Weird Oil Leak

[Hypnosis4u2nv]

He is absolutely not lying. I just gave mine a look and found some a little farther down, It's something they use at the pinch welds and cavities for rust prevention. No worries actually a good thing.

Thanks for your comment. I initially thought that as well considering the weird locations I was seeing it. I just hope it stops, I've got a pavered driveway and I hate the oil spots this is putting on them.

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[BobT21]

Thanks for your comment. I initially thought that as well considering the weird locations I was seeing it. I just hope it stops, I've got a pavered driveway and I hate the oil spots this is putting on them.

Buy a can of brake cleaner. spray the spots heavy and dab them dry with a clean rag.

 

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I climbed under my rig and removed the side steps, and while under there noticed
various wet spots collecting grime...where they for sure apply some type of anti-corrosive and it creeps a little bit.

 

[goldberg_21]

I am experiencing the same thing with my new SR5 and it’s hasn’t stopped dripping since I bought it in May.
Please keep us posted if you find any new info on it. Thanks.

 

[goldberg_21]

I climbed under my rig and removed the side steps, and while under there noticed
various wet spots collecting grime...where they for sure apply some type of anti-corrosive and it creeps a little bit.

Has it stopped for you? Are we convinced that it’s rust protection.
Happening for me as well, and I m worried.

 

[goldberg_21]

I have the same thing on mine. Any resolution?

Has it stopped for you yet? I have noticed the same thing but probably not many people are having this issue, so wondering if it’s a real issue or really rust protection.

 

[4jogger]

Has it stopped for you yet? I have noticed the same thing but probably not many people are having this issue, so wondering if it’s a real issue or really rust protection.

Havent noticed it since my last post but I think manufacturing lubrication is a plausible explanation. It has happened intermittently since my ownership for the past 5 months.

 

[goldberg_21]

Thanks

 

[goldberg_21]

Update, the dealership inspected today, and the never noticed this on any other 4 runner.
So now they will run detailed analysis on the vehicle.

 

[Hypnosis4u2nv]

Update, the dealership inspected today, and the never noticed this on any other 4 runner.
So now they will run detailed analysis on the vehicle.

Keep us posted.

 

[goldberg_21]

Toyota dealership couldn’t locate the source and of oil and said they never saw this before, and said they opened a case with Toyota and kept the 4Runner for until they don’t know how many days.

I was excited that it am buying a Japanese SUV from a trusted manufacturer, but now
my trust is totally shaken, and I regret buying it.

 

[Hypnosis4u2nv]

Mine is still intermittently leaking oil. It's quite annoying. Hopefully you'll get an answer soon.

 

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Toyota dealership couldn’t locate the source and of oil and said they never saw this before, and said they opened a case with Toyota and kept the 4Runner for until they don’t know how many days.

I was excited that it am buying a Japanese SUV from a trusted manufacturer, but now
my trust is totally shaken, and I regret buying it.

this is 100% a non issue. it's not an engine, transmission or gear leak

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