How Bad is a Rear Main Seal Leak?

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rear main seal leakBad.  A rear main seal leak can cause some big problems in your vehicle.  To make things worse, replacing a rear main seal can be one of the most expensive jobs you can do on your car next to replacing the head gaskets or rebuilding your transmission.  But what makes a rear main seal leak so bad?  In this article, we’ll answer that question and help you identify whether or not you’ve got a rear main seal leak in your vehicle.

What makes a rear main seal leak so bad?

  • The leak location
  • The type of seal
  • The speed of the leak

Leak location

The biggest contributor to the cost of replacing a rear main seal is the location of the seal and therefore the location of the leak.  The rear main seal in your vehicle is at the back of the engine and seals the crankshaft as it exits the engine.  Your vehicle’s flywheel or flexplate is then bolted onto the crankshaft flange sandwiching your rear main seal between your engine and transmission.  To replace the seal, either the engine or transmission will have to be removed.  Once one of those is removed the oil pan also has to come out so it gets to be an expensive job.

The type of seal

Some seals and gasket in your engine never cause large leaks because of the design or because they don’t seal a pressurized portion of the engine.  The rear main seal is subject to both high oil pressure since it is right by the rear main bearing as well as the spinning crankshaft which is constantly wearing on the inside of the seal.  No matter how often you change your oil, eventually the spinning metal crankshaft will wear down the seal enough to cause a leak.

The speed of the leak

The possibility of a very fast leak is the biggest factor that makes it so dangerous to drive with a rear main seal leak.  As we just mentioned, your rear main seal is in a place that gets a lot of oil thrown at it and has the added wear of the crankshaft spinning inside of it.  If the seal tears or cracks at all your crankshaft rotation can cause the seal to get torn up very quickly causing a very fast leak.  A fast leak can lower your engine oil level to dangerous levels very quickly and dangerously low oil levels can lead to permanent engine damage.  For more information on why rear main seal leaks are bad, Join Clark in our garage for a quick explanation!

How Do I Know I Have a Rear Main Seal Leak?

Now that you know how serious a rear main seal leak can be, it’s important to be able to spot one.  If you’ve got a rear main seal leak you will have oil dripping off either your engine oil pan or the front of your transmission called the bell housing.  The problem is other leaks can cause oil to drip from this location as well.  For example, a leaking oil pan gasket or even a leaking valve cover gasket can drip down your engine and cause oil drips in this location.  The only way to be sure you’ve got a rear main seal leak is to clean your engine thoroughly, then run your engine and check for the drip that looks like it’s coming out of your transmission bell housing.  If your transmission has an inspection plate you can also open that up and check for engine oil on the back of your flywheel or flexplate.

If you’ve discovered a rear main seal leak in your vehicle, seal the leak today before it’s too late.  Head to your local auto parts stores and pick up BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer.  Simply add BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer to your vehicle’s engine oil and your rear main seal leak will be stopped as your drive your vehicle.  

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256 responses to "How Bad is a Rear Main Seal Leak?"

256 Comments

  1. R Saulsberry on January 24, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    If your main sealer is poured in at the oil change, can it be left in for 3500 miles or does it need to drained when the leak stops? Also, is there a dange of stopping up internal block oil passages?

    • BlueDevil Pro on January 26, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Sir-

      It can be left in for the full 3500 miles (life of the oil). The BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer does not harden or thicken in any way so there is no possibility of clogging or any type of flow restriction when using this product.

      Thank You!

      -BDP

      • Oliver A Pettit III on January 13, 2017 at 7:50 pm

        Have a 2016 Honda C-RV with 3,500 miles 9 month old, changed the oil, filter, air filter while under the auto so oil leaking from the rear main area. Well take it into the shop to see what they say while they are looking a the surging problem. Had a 1998 Ford Ranger with 200,000 mile and 14 yrs of service. NO problems like the new Honda.
        Sure hope this is not a sign of what is to come on the Honda.

        • BlueDevil Pro on January 16, 2017 at 3:02 pm

          Oliver-

          Thank you for asking about your Honda CR-V. Based on your description, we recommend using the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer http://store.gobdp.com/rear-main-sealer-00234/. You should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

          • Roger Rowe on February 6, 2017 at 10:38 pm

            How bad of a rear main seal leak will this stuff stop? I have a 85′ ford f 250 with a 460 and it is now going through about a quart of oil about every 30 miles or so. And how long will it fix the problem?



          • BlueDevil Pro on February 7, 2017 at 10:54 am

            Roger-

            Thank you for asking about your Ford F-250. The BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer is intended for leaks that are seeping, or lightly dripping from the rear main seal. Typically, you should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving. If you are losing oil to the extent that you would lose your oil capacity before you got to around 200 miles of driving, unfortunately, you would not be able to keep the product in the system long enough in order to get the benefit of using it. A hard part repair may be your best option.

            Thank you!

            -BDP



          • Joey Coon on September 20, 2021 at 10:33 am

            Do i have to add BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer everytime i change my oil



          • BlueDevil Pro on September 20, 2021 at 1:19 pm

            Joey-

            You should only need to use the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer one time. It is not the kind of thing that would needed to be added with every oil change. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

            Thank you!

