What kind of oil should i use?
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Originally Posted by jeff5347
Look in the fluids section. There are many write ups and posts on different oils and such.
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on topic...fix the problem. changing oil type wont fix the problem for you.
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#8
Originally Posted by SLVRMAXX
If the stuff is sticky enough to find a leak and seal it up, where else is it going to stick and seal up? An oil passage? The oil pump? The oil filter? (HINT: All of those are really really bad places for stuff to get blocked!)
If you have a leaking rear main seal, pull the damn tranny and replace the seal. You might as well also replace the transmission fluid while you're in there; if the car is manual, also replace the clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing.
After that, change the engine oil with a good but cheap oil like Castrol GTX. You're going to want to change it after about 2,000 miles because a small amount of the RTV silicone sealant you will use for the rear main seal job will leach into the oil at first. From then on, you can keep using Castrol GTX or switch up to something nicer, like Pennzoil Platinum or Mobil 1. Or, if you really like your car and/or want to drag your oil changes out as much as possible, get Amsoil.
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