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Originally Posted by Macho 1
The fluid was the same fluid that came with the car. It only started leaking recently. Just wondering why. I haven't changed my driving pattern = fast. I park on a level surface. This makes no sense to me why it would just start up like this. I will see what happens when I get the new vent on. I didn't think there were seals around the pumpkin but couldn't figure out any other reason why this would just start up now, after 4 years and 25k miles.
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I feel you may have answered your own question - driving FAST. I have the
exact same problem, for the
exact same reason...
The conclusion I've drawn is; When we drive the autobahn and sustain high speeds for long periods of time, (theorectically speaking), the differential fluid heats up and expands, that's why there is leakage from the vent.
As a result, I periodically check my differential level just as you've done. Especially after a long trip.
