Abstract: A seal of the present invention is used in a fluid seal assembly (the assembly) disposed between an outer surface, i.e. engine block or any other part that requires application of the assembly and a rotatable member, such as, for example a shaft, wherein the assembly circumscribes the shaft and lubricated the shaft and the same rotates around the axis. The assembly includes an intermediate member positioned on the shaft and frictionally engaging the seal. The seal presents a split seal design defining mechanical connectors defined at each terminal end of the seal to provide locking engagement as the seal is formed. A method of forming the seal is provided.