OKay, I took my car to the...dealership of all places for an oil change so that they could also "inspect" my seat belt for that open campaign about it and diagnose the problems I've been having including a rough, missing idle, and oil loss. I will just quote the tech:
"Tech reports significant oil leak which appears to come from the crank shaft oil seal. Tech reports residual oil around engine area and compartment. Before any further diagnostic can continue to address this concern. The tech recommends that the crank seal (under engine covers) must be replaced $1077.00+tax to start..."
He found some suspension stuff too:
"Tech also reports that the right side inner CV boot is leaking, and r/s outer boot is cracked - and that the r/s tie rod is loose. Tech recommends to replace above with new honda parts. $1301.38+tax. Repair would have to be followed by a 4 wheel alignment to adjust suspension adjusters $79.95+tax....Tech reports that the left front upper ball joint is loose and the left out CV joints are leaking."
Okay, so I'm going to get a second opinion, but assuming that the second opinion concurs, what should I do? I know the crank seal requires dropping the tranny, which I have neither the know how, nor the tools, nor the facilities to do. I do realize that anywhere besides the dealership will be much cheaper, but still. Are these suspension problems a difficult job and could it be done with a jackstand instead of a lift? What are my options, because even at half price, I don't have just $1000 laying around. ARGGGGG
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