When to replace the rear main seal on a car?
The most labor-intensive seal to replace on any engine is the rear main seal. There are no shortcuts or quick fixes if the seal has expired. On most modern engines, the seal’s failure is due to a condition inside the engine or a component connected to the back of the engine.
What causes the rear main seal to fail?
On most modern engines, the seal’s failure is due to a condition inside the engine or a component connected to the back of the engine. Solving why the seal failed in the first place is critical to preventing a labor-intensive comeback.
Where does the oil come from in the rear main seal?
On most engines, oil leaks can occur above and below the rear main seal. It could be a leaking oil pressure sensor, oil pan gasket or galley plug near the seal that causes oil to come from the bell housing. Adding dye to the oil can help reveal where the oil is coming from. Is the PCV system clogged or blocked?
How much does a rear main seal leak cost?
Rear main seal leaks are often killers of engines due to their complicated replacement procedure. The actual seal that is broken is often a relatively low-cost part, often under $50 dollars but sometimes as low as $15.
What happens when you replace the rear main seal?
When you replace a rear main seal, there might be other components of your vehicle that require replacing. For example, the oil pan generally needed to be removed. The oil pan removal requires the mechanic to install a new gasket. A degraded gasket is the most common cause of oil leaks.
What can I use to stop a rear main seal leak?
Whereas the Rear Main Sealer is less concentrated and specifically formulated exclusively for leaking rear main seals. If you are not 100% sure where the vehicle is leaking or there seem to be multiple leaks then we recommend using BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak.
Rear main seal leaks are often killers of engines due to their complicated replacement procedure. The actual seal that is broken is often a relatively low-cost part, often under $50 dollars but sometimes as low as $15.
How does bluedevil rear main seal seal work?
New technology in leak stop additives has led to a different way of sealing leaks in the systems in your vehicle. Rather than simply clogging up leaks, BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer is designed to revive and rejuvenate the rear main seal in your motor so it can do the job it was originally intended to do.