Get the latest advice about your car

Get Started
Advice » Q&A » 2005 Honda Pilot

Q&A

Ask Your Question

2005 Honda Pilot

Question: Rear main seal leak: Cause

Question

sdidier, 3.5L V6, Carlsbad, CA, February 28, 2011, 09:21
Profile_thumbnail
 Rookie

I just had the oil serviced on my 2005 Pilot and they advised I replace two motor mounts, which I did. I get the car back and now it is leaking oil badly. I took it back and they are now telling me it's likely the rear main seal. What could have caused this? Anything from the work they just did with the motor mount replacements, adding too much oil, what? I did not have any leaks prior to this work and find it too coincidental that this would happen immediately after.

2 Answers
Answer It
Flag This

  • Answer #1

    Visitor, February 28, 2011, 11:04

    I would have a second opinion done. Rear main seals don't usually start leaking that quick.

    Reply
    Flag This

  • Answer #2

    djautodoc from D & J Auto Doctors, February 28, 2011, 11:10
    Profile_thumbnail
     Enthusiast

    They didn't see this leak prior to installing your motor mounts??? Especially if it is leaking that excessive. Rear main seals will not spring leaks that excessive. It may be leaking from something higher up and leaking down and maybe appearing to be a rear main. But definitely get a second opinion.

    Reply
    Flag This
Answer Ranks

This week's top 10

1 globalhelper 6 obdcar
2 milesauto 7 TimGoodreau
3 csubak30 8 raiderron
4 jose8889 9 Merrimack Auto
5 Autohaus Lake Norman 10 Camster