Snake oil

[Michael Soldan]

Oil additives always cause debate about their effectiveness but I have found one that I will swear by Lucas Oil Stop leak. My SN 95 always left a drop or two of oil on the garage floor. I had tightened the pan bolts and valve cover hold downs to the point where I didn't want to split them from over torquing. I added Lucas Oil Stop leak and drove the car about 60 miles and then parked it in the garage. DRY ! Not one drop of oil on the floor. The essence of this product is that it causes gaskets to swell and thus seal. I also used it on my walk behind snow blower that had an engine oil drip. It fixed that too !

 

[lwarrior1016]

Get ready for a rebuild or at least a reseal of the engine. Sure, the seals will swell but it also makes them soft. Eventually, the leak will come back with a vengeance.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news. You don’t want to use any kind of stop leak or transmission stop slip or anything like that. It causes worse issues.

 

[ttocs]

its only a band aid.

 

[RAU03MACH]

Snake oil
Sounds like a covid shot to me

 

[MyLittlePony]

Heard good things about ATP AT-205. But my main issue is the main rear cap seal, which can’t be helped without pulling the engine out. I just keep an eye on the level and top it off every so often. Park under a drip pan, or on the street if I don’t want to mess up someone’s driveway.