05-22-2013, 04:06 PM | #1 |
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Grease on the rims
While admiring the amount of brake dust on my wheels, I noticed a bunch of grease slung on the inside surface. It's heaviest in one spot but there are deposits around the entire circumference. I noticed some when I first cleaned the car after delivery and just figured it was leftover from assembly or something, but now that I see more and just on one wheel (driver rear), I think I have my first problem with the car. I've already scheduled service but was just curious if anyone else has seen this on their car.
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05-22-2013, 04:09 PM | #2 |
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might be a axle grease the seal might be bad or have a rip in it...
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05-22-2013, 04:16 PM | #3 |
by Odeon
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Yup. Check the boot.
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05-30-2013, 11:03 AM | #4 |
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Just heard back from the dealer. Apparently, it's not just the boot but the axle. I was told the problem is common enough that dealers are being told to replace both to avoid replacing boot after boot :(
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05-30-2013, 12:20 PM | #5 |
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WOW that's interesting and by interesting I mean sucky, but glad they are fixing it!
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06-01-2013, 10:44 PM | #6 |
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I imagine that this might be what had the cars on 'Hold' before they were released if it is a common problem.
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