[AT] OT - oil stop leak

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You might also try switching to a "high mileage" oil. They usually have seal conditioners in the additive package.
Lucas oils makes a stop leak that is very popular.
Todd MarkleSpring Mills, Pa.

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From: Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com>
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Thank you John

Mike M

On 2/15/2019 2:55 AM, John Maddock wrote:
> I've used Wynns Stop Leak (Australian) with success. Takes a few weeks to
> do its work.
>
> STP probably has a similar product.
>
> As I understand it, the Stop Leak softens & slightly swells the leaking
> rubber item - in my case a rocker cover gasket on one engine & valve stem
> seals on another.
>
> Definitely worth a try.
>
> JV
>
>
>> Hi, all, my wife has a 2010 Camry with 165,000 miles, it runs and drives
>> like new. I noticed some oil puddles on the garage floor and when i
>> crawled under it, it looked like it was coming from the transmission.
>> Took it to the shop and they diagnosed as a leaking rear engine seal.
>> Cost to fix it, $1600, they need to drop the engine and transmission.
>> $140 is parts and the rest is labor. I'm not a big fan of stop leak
>> products, but in this case, she can park on a piece of OSB to soak up
>> the oil and Ill just have to check it more often. Has any one here have
>> any experience with the stop leak products on the market? I really don't
>> have much to lose.
>>
>> Thanks, Mike M
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