Acura RDX Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(213)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(213)

Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement Service

How much does a Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Acura RDX Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement is $165 with $32 for parts and $133 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2015 Acura RDXV6-3.5LService typeFront Crankshaft Seal ReplacementEstimate$1082.05Shop/Dealer Price$1318.83 - $1911.02
2017 Acura RDXV6-3.5LService typeFront Crankshaft Seal ReplacementEstimate$1255.05Shop/Dealer Price$1527.63 - $2277.73
2008 Acura RDXL4-2.3L TurboService typeFront Crankshaft Seal ReplacementEstimate$197.09Shop/Dealer Price$237.65 - $304.14
2018 Acura RDXV6-3.5LService typeFront Crankshaft Seal ReplacementEstimate$1232.89Shop/Dealer Price$1499.86 - $2233.28
2012 Acura RDXL4-2.3L TurboService typeFront Crankshaft Seal ReplacementEstimate$197.09Shop/Dealer Price$237.69 - $304.21
2014 Acura RDXV6-3.5LService typeFront Crankshaft Seal ReplacementEstimate$1022.05Shop/Dealer Price$1258.91 - $1851.17
2007 Acura RDXL4-2.3L TurboService typeFront Crankshaft Seal ReplacementEstimate$204.09Shop/Dealer Price$244.32 - $310.55
2009 Acura RDXL4-2.3L TurboService typeFront Crankshaft Seal ReplacementEstimate$204.09Shop/Dealer Price$245.23 - $312.15
Show example Acura RDX Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement prices

What is the Front Crankshaft Seal all about?

A number of mechanisms must work together to make your vehicle move forward. One of the most important is the crankshaft, which converts rotary into linear motion; i.e., it transforms the force created by the engine's pistons moving up and down into a force that moves in a circular motion that causes a car’s wheel to turn. Enclosed in what’s called a crankcase—the largest cavity in the engine block, just below the cylinders—the crankshaft must be completely lubricated, essentially submerged in oil, to spin nearly friction-free and do its job properly.

Consequently, there are seals located at either end of the crankshaft that allow it to spin freely and keep engine oil from escaping the engine block, as well as prevent contaminants and other debris from entering and causing damage to the mechanism. Since there are two ends of the crankshaft, there are two types of seals: the front crankshaft seal and the rear crankshaft seal, also known as the front main and rear main seals.

Keep in mind:

  • Loss of oil will eventually cause serious internal engine damage.
  • Inspect the sealing surface of the crankshaft or the crankshaft pulley (depending on the engine design) for damage when replacing the crankshaft seal.
  • Oil degrades rubber components.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on jack stands
  • The crankshaft damper and timing belt is removed
  • The crankshaft seal is removed and a new one installed
  • The timing belt and cover along with crankshaft damper is reinstalled
  • The engine accessory belts are installed and the vehicle is lowered off of the jack stands

Our recommendation:

One of the most important parts of your car, crankshaft seals are typically made from a durable material, such as a synthetic rubber or silicone, designed to handle the extreme pressure and temperatures as well as the caustic chemicals in your engine oil. Because they are exposed to such abuse, main seals are subject to a lot of wear and tear. And whether you are talking a front or rear main seal, replacement is the only cure when one malfunctions.

The good news is that the seals are relatively inexpensive components. The bad news is that neither is easy to replace.

Front seal: The front seal is located behind the main pulley that drives all the belts, which is, of course, always spinning. The main pulley throws any leaking oil out in a big circle. It can get thrown up on the alternator, steering pump, belts, in short anything attached to the front of the engine and cause a real mess and eventually some serious damage. Consequently, it has to be removed along with many of the components attached to the front of the block to replace the front main seal.

Rear seal: The rear crankshaft seal is placed along with the transmission; therefore, the process of replacing it requires the removal of transmission, as well as the clutch and flywheel assembly. This is a very involved job.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Front Crankshaft Seal?

  • Oil leaking from the front crank pulley.
  • Oil dripping from the bottom of the clutch housing, where the block and transmission meet.
  • Clutch slip caused by oil spraying on the clutch.

How important is this service?

Letting either crankshaft seal continue to leak can be detrimental to your vehicle’s continued operation. Besides the maladies caused by driving around with little to no oil flowing in the engine, the faulty seal will be spread oil through the engine bay and undercarriage of your car as you drive, a mess that is difficult to clean up and can be a fire hazard. Replacing is better addressed sooner than later.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Acura mechanics

Real customer reviews from Acura owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(213)

Rating Summary
206
4
2
1
0
206
4
2
1
0

Jason

32 years of experience
507 reviews
Jason
32 years of experience
Acura RDX V6-3.5L - Tire Rotation - Belmont, California
Jason showed up on time, was efficient, and did a great job!

Gary

27 years of experience
226 reviews
Gary
27 years of experience
Acura RDX V6-3.5L - Oil Change - Vallejo, California
Gary was "over-the-top" professional and courteous!!

Keven

7 years of experience
118 reviews
Keven
7 years of experience
Acura RDX L4-2.3L Turbo - Oil Change - Tacoma, Washington
very friendly

Kevo

312 years of experience
189 reviews
Kevo
312 years of experience
Acura RDX L4-2.3L Turbo - Oil Change - Orangevale, California
This guy communicates very well and he knows what he is doing. He gave me some good advice about distance between oil changes and brake lining replacement. These are good people.

Excellent Rating

(213)

Rating Summary
206
4
2
1
0
206
4
2
1
0
Number of Acura RDX services completed
2343+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Acura MECHANICS
900+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Renew Your Car Registration in Virginia
Like Like all other states, Virginia requires vehicle owner to register their vehicles, and then to renew their registration each year. Registration is important for a number of different things, including ensuring that you’re current on your automotive taxes (your...
Isuzu Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Car Program
Drivers Drivers who have been shopping for a used Isuzu vehicle may have already considered a Certified Pre-Owned, or CPO, vehicle. CPO programs allow owners of used cars to drive with confidence, knowing that their vehicle has been inspected and...
What to Do if Your Car Fishtails
Fishtailing is a type of skidding, usually caused by over-steering in icy weather. Careful adjustment to driving should be taken to stay safe.

Instrument cluster dead.

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. BMWs are notorious for odd electrical issues being caused even by something as simple as a weak battery. I recommend to start tackling this issue by having the battery tested...

mass air flow sensor replace?

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The code you are getting is for a problem with the mass air flow sensor circuit. This does not mean replace the sensor. The code has a pinpoint test...

Drivetrain malfunction warning but no check engine light

If the engine is not operating within the required temperature range, in your case possibly at too low a temperature, that can reduce fuel efficiency and also cause condensation to contaminate the engine oil. The normal temperature range, as reflected...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com