Checking should include
- following manufacturer instructions and specifications
- using the proper method (e.g., dipstick, fill plug)
- sending the scheduled oil sample to a lab.
ASE 2: II. Drive Train: E. Drive Axles (P-1)
Process/Skill Questions:
- When a leaking axle seal is noted during a vehicle inspection, should the vehicle be put out of service and the seal replaced or the oil level checked and the vehicle returned to service?
- What could have caused ‘‘milky” looking lubricant to be discovered when inspecting the oil level? What should be done?
- What would cause the lubricant to have a burnt smell?