            -BDP



          • Steve on October 21, 2021 at 11:55 am

            I have a rear engine seal leak my mechanic said that the transmission would have to come out and he would have to Remove the front end on my 2003 Chevy suburban, is removing the front end necessary ?



          • BlueDevil Pro on October 22, 2021 at 8:40 am

            Steve-

            Thank you for asking about your Chevy Suburban. Removing the front end when replacing the rear main seal is not typically necessary. The transmission would need to be removed, which in itself, is very time consuming.

            Hope this helps!

            -BDP



        • Korrine Jeffery on September 30, 2021 at 4:10 pm

          I have a 2016 CRV, 23,000 miles, found out I have rear end main seal leak, I took it for oil change and was leaking so I took it back to the dealer, they had to tear down transmission, the good news it was all covered under warranty. I was just wondering how your car has been since your issues.

        • Delsie Sims on August 27, 2022 at 10:54 am

          So I spent $2,000 on a 04 Honda Accord man told me it was dependable and reliable nothing was wrong with it he could sell it for that price all day long man I have learned a lot anyway when I was going through oil like a lot of oil right from full to empty in like 3 days I got under the car to try to see where it was going I did an oil change cuz I thought maybe the oil filter was leaking no I thought maybe around the oil pan was leaking no but there is so much oil under that car it’s like blowback I mean you can see it’s like the wind catches it and it blows it back all under the undercarriage of the car that’s how bad it is I’m guessing it remains seal I’ve never crawled under a car to look at it before I bought it but that’s in the past I learned a lesson that day the hard way do you have any idea what this could be is it the rear main seal

          • BlueDevil Pro on August 29, 2022 at 8:41 am

            Delsie-

            Unfortunately, it would be difficult to say where the leak is coming from. Based on your description, and how quickly you are losing oil, it may be best to have the vehicle looked at by a mechanic. You could also try cleaning the undercarriage and try and reevaluate where the leak may be coming from.

            Hope this helps!

            -BDP



      • Nathan Astbury on December 21, 2020 at 1:08 pm

        I have oil leak on my 2009 jeep grand cherokee I’m 75% sure it’s a rear main seal. Would you suggest rear mail and no leaks products?

        • BlueDevil Pro on December 21, 2020 at 2:07 pm

          Nathan-

          Thank you for asking about your Jeep Grand Cherokee. We recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak, based on your description. Oil Stop Leak is more concentrated and is the universal application that will work for various leaks such as oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, etc. Whereas the Rear Main Sealer is less concentrated and specifically formulated exclusively for leaking rear main seals. If you are not 100% sure where the vehicle is leaking or there seem to be multiple leaks then we recommend using BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. It is not necessary to add both products simultaneously.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

      • Christopher wiliams on February 24, 2023 at 8:54 am

        I added one bottle and it slowed the leak to a very low minimum can I add a second bottle to seal it all the way?

        • BlueDevil Pro on February 27, 2023 at 8:31 am

          Christopher-

          If you’ve noticed improvement but still have somewhat of a leak, a second application would be recommended. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 for further assistance.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

    • patrick gahan on October 6, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      thanksfor the info. will try it.

    • Vee on September 15, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      I have a 98 infinity qx4 that has a rear main leak. Can i pour your sealer in without waiting til the next oil change?

      • BlueDevil Pro on September 15, 2016 at 3:27 pm

        Vee-

        Thank you for asking about your Infinity QX4. Yes, you are fine to add the product to your existing oil. Typically, you will stat to see improvement after about 100-200 miles of driving. The product can stay in the oil for the life of the oil, so it does not need to be changed out immediately after proper results are achieved.

        Thank you!

        -BDP

      • Johnnie on February 9, 2017 at 6:57 pm

        Can i pour it in now with out oil change

        • BlueDevil Pro on February 10, 2017 at 9:18 am

          Johnnie-

          As long as you are not due for an oil change in the next 300 miles or so, you can add the product into your existing oil. Feel free to contact our technical support team at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

    • Micki on November 14, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Hello I added rear main sealer in my 96 Dodge Ram 1500 only noticed small leak couple drops on drive way maybe for past few months leaked maybe half quart oil but blue devil in and still leaking?

      • BlueDevil Pro on November 15, 2016 at 11:38 am

        Micki-

        Thank you for asking about your Dodge Ram 1500. Please contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 so that we can get a better understanding of the vehicle’s condition and be able to make any appropriate recommendations.

        Thank you!

        -BDP

        • Greg on January 31, 2022 at 1:45 pm

          I have a 2004 gmc z71 my rear main seal leaks some drops everytime i park it but i put in maybe half a qt every 2 months you think this additive stop the leaking

          • BlueDevil Pro on January 31, 2022 at 2:19 pm

            Greg-

            Thank you for asking about your GMC. Based on your description, you would be a great candidate for the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer. You should expect to start seeing results after 100-200 miles of driving.

            Thank you!

            -BDP



    • vincent falsetta on August 10, 2017 at 3:25 pm

      How many times could i use blue devil rear seel ant .😀

      • BlueDevil Pro on August 10, 2017 at 3:57 pm

        Vincent-

        You should only have to apply BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer 1 time. It is not necessary to keep adding it.

