Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 14:23:22 -0500 From: djpark7nopsamail.com (Dennis Park) Subject: Re: question about synthetics...
If you already have a small leak in your car, DO NOT use synthetics unless you take care of the leak first. I've used regular oils and I thought I would switch over to Mobile 1. Well, it turns out my crankcase drained out within a week. Normally, I would have to add half a quart every month and a half becuase of the leak. Because synthetics are not as viscous, they have the abilility flow flow into small cracks much easier. This is good in terms of cirulating within your engine, but bad when circulating OUT of your engine. I've switched back to completly using fossil oils. The leaking has slowed down dramatically. As much as I would like to use synthetics, I can't. I've tried mixing 50/50 before, with minimal leak, but I don't know if that's worth doing. So, if you have a leak, not matter how small, get it fixed before using synthetics. Dennis Park '87 SAAB 9000S In article <37909AB2.2AD0060Dnopsam.com>, leone <leonenopsam.com> wrote: <>< <!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <>< <html> <>< i know this debate is always raging but i got a quick question about mobil <>< 1 and the likes... <>< <p>i just bought an '89 turbo (haven't even picked it up yet) and the owner <>< has always used regular fossil oil every 3000 (castrol i think). <>< i was thinking of throwing synthetic oil in but i'm wondering what the <>< odds are that it may exacerbate some potential leak i might have. <>< i know this may sound stupid but i've heard people who had a drop or two <>< turn into more when they switched (so they went back). <>< <p>so, if i stick with fossil, what's the consensus on the better ones? <>< i've also heard that the intervals are really what's important moreso than <>< the oil (makes sense i guess). <>< <p>other than that, i was considering changing the tranny oil as <>< well but am getting mixed reviews on that idea too. redline MTL i <>< guess is the big name out there but i hear it may be <u>too</u> slippery. <>< <p>i may leave well enough alone but any opinions are appreciated. <>< <br> <>< <p>thanks to all, <>< <br> <>< <p>jim leone <>< <p>ps <>< <p>i also am looking for a tailight lens cover (left rear lower, 89 turbo <>< hatchback). i had gotten one reply but my computer crashed and i <>< lost the email (plus it was over 1/2 of the "new" price which i found a <>< bit.. high but who knows). <>< <p>thanks again for all the info.</html> <>< SDG <><
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