Re: Mobil 1 - leaks

[Andrew Duane USG <duane@hunch.zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Joan  Kotjarapoglus say:

> I recently purchased a 94 100 quattro and after several oil changes
> started using Mobil 1.  Later, I started noticing some oil drips on the 
> garage floor.  I recall some info that was not uncommon on switching to 
> Mobil 1. Question that I have is whether this leaking will heal itself
> with time or on switching back to regular oil.  I have not added any
> stop leak additive as yet.  Car has 56k and perfect otherwise so I want 
> to correct the problem.  Open to all similar experiences and possible
> solutions.  I think the leak is coming off the headgaskets.

I just did the same (with my '95 A6QW).

Although I haven't noticed any leaks, I do notice that the
lifters seem to make a lot more noise for 2-3 minutes at
startup (it's COLD up here now).

I'm using (I think) the 15-15 grade.

Anyone else notice this? I though Mobil 1 was supposed to
flow *better* at times like these.

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