Hello everyone,
While leaving to go get the oil changed in my 2013 LC200 I noticed a small pool of what seemed to be oil in front of the front passenger side tire (see photo). There was no oil leak that I could see from anywhere on the engine (looked at heads and oil pan, all bone dry). Upon further inspection there seemed to be oil on the lower half of the brake caliper and the underside of the LCA that had been slinging fluid of some type around the wheel well. The brake line going into the caliper itself was bone dry and the fluid on the ground doesn't look like brake fluid to my eye.
I have noticed no issues while driving that seem to point to any braking or power-steering issue. It drives perfectly normal. The only thing I can think of at the moment is perhaps hydraulic fluid from the KDSS? But this wouldn't explain why there is an oily substance that seems to be originating from the brake caliper and LCA bushing.
There were no discernible issues until I drove approx. 2hrs back home and started the car up again the next day. The dash lit up with PCS, ABS, and Traction control lights, along with the light that said my E-brake was engaged (it was not). I'll pull the codes tomorrow and I plan on taking it to a shop soon due to the actual leak I noticed. But does anybody have any ideas as to what might be going on? I had pads and rotors replaced on all 4 corners about 7-8 months ago.
Here is the photo of the dash as of right now. Also, update: I just hooked up my OBD2 scanner but somehow I could not pull a single code no matter how many times I tried. The dash was still lit up like a Christmas tree. The brake fluid was at its minimum level, so I refilled that and I suppose I will see what happens tomorrow and gauge if the leak is the brake fluid or something else.
This seems to be a niche issue but if anybody has any ideas I would greatly appreciate it!
While leaving to go get the oil changed in my 2013 LC200 I noticed a small pool of what seemed to be oil in front of the front passenger side tire (see photo). There was no oil leak that I could see from anywhere on the engine (looked at heads and oil pan, all bone dry). Upon further inspection there seemed to be oil on the lower half of the brake caliper and the underside of the LCA that had been slinging fluid of some type around the wheel well. The brake line going into the caliper itself was bone dry and the fluid on the ground doesn't look like brake fluid to my eye.
I have noticed no issues while driving that seem to point to any braking or power-steering issue. It drives perfectly normal. The only thing I can think of at the moment is perhaps hydraulic fluid from the KDSS? But this wouldn't explain why there is an oily substance that seems to be originating from the brake caliper and LCA bushing.
There were no discernible issues until I drove approx. 2hrs back home and started the car up again the next day. The dash lit up with PCS, ABS, and Traction control lights, along with the light that said my E-brake was engaged (it was not). I'll pull the codes tomorrow and I plan on taking it to a shop soon due to the actual leak I noticed. But does anybody have any ideas as to what might be going on? I had pads and rotors replaced on all 4 corners about 7-8 months ago.
Here is the photo of the dash as of right now. Also, update: I just hooked up my OBD2 scanner but somehow I could not pull a single code no matter how many times I tried. The dash was still lit up like a Christmas tree. The brake fluid was at its minimum level, so I refilled that and I suppose I will see what happens tomorrow and gauge if the leak is the brake fluid or something else.
This seems to be a niche issue but if anybody has any ideas I would greatly appreciate it!
