Oil leak between the oil pan and the main seal

1998 DODGE NEON
20,000 MILES • 0.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AARON1967
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Only when the car is running leaking oil pretty bad. it looks like it is leaking between the oil pan in the main seal. pretty bad oil leak.
Dec 28, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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STEVE W.
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If it is the rear main the only solution is to split the engine/transmission apart and replace the seal. But it is possible that the leak is above the seal and just showing up there. Clean the engine and search for an easier leak first.
Dec 28, 2016 at 4:25 PM
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