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Re: oil sealer additive
<rob> wrote in message news:j87j521eng0c6rp56ld7hkag2n0r9hmcte@4ax.com...[color=blue]
> On Wed, 3 May 2006 11:19:15 -0500, "Ray O"
> <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcomn> wrote:
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>><rob> wrote in message news:5vgh525bl9pbvme7049aksq4rmes7rrher@4ax.com...[color=darkred]
>>>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).[/color]
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>>I would not add more sealer unless the vehicle is not worth fixing
>>properly.[/color]
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> 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.
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> thanks again.[/color]
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.
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Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
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