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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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Exclamation Trick to regain compression?

Has any of you guys ever filled the crankcade with ATF and run the motor for a few minutes to clean stuck rings and valves.? Apparently it makes the rings snap back into their "good compression" position. Don't know what type of ATF though (Mercon/Dexcron, TypeF?)
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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I plan to order it soon myself, they have $4 off currently, making it about $20 a bottle.
 
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Haven't heard about using ATF to "fix rings". Have heard about using it to clean oil passages, oil pump screen, etc.
 
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It is also supposed to help when added to diesel fuel. Never tried it but I am thinking I might.

You might try asking in the general automotive forum. Or maybe in the transmission forum. The trans gurus probably know what type to use. Post back and let us know how it works. Good luck with it.
 
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