{"id":1474,"date":"2025-05-30T11:23:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T03:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hengoseal.com\/?p=1474"},"modified":"2025-05-30T16:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T08:12:18","slug":"rear-differential-seal-leak-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hengoseal.com\/tr\/rear-differential-seal-leak-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Rear Differential Seal Leak: What Are the Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix It?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Seeing oil under your car or hearing a humming rear axle? A rear differential seal leak<\/strong> might be the hidden culprit\u2014delay fixing it, and it may cost you thousands.<\/p>\n A rear differential seal leak can cause oil loss, overheating, and irreversible gear damage. Identifying it early and replacing the seal prevents costly failures and extends vehicle life.<\/p>\n Rear differentials are critical for power transfer and vehicle stability. When their seals fail, the consequences ripple across the entire drivetrain. This guide explains how to detect, fix, and prevent these leaks effectively.<\/p>\n Oil puddles on your driveway, gear whining, or axle vibration often signal a seal problem.<\/p>\n The most common symptoms of a leaking rear differential seal include oil dripping near the pinion, humming noises during acceleration, gear misalignment, and noticeable fluid loss on the housing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
What are the symptoms of a rear differential seal leak?<\/h2>\n
What are the top warning signs of a leaking rear diff seal?<\/h3>\n