Originally Posted By: umungus1122
Originally Posted By: turtlevette
For me the heavier oils are a problem solver. My 79 trans am leaks out of the rear main like crazy with 5w oils specifically M1 tdt. Straight 30, 15w-40s and 20w-50s don't leak a drop.
Exactly.
And I for one won't believe any grade of oil will stop a "crazy" rear main seal leak...
Reduce it somewhat, maybe...
I have 10W-40 Defy in my '69 Torino with 428Cj engine, the daily drivers will soon be on a diet of 0W-40 PZ Ultra...
Originally Posted By: turtlevette
For me the heavier oils are a problem solver. My 79 trans am leaks out of the rear main like crazy with 5w oils specifically M1 tdt. Straight 30, 15w-40s and 20w-50s don't leak a drop.
Exactly.
And I for one won't believe any grade of oil will stop a "crazy" rear main seal leak...
Reduce it somewhat, maybe...
I have 10W-40 Defy in my '69 Torino with 428Cj engine, the daily drivers will soon be on a diet of 0W-40 PZ Ultra...