 Oil Leak, Is my mechanic right? |
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| dmilzoff |
 Jun 6 2003, 05:12 PM
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I have a 914-6 with a 3.0. It has been used 1-200 miles per year for the past 4 years and has had moderate oil drips. I accepted the drips in my garage since I only used 1 quart of oil each year. I want to track the car now and I just had major work ($$$) done including changing oil from 50 weight to 10-30 Mobil 1. Now I have more leaks than ever - the car used 2 quarts of oil during 1 day of AutoX. I cannot see any oil leaking. My mechanic says it may be oil leaking past the valve guides into the combusiton chambers - meaning major overhaul and major cost.
Would returning to a higher weight oil (synthetic) help or is the overhaul necessary? Suggestions? Help!!!! |
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dmilzoff Oil Leak Jun 6 2003, 05:12 PM
ChrisReale Synthetic oil doesnt start leaks, but it finds its... Jun 6 2003, 06:08 PM Lawrence914-6 Changing back to a different oil is a cheaper test... Jun 6 2003, 06:10 PM campbellcj Ouch, I feel your pain.
If it actually burned 2q... Jun 7 2003, 12:09 AM ChrisReale   |
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