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I don't want to sound rude, but why not just fix the oil leak? It's environmentally unsound to drive around dripping oil on the ground anyway,
It's an engine, they burn oil, fuel, etc...and will occasionally leak some also. If you're wanting to save the planet, don't drive a car...ride a horse. As to fixing the leak, it can sometimes depend on the where the leak is. My VW drips a very small bit of oil from the rear main seal area. According to my sources, the rear main is sealed by the transmission, and the park is not serviceable...so short of buying a new transmission, the car will leak a little bit of oil. Long as it doesn't become excessive, I'm fine with that...but there'd be no way I'd spend lots of cash just to save a bit of oil, a stain on a driveway, or much else...it certainly isn't going to destroy planet earth!
If it's just one leak in a certain spot any sort of pan with oil dry or cat litter will do the ttick as has been mentioned. If you have leaks at the engine, transmission, and differential (if it's a rear-wheel-drive) you might want to look into a rubber mat specifically made to protect the garage floor. Home improvement stores usually carry them, and I'm sure any auto parts store could get one although they may not keep them in stock.
It's an engine, they burn oil, fuel, etc...and will occasionally leak some also. If you're wanting to save the planet, don't drive a car...ride a horse. As to fixing the leak, it can sometimes depend on the where the leak is. My VW drips a very small bit of oil from the rear main seal area. According to my sources, the rear main is sealed by the transmission, and the park is not serviceable...so short of buying a new transmission, the car will leak a little bit of oil. Long as it doesn't become excessive, I'm fine with that...but there'd be no way I'd spend lots of cash just to save a bit of oil, a stain on a driveway, or much else...it certainly isn't going to destroy planet earth!
No kidding?
No such thing as a rear main seal being sealed by the transmission. It is quite replaceable but the transmission does have to come out to do it. That can get expensive. If the OP's leak is easily fixable, it would be a lot less trouble than using diapers. It was simply a suggestion.
Thanks for the replies folks. The thing is, it's not my garage, and the person renting it to me wants me to put something under the car that can be removed later on. Some kind of mat, I think, so I'm looking for a rec. for something like that. Cardboard is a great idea, I would do that if it were my garage, but the owner won't go for that. I'm getting a great deal on the rental so I am happy to buy something but not sure what to get.
Buy a couple of cheap tarps , then tape, or bolt down, drawn tight, put down kitty litter where there are oil drips, sweep up litter when "full" , then put down new litter, repeat.
Cost about $25 for all when done but WILL protect floor from damage.
No such thing as a rear main seal being sealed by the transmission. It is quite replaceable but the transmission does have to come out to do it. That can get expensive. If the OP's leak is easily fixable, it would be a lot less trouble than using diapers. It was simply a suggestion.
Explain to me how a rear main seal can be replaced without removing the transmission from the engine?
I'll wait. This should be really good.
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