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Is this rust or copper underneath the engine?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by MkJc, May 23, 2024.

  1. May 23, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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    MkJc

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    I noticed there is part underneath the engine looks rust or is it part of copper for engine ? I just don't know too much about car. Is it same color for you guys too ?
    Mine is 2024 and have 1100miles on it
    20240523_094808.jpg
     
  2. May 23, 2024 at 12:38 PM
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    Borracho Loco

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    Oooh look, another mod.....

    It ain't rust. You're being overly cautious.
     
  3. May 23, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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    Yes. I never bought a brand new vehicle before and I'm getting used to it. I wanted to check this is normal or not. Thank you for the head up :)
     
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    It is rust, i would say it's totaled. :anonymous:














    Just kidding
     
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    Definitely not rust.
     
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    Neither rust nor copper. That's your exhaust manifold and the color is due to heat cycling. Eventually it will all turn a brownish color.
     
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    Oooh look, another mod.....




    Pre-she-ate the sarcasm!
     
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  8. May 23, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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    This is what happend I see too many post related to rust on body frame. It made me wonder but DM me comment gave me peace of mind
     
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    Rose Gold?
     
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    Your blinker fluid is leaking.
     
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    Those exhaust headers are a beautiful tone only a new car has. As mentioned, any type of header will turn different colors when subjected to those temps. Eventually it will rust, but it will be a thin coat of rust. but toyota exhaust seem to be pretty decent upstream of the cats.

    After the catalytics, the metals used on the exhaust is probably are a relatively lower grade. But it’s way better than just about any aftermarket stuff out there.
     
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