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

  1. Dec 1, 2016 at 9:22 PM
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    SoCalSteve

    SoCalSteve [OP] Sunshine Tax

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    Was in my garage and glanced down to see oil/fluid spray back on the front spring. Closer inspection revealed a lot more.

    Seems confined to and near the skid plate. Can't see anything when looking from above. No lights, nothing is dripping to the floor. It's not fresh, but can't be over three weeks either, which is the last time the truck was washed and I would have noticed.

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  2. Dec 1, 2016 at 9:53 PM
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    AUtomatic car wash spray, probably a pattern around your tires - my guess
     
  3. Dec 2, 2016 at 8:28 AM
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    :rofl:You just need to take your truck offroad get some mud on it. Way to clean :anonymous:

    Btw that's from tire cleaner.
     
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  4. Dec 2, 2016 at 8:31 AM
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    Looks like douche to me. Maybe you should consult an attorney.
     
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  5. Dec 2, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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    Only way my truck could get douche on it was if you came near it.
     
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  6. Dec 2, 2016 at 9:12 AM
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    Check power steering lines. There under high pressure and leak.
     
  7. Dec 2, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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    Check your outer CV boot on that side. If it has a small split it could sling some of the grease out. Am I correct in assuming this stuff is showing up on both sides? If so, is it directly under the serpentine belt path?
     
  8. Dec 2, 2016 at 9:43 AM
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    This or you must have ran over something. If you look at the spray pattern, its only on either side of the inner fender/frame like when you're turning.
     
  9. Dec 2, 2016 at 9:50 AM
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    tan-ishman

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    a bunch of new/used parts....and some skids.
    maybeh remove the residue and inspect again in a week for re-occurance?
    if its not coming from your taco then check nearby for burritos.
     
  10. Dec 5, 2016 at 9:26 PM
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    SoCalSteve

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    Thanks for the replies. Crawled under to check everything and no signs of leaks anywhere. Must have run over something or was sprayed on by the car wash. Strange because there's no spray anywhere under the truck behind the front wheels.
     

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