I too am considering keeping my 06 Ody with 206k miles, because we love it, but have an oil leak and noise when it is first started. This week I'll take it to a mechanic for the oil leak (?) and engine noise (timing belt tensioner?) The insurance said I can take the collison coverage off so I can have the car without taking a risk of not being able to buy it back with a salvage title. Repairs done include; two front axles, starter, front stabilize bars, rear brake pads. To do; oil leak, noise, front rotors and pads, and some front end stuff. What is your opinion?
Is there a repair for an engine oil leak from between transmission and engine? Keep or replace van?
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I too am considering keeping my 06 Ody with 206k miles, because we love it, but have an oil leak and noise when it is first started. This week I'll take it to a mechanic for the oil leak (?) and engine noise (timing belt tensioner?) The insurance said I can take the collison coverage off so I can have the car without taking a risk of not being able to buy it back with a salvage title. Repairs done include; two front axles, starter, front stabilize bars, rear brake pads. To do; oil leak, noise, front rotors and pads, and some front end stuff. What is your opinion?
rear oil leak is common - most likely either VVT solenoid valve gasket (if you are handy, this is quite simple to DIY) or valve cover gasket (do both front and back gaskets while doing it and see how much is to add the valve adjustment while cover is off.).
Second TB is due so might as well get that done as well and that may just take care of the TB tensioner noise.
Second TB is due so might as well get that done as well and that may just take care of the TB tensioner noise.
Leak between engine and transmission is the Rear Main Seal. That requires removal of the transmission to replace, so it is labor intensive. If the van is otherwise in good shape, it's worth it to get the work done and keep it running. Definitely cheaper than buying a new van.
This was also a big topic in the 2nd gen and had his on the 01 ody. Either get it done or use something like AT205 seal conditioner for a while and decide. RMS is common across all gens. Everything else is standard maint you are talking about regardless make/model (brakes, struts, +/- oil leak stuff)...
My second TB job is coming up in maybe a year or 2. I am considering just requesting oil pump seal (or whole pump) change as well since it would have lasted 200k miles at that point. I do not know what MTBF for those are. If it is less than 300k, then wouldn't it just make sense to spend part cost + little more labor than redoing whole TB job again?
Hello Guys, I have my first 2007 Oddy 2007 with 178k miles , and now, it has a jump when it changes the speed. I think it is related with the transmission. Transmission works fine, but I want to avoid a major damage, What is your opinion? That is expensive to fix ?
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Does it also have an oil leak like the subject of this thread you posted to? What trim level is your '07- EXL or Touring? When was your transmission fluid drain and fill done (if ever)? Is it a jump on upshift/downshift or both? Is it a jump in engine speed or a jump or clunk with the motor mounts? 
Too little detail on what your issue is.
Too little detail on what your issue is.
To get an answer to your question, I learned the hard way, start by clicking on Forum Listing, then Generation Forum (year), then start a new discussion. Take it to a LOCAL transmission shop or two, I thought my transmission had problems and the trans guy took it for a test drive and determined it was something else.
I'll take another look at the top and sides of the entire engine to see if any oil is leaking and from the VVT (Variable Valve Timing) thanks.
Thanks, I tried different oil seal additive that swell the seals and it helped, but my wife isn't happy yet.
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There really is only one seal conditioner that works in the long term, and that was mentioned by surgeon. ATP AT-205.
We've had a pair of Odysseys for years and years (a trio of them at one time). Both of our vans, a 2002 EX and a 2003 EX, developed significant rear main seal (RMS) leaks one winter. I was changing flattened cardboard boxes frequently to protect the driveway. Both of the vans were losing about a shot glass of oil every day.
Somebody on this forum turned me towards ATP AT-205. I've always been skeptical of items like that, and group them into the same family of products that claim to be "engine rebuild in a can." I had nothing to lose other than about $10 per 8oz. bottle.
Long story short, it worked. This is not an overnight fix; it take hours of operating the engine for it to do its good work. In my case, one van responded over the next couple months, the one with the more severe leak took longer. I think that was my 2003 EX. By early summer neither van was leaking. The 2002 EX (which I still own) occasionally loses a drop or two on the driveway.
I use it now as a preventative measure in all of our family vehicles, 4oz. per oil change (essentially, half of what ATP prescribes for fixing an active leak).
OF
We've had a pair of Odysseys for years and years (a trio of them at one time). Both of our vans, a 2002 EX and a 2003 EX, developed significant rear main seal (RMS) leaks one winter. I was changing flattened cardboard boxes frequently to protect the driveway. Both of the vans were losing about a shot glass of oil every day.
Somebody on this forum turned me towards ATP AT-205. I've always been skeptical of items like that, and group them into the same family of products that claim to be "engine rebuild in a can." I had nothing to lose other than about $10 per 8oz. bottle.
Long story short, it worked. This is not an overnight fix; it take hours of operating the engine for it to do its good work. In my case, one van responded over the next couple months, the one with the more severe leak took longer. I think that was my 2003 EX. By early summer neither van was leaking. The 2002 EX (which I still own) occasionally loses a drop or two on the driveway.
I use it now as a preventative measure in all of our family vehicles, 4oz. per oil change (essentially, half of what ATP prescribes for fixing an active leak).
OF
At205 should fix the rear main seal and even the oil pump seal and others. 6 oz for 5k miles prob.
sounds like you are going to need new suspension and drive axles. If you Want it to drive smoothly like new, you’ll need to get OEM parts, not aftermarket.
sounds like you are going to need new suspension and drive axles. If you Want it to drive smoothly like new, you’ll need to get OEM parts, not aftermarket.
ATP AT-205 sounds like a good fix, because I tried others. I was planning on an oil change tomorrow so I'll get some. ThanksThere really is only one seal conditioner that works in the long term, and that was mentioned by surgeon. ATP AT-205.
We've had a pair of Odysseys for years and years (a trio of them at one time). Both of our vans, a 2002 EX and a 2003 EX, developed significant rear main seal (RMS) leaks one winter. I was changing flattened cardboard boxes frequently to protect the driveway. One of the vans (my 2003 IIRC) was losing almost a shot glass of oil every day.
Somebody on this forum turned me towards ATP AT-205. I've always been skeptical of items like that, and group them into the same family of products that claim to be "engine rebuild in a can." I had nothing to lose other than about $10 per 8oz. bottle.
Long story short, it worked. This is not an overnight fix; it take hours of operating the engine for it to do its good work. In my case, one van responded over the next couple months, the one with the severe leak took longer. By early summer neither van was leaking.
I use it now as a preventative measure in all of our family vehicles, 4oz. per oil change (essentially, half of what ATP prescribes for fixing an active leak).
OF
I am the discussion starter. My 2006 Odyssey now has a new timing belt kit, I bought one for 2004 and burnt the pulleys a little, but no more noise. The mechanic didn't see it was a different size. He also put in a rear oil seal, so no more leak nor smell. AT-205 slowed it down, but kept on. He installed a variable valve control gasket, thermostat and the front pads and rotors. We are ready to take a trip next week through the mountains where the braking downhill will now be without shaking. I'd like to sell the 2004 timing belt kit...
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AT-205 would not work in my 06 Ody. The VVT solenoid would throw codes and the vehicle woud go into limp mode. Ody returned to normal after oil change.
Other leak points could be camshaft O ring failure. Good Luck on your trip
Other leak points could be camshaft O ring failure. Good Luck on your trip
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