Should I replace my rear main seal?
There are many reasons why you must get your rear main seal replaced to cut down on repair costs in other parts of your vehicle. Although you don’t need to get it fixed right away, the sooner you fix the rear main seal, the sooner you are going to have a high-functioning vehicle that won’t cause any future problems.
How do you know if your main seal is bad?
The best way to prove that you’ve got a rear main seal leak is the check if the engine side of the flexplate or flywheel is oily. If the rear main seal is leaking on your engine it will drip oil onto the flexplate or flywheel and sling oil around the bellhousing.
Does Radweld damage your engine?
Solution – add a sealant such as Radweld, K-Seal or Barr’s leaks. WRONG! These materials will more or less permanently damage the engine, radiator and heater matrix. However, as soon as it encounters air – usually at a leak – it solidifies and seals the leak.
Do you need to replace the rear main seal?
Rear main seal replacement requires a certain knowledge of engine construction as well as how it is attached to the transmission. There are different ways of installing the rear main seal as well as the transmission, so car shops have to charge a little more as each rear main seal will be a little different.
How much does it cost to replace an engine seal?
Mechanical parts are the smallest cost of the job but can add up to your bill quickly. You may choose to change other seals or gaskets or do any sort of engine rebuild, and then the costs of the parts can easily be accumulated up to a few hundred dollars more, in your replacement bill.
What’s the warranty on a Toyota pickup truck?
All parts are checked, tested and come with a 6 month replacement warranty unless otherwise specified. 6 month and 1 year warranties are available, please ask your customer service rep for details. Click HERE for Waranty 1-877-551-5575.