What is the cause and was it preventable??
My 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel has a little over 100k miles. Overall and "good old truck", but a recent inspection reveals front and rear differential seals need replacing. Leaks were spotted by a loc...
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Here I is and here's what I can report to you, so far. From what I can 'eye ball' it looks like the reply from SCOTTG zeros in on the problem location; i.e. Front Pinion seal. I checked and doubled check for the rear location(s) and it now looks pretty dry and normal back there. More on that - in a second.
The front seal drive shaft area is still under close observation to learn how much fluid is being lost. FYI, there's no large amount and nothing on the ground but I'm still receiving quotes on replacement costs, parts and labour.
Since the head mechanic was 'pushy' and telling me how important I needed to get work done immediately . . . and due to the dryness in the rear location - I now feel they (Garage Dudes) are way more interested in their Bank Account(s) then mine!! Go figure . . . BB
The front seal drive shaft area is still under close observation to learn how much fluid is being lost. FYI, there's no large amount and nothing on the ground but I'm still receiving quotes on replacement costs, parts and labour.
Since the head mechanic was 'pushy' and telling me how important I needed to get work done immediately . . . and due to the dryness in the rear location - I now feel they (Garage Dudes) are way more interested in their Bank Account(s) then mine!! Go figure . . . BB
