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Re: 50% chance of oil leaks
Posted by JohnK (more from JohnK) on Wed, 26 Jun 2002 11:03:46
In Reply to: should I change my oil to synthetic at 123K?, snaab
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, Wed, 26 Jun 2002 08:10:19
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The synthetic oil is better for easy winter starts and resistance to turbo oil line coking, but there is a good chance you will experience leaks at either the front or rear main seal. The front seal leak (at the firewall) will eventually rot the harmonic balancer rubber donut. The rear leak is mainly an annoyance since it is behind the flywheel.
I have switched to synth on 85 and 90 turbos with around 100k miles. 2 for 2 on leaks. Replaced seals and all is fine. Since we change oil regularly, I'm not sure of anything except that I have spent lots more money on oil for some peace of mind.
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- should I change my oil to synthetic at 123K?, snaab
, Wed, 26 Jun 2002 08:10:19- Counter to Popular Opinion, I Guess, BillR, Wed, 26 Jun 2002 17:31:59
- Re: 50% chance of oil leaks, JohnK, Wed, 26 Jun 2002 11:03:46 <-- Viewing This Message
- always a good idea (synth), jak
, Wed, 26 Jun 2002 08:18:00
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