Finally got under the car, after being at the dealer twice in the last month and found these leaks

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10-01-2006, 11:55 AM

tk1780

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Finally got under the car, after being at the dealer twice in the last month and found these leaks

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on the front and rear (last pic) differentials.

My original warranty ran out a month ago and I am now on the CPO warranty. Are these leaks bad enough to have the seals replaced? Not sure how the dealer missed these?

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10-01-2006, 01:02 PM

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My previous car was CPO, and they did not cover the rear diff leak...

but I have also heard others that said it was covered. Seals are kind of that gray area for CPO "wear and tear" coverage. Check with your dealer.

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10-01-2006, 01:53 PM

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get some engine degreaser..........

any place you find leaks, hit with degreaser and wash. Then moniter them, I would also call the dealer and bitch about it, see what they say.

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10-01-2006, 02:07 PM

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Those leaks appear much older than just the last month. Try to force the repair back onto the....

original warranty which should cover rotary shaft seal leaks, if the CPO does not. If you are stuck with the repair, don't replace seals excepting as a last resort. First, buy 2 cans of engine oil "stop leak" seal restorer. Add one can in the engine oil. 1/2 can in the front diff case and 1/2 can in the rear diff case, topping both off with GL-5 gear oil to replenish that which leaked . Drive it for 1K miles, and no more leaks! BTDT.