mike ens
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I have a 1986 CAT 416. The rear axle will start to drip at the end against the rim once the outside air temp reaches 70°F or higher (with the equipment not moving). The drip is not bad at 70°F, however, at 85°F, the drip is steady to the tune of 1/2 quart in 24 hours. I only use the equipment on the farm, primarily the backhoe, so there's not much "travel", only on the farm. I'm trying to avoid tearing down the rear end to most likely put new seals in. I will be changing the final drive axle oil with the heaviest oil recommended by CAT is SAE50(went with Sunoco TO-4 Transfluid p/n 511305). I'm not optimistic that this will solve the leak. The backhoe gets very little use, so my question is, is there any additive i can put in the rear end that will "thicken/stop/slow leaking" that will not damage the seals/brakes/etc? A slow drip is acceptable to me, but a 1/2 quart a day is not. I welcome/appreciate any thoughts anyone might have for a "quick fix".....thanks in advance!