Yellow fluid leaking from this area?

Noticed a few yellow drops specifically coming from the black plate that covers the circled part. Any idea what it could be?

 

That looks like oil
How many miles on the truck?
Leaking from transfer case maybe

 

noticed it after oil change too. 40,951

 

It’s a oil leak of some sort
I would start at the rear of the motor with a flashlight ( rear main seal possibly) , oil pan gasket
The problem is oil blows and spreads all over. If you can’t find the source clean really good and keep an eye out . The powertrain is still under warranty
Be glad you all over it now

 

Yellow sounds like new oil to me. Start looking for a leak

 

If it’s a rear main seal it’s not the end of the world much better than stuff in the front of the motor

 

The circled part is your transfer case, gear oil in good condition would be golden. Worth it to check the fluid level.

but the best start would be cleaning it up and see what comes back.

 

DEF urea?



frrrrrriiiDAY!

 

If it’s a rear main seal it’s not the end of the world much better than stuff in the front of the motor

 

Check oil filter and plug first

 

would you recommend I stop driving it?

 

Could too much oil cause a leak of some sort?

 

Doubtful

 

I would check the oil level and transfer case oil level and if ok you can drive it. It doesn’t look severe but to be on the safe side check them both.
Then I would clean the areas and see where it is leaking . If you don’t want to do that take it to the dealer but at least double check the engine oil.

 

Remember when you check the oil on this truck the best way to do it is on level ground
Pull the stick; wipe it off and leave the stock out for 10 or 15 minutes put the stick back in and you will get a good level

 

Sloopy work at oil change place possibly..."residual iol" is what they call it ...basically oil that has dripped onto skid plate trickles down where ever ..just to mess with your mind ...

 

Still good to check, just to make sure. Like I said the powertrain is still under warranty

 

If they added oil without draining oil it's possible it would try to find a way out

 

Clean out area with brake cleaner and wipe, drive around and get underneath to check where oil leaks.

 

I think I found the leak