What are the consequences of not repairing an oil leak in the Bora's half shaft?
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If left untreated, it will accelerate the loss of gear oil in the front and rear axles of the transmission. Over time, this will increase the wear and tear on the gears and mechanical components, leading to damage. Timely replacement of a damaged half shaft oil seal is necessary: A damaged half shaft oil seal should be replaced promptly. The reluctance to replace it is mainly due to issues with the installation process at some repair shops and the quality of the oil seals themselves. These two problems often result in the gear oil in the transmission's front and rear axles leaking even more severely after replacement. Causes of oil seal leaks: For new cars, oil seal leaks are mostly due to installation issues. If the oil seal is not installed tightly, it will cause leaks. In such cases, the car can be taken to a 4S shop to request a reinstallation. For older cars, half shaft oil seal leaks are mostly caused by corrosion and aging of the seal. Over time, rubber components in the car harden, shrink, and lose their elasticity. When this happens, oil leaks become inevitable.