Leaking rear main seal. More info wanted?

What kind of car?

Dodge Stratus

You can let it leak as long as their is sufficient oil for the engine to be properly lubricated, but be prepared the seal will leak faster over time. This is a cheap seal, but it is labor intensive to replace. The only drawback is you will leave an oil spot everywhere you go. Although you can let it leak for a little while it will eventually leak as fast as you can add oil, so don’t wait too long.

@Xkitsume Not big on Dodges, but keep track of the oil levels and transmission fluids. As long as you keep replacing them you should be okay. It will be messy, as DrBill said.

Alright will do. Thanks guys!

FYI, both my current Corolla (an ‘85) and my first one (an ‘87) lost about a quart a week (~300 miles) on average. I just keep it topped up and it’s almost at 248k right now, so I;m not worried.

also could head gasket job cause RMS to leak if done incorrectly?

@Xkitsume

No, they are not related and not connected, one has no bearing on the other.