transmission leak

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ITSMEBMP
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forklift at work leaks transmission fluid into the differential fluid. is this a major problem?
Nov 30, 2010 at 3:08 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I'm not a forklift specialist, but I would say the two have to come apart and there must be a seal leaking between them. As far as a major problem, if the differential has Gear Lube in it, I would say yes it is a major problem. The trans fluid is most likely a different type of oil.
Nov 30, 2010 at 5:10 AM
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