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Cool. Thanks so much Frank. Chris

So the bit about a car taking 5W30 when its newer and 10W30 when its got some solid mileage on it is true? I went to get some oil today and then thought about that so I held off. CHRIS

BTW, has anyone tried ELF Evolution 5W-30? I use that in my Pontiac and have for a couple of years now and the car seems to like it. Anyone else using it? CHRIS

Originally Posted By: bobfather99 If it were me, Id either try Maxlife or Pennzoil HM with a Purolator filter. Might help with the rear main seal leak. I checked online and see that Pep Boys has 5 quarts of Max Life and a Purolator filter for $12.99 after rebate until 6/6/09. Sounds like a...

Forgive my ignorance, but are synthetics worse if you have a leak like a rear main? Do they act differently on the seals because of the composition or do they "patch the leak" as it were? CHRIS

Hello everyone. I have a 2000 2.2L 4cyl S10 Automatic daily driver and was wondering about an oil recommendation. At just over 100,000 or so miles, she has been quite reliable however I do have a small leak which I believe to be the rear main seal. It has been doing it for awhile and I honestly...