My 2000 Neon is leaking oil from the rear main seal (leaking badly).
I havent got the $300-$400 it's gonna cost to fix it.
Can I buy some time by just replacing the oil it's leaking or is going to get worse quickly?
2006-08-14 15:45:10 · 10 answers · asked by opjames 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes, you can simply replace the oil but the leak will get worse over time. Switch to a heavier weight oil, such as a 20W-50, although that might be too heavy if you live where there are cold winters.
It's hard to say how quickly the leak will get worse but you can be sure that it won't get better. Sorry...
2006-08-14 15:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get it fixed as soon as possible. $300-$400 to fix is cheaper then a new motor is going to cost u in the long run. They do have some products out there that will seal the leak. Check with ur local auto parts store and c what they recommend.
2006-08-14 22:59:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look from underneath down the back side of the engine between the silver aluminum cyl head and the black engine block. Is that what I think it is? Yes neons have bad oil leaks from the head gaskets. Invest in oil futures by the cases of oil and keep pizza boxes so your friends will let you park out in the street. Check oil daily keep smelly oil rags in the car not under the hood where they might get loose and touch the hot exhaust and catch on fire. That dark stuff you see on back bumpers of neons is oil spray.
2006-08-14 22:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the PCV valve, and be sure it is operating properly. A bad valve/plugged system will allow the pressure in the crankcase to rise and cause leaks. It will usually start at rear main, then front, the elsewhere.
Your leak may not get worse, but (depending on how bad it is) you may run out of oil------not good!
2006-08-14 23:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by br549 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah lucas is good.
theres also some stuff i found in a can at my local autosense that is like $15 a can, its supposed to be even better than lucas.
Neons arent good cars.. i'd say drop the transmission on your own, buy the seal, or a good tube of silicone, get it on there and bolt the tranny back on.. it's alot of work, but after you've done it once, you'll be able to do it again much quicker.
The 4th time i had to pull the motor out of my firefly(tranny bolts on the side) it only took me 25 minutes to take out all bolts, wires and hoses, had the motor out sitting on the floor.
I did this with my dad the first time, on my own the other 3, it was simple.
2006-08-14 23:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by JustinFordJones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,,and i am a certified mechanic,,i can tell you from past experience on these cars it will get a little worse,,replacing the oil will be a thing you have to remember to do,,or if you forget to do it,,you will loose the engine,i know it is expensive to repair,,you either have to remove the engine,,or the transmission,,i have done it both ways before,,and one is about as bad as the other too do,,i hope this help,s,,be care full and keep it full of oil,,till you can get it repaired,,i hope this helps.
2006-08-14 22:54:14 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it will only get worse, try a bottle or 2 of lucas oil treatment. its not going to fix the problem but i have seen it work wonders. i often sold it to my customers who couldent afford the repair right away. (make sure its lucas white bottle with blue label) other companies make similar products but lucas works.
2006-08-14 23:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by repobud1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add oil and trade it in now.
2006-08-14 22:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anna G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can add oil, just don't let it get low.
2006-08-14 22:52:48 · answer #9 · answered by Mojo Seeker Of Knowlege 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it will get worst, the only thing to do is get it fix quickly'
2006-08-14 22:58:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