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Trailer hub oil leak, will I get written up on inspection? (picture)

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by silverspur, Jul 3, 2022.

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  1. Jul 3, 2022 #11
    48Packard

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    I had forgotten about this. Good call!
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2022 #12
    silverspur

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    I just happened to be at a Petro and checked. They don't have any. It took several minutes to explain what it is used for. And then they have to hold it in their hand, possess it and take it with them while I stand there waiting.
    Trying to avoid too many of these situations at my age.
     
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  4. Jul 3, 2022 #13
    silverspur

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    Three of them have pin holes. They're not plugged. One doesn't. I just had the trailer washed. I'll keep an eye on it.
     
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  5. Jul 3, 2022 #14
    062

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    I’m surprised that they didn’t have one. I’m not surprised they didn’t have a clue.
    That’s why I said to take it with you.
     
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  7. Jul 3, 2022 #15
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    Another problem with these type oilers, is the plastic “window” the plug fits into, with age, have a bunch of little cracks come in them. Makes em look hazy like old head light lenses, and oil migrates out of em over time enough to make a little mess. When ya wash em look to see if they are nice and clear. If not change em.
     
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  8. Jul 3, 2022 #16
    SmallPackage

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    Spray it with brake clean and wipe it off with rag. As long as its moving it may not leak any more. It probably won’t leak again until the trailer sits for a long time again.
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2022 #17
    D.Tibbitt

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    Ok so just replace them. The plastic window, new plug and gasket is like 20 bucks or less at any dealership.
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2022 #18
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    no

    because i only drive past closed scales
     
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  11. Jul 3, 2022 #19
    silverspur

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    This is not a one and done. It's at least every other trailer I take off the yard. My present trailer has 3. I will be on light duty for a couple months before end of year and might volunteer to replace them in trailers then. Most of plastic windows are bad. Some have hard plastic caps instead of the rubber ones
     
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  12. Jul 3, 2022 #20
    armo

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    in Cal chp will give you warning, if oil drops then out if service.
    in NM they will write you Brocken equipment and may put out of service.
    in NV maybe just warning
    in AZ maybe warning
    New guys from MO will put you out of service and will write for sure ..
     
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