Q: Front Differential housing
I went offroading on my 2002 dodge dakota 4x4 it went really good but i got on belly and got stuck front wheels bearly touched the ground we tried back and forward for about 10 minuets it didnt move then i saw that oil started to leak looked under my diff was facing down all mounts broke why could that happen? I can send a picture if needed thanks
My car has 198000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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