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I have just noticed a very small rear main seal oil leak

Tiny
DAVID WOMMER
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
I have jsut noticed a very small rear main seal oil leak. If I park the car it may leak a small 1" diameter spot overnight. Is this something I need to have looked at immediately. Can it cause further damage to something else?
Monday, November 16th, 2009 AT 9:24 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Actually, if you made it to 160K with it just starting, you did really well. As far as concern, if it's that small, you should be fine. Just keep an eye on the oil level. If you keep it full, there shouldn't be a problem.

If you have other qustions, let me know.

Joe
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Monday, November 16th, 2009 AT 10:07 AM
Tiny
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Someone had told me that the oil could leake into the transmission and damage the clutch. Is that false.
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Monday, November 16th, 2009 AT 10:41 AM

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