Some 3 months back, when I took my car to a mechanic to fix the exhaust, the mechanic told me there is an engine oil leak in the crankshaft rear seal. (I have no idea what it is or where it is). And that it would cost ~$350 to fix it, some $10 for parts and rest for labor. I did not get it fixed, I just ignored it.
I took my car in last weekend for an oil change. The mechanic told me there is a leak in the pan gasket. (Different shop, diff mechanic). I asked him how much it would cost to fix it, he said they don't do these kind of work (its one of those carwash/oil change places).
I have couple of questions. Is it tough to tell apart where the leak is? Whether in the crankshaft rear seal or in the pan gasket? Do I have to fix two leaks or may be one of the two mechanics is wrong? And is either one a serious problem? And can any one from Phoenix suggest a cheap place to fix it?
Buy brake cleaner clean., or degrease. clean it up real good the recheck it.
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I agree clean it real good take a short drive and check and see where it is. if it is between the bellhousing and back of engine then it probably is the rear seal.(if it is the rear seal you have to drop trans and converter, and flywheel etc... just to change it) I know it sucks. If it turns out it is the pan gasket check all bolts sometimes they won't get them tight enough or the vibrations will loosen them.
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Engine oil leak 
