If you suspect a hub is leaking, see below what you can do.
Problem
Upon inspection, you detect one of the following:
- You find a small film of oil on a freshly delivered hub.
- You find oil fluid on the left side of the hub, the side with the freewheel.
- You find oil fluid on the right side of the hub, the side with the brake adapter.
- You find a leak from a cover location of the hub.
About the oil inside the hub
Note that our hubs are ⅓ filled with a special oil.
Solution
For a new hub that has just been delivered:
- Wipe it clean and monitor for future leaks. This is likely just leftover fluid from the assembly process.
For a used hub that is leaking from the left-axle side (freewheel), the right-axle side (brake), or the hub cover:
- Wipe the hub clean and monitor for leakages.
- If the problem persists and the hub is within 2 years of age, return the hub using the warranty request form. Enviolo hubs are closed containers and need to be sent back for closer inspection.
You should now have a clean hub or otherwise have it sent to Enviolo Support for closer inspection.