Chomper149

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Does anyone use this product and know how it affects rotaries and the OMP or combustion? Ive searched through the forum and did not find many clear stories on using this product. I have seen a few 1st gen people using it and claiming it works but no later model 7s. Does anyone know how adding oil leak affects the 13b and if it alters combustion or have negative side affects?
I have a small oil leak from in between the front iron and the front rotor housing and i would like to know if this is a viable temporary fix before i drop the money of really fixing the problem.
So my main concerns are will this affect a rotary and how it affects combustion since i am still running a stock omp. thanks

bajaman

I believe it says in the owner's manual to NOT use any additives. Of course, I have seen this disclaimer in nearly every vehicle I have ever owned manual, too.

I would be careful about using anything that 'seals' leaks, typically they have quite a bit of paraffin and one has to wonder what that does to the apex and side seals......

RotaryEvolution

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i wouldn't use any additives in the oil, just live with the leak until you can fix it.

Sideo

Do not use it. Just like fix a flat is supposed to fix leaks it rarely works and if it does what is the cost? Throwing the tire out of balance and making a gooey mess when you try and properly fix the tire.

Chomper149

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from the previous topics ive read people have been saying that the stop oil leak additive does attempt to fix the leak but attempts to rejuvenate oil seals and such.
I was looking for more first hand experience with it rather than what people think may happen. but as of now i wont use the additive. thanks
ps. fix a flat does do what you just mentioned above. many tests have proved otherwise.

fendamonky

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I think what people are saying is that it would be unwise for you to use an additive, simple as that.

RotaryEvolution

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3rd gen engines generally leak from the pan area, no additive is going to seal that spot. if it's leaking from the housing o-rings, an additive also won't fix that.

Chomper149

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exactly which is why i stated im going to hold off on it but would like to hear any real experience with it. but anyways my car is not leaking from the oil pan. it is leaking inbetween the front cover and front rotor housing on the drivers side right above the oil pan.

RotaryEvolution

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must be a mazda reman then, for some reason they ALWAYS blow out the gasket in that spot.

Chomper149

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forgot to mention it isnt a stock engine that i know of. It was sold to me as having a PFS engine put in around 30k miles ago. There is a receipt for a new engine in my collection of documents but no receipt for an actual installation of the engine so i am not sure. But regardless is the only way to fix this leak to pull the front cover and install a new gasket?

RotaryEvolution

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pretty much, yes.

you could try degreasing the area thoroughly and pasting some silicone over the leak but it will be messy and difficult to clean up when you fix it properly.