Thoughts on "stop leak"

95mustanggt · 08-03-2002, 10:27 PM

Hey guys, my wifes car (Chev Cavalier) is leaking oil from the real seal. Using these engine stop leaks, will it harm the car? Is there a brand to avoid? Is best?

My car could use some, but I'm just going to replace the seals this winter. I don't think my wife's car is worth my time.

LX5liter · 08-04-2002, 04:54 PM

I wouldn't waste my money on it. It is designed to re-vitalize seals that have dried up and shrunk, like on a car that has sat for a long time, not to fix worn out or ripped seals. On the other hand, its not going to hurt anything to try it, and if it does fix it, (doubtful) thats a bonus.

fiveohpatrol · 08-04-2002, 06:44 PM

All you need to do is pick up some Prolong, that way you can just drain the oil and drive it around town. It can't leak if theres no oil in there

LX5liter · 08-05-2002, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fiveohpatrol
All you need to do is pick up some Prolong, that way you can just drain the oil and drive it around town. It can't leak if theres no oil in there

Geez, I never thought of that. Great idea!! I'm gettin' me some PROLONG!!

08-03-2002, 10:27 PM	#1
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Thoughts on "stop leak" Hey guys, my wifes car (Chev Cavalier) is leaking oil from the real seal. Using these engine stop leaks, will it harm the car? Is there a brand to avoid? Is best? My car could use some, but I'm just going to replace the seals this winter. I don't think my wife's car is worth my time. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

08-04-2002, 04:54 PM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I wouldn't waste my money on it. It is designed to re-vitalize seals that have dried up and shrunk, like on a car that has sat for a long time, not to fix worn out or ripped seals. On the other hand, its not going to hurt anything to try it, and if it does fix it, (doubtful) thats a bonus. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

08-04-2002, 06:44 PM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	All you need to do is pick up some Prolong, that way you can just drain the oil and drive it around town. It can't leak if theres no oil in there __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

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