        Thank you!

        -BDP

  2. A. Hoots on January 27, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Does the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer have to be added at each oil change?

    • BlueDevil Pro on January 27, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      No, it only needs to be added one time; it creates a permanent seal.

      -BDP

      • Felix on March 13, 2023 at 1:53 pm

        If you accidentally put half a bottle of blue devil rear main into your transmission, will it harm your transmission?

        • BlueDevil Pro on March 14, 2023 at 8:55 am

          Felix-

          As long as it didn’t overfill the transmission system, it would not cause any harm.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

  3. Tom Ross on February 16, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    My 1972 challenger takes 5 quarts of oil at every oil change. If I add your rear sealer at
    that time, can I still add the 5 quarts of oil, or will it be over filled ?

    • BlueDevil Pro on February 16, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      Tom-

      Yes, you will still add the full 5 quarts of oil.

      -BDP

  4. Tony on March 11, 2015 at 12:40 am

    Can I add bluedevil oil stop leaks & BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer at the same time?

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 11, 2015 at 11:07 am

      Tony-

      It would not be necessary to use both products at the same time. If you have multiple leaks then you will only need to add 1 bottle of the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak; it would address the rear main leak as well.

      Thanks!

      -BDP

  5. chris on March 27, 2015 at 6:03 am

    99 eclipes with a bad rear main seal. ill be doing the work myself. but i need to know. is there any quick fix i can do. so i can get it to the shop i need to work on it at. the shop is around 45 mins away from my place. could i drive it with a quick fix till i get it to the shop, or just get it towed?

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 27, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Chris-

      We do manufacture a product called the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer but if you are losing oil so quickly that you are unable to drive the vehicle then the leak is too large for what BlueDevil is intended to fix.

      Feel free to contact our tech support team at 888-863-0426 with any further questions.

      Thank You!

      -BDP

      • Kenneth Baldwin on June 7, 2021 at 1:39 pm

        I have a 2004 corvette I have been smells burning oil on pipes. My friend suggested that they may have put regular oil in my car by mistake. I run synthetic oil. While at oil change I wanted to know if they see any oil dripping because I am going on a 51/2 hours trip Thursday and o want to know if my car is safe to drive. They noticed a small leak around oil pan seal a rear main seal. But I see no oil on the drive way. Will the seal help and is my car safe to drive

        • BlueDevil Pro on June 7, 2021 at 2:01 pm

          Kenneth-

          Thank you for asking about your Corvette. As long as keep the system topped off with oil, it should be safe to drive.
          Based on your description, we recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is more concentrated and is the universal application that will work for various leaks such as oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, etc. Whereas the Rear Main Sealer is less concentrated and specifically formulated exclusively for leaking rear main seals. If you are not 100% sure where the vehicle is leaking or there seem to be multiple leaks then we recommend using BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. It is not necessary to add both products simultaneously.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

  6. Charles on March 30, 2015 at 1:06 am

    I have a 1992 honda accord lx, it’s leaking I think from the camshaft seal, what is the strongest oil stop leak do you have, this seems to be the only issue with my car, having to keep oil in it.

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 30, 2015 at 9:58 am

      Charles-

      The product we recommend using is the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. You should notice results after about 100 miles of driving.

      Thank You!

      -BDP

    • Latrice on July 30, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      I have a 89 volvo 244 DL and its leaking oil. I thought it was the crankshaft seal and changed it, but it still leaks. Puddle of the ground

      • BlueDevil Pro on July 31, 2019 at 8:42 am

        Latrice-

        Thank you for asking about your Volvo 244 DL. Based on your description, we recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is more concentrated and is the universal application that will work for various leaks such as oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, etc. If you are not 100% sure where the vehicle is leaking or there seem to be multiple leaks then we recommend using BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak.

        Thank you!

        -BDP

  7. Jeff on May 6, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    I have 03 4.3l Chevrolet. I added one bottle of Rear seal leak fix from you guys. It slowed a bit but still leaks. I really dont want to drop the transmission to swap the seal just yet. Will it hurt anything to add another bottle just to see if it works?

    • BlueDevil Pro on May 15, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      Jeff-

      How many miles have you driven since the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer was added?

      Feel free to contact us at 888-863-0426 to discuss your vehicle further.

      Thank You!

      -BDP

      • justin on June 17, 2015 at 7:05 pm

        I have driven almost a thousanf miles and still have a slight leak. Could I add more?

        • BlueDevil Pro on June 19, 2015 at 1:42 pm

          Justin-

          We would like to discuss the leak and your vehicle in a little more detail. Please contact our tech support team at 888-863-0426; we would be happy to help you out!

          -BDP

          • leonard deangelo on August 25, 2016 at 6:32 pm

            I have a e 350 van 1999 hade a rear main seal put in cost 1000.oo it still leaks put in 3 blue devil rear main sealer. still leake?



          • BlueDevil Pro on August 26, 2016 at 2:03 pm

            Leonard-

            How many miles have you driven since BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer was added? It can take up to 200 miles of driving before you see the full results of the product.

            Thank you!

