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There is a light film of oil on my gearbox. Is that normal?

Modified on: Mon, 2 Mar, 2026 at 3:46 PM


Yes. Depending on the temperature range, the gearbox may ‘sweat’. This is particularly noticeable when dust sticks to it.

As long as no droplets form, this is not an issue.


See also our article on leaks.

In this article we explain the possible causes for leakages.



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