I used M1 exclusively in my 79TD (350K miles when sold in 2006) and 82SD (240K miles, still own) with no leakage from the oil seals.
> -----Original Message----- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > rogerhga--- via Mercedes > Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2014 11:02 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: [MBZ] OIL THREAD > > Dwight, > If your 617 has very many miles, I'd get the synthetic stuff out ASAP. > In my > experience (and I know others drool over synthetic), it will make your front > and rear main seals start leaking. BTDT. I keep synthetic away from both of > my 617s. I still use Mobil, just the dino 15x40. > Best Wishes, > Roger > Roger Hale > Dinnerware Classics, Inc. > Monroe, Ga. > 770-267-0850 > www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) > www.southernnightsantiques.com (antique) > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
