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2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor — anyone else: Small oil leak or just old residue?

NorthCommuterCommunity StarterMar 26, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorSouth Florida

There is a damp area around the lower side of the engine but nothing reaches the ground overnight. I cleaned it once and it slowly came back. What's the best way to trace whether this is an active leak versus years of grime? Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.

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DailyDriver97Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 26, 2026permalink

If it were in my driveway, if a shop can't duplicate it on the 2024 Rivian R1S, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. Save the big job until that test fails. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. I'll poke at it this weekend.

JDMNerdCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 27, 2026permalink

Not convinced that's the whole story. Swap the cheap/easy piece first on the 2024 Rivian R1S and see if the fault moves. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. Was this after sitting overnight? This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

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