Vauxhall Frontera rear axle oil loss through breather pipe
Variant: 2.0 Sport
Model Year: 1995
Categories:
Engine & Drivetrain
My Frontera Sport is losing oil through the top end of the breather pipe. The axle is well coated in oil now. I had the oil level checked and the loss was not huge a few weeks ago.
I was wondering if anyone knew why oil is being forced up the breather pipe and whether this indicates a bigger problem with the diff or something else. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Am a bit worried the axle could run dry and this become a very expensive job for a much loved but old car that I could not really afford to throw large sums of money at.
Thanks
Alan
I was wondering if anyone knew why oil is being forced up the breather pipe and whether this indicates a bigger problem with the diff or something else. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Am a bit worried the axle could run dry and this become a very expensive job for a much loved but old car that I could not really afford to throw large sums of money at.
Thanks
Alan
Posted: Apr 15, 2013 (11 years ago)
on a level surface check oil level is correct have you had any new tyres fitted if so are they the correct profile front and back
Posted Apr 16, 2013 (11 years ago)
Thanks Roverman, have checked both. Oil was below level and tyres are non - directional road tyres. There is no diff whine and other unusual noise. Every mechanic I have asked has no idea why it should be doing this?
Posted Apr 21, 2013 (11 years ago)
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