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Old 09-20-2006, 04:58 PM
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I don't belive there are any oil leak issues anymore
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Originally Posted by WVO View Post
I purchased my 1987 300TD about a month ago. Previous owner used regular oil. Is there any problem with switching to synthetic oil? Am I going to have leaks all over the place? What are the issues related to switching from non-synth to synthetic oil?
the leaks mostly came from aromatics differances in the past.
most oil companies have solved the leakage issues with the modern synthetics.
I vote for Mobil 1 5W40 Diesel or SUV/Truck oil. and Fram turkey filters
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