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What is this and should I be concerned

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by intr3nsic, Jan 8, 2025.

  1. Jan 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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    intr3nsic

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    I was starting to do an oil change today and noticed this. It looks oiled. I never noticed any leaks on the ground. What am I looking at ?

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  2. Jan 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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    koditten I am easily distract...look! A squirrel!

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    Air conditioning pump is under the belt. I can't make out where you see oil.
     
  3. Jan 8, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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    Above the belt that bolt and area looks like it’s wet.
     
  4. Jan 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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    Not seeing it. Try adjusting the photo focus point/depth of field and taking it in daylight or with better lighting.
     
  5. Jan 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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    See if this works

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  6. Jan 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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    Looksike there may be some leakage from the valve cover. Check the other side.
     
  7. Jan 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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    I have all that same crustiness and just chalked it up to a leaky cam tower. I'll stay tuned to see how wrong I am.
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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    Nothing on the other side, just that one. Just keep an eye on oil level for now ?
     
  9. Jan 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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    Could it have ran down there if spilled while filling?

    I wouldn't worry really if you aren't seeing oil level drop between oil changes
     
  10. Jan 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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    I don’t think, I’m pretty diligent about not spilling anything. Going to have it looked over next week for peace of mind.
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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    Mine also had that seem leak, 2020 with 41k miles. Cleaned it up with brake clean and hasn’t come back. I like when leaks fix themselves haha.
     
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