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Weeping/leaking clutch fluid reservoir

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 18TRDOR, Jan 4, 2019.

  1. Jan 4, 2019 at 5:51 PM
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    18TRDOR

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    Does anyone one else's clutch reservoir weep/leak fluid from around the bottom of the cap? I just noticed mine starting to build up dust on the front side of the bottle and a little wetness on the relay box below it. Fluid level is between the min and max marks and the clutch feels normal to me. I had my wife push the clutch both normally and quickly while I watched the lid and I didn't notice anything crazy going on. I am about to take it in for its 10k service and I'll mention this to my advisor but we all know how that may pan out haha. Anyone else notice this on their trucks?

    Kyle
     
  2. Apr 5, 2019 at 12:56 PM
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    I didn’t notice any leaks on mine, but yesterday I noticed the fluid wasn’t very clean. I’m wondering if the breather on top doesn’t seal well? I sucked out as much as I could and put fresh in, to see if it returns.

    Anyone else notice this?
     
  3. Apr 5, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    nope. mines been clean and full.
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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    I drive on lots of dirt roads, so I’m wondering if the breather picked up that dust. The fluid doesn’t exactly circulate, so I’m a bit baffled.
     
  5. Apr 5, 2019 at 3:10 PM
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    Clean and Full on my truck.
     
  6. Apr 9, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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    Here is a pic of what I am talking about. I purposely have not cleaned it so I can make a point at my 15k service. I mentioned it last time but since I had cleaned it, they wouldn't do anything about it even though the outside of the reservoir was damp with clean fluid, just like they couldn't replicate my rear end howl or the stumble/miss at lower RPM because it was raining haha.

    clutchrez.jpg
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    ShirtTucker

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    Is the reservoir filled way past the Max level? Looks like it in the photo. That would explain the weeping.
     
  8. Apr 9, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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    18TRDOR

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    Last time I checked it was between the Min and Max points but its possible that the degens from upcountry "topped" it off the last time I had it in.
     

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