            -BDP



  8. garry on June 24, 2015 at 5:21 am

    can i buy product in australia?

    • BlueDevil Pro on June 24, 2015 at 9:39 am

      Garry-

      We do not currently have any distributors in Australia but the product can be purchased direct through our website (gobdp.com) and shipped to your residence. The website will automatically calculate the shipping cost after you enter your mailing address.

      Thank You!

      -BDP

  9. tony on July 2, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    I have an 02 acura rl that has oil leaks from the rear main seal as the mechanics said , can I put the blue devil rear main sealer with the existing oil I have?

    • BlueDevil Pro on July 6, 2015 at 8:48 am

      Tony-

      Yes, the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer can be added to the existing oil. You should notice results after about 100 miles of driving.

      Thank You!

      -BDP

      • brian clearwater on March 19, 2021 at 9:13 pm

        Is it availible in canada

        • BlueDevil Pro on March 22, 2021 at 8:04 am

          Brian-

          Yes, the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer is available at Canadian Tire. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any questions.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

  10. earl on September 6, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    I just want to know, if I have replaced the seal, what could cause that there is still a leak,because it’s stressing me realy out.please help

    • BlueDevil Pro on September 15, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      Earl-

      It may be that the leak is coming from elsewhere, ie. oil pan gasket, valve cover seal, etc. We would recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak, found here: http://store.gobdp.com/oil-stop-leak-49499/ . The Oil Stop Leak is a universal application and would be able to seal leaks coming from the rubber seals or gaskets in the system. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  11. Rich on September 19, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    I added the stop leave to my engine oil and run it for the recommended 1-2 hours. As I drive I was getting a lot of smoke coming from the car is this normal or another problem??

    • BlueDevil Pro on September 30, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Rich,

      The smoke is not normal for using oil stop leak. If the smoke is coming from your tailpipe, it is an indication that you’ve got a bigger problem like too much oil or internal damage to your engine. If the smoke is coming from your engine bay, it is an indication that you have a bigger leak and should consider replacing the seal or gasket to avoid a fire hazard.

      Thanks again for your question!
      -BD Auto Pro

    • Kyle on November 24, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      If you think it is your rear main seal could it be the valve cover gasket leaking down.

      • BlueDevil Pro on November 29, 2016 at 9:36 am

        Kyle-

        Yes, that is possible. If you are not 100% sure where the leak is coming from, we recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak http://store.gobdp.com/oil-stop-leak-49499/. The BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is a universal application and would treat leaking oil pan gaskets, valve cover seal, rear main seal, etc. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

        Thank you!

        -BDP

  12. lawrence baranowski on October 13, 2015 at 11:54 am

    I have a 88 corvette,bought in April with 49000 miles.Today I found the rear main is leaking.Will your product stop the leak and should I drive it before I store it in Nov? Thank you. Larry aka sick to my stomach.

    • BlueDevil Pro on October 14, 2015 at 1:05 pm

      Lawrence-

      Yes, you can use the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer for your Corvette. You should start to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

    • BlueDevil Pro on October 14, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      Larry-

      Yes, the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer would be able to stop the leak in your Corvette. You should start to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  13. Drew on October 20, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    I have an 88 f150 with the 302. It looses about a quart of oil for every 20 miles i drive it would blue devil be enough or is the leak too severe?

    • BlueDevil Pro on October 21, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Drew-

      Based on your description, the leak is too large for what BlueDevil is intended to fix. We recommend making a trip to your mechanic to have the repair made.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

      • Isaac on December 14, 2016 at 6:15 am

        I have a 2001 tahoe i put in blue devil main seal. Drove like 90 mile so far i had 1 drop leak i check after. The 200 mile mark

        • BlueDevil Pro on December 14, 2016 at 8:47 am

          Isaac-

          We appreciate your feedback! Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any questions.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

  14. Jose Fuentes on October 29, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    I have a 1991 jeep Cherokee Laredo that is leaking from the rear seal and the front seal, is the rear main seal is enough for this problem or there is another product that i can use

    best regards
    Jose Fuentes

    • BlueDevil Pro on October 30, 2015 at 8:46 am

      Jose-

      Based on your description, we would recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. The Oil Stop Leak is a universal application so it would treat an oil pan gasket, valve cover seal, rear main seal, etc. Where as the Rear Main Sealer is specifically formulated for the rear main seal, so it would really only be able to seal leaks coming from this area. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  15. Dale on November 8, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    I was told having a rear main seal leaking bad. I put in a can and drove over 300 and seems to have slowed down a lot. Seeing a small spot..should I continue to drive and see if stops or drain and refill oil and then add another can to see if it stops completely..what do you recommend.

    d

  16. scott nelson on December 19, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    I have a 2013 ford focus with 28,700 miles; ford announced an extended warranty on these (and other model years)
    ‘Transmission clutch shudder/trans. input shaft seal’ – I just had an oil change (not at the dealer) and a comment
    on the bottom sheet was ‘rear main seal does leak’; I’m thinking this is what ford was talking about (extended warr);
    The drives fine and I haven’t noticed any leak under my car (haven’t looked closely) ; I made an appt. for service
    on the 29th of Dec.; should I wait that long or get it looked at sooner? (I guess that was the earliest possible day
    for the appt) I told the service person about the leak……..

