khai7

Just out of the blue, will the atf trick work on an already decent running motor ? Most of the time the trick is for motors that sat for a while and doesn't start. To my knowledge, putting atf in the spark plug holes and cranking the motor is supposed to restore a little bit of compression. But if I were to do that to my already running car, will that give me a bit more compression if I am low? or will that not be good for my motor?

misterstyx69

iTrader: (142)

it is sometimes used to loosen up sticky apex seals and will help to a degree ..if your motor is runnin good though it's not goin to make a difference.it's lube not a patch..it will help in certain instances of flooding but in the case of using it to RESTORE compression..if the engine is worn it is not going to be a miracle cure.only a rebuild will cure that...$.02

khai7

So I see. So it wouldn't hurt to do it?

jasmine

It could hurt it, and it's not necessary, so you shouldn't do it.

khai7

But for just in case I do have sticky seals.

swiftfc

just doit its a trick used to get a flooded car runnin so i dont see why it would harm ur car if u did it just once tho

misterstyx69

iTrader: (142)

is the car running?..is it going from POINT A to POINT B????...then don't do it..it's not the cure..put it to ya this way ..how could a seal get sticky if it's constantly moving back and forth?(runnin engine)it's bein lubricated by oil already..the reason for puttin the atf in a car that has sat for awhile is the seals were not being lubed and it is being used as a precautionary measure to assure that the seals have a bit of lube so that when they do move they won't break..there are other things besides ATF..but seeing you don't need it..no need to mention it!!

Funkspectrum

iTrader: (5)

did not work for me....

khai7

I see I see. Good point guys. Thanks !