I added some liquid oil sealer to my 4 cylinder for a small oil leak and wondered when I change oil, is it customary to have to add more sealer again? Of course I'll check at the time to see if it leaks but just wondering what your experience has been since I don't normally use this stuff (forgot to read the bottle's instructions well).
oil sealer additive
May 03, 2006
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I would not add more sealer unless the vehicle is not worth fixing properly.
Those oil sealants are junk. They are just thickeners and you risk totally ruining the engine. They should only be used if the engine or car is beyond repair.
Realistically I doubt they could sell the stuff for years if they ruined engines. But I asked for advice and you gave me yours so I thank you.
thanks again.
Thanks Ray, I'll take your advice. I think the leak stopped but I really don't want to jump to any conclusion for a couple more days. It was a very small leak but a leak nonetheless.
thanks again.
The problem with additives that are designed to stop leaks is that there is the possibility that they may clog internal passageways as well. You didn't mention where the oil was leaking from but some leaks are relatively easy to fix.
Visit your local 'health" store and take not of the bottles of garbage on the shelves that people buy because they they they do something good even though some may even be dangerous. .
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