What are the consequences of oil leakage in the rear axle of a truck?
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Oil leakage, while not affecting the normal operation of the truck, can lead to unnecessary waste. The following are related measures for handling truck oil leakage: 1. Check the oil drain screw. Due to frequent disassembly and assembly, the screw here is extremely prone to thread stripping. Additionally, inspect the screw of the oil filter. Since excessive force during installation of the oil filter can cause thread stripping, it may be necessary to directly replace the filter screw. 2. Clear and clean the vent holes and plugs on the rear axle housing. Use an appropriate amount of lubrication for the wheel hub bearings, and regularly clear and clean the vent holes and plugs on the rear axle housing to ensure they remain connected to the atmosphere. To prevent the wheel hub from overheating during frequent braking, which can thin the grease, you can sprinkle water on the wheel hub to cool it or install a water spray device. 3. Replace new sealing components. If the oil seals or gaskets are damaged or ineffective, replace them with new ones. If the leakage persists, pull out the shock absorber. If you feel any sticking or uneven resistance, further inspect whether the gap between the piston and the cylinder is too large, and whether the shock absorber piston rod is bent. 4. Inspect the valve oil seal. The valve oil seal prevents oil from entering the intake and exhaust pipes, which could lead to oil loss. It also prevents the leakage of the air-fuel mixture and exhaust gases, and stops engine oil from entering the combustion chamber. The issue of "oil burning" is often caused by valve oil seals.
