Stop leak additives.
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Stop leak additives.
Hi there,
Recently, I've used an engine additive product called "stop leak" by Wynn.
It seems to have stop a minor leak in my Honda.
This product was recommended by a staff at the Mr. Lube station when I was getting my oil change for the Honda of course.
I am thinking of using it in my 87' 911 coupe to plug up a minor leak also.
I was wondering if this is a no no from Porsche owners.
Did anyone use this or a similar product to stop minor leaks?
thanks in advance for your feedback.
Youngatheart.
Recently, I've used an engine additive product called "stop leak" by Wynn.
It seems to have stop a minor leak in my Honda.
This product was recommended by a staff at the Mr. Lube station when I was getting my oil change for the Honda of course.
I am thinking of using it in my 87' 911 coupe to plug up a minor leak also.
I was wondering if this is a no no from Porsche owners.
Did anyone use this or a similar product to stop minor leaks?
thanks in advance for your feedback.
Youngatheart.
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What kind of leaks? I have used Lucas oil additive if that's what you mean. It works a bit if your oil is old and starts to break down but other than that, I'm not sure what you are asking.
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Most so called oil seal stop leak have an additive which is somewhat like brake fluid, it will in a lot of cases make the old seal swell and actually stop the oil leaking, but there is a downside to these products, there is no control to the amount of expansion that will happen to the seal and then could cause total seal failure due to the uncontroled expansion, and softening of the rubber in the seal, like how brake fluid will attack rubber. I know a lot of seals can be a major PITA to replace, but that is the only way to truly be sure that the leak will hopefully will stop. Just my .02
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