Check the rubber boots on the drive shafts.
Manual transmission: check the oil level.
Automatic transmission: check the fluid level, replace it. Replace the oil filter.
Attention: Drain used oil only in specially designated places, never pour it into the sewer.
Visual check for density
Leaks may occur in the following places:
- The joint between the engine and the gearbox (flywheel and gearbox primary shaft seals).
- Oil fill/drain hole bolts.
- The connection point between the drive shaft and the gearbox.
When searching for leaks, proceed as follows:
[The article is copied from the resource: mazbook.ru]
Clean the gearbox housing with a chemical cleaner.
Check the oil level and top up if necessary.
Sprinkle potential leak areas with talcum powder or chalk.
Take a test drive. In order for the oil to become fluid, you need to drive at least 30 km at high speed.
Raise and support the vehicle and inspect the leak areas using a portable lamp.
Eliminate the causes of leaks.