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Rapidchaser
Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Location: Edmonton
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:36 am Post subject: Oil leaks, seals? |
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I know, I Know, I'm a pain in the butt!, but here goes anyway.
I just bought 3 cases of Mobil 1 synthetic , my pan holds 14 liters.
Now, I find out that this stuff could (EAT) my seals and gaskets
I don't have any leaks now cause I just replaced a lot of those seals
including front and rear mains.
I really don't want to go through this again not at this time anyway.
Has anyone had this (eating) problem or should I go ahead and chance it _________________ FORD=Power for the thrills of life!
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mountainman
Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Posts: 131 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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I've ran full syn in my pick up with no problem at all. As for eating seals and gaskets I would guess an old boy told you that
The syn will find any little leak and make it seem bigger as was stated before it is super slippery! If it ate seals out then manufacturers would not recommend running it at all.
If your engine is fairly tight then I wouldn't worry about it and run the synthetic. Keep your eye on your oil level and if it appears you are using lots then I would switch back.
And don't believe anyone that says you can't switch back cause they are all interchangeable now days. |
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Rapidchaser
Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Location: Edmonton
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Mountainman;
Went ahead and did the change.
I haven't fired her up yet, got a sh"t load of other stuff to do.
Cheers,
Emery _________________ FORD=Power for the thrills of life!
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