B blackdiamond Thread starter Joined Mar 5, 2007 Messages 642 Location Western Washington Apr 13, 2007 #21 So if the seals never get the chance to deteriorate (i.e. new engine), then it shouldn't be an issue, correct?
So if the seals never get the chance to deteriorate (i.e. new engine), then it shouldn't be an issue, correct?
Doc8404 Joined Jan 1, 2007 Messages 3,671 Location Central NY Apr 13, 2007 #22 don't give up on the PCV valve....i finally changed our Civic's and WOW did the mileage go up! unreal....that thing was ugly....
don't give up on the PCV valve....i finally changed our Civic's and WOW did the mileage go up! unreal....that thing was ugly....
T TallPaul Joined Oct 22, 2003 Messages 13,175 Location By Detroit Apr 13, 2007 #23 Quote: So if the seals never get the chance to deteriorate (i.e. new engine), then it shouldn't be an issue, correct? Click to expand... That's how I see it. Valvoline techs will confirm it if you call.
Quote: So if the seals never get the chance to deteriorate (i.e. new engine), then it shouldn't be an issue, correct? Click to expand... That's how I see it. Valvoline techs will confirm it if you call.
T teven7492 Joined Dec 24, 2006 Messages 168 Location tampa fl Apr 13, 2007 #24 Hi Paul : what brand G-III did you use that caused the leaks?
M Merkava_4 Joined Jan 30, 2007 Messages 17,501 Location Clovis, CA Apr 13, 2007 #25 I think he meant that the Maxlife was not done working its magic on the seals before he rinsed away with the Group III oil.
I think he meant that the Maxlife was not done working its magic on the seals before he rinsed away with the Group III oil.
T TallPaul Joined Oct 22, 2003 Messages 13,175 Location By Detroit Apr 13, 2007 #26 teven7492, it was some of the old formula Pennzoil SL, but for sure it would have leaked on Synpower or any other brand of Group III. Brand was not the issue. Anyway, the new Pennzoil Platinum is very different.
teven7492, it was some of the old formula Pennzoil SL, but for sure it would have leaked on Synpower or any other brand of Group III. Brand was not the issue. Anyway, the new Pennzoil Platinum is very different.
G GROUCHO MARX Joined Jul 24, 2002 Messages 11,404 Location The Sandhills of NewYorkistan Apr 13, 2007 #27 If you want a belt and suspenders approach to seal health, use A-Rx maintenance dose with Max-Life.