Background:
The engine has 198,000 miles. I replaced the rear main seal on this engine about 12,000 miles ago. I don't put a lot of miles on this vehicle so this equates to about 6 years. It has been tight and dry ever since with absolutely no issues.
In prep for a 140mile drive I took it into a local shop for an oil change and it appears that they over filled it. I didn't check before the drive but when I parked it after the long drive I found a puddle of oil under the rear of the engine this morning. I immediately checked the oil level and it is about 1/2 to 3/4 of a quart over the fill line.
I strongly suspect that the over-fill is the cause of my leak but my question is: is the rear main seal shot (again) or will it re-seal after I drain some oil?
thoughts?
Todd
The engine has 198,000 miles. I replaced the rear main seal on this engine about 12,000 miles ago. I don't put a lot of miles on this vehicle so this equates to about 6 years. It has been tight and dry ever since with absolutely no issues.
In prep for a 140mile drive I took it into a local shop for an oil change and it appears that they over filled it. I didn't check before the drive but when I parked it after the long drive I found a puddle of oil under the rear of the engine this morning. I immediately checked the oil level and it is about 1/2 to 3/4 of a quart over the fill line.
I strongly suspect that the over-fill is the cause of my leak but my question is: is the rear main seal shot (again) or will it re-seal after I drain some oil?
thoughts?
Todd