This stuff actually works !!!!

eunosracr · #1 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 05:16 AM

As soon as i brought my BDR home i noticed a few spots of oil on my garage floor. Upon closer inspection after getting under the car i noticed the TKO 600 was leaking as was my steering rack, and finally the differential. In short everything that could possibly leak was leaking the the exception of the radiator. After doing some research i bought a few bottles of ATP leak stops and some Lucas leak stop fluid for the steering rack not thinking it would really help, but then again worth the shot for 30 bucks worth of magical stop leak fluids. I am glad to report that after 3 days and about 150 miles of driving all leaks have stopped. This stuff really works. Needless to say i was shocked, and still am really. For those of you that have some small leaks this stuff may be worth a shot before delving in to costly repairs. I thought it was snake oil all along, turns out I was wrong. Good luck and happy motoring !

Ron61 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 05:24 AM

It is good to hear that something actually works any more. I hope that it keeps working for you.

Ron

eunosracr · #3 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron61

It is good to hear that something actually works any more. I hope that it keeps working for you.

Ron

Believe you me I was shocked !

cbreez · #4 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by eunosracr

I thought it was snake oil all along, turns out I was wrong.

Don't be so fast to crow...it is snake oil.

Stop leak products contain chemicals that slightly swell (thus deteriorate) seals. Yes, maybe a ST benefit BUT, there is no mechanic in a can and the leak will return someday with vengeance!

Most folks use this stuff when they want to unload a car to an unsuspecting buyer.

They are been around for years, different brands and labels...I recommend folks NEVER use these elixers, just fix the problem properly.

Wisconsin_Snake · #5 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 06:24 AM

Where is/was it leaking on your TKO600?
I would be REALLY pissed if it was anyplace other than the drain plug. (Wrap the drain plug with the yellow Teflon tape.

Might have to try ATP leak stops on my snow blower though. :-)

trularin · #6 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 06:27 AM

I saw this post and felt I should respond.

My TKO600 leaked for a while. The stop leak held it up for about 1 season change and it was back.

My fix was a teardown and reseal.

The expert who worked on it said the TKO uses a chemical gasket and they all leak after some time. He noted the seal agent I used left a film on the inside that he had to scrub off.

So, it might not be seeping red right now, but I believe it will start again.

You might want to have the tranny gone over in the off season while you look at the clutch and other drive-train items.

Just my $.02 worth

Tru

eunosracr · #7 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cbreez

Don't be so fast to crow...it is snake oil.

Stop leak products contain chemicals that slightly swell (thus deteriorate) seals. Yes, maybe a ST benefit BUT, there is no mechanic in a can and the leak will return someday with vengeance!

Most folks use this stuff when they want to unload a car to an unsuspecting buyer.

They are been around for years, different brands and labels...I recommend folks NEVER use these elixers, just fix the problem properly.

Thanks for the input. I will monitor closely and keep that in mind.

eunosracr · #8 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by trularin

I saw this post and felt I should respond.

My TKO600 leaked for a while. The stop leak held it up for about 1 season change and it was back.

My fix was a teardown and reseal.

The expert who worked on it said the TKO uses a chemical gasket and they all leak after some time. He noted the seal agent I used left a film on the inside that he had to scrub off.

So, it might not be seeping red right now, but I believe it will start again.

You might want to have the tranny gone over in the off season while you look at the clutch and other drive-train items.

Just my $.02 worth

Tru

Agreed. This is a short term fix until I get the tranny torn down and resealed. I did some research on the internet and leaking tko's seem to be quite common.

Turbonut48 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 08:17 AM

I use a dab of the Lucas power steering fluid in all my vehicles because it provides a quieter operation.

COBRA427 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 11:27 AM

Is your BDR new or used ??

I'd be rather pissed to bring home a new car and have it start leaking right away.

eunosracr · #11 (**permalink**) 01-27-2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by COBRA427

Is your BDR new or used ??

I'd be rather pissed to bring home a new car and have it start leaking right away.

I bought it used so I was not surprised by the leaks and other minor issues that needed to be fixed. Small price to pay for such a fun car. I as well would be fuming if those leaks were found on a brand new build. Quite frankly I was shocked there were not more things wrong with the car since it was a 2009 build.