I need some info on synthetics and leaks. I know that years ago that was a problem and that current synthetics shouldn't have that problem. But I want some opinions on a specific setup.
I have a 1981 DeLorean with 18k miles on it. It was in storage for 12 years prior to when I bought it in 1999. I've put 14.5k miles on it since then. The only engine oil leak is the idiot light sending unit and I just received a new one that I will be installing this week.
I've been running Castrol 10w-40 in it since I got it, with no problems. Purolator filter.
I'm going to be installing an aftermarket turbo setup on the car this summer and would like to switch to a synthetic for extra insurance against the additional heat and to keep the turbo running as many years as possible.
Since the car was in storage for so long, and now only gets about 3-4k miles per year on it, will there be much of a chance of causing oil leaks due to the switch to synthetic?
I run Mobil 1 in my other cars as it's readily available OTC locally. Would this be a good one for this situation? What weight would you recommend for 3-season use? It gets well above a 100 deg out in the desert here.
Thanks!
Mark Noeltner
I have a 1981 DeLorean with 18k miles on it. It was in storage for 12 years prior to when I bought it in 1999. I've put 14.5k miles on it since then. The only engine oil leak is the idiot light sending unit and I just received a new one that I will be installing this week.
I've been running Castrol 10w-40 in it since I got it, with no problems. Purolator filter.
I'm going to be installing an aftermarket turbo setup on the car this summer and would like to switch to a synthetic for extra insurance against the additional heat and to keep the turbo running as many years as possible.
Since the car was in storage for so long, and now only gets about 3-4k miles per year on it, will there be much of a chance of causing oil leaks due to the switch to synthetic?
I run Mobil 1 in my other cars as it's readily available OTC locally. Would this be a good one for this situation? What weight would you recommend for 3-season use? It gets well above a 100 deg out in the desert here.
Thanks!
Mark Noeltner