MAC Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Just wondering if anyone knows anything about AUTO-RX and whether it works? http://www.auto-rx.com/ Someone claims he sealed a leak in a Northstar. http://www.auto-rx.com/pages/pov21.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_99_sts Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 I tried it to see if it would reduce oil usage on my Northstar. My engine is using 1qt./1000 miles. Auto-Rx didn't help at all. As I understand Auto-Rx, it will clean out sludge and soften the seals. If you have a hardened seal that is weeping, Auto-Rx may help. In my situation, I would say the oil is getting past the piston rings so the seals are not a factor. Northstars have a reputation for carbon deposits on the rings if not driven hard, and Auto-Rx may help to remove the build up. But regular WOT is suggested as a way to prevent the build up, and is way more fun than Auto-Rx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted March 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 I was thinking about Auto-RX for my oil pan leak but I'm skeptical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 You can put SAE 90 in your engine and it will have NO effect on a seeping oil pan. How can you imagine that AutoRX, a thin "solvent" type additive of questionable value, would have any positive effect? I don't even think it CLAIMS to stop leaks on the label, unless, as posted, it might swell a seal once in a while. However, I cannot afford to spend $20.00 on a few ounces of additive, so I have not read the claims for the stuff other than here ( bobistheoilguy.com ). Save your money. Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeal1892 Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I would think you may as well try to replace the gasket, if the product is that thin Michael- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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