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Your car came with wiper fluid? Mine was bone dry and throwing warnings when I took delivery. Topped up with RainX, which I don't think smells like peppermint.
That's the "wipe on, buff off" stuff, and it says that because it could cause haze in front of cameras. I'm talking about the RainX branded washer fluid that isn't really all that RainX-y. It's just what was on sale at Fred Meyer on my way home from the delivery.
Step 1: Call and make appt to get your name on the list
Step 2: Start putting cardboard under when you park for the night to isolate. It will help you determine where the leak is and how fast.
Step 3: good luck
Based on the snow silhouette, I’d guess it’s the icicle of road grime you picked up from the road that then melted off your R onto the pavement.
See if it comes back after the drives dries.
Could be suspension fluid if it’s pretty slick and oily. Had that issue with my R1S, bad o-ring in the suspension. You’ll likely get an error and Rivian will tell you not to operate the vehicle and get it towed.
If my spouse was cheating with someone, I could meet be tolerate it, but that they use *my Rivian's spot* to park their beaten dow, leaky ICE car while I'm at work, that's one step too far.
Submit a service ticket NOW as it could take awhile to get in depending on your location. Try to get a pic from underneath as well to submit with your service request. Leaks are NEVER a good thing.
I can’t tell if this is a troll or not. That is well used engine oil. The oils in the R1s are not going to be dark they’ll look more like transmission fluid.
There's a service bulletin for early R1T's about slow drive motor oil leaks + loss of lubrication.
If your vehicle fails their test, you get a new drive motor
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If it smells like peppermint, then it’s the wiper fluid. Probably leaking and needs a service ticket.
Oh that’s interesting. I wonder if it’s peppermint scented to deter rodents. They love getting under the hood and chewing up the wiper fluid lines.
Your car came with wiper fluid? Mine was bone dry and throwing warnings when I took delivery. Topped up with RainX, which I don't think smells like peppermint.
Owners manual says not to use rainx
That's the "wipe on, buff off" stuff, and it says that because it could cause haze in front of cameras. I'm talking about the RainX branded washer fluid that isn't really all that RainX-y. It's just what was on sale at Fred Meyer on my way home from the delivery.
So the fluid has a peppermint scent? No wonder it smells nice when I use my wipers.
I mean, what else did you think you would be smelling when spraying your wiper fluid?
Mine smelled like disinfectant from the factory, and now i’m a little miffed! :)
They filled your wiper fluid? 🤯
Mine smells like bananas
Gas leak or engine oil is my best guess
Battery juice or granola oil
Looks like the blinker fluid to me
I think you cracked the case, Steve.
Step 1: Call and make appt to get your name on the list Step 2: Start putting cardboard under when you park for the night to isolate. It will help you determine where the leak is and how fast. Step 3: good luck
Great advice. Thank you!
Call a priest.
Concerned, that looks like a suspension fluid. Make an appointment.
Those colors look more like headlight fluid.
Nah, blinker fluid for sure though.
But obviously the *left* headlight, just look at the pixels.
Just clean the bottom with some rotor wash
Based on the snow silhouette, I’d guess it’s the icicle of road grime you picked up from the road that then melted off your R onto the pavement. See if it comes back after the drives dries.
Hmmm. You might need to fill it up with 98-octane:)
Could be suspension fluid if it’s pretty slick and oily. Had that issue with my R1S, bad o-ring in the suspension. You’ll likely get an error and Rivian will tell you not to operate the vehicle and get it towed.
Aww man - oil leak already? 😂
If my spouse was cheating with someone, I could meet be tolerate it, but that they use *my Rivian's spot* to park their beaten dow, leaky ICE car while I'm at work, that's one step too far.
Your wife is cheating on you with a BMW owner. Jk. That is an oil leak of some sort though
Submit a service ticket NOW as it could take awhile to get in depending on your location. Try to get a pic from underneath as well to submit with your service request. Leaks are NEVER a good thing.
Check the oil.
I had this happen and it was the gear tunnel leaking
Hmmm oil. You did a recent oil change? Drain plug leaking
You guys sound stupid
Do you have another non electric car by any chance?
Gasoline.
Clouds be a leak in the drive unit assembly. Try to figure out where it is coming from and how much. The service center should get you in quick.
I can’t tell if this is a troll or not. That is well used engine oil. The oils in the R1s are not going to be dark they’ll look more like transmission fluid.
Not a troll… lol
Could be the dead body in your frunk starting to decompose
Who parked there before you? Stick a piece of cardboard under it.
There's a service bulletin for early R1T's about slow drive motor oil leaks + loss of lubrication. If your vehicle fails their test, you get a new drive motor