Re: Syn oil issues

[Richard Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yep, that's what I was told back in the 70's. I never
used it on a car with more than about 20K miles unless
I had always used it.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4 dr 318poly w/goodies
--- Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> I tried using synthetic in an engine that had about
> 70K miles on it. 
> Started seeping at all the seems and had never
> leaked prior to that,
> even out the valve covers. 
> 
> 
> On Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:54:08 -0800, "Gary"
> <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx> said:
> > 
> > That really seems strange that you have oil leaks
> from a fresh engine. 
> > It would seem to me that there should be no leak
> from a fresh engine.  I
> > only have a leak if I do some tthing wrong
> installing gaskets or leave a
> > bolt loose.  No critizem implied.  Just wondering.
> > ---- nicholasadamo@xxxxxxx wrote: 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Well, I'm using Royal Purple for about a month
> now. I had my engine and tranny overhauled by Jasper
> last year. Been driving the car since May and at
> first oil changed used Shell Rotella T dino oil.
> There have been some engine and trans leaks. 
> > > 
> > > Changed to Royal Purple because of the zinc
> content and because I've used Mobil 1 in other cars
> and really liked it. I seriously don't think my oil
> leaks are any worse than before. I have a 440 HP in
> a 67 Chrysler 300. The RP has helped improve the gas
> mileage noticeably. It's gone from 11 to 12 mpg to
> around 14. May not sound like much, but it really is
> more than a 20% improvement!
> > > 
> > > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Richard Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: 1962to1965 Mopars
> <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 9:40 pm
> > > Subject: Syn oil issues
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > >   Does anyone use Royal Purple in their engine
> and is
> > > it more prone to oil leaks? I'm using Rotella
> but I
> > > have Mobil 1 syn trans fluid in my trans and
> Royal
> > > Purple in my rear-end. My trans does leak a
> little. I
> > > am considering the Royal Purple in my engine
> next
> > > season possibly.
> > > 
> > > Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4 dr 318poly
> w/goodies
> > > 
> > > 
> > >      
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