    • BlueDevil Pro on December 23, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      Scott,

      Thanks for your question about your Ford Focus. Based on your and the mechanic’s description of the problem you should be just fine to wait until the 29th to have your car looked at. Unless you’re seeing puddles of oil under your car after parking it your rear main seal isn’t leaking bad enough to cause any immediate problems. Hopefully Ford will honor their extended warranty and get your problem fixed quickly!

      Thanks again for your question!
      -BD Auto Pro

    • Alonna on April 16, 2018 at 1:17 pm

      Did you have to pay the Ford dealership to get your real main seal fixed? I had a leak 6 months ago and paid over $800, but just saw that it’s part of the settlement. Now I’m trying to get reimbursement.

  17. Nick on January 7, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    97 Honda accord se. Has an oil leak coming from the back of the engine somewhere causing the oil burning smell.. Not sure of where its coming from. New head gaskets, valve cover gasket, distributor o-ring, oil pressure switch ect… I think it could be the rear main seal being it wasn’t changed when I had the transmission swapped. What would you suggest using? Rear main sealer or oil stop leak?

    Thanks. Nick

    • BlueDevil Pro on January 8, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      Nick-

      Thank you for asking about your Honda Accord. The BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is the universal application and will work for oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve seal leaks, transmission leaks, power steering leaks, etc. Whereas the Rear Main Sealer is specifically formulated for the rear main seal. If you are not sure where the vehicle is leaking or there seem to be multiple leaks, we would recommend using BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  18. Mike on February 20, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    I have just discovered a leak under my car, while replacing a radiator fan. My dad says it looks like the rear main seal. Without knowing, do i use your RMS leak stopper or go straight to Blue Devil Oil stop? I dont know how long its been leaking, saw a little bit a week ago, no low oil light, but i am at the min level now. Also no noticeable puddles under my car and didnt leak while i was under it. Just wet.

    • BlueDevil Pro on February 23, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Mike-

      Thank you for asking about your VW Rabbit. Based on your description, we would recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. The BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is the universal application and will work for oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve seal leaks, transmission leaks, power steering leaks, etc. Whereas the Rear Main Sealer is specifically formulated for the rear main seal. If you are not sure where the vehicle is leaking or there seem to be multiple leaks, the Oil Stop Leak would be the best place to start.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  19. Mike on February 20, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    Also to the coment above, its a 09 VW rabbit/gas inline 5

  20. Partrick Gahan on February 21, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    After puting in Blue devil do I have to actually drive my car or can it idle for an hour in my driveway?

    • BlueDevil Pro on February 22, 2016 at 9:55 am

      Patrick-

      In order to get the benefit of the product, you would need to drive the vehicle. You should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  21. Dave White on March 3, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    It appears that the rear main sealer is superior to the oil stop leak when the leak is specifically the rear main seal. If not why do you make two products that equally fix a rear main seal leak.

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 8, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      Dave-

      The Oil Stop Leak is the universal application and will work for oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve seal leaks, transmission leaks, power steering leaks, etc. Whereas the Rear Main Sealer is specifically formulated for the rear main seal. If you are not sure where the vehicle is leaking or there seem to be multiple leaks, we would recommend using the Oil Stop Leak. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  22. scott on March 8, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    I have 88 Ford f-150 5.0 302 & I just bought ur rear main seal repair cause I’m losing about a little under a half of Cort of oil maybe not that much but longer it sits its alit more, but my question is if I put this in my oil will it leak out with the oil & how long does it take to fix it.

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 9, 2016 at 10:49 am

      Scott-

      You will normally start to see results with the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer (http://store.gobdp.com/rear-main-sealer-00234/) after about 100 miles of driving. As long as the leak is not severe you should have no problem sealing it with the Rear Main Sealer.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  23. ROBERT on March 8, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    MY 1999 FORD 150 4.2 6CYL REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING AND TRANS IS STARTING TO JUMP AND THEN GO NORMAL AM I TO LATE FOR THE SEALER THANKS ROBERT.

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 9, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Robert-

      We recommend adding one 8 ounce bottle of BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer. You can expect to start seeing results after about 100 miles of driving.

      We also recommend that you change your transmission fluid and filter; be sure to fill it to the proper level. The rough shifting may be due to old/dirty transmission fluid. If the “jumping” continues after doing so then your best bet may be to have it looked at by a transmission specialist.

      Thanks!

      -BDP

  24. mike on March 22, 2016 at 5:44 am

    Would this work for 475 hp Cummins isx diesel engine and is it available in Canada? Front accessory seal leaking and oil pan.

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 22, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      Mike-

      Based on your description, we would recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak, found here: http://store.gobdp.com/oil-stop-leak-49499/ . The Oil Stop Leak is a universal application and would treat leaks coming from the oil pan gasket, rear main seal, etc. Whereas the Rear Main Sealer is specifically formulated for the rear main seal. We do not currently have any retailers in Canada, however, the product is available for sale on our website and we do ship Internationally.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

      • Tommy Anderson on March 18, 2018 at 7:13 pm

        Can the stop oil leak formula and the rear main seal formula be used together??

