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mr.zoom 05-21-2003 03:08 PM

question for everyone here



About two weeks ago I decided to try Mobil one 15-50 syn.

This weekend I notice a small puddle of oil. It seems to be in a shape of the drip pan. So I tightened all the bolts that could get at. Went to work and back the next day and I notice it is still leaking....Lifted the hood and I noticed that the front of the engine is wet. around the OMP....I'm not exactly sure if it is the front cover of the engine that is leaking, I mean if it was both sides would be wet and not just the passenger side...





I was just wondering if anyone else had the same experience...I will try to post some pics...



thanks,

ALNY93R1 05-21-2003 05:04 PM

I have the same exact leak, I'm thinking it's the omp o ring. I'm not sure, that omp is a bitch to get to. Are you burning oil also?..

turbovr6 05-21-2003 05:12 PM

I have heard "stories" that people have developed leaks when going to synthetic due to the thiness of the oil. Like I said "stories" I have not had this experienced this to verify true or false

9BASE3 05-21-2003 05:15 PM

Yeah... synth will open up all kinds of leaks!

ALNY93R1 05-21-2003 05:16 PM

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif ...werd, **** my leak is like a quart every 9 days.

9BASE3 05-21-2003 05:17 PM


Originally Posted by ALNY93R1' date='May 21 2003, 04:16 PM
https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif ...werd, **** my leak is like a quart every 9 days.

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683664.gif

AgentSpeed 05-21-2003 08:04 PM

Is it bad to switch from synth to reg oil? The previous owner used it but I'm not a fan since I'm changing it every 2K miles anyway.

rx7trix 05-21-2003 09:14 PM

AMSOIL SYNTH. you need a real application testimony talk to Art Baldwin!

RX73rdgen 05-21-2003 11:06 PM

I switched to Mobil One a few months back... no leaks get... been running it in a turbo miata for 5 years. No problems.

phinsup 05-21-2003 11:12 PM

You should buy Royal Purple LOL


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