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Old 03-31-2015, 11:32 AM
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Drove the car all weekend in high temps in the desert. 24 hrs later I noticed the drivers side rear leaf spring wet with brown oil. I could see rear axle seal dry. Fill and drain plugs dry. Is there a vent plug, or what is the likely source for the leak? Thanks for the help. I have appt to bring car in this weekend to dealer.
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Drove the car all weekend in high temps in the desert. 24 hrs later I noticed the drivers side rear leaf spring wet with brown oil. I could see rear axle seal dry. Fill and drain plugs dry. Is there a vent plug, or what is the likely source for the leak? Thanks for the help. I have appt to bring car in this weekend to dealer.
Was it near where the leaf spring goes into the two slots on each side of the car? Mine has some lubricant there too, I think it's just grease for where it slides through the two braces on either side.

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Was it near where the leaf spring goes into the two slots on each side of the car? Mine has some lubricant there too, I think it's just grease for where it slides through the two braces on either side.

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The leak was along the middle of the drivers leaf spring. it was too thin to be grease. had the amber color and smell of oil. Did not see it on the passenger side. I will drive it again later and post a pic.

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