        • BlueDevil Pro on March 19, 2018 at 9:44 am

          Tommy-

          The BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is more concentrated and is the universal application that will work for oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, etc. Whereas the Rear Main Sealer is specifically formulated for just the rear main seal. If you are not 100% sure where the vehicle is leaking or there seem to be multiple leaks then we recommend using BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. It is not necessary to add both products simultaneously.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

  25. Nelly on March 29, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    If i use blue devil should i replace the seal in future or not
    I

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 29, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Nelly-

      You will not have to replace the rear main seal any time after using BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer. Once the leak has stopped, the seal will have the life of a new seal.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  26. Jr on April 5, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado with 9,000 miles. How common is a leak

    • BlueDevil Pro on April 6, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      Jr-

      A leak should not develop when the vehicle has been driven under 10,000 miles. We recommend checking with the dealership to replace the seal as the vehicle should still be under warranty.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  27. Juan on April 9, 2016 at 11:13 am

    Hi I have noticed in the last week that my rear main seal is leaking. I have a Straight truck Freithliner Business Class 2007 How much do I need to add to help stop the leak one or two bottles? Thanks

    • BlueDevil Pro on April 12, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Juan-

      Thank you for your question. One 8 oz bottle of the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer will treat up to 8 quarts of oil.

      Hope this helps!

      -BDP

  28. Steve on April 10, 2016 at 5:58 am

    Hi,
    I have 96′ Toyota Celica GT, auto/trans, 145,000 miles.
    I have a couple of issues with my motor and I was hopping that I could fix my R.M.S. at the same time while i’m using a Lucas “Stop Smoke” additive?

    Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

    Thx.

    Steve B.

    • BlueDevil Pro on April 12, 2016 at 8:57 am

      Steve-

      Thank you for asking about your Toyota Celica GT. Yes, you can add the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer to your current engine oil, as it would be compatible with the Lucas additive you are using. You should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  29. Kirk M. on April 14, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    I have an 09 VW CC 2.0L TSI 6-speep turbo in the shop now and the dealer said the rear main seal is leaking a little. If I add the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer with this cause any harm to a turbo-charged stratified injection engine?

    • BlueDevil Pro on April 15, 2016 at 9:18 am

      Kirk-

      Thank you for your interest in the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer. The product does not harden or thicken in any way, so it would not have any adverse affects on your engine. You should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

    • Marquis Ingram on July 30, 2016 at 1:22 am

      Do it work?

      • BlueDevil Pro on August 2, 2016 at 10:53 am

        Marquis-

        Overall, BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer carries a success rate of over 90%. As long as you are not dealing with a severe oil leak you should have no problem sealing it using BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer.

        Thank you!

        -BDP

  30. lukas on April 22, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    Can I use the rear sealer and let it idle for awhile or do I have drive it?

    • BlueDevil Pro on April 25, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Lukas-

      For proper results, you would need to drive the vehicle in order for the product to seal. Typically, you should start to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  31. william cram on May 5, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    i have a 86 camaro with the 2.8 the underneath is coated with oil and i lose about a quart every week to two weeks

    • BlueDevil Pro on May 6, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      William-

      Thank you for asking about your Camaro. If you are positive the leak is coming from the rear main seal, then the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer would be able to treat the leak. If you are not completely sure or if you have multiple leaks, I would recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. The Oil Stop Leak is a universal application and would treat a leaking oil pan gasket, valve cover seal, rear main seal, etc. where as the Rear Main Sealer is specifically formulated for the rear main seal. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  32. Frank Montenegro on May 9, 2016 at 1:50 am

    I have a 6.0 Cadillac motor with a hundred and twenty thousand miles a small leak on the main seal but it does cause me to put a quart of oil every 3 months should I change my oil now what fresh oil in it is that okay after using Blue Devil

    • BlueDevil Pro on May 9, 2016 at 10:48 am

      Frank-

      Yes, you may add BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer on a fresh oil change. The product can be left in for the life of the oil. Once it has been added you can expect to start seeing results after about 100 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  33. Bobby Canfield on May 23, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    I have a 1981 corvette that is leaking oil from the rear main seal.will blue devil main seal sealer take care of this problem ? Also do you have to use it every time you change the oil?

    • BlueDevil Pro on May 24, 2016 at 11:07 am

      Bobby-

      Thank you for asking about your Corvette. The BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer is compatible in your vehicle. As long as you are not losing oil too quickly, you would be a good candidate for the product. Typically, you should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  34. Go-4 Driver on June 23, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    I have a Hyundai/Kia Epsilon G4HE(1.0L) engine which is notorious for developing rear main seal leaks. While mine is still leak free, I was wondering if adding a can of BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer as a preventative measure would be effective or not in stopping or prolonging a leak from developing?

    • BlueDevil Pro on June 24, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      Yes, you may use BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer as a preventative measure. The product will rejuvenate and recondition the rubber seals & gaskets within your fluid oil system.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  35. manny on June 29, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    One more question, on my 6.0 diesel ford engine should I use 1 treatment of blue devil rear main seal or 2 because of the amount of oil needed per oil change?

