I have a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, just recently it has started leaking engine oil - at a very fast rate. I have a puddle of oil underneath my car and I can see leakage on the engine as well. I can't pinpoint the exact location of the leak at this point.
The car has a damaged head gasket - so I added a liquid sealant to the radiator to stop the coolant from leaking into the oil chamber. This was done about 7 months ago. ...There was no leaking oil at that point.
How long do most liquid sealants last? ..And would they fix an oil leak? [[Even temporarily?]]
I have a very limited budget and would like to keep the repair costs as low as possible.
All suggestions are much appreciated :]Would Steel Seal / Liquid sealants stop engine oil from leaking?
You may have damaged things by the use of ANY sealants!!! Usually, they will clog up the radiator or the heater core. BIG MISTAKE!!! Chances are that your valve cover gaskets need to be tightened down, or that your oil pressure switch has internally broken. Power wash your engine with GUNK orange and allow it to dry. Any leaks should be obvious afterwords. Liquid sealant is almost NEVER the answer. Usually, changing to a more advanced oil is the answer, preceded by a good motor flushing. This gives the properties of the advanced oils a chance to clean and lubricate. A 2002 car is worth taking care of properly. DON'T take chances like this, it is not a 70's car!! The use of a cheaper grade of oil may even cause your oil pressure relief valve ( a part of the oil pump) to stick and create too much oil pressure. READ your manual about oil specifications!!! Before you destroy this thing! Also, read the ';dexcool-settlement.com'; web-site for a few more tips.Would Steel Seal / Liquid sealants stop engine oil from leaking?
no it will not stop an oil leak that is that bad the best thing i can tell you is to check your oil filter to see if thats leaking if its from the oil pan then change the gasket they are fairly cheap usually
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