2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Can anyone help with this "leak" question?

[Tagalong]

Once again I'm turning to all of you for your experience and knowledge! A friend ownes a 2000, 2500, 4X4. 3:54, LB, AT, Sport CDT (stock). He is from FL and tows his BBQ trailer all over the southeast. (He just moved there, but never fear he was born in Chattanooga, TN. Man can he BBQ!) Anyway, He asked me if my truck (see Sig. ) is doing anything like he describes... After towing, his BBQ trailer is covered with a black, oderless, tasteless, waterylike substance that's making a mess of his cookers and trailer. (After helping him at a number of BBQ contests, I can attest to this guys pension for keeping his cooker clean. ) He says that a dealer claims it's something he's doing. He says its not oily but actually "puddles" on his trailer. It is on the side of his exhaust pipe. He doesn't feel its the A/C because it happens with the A/C on or off. I asked him if it could be condensation from the exhaust, but he doesn't think so. Anyone got any ideas, or know what might be the cause?? I'm leaning toward exhaust but will the CDT produce such a large amount of moisture in FL heat? Or, could there be something else going on? He says all of his fluid levels are where they should be. Thanks for your help.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

It sounds like it might be the Breather bottle. They are usually the cause of oily mist in the engine compartment and other places. But hard to say. He may be a prime candidate for a Walker Airsep.

 

[illflem]

I tend to think it's being thrown up from the road by the tires and the aerodynamics of the truck are somehow puddling it. Maybe he should try mudflaps or even a full width guard like RVs use to protect a towed vehicle. Anything that changes the aerodynamics of the truck may also eliminate it, such as a bug shield or even removing the tailgate.

 

[Tagalong]

Thanks illflem and EMDDIESEL! Good possibilities. I'll pass them along.

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