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GT_Tommy
08-18-2004, 04:38 PM
I got my Legacy GT Sedan back in June. When washing my car I noticed darker marks coming from the wheel bolts. It looks like a sticky oil or something oozed out and break dust is sticking to it. I couldn't wipe it off with a wet rag...but with a healthy dose of wheel cleaner and a scrubbing with a non-abrasive brush, I was able to get it off. It's happening at all 4 of my wheels...but it's much more pronounced on my front 2 tires. Has anyone else seen this? Are my wheels going to fall off? That might be a problem because this thing is fast.
Ken S
08-18-2004, 05:05 PM
I had that too on my wheel bolts. A little wax/cleaner took it right off. I'm not sure what it was but I'm also not concerned about it.
Ken
Information Society
08-18-2004, 05:06 PM
You might want to take off one of your wheels and inspect the rotor to make sure nothing is leaking or amiss.
My main concern would not be the wheels falling off, but a malfunction in your braking system. Check if your brake calipers are secreting grease or if your car is leaking brake fluid.
I got my Legacy GT Sedan back in June. When washing my car I noticed darker marks coming from the wheel bolts. It looks like a sticky oil or something oozed out and break dust is sticking to it. I couldn't wipe it off with a wet rag...but with a healthy dose of wheel cleaner and a scrubbing with a non-abrasive brush, I was able to get it off. It's happening at all 4 of my wheels...but it's much more pronounced on my front 2 tires. Has anyone else seen this? Are my wheels going to fall off? That might be a problem because this thing is fast.
Throttlejockey
08-18-2004, 09:41 PM
I got my Legacy GT Sedan back in June. When washing my car I noticed darker marks coming from the wheel bolts. It looks like a sticky oil or something oozed out and break dust is sticking to it. I couldn't wipe it off with a wet rag...but with a healthy dose of wheel cleaner and a scrubbing with a non-abrasive brush, I was able to get it off. It's happening at all 4 of my wheels...but it's much more pronounced on my front 2 tires. Has anyone else seen this? Are my wheels going to fall off? That might be a problem because this thing is fast.
I think it's cosmoline (rust inhibitor) from the factory, mine had it too.
I think it's cosmoline (rust inhibitor) from the factory, mine had it too.
You are correct. It is cosmoline, nothing is wrong with the car. :D
Drift Monkey
08-19-2004, 08:35 AM
After I washed my wheels the other day, I moved it into my garage. I came out later to find these black marks oozing from the lug nuts in a circular fashion in the middle of my wheel! It came off eventually...but man....what a pain...
GT_Tommy
08-19-2004, 11:03 AM
OK...I'm less concerned now. Misery loves company. At least now I'm not worried my wheels will fall off. Thanks everyone!
kanoswrx
08-19-2004, 12:39 PM
Yeah I had it to. They seemed to have put a lot around the lugs for some reason. I cleaned up most of it but a little is still coming out once it gets wet from washing. Should all be gone after the next few washes.
gt_ltd
08-23-2004, 02:45 AM
I came out later to find these black marks oozing from the lug nuts in a circular fashion in the middle of my wheel!
how long were you gone? if it's not too long I may just wait for them. :P also, what should I use to get rid of them?
Deer Killer
08-23-2004, 08:34 AM
car soap worked for me, although I'll have to take off the wheels to get it all..
*Jedimaster*
08-23-2004, 11:31 AM
I had it on mine too- you do need to take the wheels off to really get it.
Goo-Gone cleans it out quick! :)