My anecdotal oil leak fix

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May 27, 2014 | 01:16 PM

Tony_SS

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From: Washington, MO

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

My anecdotal oil leak fix

So ever since I put in my new engine, I had some very slight weeping from the rear pass 3 studs in the oil pan. It would drip from those studs... maybe a quarter size every other day. Not too bad, but it was there. I was running Valvoline conv oil 10w30

I switch to Mobile 5000 10w30 conv and 1000 miles later no more leaking from there. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!

So FWIW I'm never using Valvoline oil and sticking with Mobile Super 5000.

May 27, 2014 | 01:22 PM

southsidecatac

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Ah, must be mobile has a better coagulation rating due to a higher platelet count?

May 27, 2014 | 01:24 PM

s346k

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now he tells us. I spent money on gaskets and several hours changing them...

May 27, 2014 | 01:31 PM

Tony_SS

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Originally Posted by southsidecatac

Ah, must be mobile has a better coagulation rating due to a higher platelet count?

I have no idea what you just said, and don't care for another one of 'those' threads, but whatever the reason, it has worked for me. If someone has a minor 'weep' type of leak and/or is using Valvoine dino oil, I would seriously consider switching out to Mobile super 5000 just to see if it clears it up.