Re: Mobil 1 - leaks

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

Odd...my lifters used to be *loud*; loud enough to scare bystanders,
when the engine was cold (i.e. 35F or below); now, with Mobil 1, they're
much quieter.  What weight are you using?
--
Elliott

Andrew Duane USG wrote:
> 
> 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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