Unknown fluid found

[Tacoma2016]

Hi all,
I'm new to the forum.
I have a 2016 Limited and found an unknown fluid (presumably a lubricant) on the ground near my front passenger tire. Here is a picture from below - any ideas what this could be?

It hasn't affected the operation of the truck in anyway that I've been able to tell - just not sure if there is a problem brewing.

I'm assuming the issue is at least in part due to the use of 4WD on dry roads (facepalm).

Any guidance with what to do (including nothing if it's not serious) would be helpful. TIA

 

[Tape]

That looks bad to me but anything leaking on my truck would look bad to me, have you checked to see if that boot is ripped?

It may be my eyes but I believe I see a slice right next to the clamp.

GL

 

[tacojoel]

Yeah, boot appears torn...at any rate not good.

 

[Tacoma2016]

That looks bad to me but anything leaking on my truck would look bad to me, have you checked to see if that boot is ripped?

It may be my eyes but I believe I see a slice right next to the clamp.

GL

Thanks for the reply. Any idea how much I should expect to pay to replace?

 

[HOMER B KOCH JR]

replace the cv joint yourself $60 to $100. Take it to a mechanic $200 - $300. takt to the dealer $300 - $400.

You can buy the boot, but it is a bitch to put on. I always buy the rebuilt and all i have to do is take the old one out and install the rebuilt.