Low front axle fluid BX24

[dieselmadman]

After 20 hours of FEL digging and pushing dirt with my BX 24, I also discovered that the front axle lube did not register on the dipstick. I could not get any oil on a piece of straw when I stuck it all the way to the bottom of the housing!

I checked my dealer prep. inspection paperwork, and it showed that the front axle lube had been checked by my dealer. There were no signs of leaks.

When I discussed thie problem with my salesman, he assured me that there was no harm done, and that everything was "A OK". WITHOUT HESITATION, I assured him that he was a bloomin idiot. I advised him that he could replace the tractor, or the front axle assembly. I ended up with a new front axle, tire to tire.

Ok, now I am worried. Just passed 53 hours and NEVER checked the front axle fluid. And I just did the 50 hour service myself! It is night time so I have to wait till morning. However, I have never run the tractor in 4x4 mode. Would this make a difference? Would the problem be less by not using it in 4wd? Thanks.

 

[dodge man]

Mine was low too. I can't remember how low it was, but it wasn't dry or anything that bad. That was maybe 100 hours ago, no problems since.

 

[klrobert]

Just to confirm the trend, mine too was low after a few hours of operation. I topped it off and it hasn't changed since. There are lots of spaces in the front axle assembly for air to be trapped. I think running it a while and heating up the fluid is required to get the air out.