I've been chasing oil leaks in the Camry for over 2 years now. The latest leaks are coming from the rear main seal and, from what I can tell, the high pressure hose that appears to be attached to the power steering pump...this is a 6 cylinder engine and it still starts with no problems and has plenty of power. I just don't know if I should sell this thing for $1000 bucks, trade it in for half that, or sink another $1000 dollars (or more) into it to try and stop the leaks. The exterior is in okay shape, but the interior is a borderline disaster. I'm leaning towards selling it for what I can get rather than have it repaired...my big fear is that even a new rear main seal will leak given the age of the engine and the fact that it has close to 265k miles on it.
What to do, what to do?!?!?
All Women Hate Their Breasts (and their hair)
5 years ago
I've got a 1994 Mercury Sable station week begging a similar question. I don't want a new car payment (aiieee!!) and don't want to fix the car (tranny is going, engine leaks all fluids) because it was free. It was meant to last a year, and has put in two years of service. This summer, it will probably commit suicide.
ReplyDeleteI want a new car. I just don't want the monthly outlay. So, I'm driving it until it dies, and topping the fluids off from time to time.And praying...