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Cost to replace the rear main seal at the dealer?

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#1 ·
Or forget about it and let it leaks if the oil is not gushing out or dripping on the ground overnight? I noticed the leak has accumulated underneath the engine as weeks and months went by but I didn’t noticed any oil losses from this.


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#2 ·
Maybe switching to 5w30 high mileage oil and hope that it stop? Mine does not leak yet, but I switched to HM oil hoping to prevent it.

Do you live in Boston or Chicago area? If you live in the Boston area, I know a Honda/Acura specialist repair shop that I can recommend.


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Or forget it and let it leaks if the oil is not gushing out or dripping on the ground overnight? I noticed the leak has accumulated underneath the engine as weeks and months went by but I didn’t noticed any oil losses from this.


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Mines been leaking for over a year now as the dealership states (oil pump seal) , although no drips on the ground or near the engine area. I don’t notice a oil loss so I’m going to just let it do it’s thing lol. They quoted like 1300 Canadian to fix it. Most of it is just labour.


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#8 ·
You could try those stop-leak additives you pour into your engine. With age, the seals can harden and become less effective. The stop-leak additives are around $10 and work by re-conditioning the seals to become soft and pliable again. It's worth a try before going the much more expensive route of replacing the seals.
 
#10 ·
Yes. Highly recommended by Scotty Kilmer.
 
#12 ·
I have it changed when I first bought the X. At that visit, I did all 100k service as well. The rear main seal alone costs almost $1400-1500 i need to check the Receipt again. Mine also change another seal, I forgot the name, as well because it is in the same area. So far no more dripping oil. The did it at he dealer because it is convenient. I got the loaner and they really make sure everything is ok. If u plan to keep the car for long like I do, then do it.

Thinking about rear main seal, I thought about the dealer that I bought this car from, they really cleaned the bottom well that I did not notice the leak. Stupid me.
 
#20 ·
Haha, curious which car of yours qualifies as an endless money pit according to Scotty?
 
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