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Search Auto Parts Search Grease on outside of rim Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting copper532 New User Mar 7, 2020, 4:17 PM Post #1 of 3 (892 views) Grease on outside of rim Sign In I was cleaning the girlfriend's 2016 Kia Optima with 36,000 miles today and notice grease on the outside of both rims. It wasn't brake dust and some of it also splattered on the side of the car. Any idea what it might be? Wheel seal or bearing? There was no grease on the inside of the rims and no unusual noises. Had new tires installed this fall. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 7, 2020, 7:34 PM Post #2 of 3 (880 views) Re: Grease on outside of rim Sign In Mostly I'm unsure why just now as there's no real source for grease unless put there begs the question why? 36K might be about time it would have had front brakes redone those do or should be greased but smears on parts not what you describe. YOU do mean both front wheels or both wheels on one side? Enough to get on the car both sides like that IDK? Could this thing have hit something in the road doubt we could be sure. If both sides I suggest you or get fronts checked out brakes with caliper lifted up see what the heck is going on if not obvious just with wheel off, T Ramntm User Mar 25, 2020, 5:08 PM Post #3 of 3 (817 views) Re: Grease on outside of rim Sign In I'm with Tom. I would suspect that it might be brake fluid. If it were grease slinging out of a wheel bearing or seal, you should be hearing some noises from the wheel bearings. You should have the wheels removed and the brakes checked.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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