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Sw8 · 11-09-09, 09:03 PM

The day after I had the transmission axle seal replaced I took the car to Midas to replace the muffler. The Service Manager there asked me if I had changed the motor oil recently, noted the oil filter was just above the transmission seal (L), and suggested that the seal may have not been leaking at all but was a result of oil spilled when the oil filter was changed. I did not recognize this possibility but I would hope that the two mechanics who examined the seal considered and justifiably ruled out this as a source of the oil around the seal. So, FYI before replacing a leaking seal consider its proximity to the oil filter and, if it was changed recently, make sure the leaking oil is from the transmission and not motor oil.

As an important aside, a note about the muffler experience. When replacing a muffler make sure that it has a drainage hole on the appropriate side. Midas put a muffler with a left drain hole when my integra required one on the right side. As a result the muffler lasted only 2.5 years. The muffler you want on a 1988 Integra from Midas is a Walker. The Walker is more expensive for Midas (if you have the lifetime replacement guarantee) but if you don't insist on one you'll find yourself paying for the labor to install a new muffler more often.

11-09-09, 09:03 PM	#9
Sw8 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: florida Posts: 26	Additional Consideration B4 This Repair and Muffler Issue The day after I had the transmission axle seal replaced I took the car to Midas to replace the muffler. The Service Manager there asked me if I had changed the motor oil recently, noted the oil filter was just above the transmission seal (L), and suggested that the seal may have not been leaking at all but was a result of oil spilled when the oil filter was changed. I did not recognize this possibility but I would hope that the two mechanics who examined the seal considered and justifiably ruled out this as a source of the oil around the seal. So, FYI before replacing a leaking seal consider its proximity to the oil filter and, if it was changed recently, make sure the leaking oil is from the transmission and not motor oil. As an important aside, a note about the muffler experience. When replacing a muffler make sure that it has a drainage hole on the appropriate side. Midas put a muffler with a left drain hole when my integra required one on the right side. As a result the muffler lasted only 2.5 years. The muffler you want on a 1988 Integra from Midas is a Walker. The Walker is more expensive for Midas (if you have the lifetime replacement guarantee) but if you don't insist on one you'll find yourself paying for the labor to install a new muffler more often.