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Re: Synthetic vs. Conventional oil. Why does synthetic leak?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 11/15/2000 1 Reply

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Good answer. Just to add a little, conventional mineral based oils have a gasket swelling additive to help prevent leakage; synthetics do not. I don't know why, maybe cost or compatibility. I've menti... Login to read more.

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