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Old 06-03-2002, 10:49 AM
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Rear main seal leak in an automatic?
I've got a 98 Maxima automatic. Taking it in for a one-year maintenance service today and the mechanic said that the rear main seal is leaking and that it will take close to $900 to replace it. Is there a cheaper alternative?
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It takes the same amount of labor no matter where you go. Just depends on the quality of work and the hourly labor charge.
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hmm I see a trend. This happened to mine. Mine was under warrantee, but I would have the dealership do it if the service department is any good; best to use OEM parts.
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Re: Rear main seal leak in an automatic?
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I've got a 98 Maxima automatic. Taking it in for a one-year maintenance service today and the mechanic said that the rear main seal is leaking and that it will take close to $900 to replace it. Is there a cheaper alternative?

What's the mileage additionally you could use auto-rx @auto-rx.com this has cleared up many seal leaks on older cars with more miles
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This car has 104000 miles on it.

Will Auto-RX help?
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Re: Rear main seal leak in an automatic?
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I've got a 98 Maxima automatic. Taking it in for a one-year maintenance service today and the mechanic said that the rear main seal is leaking and that it will take close to $900 to replace it. Is there a cheaper alternative?
you gotta drop the tranny to replace it. $900 seems a bit steep, though.
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