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STEERING FLUID LEAKING?? Help

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Nyrangers1206, Oct 27, 2017.

  1. Oct 27, 2017 at 2:39 PM
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    Nyrangers1206

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    D4856743-09DB-4248-903A-3C0F00A75128.jpg 634F23D3-064C-4D93-8551-28F6EE12CF23.jpg 1643F1CB-AB7A-4D9E-9DD4-674A3F9904EB.jpg CC647648-D622-408D-B880-9CC337576C80.jpg EA8540D9-FCFF-4000-ADE8-3CFFFBD5B668.jpg 634F23D3-064C-4D93-8551-28F6EE12CF23.jpg Look at the buildup and does the fluid look low?

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  2. Oct 27, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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    crolison

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    You have a 2017, take it toyota for warranty work
     
  3. Oct 27, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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    nDub

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    Fluid looks to be right at the min.

    Did you check the hoses coming into/out of the reservoir? If they're leaking there'll be drips on them right at the fitting, maybe.

    Also what he said^^
     
  4. Oct 27, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    2016Tacoman

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    Dealer change your oil recently ? :)
     
  5. Oct 27, 2017 at 3:00 PM
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    JdevTac

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    Sure its not some gunk that washed in through the hole where the stock intake came from? Could just be you ran through something and whatever it is is attracting dirt.

    I’d just wash it out and see if it returns. If it does I’d take it to dealer, like said above it’s under warranty
     
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  6. Oct 27, 2017 at 4:03 PM
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    Yea just cleaned it out. Is the steering fluid supposed to be at the minimal level?
     
  7. Oct 27, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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    Riding Dirty

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    No, it should be at max levels. Take it to the dealer.
     
  8. Oct 27, 2017 at 4:24 PM
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    Fluid level looks normal. It's not way between the cold min and max...and at the hot min. Was this immediately after driving for many miles or had you waited a bit?

    Use your finger near any hose connections and see if you can reach under and collect a drop.

    If yes, take to dealer....if no, make them check things next service
     

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