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    Oil leak - strange issue

    I took the car back in for an oil checkup.. on my last visit the oil service guy said that the front engine seal might be leaking as he can see a 'sweat' in there. After 700 kms, when i went in again, the oil level was fine :S also note that he didnt change the oil at that time saying that i will be needing an oil change by default if i get the seal work done.

    So if there is an oil leak as per him, then why isnt there any decrease in the level? could it be something else? i will be taking the car to a proper mechanic to see what it is.


    In btw got the the transmission flush done with the proper fluid, car is shifting a whole lot smoother now cost an arm and a leg though. 30$ for trans maintenance service + 169 for the honda fluid.
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    If it's a small leak, the level won't change considerably.

    Which seal is he talking about? If it's a major one, and showing signs of failing, then complete failure could result in your motor being destroyed... so catching it early is important.






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      #3
      Originally posted by deevergote View Post
      If it's a small leak, the level won't change considerably.

      Which seal is he talking about? If it's a major one, and showing signs of failing, then complete failure could result in your motor being destroyed... so catching it early is important.
      he said the front engine seal.. In btw, changing a front engine seal, is that a extremely difficult job? how much should i expect to be paying for this repair?

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        #4
        i would say it depends on what seal exactly. my balance shaft seal walked out recently, and dumped my oil all over my driveway. lucky for me it failed in my driveway unlucky for my driveway!

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          #5
          seals naturally sweat over time and this is not concidered a leak. more just something to keep an eye on.

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            #6
            Originally posted by turbo90accord View Post
            seals naturally sweat over time and this is not concidered a leak. more just something to keep an eye on.
            oh.. i didnt knew that. thanks for the info bro!

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              #7
              Originally posted by masarwar View Post
              I took the car back in for an oil checkup.. on my last visit the oil service guy said that the front engine seal might be leaking as he can see a 'sweat' in there. After 700 kms, when i went in again, the oil level was fine :S also note that he didnt change the oil at that time saying that i will be needing an oil change by default if i get the seal work done.

              So if there is an oil leak as per him, then why isnt there any decrease in the level? could it be something else? i will be taking the car to a proper mechanic to see what it is.


              In btw got the the transmission flush done with the proper fluid, car is shifting a whole lot smoother now cost an arm and a leg though. 30$ for trans maintenance service + 169 for the honda fluid.
              Flush is not recommended. But since it's already done , it's done. Damn , $169 + $30 for that service? Honda Dealer charge for only $75.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Konigstiger View Post
                Flush is not recommended. But since it's already done , it's done. Damn , $169 + $30 for that service? Honda Dealer charge for only $75.
                Its the one they do while the car is running. I think it has a different name. And honda dealership charges alot here!

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                  #9
                  Not to thread jack, but I'm having a similar issue...

                  Seems to be coming from under the dizzy cap area, to the left of the block.

                  I reached my hand down in there and got fresh oil on the TOP of my hand, as if it was leaking from the dizzy cap seal it was weird.

                  I'm hoping it's not a rear main seal

                  It's not leaking a whole lot, because the oil level hasn't gone down whatsoever since my last oil change. But I just started noticing it more and more lately, in the past month or so.

                  It's not dirt and oil down there, it looks more like oil sweat. Some help would greatly appreciated

                  life is good.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by DJ metadelic View Post
                    Seems to be coming from under the dizzy cap area, to the left of the block.

                    I reached my hand down in there and got fresh oil on the TOP of my hand, as if it was leaking from the dizzy cap seal it was weird.

                    I'm hoping it's not a rear main seal
                    Oil doesnt leak up. Meaning your rear main seal can never put oil near the distributor.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by turbo90accord View Post
                      Oil doesnt leak up. Meaning your rear main seal can never put oil near the distributor.
                      I know this. I'm wondering if it's leaking for multiple places, sorry should have clarified.

                      life is good.

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                        #12
                        Maybe the dizzy o-ring? I'll have to take a look at it when it's not almost-dark out.

                        life is good.

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