Just found out today that the reason I have an oil leak on my car (minor leak) is because of a bad seal. How?

long can I wait to have this repaired? There are only a few drops of oil in the driveway each day after letting it sit all night. And I always check my oil to make sure that there is enough in there I was just wondering if I had some time before having to get it repairedJust found out today that the reason I have an oil leak on my car (minor leak) is because of a bad seal. How?
It will last until you can't take cleaning up the mess any more and it will get worse over time. If you don't keep checking your oil level, sooner than later (destroying your engine from lack of oil)Just found out today that the reason I have an oil leak on my car (minor leak) is because of a bad seal. How?
if it really is a seal then you have to get the motor rebuilt, but as long as its only a few drops then its really common just make sure your oil level is right. and fix it when your ready. to help pervent it from getting worse make sure you dont have a lead foot. and try to keep it under 60 mph
As long as you keep the oiil level at the proper level you do have time to save up for the repair without causing any major engine damage. The only concern is that if it gets worse, and is leaking on the exhaust, that can be a fire hazard.
seals wear out. keep driving it and your going to be going through like 2 quarts of oil like every 2 days depending on the hole. spending more money on oil, could be the same price as getting it repaired
you can go a month or 2 but the rear main seal needs to be replaced
A rear seal does not mean that the engine needs to be replaced nor that is needs a total overhaul. Some cars need them every 60,000 to 120,000 miles. The most convenient time to do this is when the clutch is replaced.


I would just plan on setting aside 150 to 500 dollars to have the job done before the year gets over. If the mechanic starts talking about a new crank shaft, ask him if he has heard of speedy sleeves. These are metal sleeves with a matched seal that are used as a set when the seating surface of the crankshaft is damaged. On some cars the entire engine will have to come out so that the crankshaft can be removed to put in a new seal, while on others the rear seal can be replaced with out removing the oil pan.


If the engine has to come apart, it might prove to be more cost effective to get the engine done. If you do the new engine should last as long as the one you take out.


One last thing to think about is that on some engines that are cam seals that also will leak and need replaced. Some of these are on the rear of the engine and will produce oil spots just like it is the rear seal.