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Old 08-09-2004, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by oilburninokie
I think I read in another post that you are using Petro Canada's 5W-40. This oil made my 617 leak from the front and rear main seals, turbo return, and oil pan. I switched to Pennzoil Long Life and all of the leaks have stopped except I get about one drop per week on the driveway from the oil pan. I think Duron is a very good oil but it wants to escape. My consumption was about 400% greater using Duron 5W-40.
I've just switched (200 km. ago, for the first time) to the Duron and I've had this problem before so I don't think it is the source (fingers crossed).

I will replace the valve cover gasket next valve adjustment and see.
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