You probably have a direct drive whirlpool washer and the seal under the
agitator failed. Water is probably in the transmission and will eventurally
lock it up. Mine lasted 5 years with only 2 people using it in the house.
Would not buy another. We went with a front loader Maytag that has no
transmission.


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Washer is just over three years old. Started getting oil spots on
clothes every once in a while. I took the agitator out and I see a
seal around the agitator shaft. Can this be the problem and can it be
replaced?