2021 Tundra Oil Leak?

Looking at a used 2021 Tundra.

Upon requesting pictures of the underside noticed a leak between the back of the transmission and the transfer case. I think.

Anyone think this is a major repair? Looks like a seal is weeping. No drips but definitely accumulating dirt/dust buildup from oil being present.

Service manager said its not an issue... I have not seen this as normal on tacomas, 4runners etc...

What do you think?

 

Look above back of transmission pan

 

If it were my vehicle, I’d leave it alone and monitor.

If it were a vehicle I were looking at to purchase, I’d still consider it if the price were right.

 

From where that is would it be transmission fluid or gear oil from transfer case? Curious as to what fluid to monitor...

 

Hard to say which seal is weeping. It shouldn’t be a difficult job to replace either seal. T-case is relatively straightforward removal process. Easier than replacing a rear main seal since trans should not need to be removed

judging by the way the dirt is sticking to the fluid, I’m going with T-case gear oil

 

Service manager? Is this at a dealership?

I'd make them fix it, or it'll be your headache, today or down the road, or leverage it in price negotiations if you're DIY friendly.

 

Ask the service manager if that missing bolt is OK as well?

 

It is completely normal as long at truck is on the lot for sale.

 

It’s coming in on the back side. It’s not missing.

 

Its a Toyota Truck being sold at a Ford Dealership... Ford service manager says as long as its not dripping oil its totally fine!

 

Its an easy job to do for a shop. Its not something to worry about right away but I would still want them to address it before purchasing imo.