# 2005 Malibu Classic Right Front Axel Seal Leak

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-classic-right-front-axel-seal-leak/27475>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** malibu, leaks\
**Created:** [March 8, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-classic-right-front-axel-seal-leak/27475 "2009-03-08T18:37:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![gallagdan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/dbc845/32.png) [@gallagdan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gallagdan)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-classic-right-front-axel-seal-leak/27475/1 "2009-03-08T18:37:59Z")

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The last two times I have gotten my oil change the technicians have said I have had a small leak of transmission fluid. I have never noticed any on the ground. So, I took it to a mechanic and he said that it is a right front axel seal leak that is moist (with transmission fluid) but not dripping. He quoted me at around $110-$150 to fix it (includes labor). He also said that I didn’t need to fix it until it gets worse and actually starts dripping. Do you agree that I can wait on this fix until then? And, does $110-$150 sound like a decent price? Thank you.

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**Author:** ![wizard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a87d85/32.png) [@wizard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wizard)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-classic-right-front-axel-seal-leak/27475/2 "2009-03-08T19:03:56Z")

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Yes you can wait,but does it include the part. The price sounds about right for my area, as long it is not the dealer.

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**Author:** ![gallagdan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/dbc845/32.png) [@gallagdan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gallagdan)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-malibu-classic-right-front-axel-seal-leak/27475/3 "2009-03-08T19:07:21Z")

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Yes, that includes the part. It is not a dealer, it’s a local car shop that I have had good luck with in the past, but I still want to check their recommendation out. Thank you.