IdahoDoug Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 With older vehicles its only a matter of time as seals succomb to physics. If you live in a cold climate, fall temps and old, hard oil seals make this happen this time of year, also. Then leaks stop in the hot months. Just a thought. You might try to isolate the leak location. But I wouldnt do a short oil change over it - synthetic will begin to clean accumulated grundge and its better for the old girl. Next time try Shell Rotella Syn which has a reputation for NOT leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonCon Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 I will observe how it will develop. I had the oil dripping issues in the hot months. BTW, a lot of oils I'm looking at say Diesel Engine Oil. Does this mean I'm looking at the wrong one or would one that says Diesel engine still work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoDoug Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Diesel is a more demanding application for motor oil, so it will have more additives to counter that and protect bearings. It's also a dirtier environment, so it will have stronger detergents that will also do a better job in a gasoline engine. So, its a step up for your gasoline engine. In fact the Rotella I mentioned is also rated for the more demanding diesel environment and I've been using Rotella for 15 years in both LandCruisers and an 88 Supra I since sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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