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I noticed some strange white fluid splattered on the rear driver side rim tire and wheel well. I cleaned it off and on another trip it came back. I have no lights on, does anyone know what it could be?
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I noticed some strange white fluid splattered on the rear driver side rim tire and wheel well. I cleaned it off and on another trip it came back. I have no lights on, does anyone know what it could be?
Obviously, your wheel really, really enjoyed those trips.

*cough*
 
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Appears whatever it was even after cleaning it off with water it came back. Just used some soap and water and it's gone now. I hope it does not return...
 

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Isn’t this shock fluid?
I have no sag, even lifted the car to max height and got u see the car, no sign of leaks. It’s just really strange that it is on one corner only.
 
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Here is an image.
Rivian R1T R1S Strange White Fluid Splatter IMG_1094
 

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I had the same color splatter on my lower black plastic piece that goes along the doors. Didn’t see any leaks either. What’s weird on my end is it seems to have stopped
 

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Is it only on the one wheel? It looks a lot like the spots in this video


 

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Just being logical about this, the splatter appears on the outside of the tire and does not seem to radiate from the center like you might expect if it happened while moving, i.e., no runs. Also, the splatter does not appear equal around all parts of the tire. So I would rule out something internal from the vehicle and guess this is something that happened while you were parked somewhere, or maybe even in your garage.
 

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Looks like blinker fluid....LOLOL
 

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My name is Mike, and I have a (car) problem
It looks a lot like tire sealant. Did you get a puncture or have a repair done?

Honestly reminds me of Stans for a tubeless Mtb tire.
 
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It looks a lot like tire sealant. Did you get a puncture or have a repair done?

Honestly reminds me of Stans for a tubeless Mtb tire.
Have no puncture and no sealant. I put in a service ticket and see if they can inspect when the truck is in for the 7500 inspections. Most likely something external to the truck.
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