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Red oil drip from skid plate

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by TundayFunday, Dec 22, 2021.

  1. Dec 22, 2021 at 2:19 PM
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    Is this transmission fluid? Please god no. It’s at the front, so I have no clue what’s dripping. Just noticed.
     
  2. Dec 22, 2021 at 2:20 PM
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    It's good
    Power steering perhaps.
     
  3. Dec 22, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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    sure it is oil? the coolant looks red/pink when dripping. And then PS, trans fluid are possible.
     
  4. Dec 22, 2021 at 2:34 PM
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    Usually antifreeze from the water pump. But just climb under and follow it up.
     
  5. Dec 22, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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    Drip there after removing skid plate. I think a watery drip? But sorta has a goop to it. Awesome stuff after blowing cash on Christmas gifts.

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  6. Dec 23, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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    You may have a water pump that isn't 100% sealed, or you may have a coolant leak in the valley. Neither of these problems is the end of the world, especially if you are willing to work on your own rig. You can pressure test the system to see how bad it is with the engine not running. Toyota has a document somewhere about what normal water pump leakage looks like, but I would err on the side of caution and just plan on replacing it if that's where the drips are coming from.
     
  7. Dec 23, 2021 at 3:57 PM
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    I think this is what I remember seeing. You're not necessarily supposed to replace the pump for #3, but I sure would.
     
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