Lube Condensation under 5spd???

[RangerRick]

Hey all,



Just got done moving the most unaerodynamic trailer ever constructed about 500 miles. Total weight in bed and trailer put me over 13500 gcwr. Held about 70-75 mph for the trip.



Now, about 1 week later I have a bit of lube condensation under my transmission. It is the transmission for sure, not the connection to the transfer case. No drips yet. For you military or ex military it's about a class 1 leak with no beads forming.



Is this something to worry about? I'm taking a 1500 mile trip next week and need to get it checked soon if so.



BTW, mpg was poor at about 12 or so, but the trailer was over 12 feet high with tarps all over it. Not a pretty sight, but when the Army is paying per pound per mile I like to max it out.



Thanks and Happy holidays to you all,



Rick

 

[tgbol]

Are you sure that it isn't engine lube oil blowing back from the breather tube? If you really worked the engine that might be it.

Merry Christmas to you and all. Tom

 

[Fast 1]

It may be the vent from the transmission. Pulling hard on a hot day the transmission will vent sometimes. Not quite sure how this happened with cooler outside temps?



Wind drag works the transmission as much or more than gross weight. I'd rather pull a heavier load with the wind than a light load against the wind anyday.



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