As I use synthetic oils in my old Mercdes Diesels and my totally clapped out 1969 Honda CM91 Tiddler Moto , I know it doesn't really leak any more , like you said , it'll just wick out a bit easier .
I read all the B.S. websites too then I began experimenting on my own rigs and it's *very* good stuff . -Nate Mark wrote: > > nate-and others. in the links to websites i found 2 seperate places > that specifically mentioned that syth will tend to leak more. but > there is a reason. synth is 'thinner' and can weasel its way into > cracks easier despite wieght(hence its better 'slickness') and so is > only coming out of old worn out seals/gaskets that were previsouly > sludged closed. > it doesnt creat leaks-it shows leaks that were plugged with sludge! > > the most important factor especially for our older engines is the ZINC > content. as the other links showed make sure you read the bottle. and > in general diesel rated oil will be better. > > im NOT an expert at ALL but i do think synth is superior to regular. > mark > > --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, "vwnate1" <vwnate1@> wrote: > > > > > > Again ; > > > > There are NO ' dumb ' questions ! . > > > > That report is total B.S. by the way , by old men who are afraid of > > progress.... > > > > Any engine ~ flathead , L head , F head , heck even a T head will > > LOVE synthetic oils . > > > > If the engine is all full of sludge (common) you MUST run it no more > > than 50 miles and then _HOT_ change it as the synthetic oil is > > incredibly detergent and it _will_ wash loose all the sludge and > > filth inside your old engine . > > > > It'll also seep a bit more but these were never oil tight to begin > > with . > > > > Diesel rated oils will obviate any cam scuffing issues due to lack > > if zinc . > ...few understand oil . > > > > -Nate > Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/old-chevy-truck/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/old-chevy-truck/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/