Synth changeover

[Doug Yoder]

Al Powell said:
> Synth oils ARE more detergent than most (if not all - had to throw in a
> qualifier) conventional oils. They also tend to wick better and can
> therefore work through loose gaskets. As a result, they not only have the
> potential to loosen deposits in the engine, they also can create slow
> leaks where none previously existed. However, if they do leak, it means
> there was a problem in the first place, not that they created the
> problem.

I've been following the dino vs. synth debate.  It is said that "synth
finds leaks"... So, (completely hypothetically, since I can't afford synth
stuff anyway...) if I were to switch from dino to synth on an engine of
uncertain condition, and all of a sudden oil leaks start appearing, what
is the solution?  Replace every leaking seal?  Obviously the ideal
situation is to be the first owner of the car (but if I can't even afford
synth oil...)

Just a question for a slow day...
-Doug

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