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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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Is there anything easy I can do myself before taking my car to a mechanic? It isn't leaking quarts or anything, but enough to leave stains wherever I go.

It's a 94 Accord Ex.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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A friend of mine got a additive of some sort that stops small leaks. Its workin for him so far. Not sure of the name though. Im sure someone knows what its called.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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Try a thicker oil
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by j4k3
Try a thicker oil
That would involve changing the oil again correct?
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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They make stop leaking additives. Just go to your local auto parts store and look by the oils.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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Go in the other direction, quit adding oil, and the drips will stop.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jstabb1
They make stop leaking additives. Just go to your local auto parts store and look by the oils.
is that a temporary solution?
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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is that a temporary solution?
Yeah but if thats all you can afford for right now & you don't wanna
be leaking all over the place than its worth it IMO.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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Find where it's leaking from and change the gasket?
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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Default Re: Leaking oil...
Originally Posted by Lord_Vegeta
Yeah but if thats all you can afford for right now & you don't wanna
be leaking all over the place than its worth it IMO.
Thank you sir
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Find where it's leaking from and change the gasket?
How difficult is that on a scale from 1-10?
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