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Oil Leak

Old May 21, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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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,
Old May 21, 2003 | 05:04 PM
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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?..
Old May 21, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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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
Old May 21, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Yeah... synth will open up all kinds of leaks!
Old May 21, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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...werd, **** my leak is like a quart every 9 days.
Old May 21, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ALNY93R1' date='May 21 2003, 04:16 PM
...werd, **** my leak is like a quart every 9 days.
Old May 21, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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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.
Old May 21, 2003 | 09:14 PM
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AMSOIL SYNTH. you need a real application testimony talk to Art Baldwin!
Old May 21, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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I switched to Mobil One a few months back... no leaks get... been running it in a turbo miata for 5 years. No problems.
Old May 21, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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You should buy Royal Purple LOL

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