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Should you use ATF or oil for a seized engine?

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Old Jul 7, 2024 | 03:26 PM
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Should you use ATF or oil for a seized engine?

I have a 84’ RX-7 and i believe the engine to be seized, it has been sitting a while and believe it to be some type of carbon lock. While searching for solutions I keep getting 2 answers, either squirting oil or ATF into the spark plug holes. I would like to know which one is better (if there’s any difference) and why? Thank You.
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Old Jul 7, 2024 | 05:26 PM
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ATF will work but it also swells seals. Oil won't break up carbon. You can also use SeaFoam. It's good at removing carbon.
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Old Jul 7, 2024 | 05:55 PM
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welcome to the board.

+1 on the Seafoam.
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