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MonkeyMagic
01-09-2016, 07:29 PM
Hey everyone, first post. After some help.

I serviced my wifes 2006 Honda Jazz the other night and noticed some leaking fluid under the engine. It's an automatic L15A. Would it be CVT transmission fluid? Anything to worry about? CVT transmission fluid levels are good and was replaced 20,000km ago. It's just ticked over 190,000km.

Any information would be appreciated, thanks.
Martin77
01-09-2016, 08:01 PM
Its a good idea to clean the area and re-observe. Maybe spray with some brake cleaner and wipe down with a piece of rag.
By cleaning it up you can tell easier where the leaks come from.

It may not be a leak as it could be a dribble (which wasn't cleaned) from previous oil change.
MonkeyMagic
01-09-2016, 08:28 PM
Its a good idea to clean the area and re-observe. Maybe spray with some brake cleaner and wipe down with a piece of rag.
By cleaning it up you can tell easier where the leaks come from.

It may not be a leak as it could be a dribble (which wasn't cleaned) from previous oil change.

Yep, I've wiped it down. It's not near the sump plug or oil filter. It seems like it's closer to the transmission. Just wondering what's under that shield plate. Might have to take it off and have a look.
Martin77
01-09-2016, 09:24 PM
Please let us know what you find.
bennjamin
02-09-2016, 07:16 AM
could be main seal leaking
beeza
02-09-2016, 08:41 AM
Is it transmission fluid or oil?

Get a torch and check your driveshaft seals.Clean and re-check.

If ok,it's your rear main seal.
beeza
02-09-2016, 11:28 AM
A rear main seal is engine oil leak.They go hard and therefore leak a bit always.They dont completely F*ck out like a crank pulley seal.

So no rush to change it.Just top the oil up from time to time.

Wipe it down before rego check.
MonkeyMagic
02-09-2016, 07:25 PM
A rear main seal is engine oil leak.They go hard and therefore leak a bit always.They dont completely F*ck out like a crank pulley seal.

So no rush to change it.Just top the oil up from time to time.

Wipe it down before rego check.


Thanks for the advice everyone! I've wiped it down so will keep an eye out you see if it keeps leaking! Thanks everyone!
bennjamin
03-09-2016, 06:53 AM
could be main seal leaking


As as I originally said before - in reference to this , jack up your car place it on jack stands and take off the lower cover and see if the fluid is coming from that area. It will collect in and around the inner face of that cover.