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What are these sticky oil marks on the side of my car?

Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by pardreamer, Jun 22, 2012.

  1. pardreamer

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    I had these sticky oil marks on my car last week, I washed them off and this week I see them again. They appear to come out somewhere from the left front wheel. Is my brake fluid leaking and spun off and stick to the body of the car?
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    Thanks,
     
    #1 pardreamer, Jun 22, 2012
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    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    Hot asphalt from the road. You can buy mudguards for all four wheels.
     
    #2 rjparker, Jun 22, 2012
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    I see, they just repaved my street. It makes sense now. I already bought the mudguards, just didn't have a chance to install them yet. Thanks very much.
     
    #3 pardreamer, Jun 22, 2012
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    You had the solution before you came up with the question.
     
    #4 rjparker, Jun 22, 2012
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    Mr Incredible Chance favors the prepared mind.

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    I've always thought they were grease threads from grease that has come off of big trucks. The tires go through the grease and strings develop and fly all over. They smoosh much easier than asphalt, and act like heavy grease when I run my finger through them.

    These look darker than the grease, but asphalt would require a petroleum distillate for removal.
     
    #5 Mr Incredible, Jun 25, 2012
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    I have had the same streaks... as mentioned, likely fresh asphalt w/ rain.

    Clay-bar works great on completely removing it.
     
    #6 spiderman, Jun 25, 2012
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