Leaking oil at the curb, How much is too much? |
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Leaking oil at the curb, How much is too much? |
GTeener |
May 11 2010, 05:24 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
OK, so my "bonus" 914 is a stock 2.0 engine. I drove it to work once. Parked it on the street and covered it. It rained a couple days past and I was out of town over the weekend. I took out the trash last night and noticed a dark puddle coming from under the car (rear right side) seeping to the curb. I was warned there were leaky seals but told it was drivable.
So my question is, how much of a leak is too much? Do I just put some 20/50 in every time I go for a drive? I assume the 4-cyl 2.0 engine oil also needs to be checked while the engine is running (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
detoxcowboy |
May 11 2010, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
Curious on the 20/50 weight? I just read the manual and it states 30weight over 32 deg. F 20weight from 5deg.-32deg. and 10 weight under 5deg...
I have been running 30 weight for 2 years, so. cal. w/ no leaks.. is the 50 weight for when you can't fix the leaks? Love the Pizza Box evalution, actually amkes alot of sense in estmation.. |
ArtechnikA |
May 12 2010, 05:34 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
Curious on the 20/50 weight? I just read the manual.... That would be the manual written 40 years ago for new cars... If you have a new car and a supply of 40-year-old 30-weight oil - go for it. Today's oil is different, and (probably) your engine has a few miles on it. We must adapt... |
detoxcowboy |
May 12 2010, 06:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
Curious on the 20/50 weight? I just read the manual.... That would be the manual written 40 years ago for new cars... If you have a new car and a supply of 40-year-old 30-weight oil - go for it. Today's oil is different, and (probably) your engine has a few miles on it. We must adapt... I guess I should correct myself, I have been using 10/30 w/ no leaks for 2 years daily driver.. You can get straight 30 wt. Brad Penn but I have never used it.. pretty much been using synthetic 10/30 Lucas but have some Brad Penn 10/30 in my garage for the next change. I understand that Oil is debate able subject but did not want to start off over again. Also agree w/ pizza box and "whatever turns your crank", just was trying to make sure I was not causing my self a problem, in addtion I will be in Montana not So. Cal. by winter time and know I should make some changes for the freezing temps.. Thanks for your input. |
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