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![1234adam](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
hi there AA,
during my Summer driving I hit a very large pothole on desert road.
When I got home I noticed there was a black oily substance that had dripped onto the rim (have taken photos but cant upload). It looked a bit like oil residue but was also quite thick. I have looked behind wheel as best I can, checked brake fluid, checked shock and cv joint as best I can and there does not seem to be any obvious leak, There has been no change in the cars performance, there are no unusual sounds or anything. I am wondering if maybe the wheel bearing is cracked?
I cleaned off the substance and monitored it. Yesterday i noted there was more discharge, it has been about 10 days since it happened.
Car is regularly serviced etc
Thankyou
Adam
![Anon](/assets/aa/aa-avatar.png?m=1466990309)
Hi it may well be a leak from your shock absorber or a split CV boot perhaps,
I would take it into an AA Auto Center for an assessment..
You can fine one here https://www.aa.co.nz/cars/owning-a-car/maintenance/service-your-car-with-aa-auto-centre/location-finder/
![1234adam](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Thanks Ian,
Indeed it could be. My aa centre is a while away so will take some scheduling with work
If it is what you mention or wheel bearing can it be driven in the interim and for how long ? Likely at least 2-3 weeks before I can get it in/ with current work schedule
Cheers
![1234adam](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
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