leaking oil seals

[pasquot]

My wife has a 94 GEO tracker. I believe we have a rear oil seal leaking.
A friend told me to try auto transmission sealer in the oil to see if it softenes up the oil seals.

I would like some other opinions. Yes or NO, and Why. Any advise would be appreciated.

I know enough to know this would not cure my problem but i'm just trying to reduce oil consumption more than i have now.

[karnovking]

i'd say if you feel the car has alot of usefull life left in it, get it fixed properly and not dump that junk in your motor.

But if it is a beater which is near the end of its life, then what the hell, give it a try!

[pasquot]

Thanks for the reply. I am going to fix it eventually. But for now my wife lost her job and i'm on a fixed income. I take it by your reply that you think the idea of adding trans sealer is junk. Do you have a better temporary solution to the problem?

[karnovking]

nope, no other solutions. maybe use a thicker oil, but that can only do so much. I'm sure you would want to get a second opinion other than mine. I am just a automotive school dropout. But from what I know those sealers do not do the engine or anything else you pour it in any good in the long run.