Use sealant only when required. Wrong applications can plug gasket screens, block oil flow, and cause engine damage.

Have you had to replace, repair, or reattach an oil pan or transmission pan, lately? Then someone probably recommended you use RTV to seal it. These are pretty common uses for this product, as it can ...

Head gasket repairs can be very costly, so sealant is worth trying. Your car’s head gasket probably never comes to mind until something goes wrong. Since this is the piece that is between your ...

Do-it-yourself maintenance is an endless list of learning the basics. From lifting up and supporting a car to general engine maintenance, there’s always a first attempt that builds up competency and ...

Once upon a time, building an engine that didn't leak required serious attention to detail, teeth gnashing, and plenty of luck! Having a properly sealed engine was a religious experience and, judging ...

It is this gasket in the pressure cap that makes a tight seal in the radiator filler opening. When this gasket does not make a tight seal, the car operates without a pressurized cooling system.

To achieve an excellent sealing property, the material used as a gasket should possess a low and constant elastic modulus under a wide range of temperatures. In addition, stress relaxation or a creep ...