Normal moisture on frame?

[strinos]

Hey there - I am looking to purchase my first pickup and found a seemingly great 2020 1500 Laramie 9 hours away. It is not certified and at a non-Ram dealer (Nissan dealer - purchased at auction after lease). The dealer sent me a ton of photos and a video walking around the truck. Almost everything looked great.

In one of the pictures, I noticed a wetspot on the frame. The salesperson said a mechanic there checked it out and suggested it's just AC condensate.

Could anyone confirm that this is normal? Thank you!

 

[Biga]

If it was AC condesate you would also see it dripped on the pavement below the truck. It could be residual oil from a previous oil change, as it can be kind of messy. Or it could be from an ongoing leak around the transfer case, oil filter, or Steering rack.

 

[SD Rebel]

Doesn't seem to be a constant leak, likely a previous drip as mentioned. I would lay a towel down and then inspect with a flashlight to see if there is a leak in that general vicinity just in case.

 

[strinos]

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Turns out the truck was sold before I could get a look at it.

 

[mikeru82]

You snooze you lose

Not to worry. I'm sure there are plenty of used Ram trucks for you to look at. At least there are where I live.

 

[kapinallinen2]

Late reply but yeah, looks like from oil change, ac condensate drips on the frame rail further back.