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Old 07-29-2020, 05:33 AM   #1
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These drops are fresh for 7 days. Drivers side rear maybe 8-10" from the inside of rear tire. I haven't got under to take a closer look yet.
Could be gear oil leaking from the axle seal. Do you think the leak happened before or after you drove it?
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Old 07-29-2020, 05:59 AM   #2
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Definitely after.
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Old 07-29-2020, 10:19 AM   #3
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Could be gear oil leaking from the axle seal. Do you think the leak happened before or after you drove it?
Gear oil also has a distinctly different smell than motor oil.

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