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Stain on my engine cover

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BalutTaco, Apr 17, 2020.

  1. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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    BalutTaco

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    So I popped up my hood today and found this stain.

    any ideas ? Thanks

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  2. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:37 AM
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    Would appear to be spilled oil. Degreaser will get it off
     
  3. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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    Other marks but I don’t think it’s mouse

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  4. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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    Those do indeed look like
    Rodent steps there...
     
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  5. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:39 AM
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    Clean your engine bay. Man I swear it’s like every day is Friday now.
     
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  6. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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    It is indeed Friday good sir
     
  7. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:40 AM
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    Ahh okay thanks you !
     
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  8. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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    Lick it. That way you can tell if it was rodent piss or not.
     
  9. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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    You may want to consider cleaning your garage if it’s kept indoors. May catch the culprit. Also, a good drive down the interstate real quick could shake the critter loose
     
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  10. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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    ...stuff
    unless the rodent was tap dancing in that same spot... I don’t think it would leave that many foot prints, what is directly above those spots? Under the hood
     
  11. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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    Meh, just leave it. Your air box is enclosed and what is that actually hurting? Unless its engine fluids. Get a cat or rent one. They will find a rodent for you.
     
  12. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:43 AM
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    Yes directly under the hood .
     
  13. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:46 AM
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    Could this be it? Coolant reservoir

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  14. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    It’s a damn bird nest under my hood lol!
     
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  15. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:49 AM
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    [​IMG] Rodents love these trucks. I’ve had to replace 5 engine harnesses thanks to them.. pays really good and insurance never argues!
     
  16. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:50 AM
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    Those are mouse testicle prints... Your engine got tea bagged by a rodent.
     
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  17. Apr 17, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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    Nope, if you look, it seems the 3rd gen air box is not completely sealed. Some are finding gaps in the corners. Been a few threads on it.
     
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  18. Apr 17, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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    I would be a bit concerned if it's rodents. They'll chew the shit out of things if you aren't careful.

    I spray my engine compartment wire harnesses from the top and from underneath with this at every oil change.

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    Spooge?

    Remove it and the worries.

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    mouse piss.
     

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