What Causes Oil Leakage in Audi A3 Transmission?
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The main cause of transmission oil leakage is poor sealing. Reasons for oil leakage: Poor sealing gaskets in various parts of the transmission, damaged oil seals, loose fastening bolts, cracked transmission housing, excessive gear oil, blocked transmission vent hole; worn oil seals or flanges, excessive axial end clearance, loose bearing seats and bearings, and failure of sealing surface processing quality to meet product drawing requirements; improper use of lubricating oil can also cause leakage. Solutions: If the joint surface of the housing is damaged, an appropriately thickened paper gasket should be added at the damaged area. If leakage persists, welding repair should be performed. Damaged sealing paper gaskets should be replaced with identical ones. Loose housing cover screws should be tightened promptly. Sealing adhesive can also be applied to the leakage point, i.e., cleaning the surface oil sludge before applying adhesive for sealing treatment. This method does not require disassembling the transmission structure. Additionally, it cannot be ruled out that individual transmissions may have seepage issues. If traces of liquid flow are found on the oil-stained surface, the owner should promptly take the vehicle to a dealership for inspection.