So I have to ask: If the synthetic oil makes the engine leak, what would
be the reason for switching?


On Wed, 22 Dec 2004, Eric wrote:

> I had a Stealth that I started using Mobil 1 in at about 65k miles. Found
> all sorts of holes that conventional oil didn't. Ended up needing just
> about every gasket replaced. Dealer quote: $1300 for rebuilding the engine
> with new gaskets and old parts. No way.
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
> <Matt Osborn> wrote in message
> ...
>> My dealer showed me an oil leak along the passenger side of the engine
>> and said my head gasket needed to be replaced. He also said that DC
>> had redesigned the head gasket to prevent these leaks fro the oil
>> galleys.
>>
>> My 2000 TJ has just over 98K miles and I switched to Mobil 1 for the
>> first time about two weeks ago. A google search turned up evidence of
>> this leak as a common problem, but most decided to ignore it as the
>> leak wasn't severe.
>>
>> Anybody know the true story here?
>
>
>

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