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Old 01-17-2013, 10:30 AM   #1
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Okay so I've changed the front seal and valve cover gasket, and I my oil is still 1/2 a quart low after about 2 weeks of driving. Its not a big leak but i can't seem to find it. Car has 139k on it. Its my DD.

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Its a Honda. Mine burns oil too. Its either the valve stem seals or the piston rings.
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Its a Honda. Mine burns oil too. Its either the valve stem seals or the piston rings.
he did not state it was burning and mentioned a leak

since you did replace the crank seal also known as the front seal (along with the timing belt package, i would hope) its probably the rear main seal, which is attached to the block behind the flywheel or tq converter on a AT, otherwise possible camshaft seal

willing to bet its the rear main seal, have fun
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he did not state it was burning and mentioned a leak

since you did replace the crank seal also known as the front seal (along with the timing belt package, i would hope) its probably the rear main seal, which is attached to the block behind the flywheel or tq converter on a AT, otherwise possible camshaft seal

willing to bet its the rear main seal, have fun
Thanks ill check it out.
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:38 PM   #5
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My rear main seal went, didn't leak as much as yours is, but still substantial.
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mine was leaking too. it was the oil pan gasket.
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mine was leaking too. it was the oil pan gasket.
you have an ex via your other posts.
they dont have an oil pan gasket.
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^Honda Bond is used as a gasket on the EX. Sometimes it wears out or forms leaks. Mine's bad and loses 3/4 of a quart every 2k-3k. I just haven't had the time at work to redo it.
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