Originally Posted By: dave5358
Originally Posted By: BlueOvalFitter
Originally Posted By: dave5358
Originally Posted By: BlueOvalFitter
The current OCI now has almost 2500K miles on it and the drip is now almost as small as a quarter (25 cents) in diameter.
I wonder if it's the VML doing a better job on the leak over the Lubro Moly, or vise versa? Or, could it be both, equal?
I don't see why Lubro-Moly/Liqui-Moly would stop a leak to the floor. There is simply nothing in that product designed to solve that problem. Basically, you need to fix leaky seals or gaskets or something similar.
Liqui-Moly Anti Friction should reduce oil consumption by reducing oil flow past the piston rings. It should provide some other benefits as well.
I saw it posted by many BITOG members, and from locals where I live, that it works.
You are correct, that a leaking seal/gasket 'SHOULD' be replaced. 'BUT', why not give Lubro-Moly a try, along with VML? My dad said if it didn't work he would have Ford R&R the rear main seal. It seems to be working.
The point I was trying to make was this: there are products that claim to fix or improve leaking seals. I'm not as sure as to leaking gaskets, but who knows? In either case, replacement would be the best option but that's expensive and a user might not have the time to get to it.
As for Liqui-Moly, I don't think it makes any claims in these departments. The mechanism by which it stops oil past the rings is by adhering to the metal rings and cylinder walls - not swelling rubber parts or forming silt dams in gaskets. VML might do something in the latter departments. I have no experience with VML.
Dave, I understand your point too. That's why I stated, if the VML-Valvoline MaxLife oil along with the Lubro-Moly does not fix the 'LEAKING REAR MAIN SEAL' my dad will have Ford fix it.
I provided the Lubto-Moly link for you to read where it states, 'It prevents leaks and regenerates SEALS'. That to me sounds as if it 'WILL' stop a rear main seal leak.
http://www.liqui-moly.us/liquimoly/produktdb.nsf/id/us_2020.html?Opendocument&land=US