Oil Leak From Engine and Possible Check Engine Light on Acura Integra

Submitted by casey40510 · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The 1990-2001 Acura Integra, all models, has a known issue with engine oil leaking from the ignition distributor shaft seal.

Leakage from the shaft seal coats the electrical components of the distributor with engine oil causing:

Cleaning the distributor cap and rotor can help or resolve driveability issues temporarily, but the mentioned issues will return shortly.

Once this issue is diagnosed, the ignition distributor shaft seal must be replaced, and the distributor shaft bearing must be inspected.

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