Engine rear main oil seal may leak on Honda Civic

Problem overview

The rear main oil seal can leak. The transmission has to be removed to replace the rear main seal on the engine.

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Honda Civic vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 143,145 miles

(130 - 257,000)

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Engine rear main oil seal may leak on Honda Civic

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