2007 Oil Leak - First Ever In a Honda

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mknmike

Discussion Starter · 5 mo ago

I think it’s the front valve cover gasket, and I was able to crank some valve cover bolts a tiny bit more. I was surprise how tight they were.

Is this a common issue? Might mine be over tightened from previous valve adjustment or timing belt service?

It’s got ~160,000 miles on this 2007 AWD EXL.

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· #2 · 5 mo ago

First (and least expensive) order of business: Pour in the requisite amount of AT-205 and drive for a good five hours. If that doesn't do it (and it might not), we can take it from there.

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Of course, you could replace the gasket and rebolt using nominal torque specs. Do you know what torque spec were used on the valve cover bolts?

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· #14 · 5 mo ago

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· #59 · 4 mo ago

royalbiggster said:
Put some ATP AT-205 in. You should do this regardless. It is a preventative maintenance, and will fix any leaks due to dried up seals. Will not fix holes, tears, ect... It is a plasticizer, and not a petroleum based re-sealer. Which means it will not damage the rubber and make it swell. It reconditions it. You will have no ill effects using this. Do Not use petroleum based sealers. They will cause damage.

It took you up to post #50 to finally recommend AT-205? I would have gone that easy route a long time ago, but that's me.

Seriously, kudos for solving (I hope) this oil leak the old-fashioned way, by eaaarning it.

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· #65 · 4 mo ago

Then you're going to love this (relatively) bargain price...

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Here's how ATP's spokesTim says to use it, though I also use it to spray on all my undercarriage boots 'n' bushings at least once a year.

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· #67 · 4 mo ago

mknmike said:
Well I guess it’s time to try the snake oil.

Step right up, step right up.

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· #72 · 4 mo ago

mknmike said:
Drips in the driveway are the largest concern. I need to find the permanent “pee pad” for this pilot so it doesn’t make a mess everywhere. We do like to park it all over the place though. It’s time to be mindful of other peopke’s driveway too.

I need to find out where we are in the oil change cycle and try the at-205 and say a prayer to the snake oil gods.

You, too, could become this guy.

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· #75 · 4 mo ago

Also, though I hope it's a longshot, some Kwickie oil place flunkies omit removing the sticky old oil filter gasket, thereby double gasketing the new oil filter, which of course causes it to leak. It's been known to happen, and heavens-to-Betsy, even to DIYers. 😱

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· #81 · 4 mo ago

Mobil 1 or full synthetic Shell Rotella 5W20. I've used both (without AT-205), and the latter more often, recently.

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· #83 · 4 mo ago

mknmike said:
Reading the description of the top link above, I love the “protects horsepower” which is clearly just added in there for those who can’t think too far. WTF does that mean? Like why not give me some logical explanation as to how the oil can “protect horsepower”. LOL

Well, that's just common sense, like that stripes will make your car faster.

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· #87 · 4 mo ago

Toss that football high and long. Hope you score.

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· #89 · 4 mo ago

It's usually around five hours of driving time to see what results you'll get from AT-205.

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· #92 · 1 mo ago

mknmike said:
Finally bought it. Found one jug on the top shelf. Topped up the oil to the limit after pouring in the at-205. There’s an extra quart (or more) and a funnel in the back all ready to compensate for the leak.

Keep us posted on how the AT-205 & VML cocktail does on your leak after a good 5 hours of driving time. How big was your leak?

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· #94 · 1 mo ago

Nail Grease said:
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· #96 · 24 d ago

See above.

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· #98 · 19 d ago

plplplpl said:
See above.

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· #100 · 19 d ago

OK, sorry. I was trying not to be redundant but ended up being more so.

I recommend trying AT-205 and driving for about five hours. Hopefully you'll see results by then.

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· #102 · 17 d ago

If the leak is because of a rubber seal, like the main oil seal, etc., and it's not too far gone, it will, as AT-205 is a polymer replasticizer. If the leak is something else, it won't.

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