2007-01-20 08:40:06 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
because you have metal gears in the axle. you need a lubricant to run the gears in or they will just turn to dust. it would wear them out real fast.
2007-01-20 08:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by pnybt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on a particular vehicle - FWD/RWD/With axle housing, etc. Generally speaking, oil effects differential rather than axles.
2007-01-24 06:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oil in the differential is i good thing, but oil or grease in the brake drum or on the brake disc isnt good. it can cause your tires to lock up with only a little brake pressure. my old truck got oil in the drums fairly often, and it would lock up one or both of the rear tires any time i stoppped in a hurry.
2007-01-20 11:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by hunter79764 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it allows it to run faster and smoother.......it helps to reduce friction
2007-01-20 08:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-20 08:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by Exterminator 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