    • BlueDevil Pro on June 30, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Manny-

      You will be using one ounce of the product per quart of oil in the system. The BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer comes in an 8 ounce bottle.

      Hope this helps!

      -BDP

  36. Pasha on July 21, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    I have serviced my car today. The mechanic said there is rear main oil seal leak in the car. But I have not found any oil coming out in the rear side of the car. However, I find very small amount of oil at front of the car. What does this mean? He also said there is leak in engine oil pan. Is it really dangerous?

    • BlueDevil Pro on July 22, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Pasha-

      Thank you for your question. Based on your description, it sounds like you are experiencing multiple leaks. We recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop leak to treat the leaks in your vehicle. The Oil Stop Leak is a universal application and would treat leaks coming from the oil pan gasket, valve cover seal, rear main seal, etc. You should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  37. john furrey on July 26, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    I have a 1962 Ford Falcon with 170ci 6 cylinder. I have replaced the rear seal ( two piece seal) with a rubber seal…actually changed it three times. Each time it seems to take thirty minutes…last time it took one hour before it starts a very slow drip. It is definantly coming from the rear main seal. Will Blue Devil take care of this issue?

    • BlueDevil Pro on July 28, 2016 at 9:42 am

      John-

      Thank you for asking about your Ford Falcon. As long as you are not losing oil too quickly, you would be a good candidate for the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer. Typically, you will start to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  38. Rob on August 27, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    Had my 09 Escape in for an oil change last week. Using high mileage oil as I’m currently at 328,000km. They informed me that they believe I have a rear main seal leak and there was oil around the oil pan. I found this page after searching another issue. I keep reading your product doesn’t harden. If I bought the BD Oil Stop Leak, how does it repair the seals?
    I don’t have any puddles or marks on the ground beneath the car so I’m guessing the leak is very slow.
    Would using this product be ok with high mileage oil?
    How does it seal without going hard? I’d hate to use it and cause other issues.
    Thanks

    • BlueDevil Pro on August 29, 2016 at 2:06 pm

      Rob-

      The BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak does not harden or thicken in any way, so it would not have any adverse affects on the engine. The product seals leaks by revitalizing and reconditioning the rubbers in the system, and will expand them, or slightly swell them back to their original state. The product is also compatible with synthetic oil. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  39. Linda on September 14, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    I have a 1999 Dodge Stratus with 157,000 miles. I have always had the proper maintenance done on time. I have always had an oil spot on my garage floor but noticed the last couple of months that it was getting larger. I took my car to my local mechanic who I have used for many years. He told me that it was a real main seal. I cannot get the work done for a couple of weeks due to personal circumstances and was told it was okay to drive it. He assured me the leak has been occurring for a period of time and not all at once. Will the Blue Devil Rear Sealer work in my car and hopefully stop the leak? Or is this a band-aid approach and the real main seal will have to be replaced anyway?

    • BlueDevil Pro on September 15, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Linda-

      Thank you for asking about your Dodge Stratus. Based on your description, you would be a great candidate for the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer. Once the product seals, it would be a permanent seal. Typically, you would start to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  40. Kevin V. on September 18, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Hi there, I just used the blue devil rear main sealer in my truck yesterday. After driving it for 30 minutes and letting it sit over night, I noticed a fluid mark under my truck the same size of the oil marks I was getting from the oil leak, but the fluid was 90℅ blue devil rear main sealer and maybe 10℅ oil. Is it normal for the sealer to leak out without mixing with the oil, or does it not mix together just like water and oil?

    • BlueDevil Pro on September 22, 2016 at 10:29 am

      Kevin-

      Yes, it is normal to see the product separate from the engine oil when some has leaked out. The product works by reconditioning and rejuvenating the leaking rubber seal or gasket. Expect to start seeing results after about 100 miles of driving; it is still too early to know whether or not the product is going to work after a 30 minute drive.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  41. Jamie on September 21, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    My mechanic found a rear main seal leak in my 2002 Acura MDX with 160k miles. There is no oil leaking where we park it overnight, just in the pan under the car. I found your Rear Main Sealer online, and asked my mechanic about it. He said liquid sealers that patch the seals can cause adverse effects on other parts of the engine that you do not want to be sealed, like valves. He said it’s only recommended for older cars to keep them going for longer.

    What are all of the possible side effects of using Rear Main Sealer? Thanks

    • BlueDevil Pro on September 22, 2016 at 10:13 am

      Jamie-

      BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer does not harden or thicken to stop leaks, therefore there is no risk in using it in your steering unit. It is 100% safe and compatible to use in your Acura. BlueDevil works by slightly expanding the rubber seal or gasket and reconditioning it to bring it back to its original size and condition.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  42. rudy on October 11, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    I have a 2003 Acura MDX and my mechanic said I have an Oil pan leak and he will have to drop the pan which will cost over $800 . Will the blue devil oil stop leak work or will there be side effects if I use it

    • BlueDevil Pro on October 12, 2016 at 9:26 am

      Rudy-

      Thank you for asking about your Acura MDX. Based on your description, we would recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak, http://store.gobdp.com/oil-stop-leak-49499/. The product will not harden or thicken in anyway, so it would not have any adverse affects on the system.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  43. Carantino on October 13, 2016 at 6:23 am

    I have a 2006 Mercedes cls 500 which has a slight leak in my rear main seal. Will this product have any adverse reaction on this engine?

