Thought I had a fuel leak!

I am glad you described the picture to me it was a instant migraine creator while I tried to understand where I am in relation to the big tractor in space.

Have you tried to decide if you leak with engine on? Or engine off?

Hopefully you will have a peaceful night hiddden relatively in the a darkness. This would not be the time to have goody two shoes bleeding heart call out the hazmat response to that particular truckstop.

We will know and see alot more when the sun comes up.

 

Probably grease from Chester's.

 

Hate to say it but that’s a seal leak .. if it was from fuel tanks it wouldn’t have pattern that comes from the inside out .. as far as your fuel leak pull caps off and see if one tank is overfull from a plugged vent .

 

That's an axle seal, and by the looks of it, it didn't just happen. Not your fuel issue, though, unless of course, there's no oil in the pumpkin and the bearings are seizing holding you back,,,that would be bad.

 

Stick your head down in there and do a good driver inspection. Like good drivers do.

As mentioned. You'll probably see your brakes and drum covered in oil.

 

Ok. I finally agree. It’s time for the autonomous trucks.

 

What does a seal leak have anything to do with fuel? Im not sure these 2 events are related? How do u not catch this during pre trip? There is oil slung all over the air bag amd im sure all over the drum, brakes, suspension, frame... u are lucky u found this and not a dot man or the fire department when its on side of road engulfed in flames...

 

I give you credit for getting out and finding a leak.

I just think it’s frightening to share the road with ‘drivers’ who can’t tell the difference between a fuel leak and a failed wheel seal.

In my opinion, if you can not assess what type of fluid is leaking from your vehicle (car, truck, airplane, golf cart, etc) then you are a danger to others who are around your vehicle.

D. Tibbitt finished my thought for me so I rest my case on that now.

I also apologize for picking on you, when in reality there’s tens of thousands of other so called drivers who wouldn’t have even gotten out to check when they sensed a problem.