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How Safe Is Driving With A Leaking Axle Seal by leeyack: 1:13pm On Mar 26, 2020
An axle seal is the component of the car that connects the axle to the rear differential, or transmission. The main purpose of the axle seal is to prevent transmission fluid from leaking out. Depending on the size of the leak, it may be safe to drive with a leaking axle seal, but not for too long.

If you are bothered about a leaking axle seal, here are 2 things to be on the lookout for:

Oil puddle under vehicle.One of the more common symptoms of the axle seal is leaking is oil below your car after it has been parked. Your driveway is one of the spaces you should notice the oil leak. If you begin to notice oil drops on your driveway, it could be an indication of a leaking axle seal.
Transmission that slips at highway speeds.While an oil spot on the driveway is a common indicator, it does not always occur because the axle seal leaks more during highway driving. Rather, you may notice your transmission slipping at highway speeds. Since the transmission fluid drops, there is not enough fluid for brake band friction, valve operation, gear lubrication, and the torque converter. If the leaking axle seal does not get fixed soon and the transmission is slipping, you could create permanent damage to the transmission.
The intensity of the leak affects how safe it is to drive with a leaking axle seal. If there is great fluid loss, so much that it affects the transmission; the car should not be driven. If the leak is small and you are able to make it to an appointment for a few days, it is okay to drive your car as long as you keep the transmission fluid full. Do not drive it too far though, as ruining your transmission is an expensive repair.



The most regular cause of a leaking axle seal is an improper axle installation or removal. In addition, the axle seal can wear out over time, that can cause it to leak. A leaking axle seal may be covered by your cars’s Powertrain Warranty, so inspect your car’s brochure to see if this is the case.

Now, how safe is driving with a leaking axle seal? It is greatly dependent on the severity of the leak. If the leak leads to great fluid loss, the leaking parts (transmission, differential or transfer unit) could eventually become damaged. If the leak is very small and the repair is not possible at the moment, having the transmission fluid or differential oil level topped up can assist avoid the failure of the part.
Should both the axle seals (left and right) be changed at the same time? No, it’s not important. If one axle seal is leaking, it doesn’t imply that the other seal will begin leaking soon too.
Read Also:https://automobileglobe.com/how-safe-is-driving-with-a-leaking-axle-seal/

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