Transmission Leak, Right Axle Seal

[CW0731]

Driving into work yesterday, cruising at 60Mph, I give it a little gas and nothing happens. I toggle the gears; 5th, 4th back to 6th, and the car just revs. Eventually the clutch grabs and I make it into work. About two hours later (after the sun has risen), I check on my car and there is a pool of oil under the car. I have it flatbed to the dealership and they tell me its the right axle of the transmission seal leaking. Anyone have this problem? The car only has 2500 miles on it and for something like this too happen is really disheartening (I can assure, I do not beat on the car).

Of course they didn't change the clutch even though it was exposed to transmission oil. Well see if it holds up, else another trip to the dealership.

 

[ParkwayDrive13]

Heck, even if you beat on the car I doubt that would be the cause of it..

sounds like a defective part to me. Luckily, no damage was caused from the loss of fluid.

 

[invader]

That doesn't make sense. Transmission oil leaking at the axle seal cannot migrate up to the clutch in the bell housing... It may well have been misdiagnosed. Is your engine oil level going down? Is the clutch still slipping? Is there engine oil leaking from bottom of clutch bell housing?

It would look like this if it was an engine rear main seal leak: http://www.civicx.com/threads/oil-leaking-less-than-1000-miles.4680/

They'd have to remove the transmission if it was the transmission input shaft seal leaking transmission oil onto your clutch.

UPDATE. Took the car to the dealer today. They identified the leak as coming from the rear main seal. 1-2 days to repair.

http://www.civicx.com/threads/oil-leak-new-si.13451/#post-250790

 

[CW0731]

It was low on oil. I'm going to go under the car today, pull the protective plate and have a look myself. Naturally, the dealership was cold and dismissive even when I asked if the transmission leak explains the clutch slippage I experienced.

 

[jakabony]

It was low on oil. I'm going to go under the car today, pull the protective plate and have a look myself. Naturally, the dealership was cold and dismissive even when I asked if the transmission leak explains the clutch slippage I experienced.

If you are having issue with that specific dealer, don't hesitate to call Honda directly. Working for a manufacturer myself, we hold our dealers very responsible for the level of customer service they give to our customers. If you aren't happy, let Honda know.

 

[kritz]

Really no excuse for some of the major issues I've read on here.

 

[Turn10Photos]

I think I have the same issue. I also do not beat on this at all. 2000 miles. Eight months old

 

[BoostedSiCoupe]

damn hopefully the input sjaft bearing stayed suggiciently lubed. those things are very sensitive to deficient transmission fluid levels.

 

[BoostedSiCoupe]

does that invoice say they put 3 quarts trans fluid in it??

 

[Cornercarver]

Driving into work yesterday, cruising at 60Mph, I give it a little gas and nothing happens. I toggle the gears; 5th, 4th back to 6th, and the car just revs. Eventually the clutch grabs and I make it into work. About two hours later (after the sun has risen), I check on my car and there is a pool of oil under the car. I have it flatbed to the dealership and they tell me its the right axle of the transmission seal leaking. Anyone have this problem? The car only has 2500 miles on it and for something like this too happen is really disheartening (I can assure, I do not beat on the car).

Of course they didn't change the clutch even though it was exposed to transmission oil. Well see if it holds up, else another trip to the dealership.

I am sitting in the dealership now. Went in for an oil change, they noticed front left axle leaking. Warranty fix, nothing noticeable when driving- caught it early, a nd I do have almost 32,000 miles driven in AZ but still concerning. Are the seals on our SI's just not very robust? I never had a seal go out in less than two years before.

 

[Fc1siabdiel]

I think I have the same issue. I also do not beat on this at all. 2000 miles. Eight months old

Did they warranty this was your car lowered cause mine is the same issue and i only have 5600 miles

 

[Turn10Photos]

Did they warranty this was your car lowered cause mine is the same issue and i only have 5600 miles

This ended up being a defective valve cover gasket (which is another common issue). I've put a couple thousand miles on since and havent had an issue.

Side note: I'm not 100% convinced it was a valve cover gasket but whatever it was, Honda resolved it for now.

 

[pinhead66]

I think I have the same issue. I also do not beat on this at all. 2000 miles. Eight months old

Did this issue ever come back? I only have 4K miles and did my first oil change today and have the same exact symptoms as your pictures. Splatter in the same area on the metal tray, splatter on the top of steering rack, and fluid on the axle seal area.

 

[Drunkndude]

It is the half shaft bearing, I had mine replaced once and I think it is bad again.

 

[pinhead66]

It is the half shaft bearing, I had mine replaced once and I think it is bad again.

Thanks man. I’ll mention this when bringing it in.

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