Expect more leaks using Synth. oil...

[Over_Easy]

I'm changing from Suzuki OE oil to Mobil 1 full Synthetic. When I bought it the guy told me to expect some leaks w/ the Synth. oil.

Is this true?

Or does he think I ride a Harley?

 

[NightCrawler]

Too many folks here use it for that to be true.

 

[GIXERHP]

 

[BA BUSA]

(Over_Easy @ Nov. 12 2006,19:40) I'm changing from Suzuki OE oil to Mobil 1 full Synthetic.  When I bought it the guy told me to expect some leaks w/ the Synth. oil.

Is this true?

Or does he think I ride a Harley?

No that is false...back in the 70's when full synthetic came out it did
leak in the older cars that people tried it in...nowadays with the newer
technology there is no longer any problems with it.

 

[Over_Easy]

Was going to use it regardless based on everyone's experience here with it, just curious if it was something to be expected.

 

[BA BUSA]

I have been using it in my bikes for almost 4 years now...no leaks and it shifts much smoother

 

[thepushercg]

thats all i use, mine does not leak.

 

[Cuffee]

That's all I have ever used...no problems here.

 

[Big Wall]

The theory behind synthetic oil causing your engine to leak is that it is slipier than regular oil and can find it's way thru any weak spots in you gaskets easier.

 

[77moparperformance]

It's more prone to leaking and is finer/more slippery. Will it make your stock good sealing busa motor sleak? no.

 

[IFLYLOW]

I change over to full synth. at 20k+ miles. No leaks so far, only smoother shifter.

 

[BusaWizard]

If you didn't have any leaks before, you won't have any now.

 

[Haelo]

10w30 synthetic and 10w30 regular are the same 'thickness' and 'slipperiness'

 

[DonnieF]

This is the year 2006 not 1970 , back when synthetic hit the market factories were using paper gaskets and they did tend to leak , nowdays gaskets are silicone or impregnated with silicone. Just like Busawizard said if it didnt leak before it wont leak now.