Date:         Mon, 24 May 1999 21:46:49 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim & Melody <JiMelody@ZIANET.COM>
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From:         Jim & Melody <JiMelody@ZIANET.COM>
Subject:      Synthetic Oil Leaks
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Hi all,
Based on advise from the list, I had Redline synthetic MTL put in my 91
syncro in April.  My mechanic initially questioned my decision saying that
one problem with a synthetic oil change late in life (137,000 miles) is that
the synthetic tends to find any little hole to leak out of.  We'll, I think
he's right.  Maybe it is not related but I've started loosing possibly a
teaspoon or less of synthetic oil on my driveway overnight.  My question to
you all is, would changing back to regular GL-4 make a difference once a
little leak starts?  I can't say for certainty where this oil is coming from
but it appears to be from between the tranny and engine.  Thanks in advance
for you comments.

Jim
91 Syncro AW
Alamogordo NM