# 2002 Honda CR-V Automatic Transmission Leak

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-automatic-transmission-leak/80347>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** cr-v, honda\
**Created:** [July 15, 2013, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-automatic-transmission-leak/80347 "2013-07-15T07:26:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jimkley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5a626/32.png) [@Jimkley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimkley)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 7:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-automatic-transmission-leak/80347/1 "2013-07-15T07:26:41Z")

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My 2002 Honda CR-V has developed a small transmission leak - I am certain it is the transmission because of the smell and color of the fluid. It only leaks when I drive - not while parked. Transmission still works fine. Car has about 130K miles and I keep it in storage for 7 months/yr, currently driving about 4K/yr. I think it is the output shaft seal leaking, from where I can best see where the leak emanates. It makes sense, given the car’s age. Any idea on how much cost/time this takes, or should reasonably take, to repair? I had the tranny flushed & new fluid installed a few years ago, at 88K mi.

Also, I would have to drive about 90 miles to reach a specialty transmission shop or Honda dealer, but have several good local engine mechanics Is this a repair most engine mechanics can do, or would you take it to a dealer or specialty shop?