New Yorker who's been a mechanic for 57 years says $33 item solves common problem and saves hundreds in repair bills
Published on Oct 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Oct 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
A mechanic with more than 50 years of experience in the industry has shared a $33 item that solves a common problem and could save you hundreds of dollars in repair bills later down the line.
Scotty Kilmer has been working with cars for 57 years.
So, as you can imagine, there isn’t very much he doesn’t know about cars.
The New Yorker recently shared a very handy hint that could save motorists a lot of time and money.
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Car hack that could save motorists thousands in repair bills
On his YouTube channel, he regularly shares ways to keep your car ticking over and hacks that could save motorists a lot of money in repair bills.
In a clip shared earlier this year, he revealed a $33 item you can buy that helps to fix an oil leak.
“Today I’m going to show you how a little bottle of sealer might be able to fix oil leaks on your car,” he explained in the clip.
“It’s called AT205 Re-Seal. You can see it’s clear, but it’s not water – it’s a liquid polymer.
“Now, if you pour it into an engine that has rubber oil seal leaks, it can fix them. Here is a rubber oil seal, and the liquid can rejuvenate the rubber and stop the leak.”
Kilmer went on to say that although the product won’t fix worn-out metallic components, like a busted head gasket, it can reseal small leaks in rubber components.
Want to know some more tricks of the trade?
No one likes being whacked with an unexpected bill to repair their vehicle.
Thankfully, there are plenty of mechanics out there who are happy to share their years of expertise in the hopes that folks can avoid expensive repairs and fixes.
Like this one, who shared a simple WD-40 tip that could save motorists thousands, or this mechanic who revealed a ‘useless feature’ to avoid that will add ‘10 more expensive parts’ to your car.
Another gave surprising advice about whether you should buy a car with 100,000 miles on the clock.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
