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Red fluid should I be worried

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NlOffRoad11, Oct 30, 2022.

  1. Oct 30, 2022 at 12:15 PM
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    soundman98

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    i had a '94 lebaron that pissed fluids. it taught me how far things can go until fluid loss is a problem!

    he won't have a problem with that itty bit leaking for at least a few years.

    but still, it's a new truck, bring it back, make them fix it.
     
  2. Oct 30, 2022 at 12:22 PM
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    FromtierAJL

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    Definitely get to the dealer ASAP.
     
  3. Oct 30, 2022 at 12:52 PM
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    Prob ATF, but it could be coolant leaking down from that tube on the top/back area of the engine?

    Either way take it in for warranty.
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2022 at 3:14 PM
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    NlOffRoad11

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    I’ve been keeping an eye on the coolant and it hasn’t moved
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2022 at 8:12 PM
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    thomasburk

    thomasburk Keep on Truckin'

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    Correct.
     
  6. Oct 30, 2022 at 8:14 PM
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    thomasburk

    thomasburk Keep on Truckin'

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    Correct.
     
  7. Oct 30, 2022 at 9:28 PM
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    Yes, both can leak. For me to check my level, I would have to remove my Cat shield, get the fluid to the proper temperature and remove the overflow plug. We just disagree on what is considered “not much time”
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2022 at 9:31 PM
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    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    Unless you have been running the air conditioner and the condensation is dripping onto the frame and then the ground…
     
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  9. Nov 1, 2022 at 6:49 AM
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    NlOffRoad11

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    Update. Dealer returned the truck and couldn’t find any leaks
     
  10. Nov 1, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    thomasburk

    thomasburk Keep on Truckin'

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    :eek: Keep your eye on it, IMHO you got a leak.
     
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  11. Nov 1, 2022 at 9:12 AM
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    cryptolime

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    make sure the drain/fill/level check plugs are tight. a slow leak is okay as long as it doesn't turn into a fast leak.
     
  12. Nov 1, 2022 at 9:36 AM
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    I’ll check those out thanks
     

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