You are checking your wheels. Which of these is a sign that a wheel bearing seal is leaking?

Grease on the wheel or rim, or oil in the hub cap window.. Section 2.1: Leaking wheel bearing seals are shown by grease or oil on the

You are checking your wheels. Which of these is a sign that a wheel bearing seal is leaking?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Rust streaks on the rim." is not correct. Leaking wheel bearing seals are shown by grease or oil on the wheel/rim or visible through the hub cap window.
  • B. Incorrect. "Cracks in the rim." is not correct. Leaking wheel bearing seals are shown by grease or oil on the wheel/rim or visible through the hub cap window.
  • C. Correct. Leaking wheel bearing seals are shown by grease or oil on the wheel/rim or visible through the hub cap window.
  • D. Incorrect. "Missing lug nuts." is not correct. Leaking wheel bearing seals are shown by grease or oil on the wheel/rim or visible through the hub cap window.