just to be sure.
     
  7. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:30 PM
    #7
    EdgeCrusher

    EdgeCrusher Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2017
    Member:
    #210532
    Messages:
    998
    Gender:
    Male
    Chicagoland
    Vehicle:
    '16 OR DCSB Fully Loaded
    Dirt man. Splashes. Clean it up and see what comes back. You exhaust is covered too. Looks like a vechile driven outdoors.
     
  8. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:33 PM
    #8
    Shikokaon

    Shikokaon Slacker Extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2016
    Member:
    #200256
    Messages:
    342
    Gender:
    Male
    Portland, OR
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tacoma D-Cab Off Road (MT)
    Looks a bit odd.

    If no puddle/drops on ground where you park, just have dealer look at it next service.
     
  9. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:52 PM
    #9
    BMOC

    BMOC Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2010
    Member:
    #47873
    Messages:
    4,112
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paden
    Phoenix, AZ
    spray it off with brake cleaner and wipe it off. drive it and recheck for residue/leaks
     
    CanisLupus and na8rboy like this.
  10. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:55 PM
    #10
    runmc

    runmc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2017
    Member:
    #226288
    Messages:
    517
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    DFW Texas
    Vehicle:
    2021 Army Green Tacoma TRD OR DCSB
    One Mod after another
    Agreed -
     

Products Discussed in

To Top