    • BlueDevil Pro on October 13, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Carantino-

      Thank you for asking about our Mercedes cls 500. The BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer will not harden or thicken in any way, so no, it would not have any adverse affects on the engine. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  44. Cecile Lacasse on October 23, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    I own a 2003 Chevy Cavalier. I was told that I have a rear main seal leaking. I put in BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer yet it didn’t stop the leak .Would I be able to add the Bluedevil Oil Stop leak just in case the diagnosis was incorrect or I may have several leaks from different places or would the Oil Stop leak interfere with the Rear Main Sealer ? Thanks Cile

    • BlueDevil Pro on October 25, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Cecile-

      You should not have to add both products to stop your rear main leak. Keep in mind it usually takes at least 100 miles of driving before you will start to see results after BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer is added. If you haven’t driven more than 200 miles with the product in the system then it may be too early to tell as to whether or not the product is going to work.

      Feel free to contact us at 888-863-0426 with any questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  45. Jerry Lu on December 3, 2016 at 4:12 am

    Will this product work without driving the car? I noticed the product states that there won’t be a noticeable difference for about 100 to 200 km of driving. Will it start working if I just leave my car idling…? Or does it actually need the car to be on the road to work?

    • BlueDevil Pro on December 5, 2016 at 10:57 am

      Jerry-

      In order to get the benefit of using the product, you would need to drive the vehicle. Simply letting the vehicle idle would not have much of an effect.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

    • Christina on May 8, 2022 at 1:16 pm

      I have a 20 05 Chevy Tahoe an was told The rear seal was leaking and I was needing to drive out of state will it be safe for me

      • BlueDevil Pro on May 9, 2022 at 8:31 am

        Christina-

        Yes, the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer is 100% safe and compatible to use in your Chevy Tahoe. You should expect to start seeing results after 100-200 miles of driving.

        Thank you!

        -BDP

  46. Will on December 7, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    Hi BDP,
    I have a 388 stroker with a strong Comp cam with about 4500 miles on the engine. I recently had my main seals replaced. After the repairs the engine looked as though it was still leaking from the rear main seal. My mechanic shop put a camera in between and said that it was leaking from the pan and ran the engine but didn’t actually drive it after retightening the oil pan. After I got the car back it looked as though the leak had stopped, but after driving it for a while it show a drop or two of oil at the rear seal.
    Do you think that your product will work on this type of engine of high performance without doing any internal damage.
    Thanks in advance for your reply.

    • BlueDevil Pro on December 8, 2016 at 9:11 am

      Will-

      Thank you for asking about your 388 Stroker. You mentioned that the shop said the leak was coming from the oil pan gasket. Based on your description, we recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak http://store.gobdp.com/oil-stop-leak-49499/. The Oil Stop Leak is a universal application and would treat leaking oil pan gaskets, valve cover seals, rear main seal, etc. whereas the Rear Main Sealer is specifically formulated for the rear main seal.
      The product does not harden or thicken in anyway, so it would not have any adverse affects on the engine or system itself. You should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  47. Lena on December 27, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    Oil just starting leaking under my 2000 Jaguar Vanden Plas during the last few months. The Jaguar dealer says it is a rear main seal leak. It is not leaking much, just a few drops every day and they want $1700.00 to repair it. Can I use your product in my Jaguar without any engine damage?

    • BlueDevil Pro on January 4, 2017 at 9:47 am

      Lena-

      Yes, The BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer is safe and compatible to use in your Jaguar. You should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  48. Kem on December 30, 2016 at 3:47 am

    I have read mixed reviews on this product for different reasons so I’m slightly confused on if it will work for me. My oil leak started as drips about 9 months ago, but I didn’t pay much attention to it. Now, it’s leaving large puddles literally everyday, my husband adds a bottle of oil a day. We tried the (different brand) stop oil leak with no success and now we were told it’s the rear main sealer that needs to be replaced. While searching for the part I came across this product. My question is… Is the leak too far gone for this to work effectively? During the drop off for an oil change, I would like to hand this product to my mechanic to use at that same time, but it’s pointless if it’s too late to solve our leak. Any suggestions?

    • BlueDevil Pro on January 5, 2017 at 9:01 am

      Kem-

      Based on your description, unfortunately, the leak you have may be a little larger than what the BlueDevil Rear Main Sealer is intended for. Typically with the product, you would start to notice results after about 100-200 miles of driving. If you are losing oil to the extent that you would lose your oil capacity before you got to that 100 miles, you more than likely would have lost the product in that time and wouldn’t be able to keep it in the system long enough in order to get the benefit of using it.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  49. James on January 29, 2017 at 7:24 am

    Will your product work on a leak coming from the axle/differential ?

  50. Silviu on January 31, 2017 at 1:47 am

    Hi, I have an Audi A4 2010, and the dealers told me I have an air leak coming from my rear main seal. Would your product address this issue, and if so, how?