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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 9 2016, 09:20 AM (386 Views) | |
| WiscoMetro | Jul 9 2016, 09:20 AM Post #1 |
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Seeking the Science of MPG
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I checked and topped off my oil a week ago and noticed this.![]() When I turn so it stretches it does not appear ripped. I'm guessing those mouse dropping looking things are it's lubricant. If this is what it look's like when it fails, can I just replace the boot, or is this like cv axles(replace the system, not just the boot)? Any harm in driving as is? |
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| Metromightymouse | Jul 10 2016, 12:38 AM Post #2 |
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That looks like spray from a half shaft. Look for a split boot lined up with that on the axle. |
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| sphenicie | Jul 10 2016, 07:32 AM Post #3 |
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Absolutely, I have to agree. Probably the drivers side inner. Good job keeping your eyes open. There is no reason to replace a cv just because of a torn boot. Let that decision be dictated by what you find inside. |
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| WiscoMetro | Jul 10 2016, 12:11 PM Post #4 |
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I felt it looked like it was caused by a rotating source, which didn't make sense since the steering doesn't spin and the CV looked good. After you both said CV I looked closer...![]() The CV inner boot isn't ripped but there is one small hole, steering system OK . So it's worth rebooting? Otherwise I'll drive it like it is until it get's noisy. The Passenger CV was replaced last august anyway. Mystery solved, thanks GMF. |
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. So it's worth rebooting? Otherwise I'll drive it like it is until it get's noisy. The Passenger CV was replaced last august anyway. Mystery solved, thanks GMF.
7:30 PM Jul 10