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Sunroof grease + water leak in new car?

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Sunroof grease + water leak in new car?

Family bought the new 2020 Corolla and noticed this white stuff on the sunroof moving part (picture below). I am assuming it is some type of lubricant (its greasy like) but I am not sure. If it is, should I wipe it off or just leave it? Seems very excessive... Unfortunately, I was not there when it was inspected as I would have asked then...

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Also noticed when its raining or going through a car wash that there are water droplets that are left in that red highlighted spot below. It is not limited to just the driver side, its across all the doors and only visible when you open the door of course. Maybe I am overreacting, but is that normal? It obviously dries up and leaves like a water stain. I drive a bigger car so not something I am used to seeing. Kinda stupid imo...

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Last edited by Electrah on Jul 2nd, 2019 4:00 pm, edited 6 times in total.
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... your corolla is melting slowly Smiling Face With Open Mouth And Smiling Eyes
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1. It's grease, leave it on
2. That part is under the door seal so it will get wet
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Looks normal. Even with big cars, the rain/car wash water will go along the door seals.
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All normal

1. It's grease, leave it
2. It's under the seal and all cars will get a bit wet there if you spray high pressure water up the door as in a car wash
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Cars are not submarines...
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Gotta say, this is a new level of paranoia.
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Did you taste any of it? You won't know what they are until you taste it.

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