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30/09/2021 5:36 pm
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Hello Scotty...
Really enjoying your vids on car maintenance etal..and keen on your recommendations for the AT205 Re-seal. I have a 1994 Mazda MX6 manual transmission with 'only' 148,000+ kms on the dial. It's all original, bought it new with 300km on it off the lot in 1995. Love the car and switched to synthetic 5w30 at 80,000km. Recently noticed an oil smell coming into the car and one mechanic said it was a head gasket leak which I doubted since I wasn't losing any coolant. A different mechanic noticed a couple of ‘minor’ oil leaks..ie front valve cover (at firewall), distributor O ring and another, the oil filter housing possibly (?) when repairing the exhaust. I'm wondering if 1: would the AT205 Re-Seal be effective to stop these leaks.. and 2: is there an alternate product that could work as the AT205 seems to be unavailable in most stores or online that I've been searching for. Availability of this product is uncertain.
Just thought I'd check with you for your feedback.
Regards
Thomas Tricarico
Burnaby, BC
Canada
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30/09/2021 5:47 pm
Only use additives if you’re not willing to repair it properly. I wouldn’t risk using it only because of small leaks. Additives are only a last resort option.
I have reasons to suspect that these additives severely limit the potential lifespan of engines and transmissions.
Thanks for that feedback. I suppose an additive is for a quick fix. Certainly more expensive for a 'real' fix.