Brand new 2538 leaking oil

GSP652 · Oct 30, 2017

Hey guys, this is my first post since I just bought my first tractor on Friday. It has 5 hours on it. I left it on my trailer since I will be doing some work tomorrow and noticed it has a small leak. From the center of the tractor. I know it's hard to tell from the pictures but does anyone have any idea what it is. Call me crazy but a brand new tractor shouldn't be leaking anything. Needless to say, I'm a little discouraged.

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GSP652 · Oct 30, 2017

burzynsr · Oct 31, 2017

Well, if its brand new I would get it back to the dealer. I know in many cases that is not as easy as it sounds but you paid for the warranty and it is their job to fix it. Good luck.

GSP652 · Oct 31, 2017

burzynsr said:
Well, if its brand new I would get it back to the dealer. I know in many cases that is not as easy as it sounds but you paid for the warranty and it is their job to fix it. Good luck.

Yea I plan to, I live an hour away and was hoping if someone else experienced it there mixed be a quick fix.

747driver · Oct 31, 2017

Go underneath and put a wrench or socket on the various bolt heads in the area. Could be just a loose bolt or nut that worked itself loose from initial use.

mikeman1 · Oct 31, 2017

I think the two bolts that are just inside the circle you drew on the left are the oil drain plugs. see if they are loose.

GSP652 · Oct 31, 2017

Checked everything nothing is loose...dealer thinks it's rear main seal. It's coming from between where the back of the engine and transfer case meet together.