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MYSTERY FLUID HELP

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JustADummyInATaco, Jul 1, 2016.

  1. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:25 AM
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    JustADummyInATaco

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    Alright so lately ive had some fluid leaking on the driveway, clear in color coming from the back left far side of the truck. What is it? Ps. Easy way to clean it off the driveway?

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  2. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:28 AM
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    Maticuno

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    Is it sticky or viscous?
     
  3. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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    deanooo311

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    Looks like oil? Brake fluid? Get under and look!
     
  4. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:32 AM
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    RacecarGuy

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    How far back? You do have two brake lines coming from the axle to under the bed. It looks like clean brake fluid from the picture. When I put extended brake lines on the rear, the connections under the bed wanted to leak unless you got it super tight.
     
  5. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:33 AM
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    JustADummyInATaco

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    Can't be oil. Oil hasn't been changed in 2.5k miles, that's way too clean. And I don't think it's brake fluid, because it's coming from under the pinch weld area, not the breaks.
     
  6. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:34 AM
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    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    Another vote for brake fluid. Don't drive the truck until it's fixed!
     
  7. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:35 AM
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    JustADummyInATaco

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    Well I'm driving to work right now, so that's good. Where do the brake lines run, inside the frame?
     
  8. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:35 AM
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    The brake lines run down the driver side of the frame.
     
  9. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:36 AM
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    If it's leaking that much brake fluid your brakes would suck. Power steering? A good way to start is look at the levels.
     
  10. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:37 AM
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    About a foot in front of the left leaf spring.
     
  11. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:37 AM
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    They are hard lines running inside of the C channel
     
  12. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:38 AM
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    I think tacos use ATF fluid for power steering fluid, and it's clear not pinkish. Brakes are performing fine :(
     
  13. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:38 AM
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    You might need to trace back towards the engine/brake lines from that weld. It might lead you to the source as the source probably isn't the weld.

    To answer your question about cleaning the driveway; Grease Lightning diluted with water will wash it up. But do NOT use straight grease lighting it will bleach your driveway. OR you could use kitty litter or "oil dry" (same stuff basically)- drop it on the ground and rub with your foot in circles for a good 5 minutes, sweep over each spot rubbing the stuff around, then sweep up and rinse off with a hose.
     
  14. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:39 AM
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    When I said oil, I implied brake fluid oil.
     
  15. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:40 AM
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    I would guess brake fluid, or possibly blown shock? I had my right rear billy blow out and some milky brown-ish fluid leaked out. Brake fluid seems more likely. Get some braided stainless lines to replace the current ones.
     
  16. Jul 1, 2016 at 6:54 AM
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    deleted for lack of reading comprehnsion
     
  17. Jul 1, 2016 at 11:42 AM
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    What's it taste like?

    I'm kidding, don't taste it. :)
     
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  18. Jul 1, 2016 at 11:56 AM
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    Did you check your reservoir levels? Does it smell like brake fluid?
     
  19. Jul 1, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    What does it smell like? The smell alone will tell you if it's fluid from the brakes, diff or shocks. I am putting my money on brake fluid.
     
  20. Jul 1, 2016 at 12:53 PM
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    Anything leaking inside the bed? The drain hole is right in front of the leafs.
     

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