98 V70 ATP-AT-205 Oil Additive Question

Post by **erikv11** » 12 May 2015, 14:44

Wait, there are errors on the internet ???

Post by **abscate** » 13 May 2015, 06:22

You've been speeding on that other site, haven't you......

Post by **mecheng** » 13 May 2015, 11:20

I'm not crazy about genies in a can, but I have used this product on my previous car when all else failed and it worked! I believe it is the same premis, restores rubber doesn't plug holes.

http://store.gobluedevil.com/oil-stop-leak-49499/

Post by **98v70dad** » 13 May 2015, 19:02

mecheng wrote:I'm not crazy about genies in a can, but I have used this product on my previous car when all else failed and it worked! I believe it is the same premis, restores rubber doesn't plug holes.

http://store.gobluedevil.com/oil-stop-leak-49499/

I'm not crazy about them either. Thanks for your comments. I've used seafoam from time to time and nothing else, EVER.

I don't have bad leak, just a little valve stem seal leakage I think. I'm leaning towards putting in a bottle for a few weeks and then changing the oil. I tried changing to "older car" oil and it helped a little, but didn't make a big difference.

I think AT-205 is a solvent and while it may help renew the seals it may also reek havoc with the aluminum block and other aluminum parts so I would want it in the system only for a short time.

Someone said the minimum time was listed on the bottle, but that's not so. I took a look the other night and there is no information about how long it takes to work. I think they just recently changed the label.

Post by **JDS60R** » 13 May 2015, 20:56

New box (not bottle ) says - "If leaks persist after 5 hours consult a professional".

I called them - same product - new bottle and label. They simplified the label so it was more customer friendly. Only thing that takes close to five hours is a rear main seal - per them.

Post by **98v70dad** » 13 May 2015, 21:10

You're right! After scrutinizing the box I found it.