| Author | Message | ||
     Kevin Fedyk (Kovert) Member Username: Kovert Post Number: 47 Registered: 05-2003 |
I just bought the 99 Disco 1 with about 75K on it. Would it be worth it to run synthetic from now on, or would I just been asking for more leak troubles than it's worth. I'm pretty sure the valve cover gasket was changed. | ||
| Mike Shoemaker (Shoe) New Member Username: Shoe Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2003 |
yes | ||
| Chris Whybrew (Dcwhybrew) New Member Username: Dcwhybrew Post Number: 6 Registered: 05-2003 |
Last fall I purchased my D1 ('96) with 71K and switched to synthetic. I haven't noticed any difference in the seepage. FWIW I am running Mobil 1 Supersyn 15W50. | ||
| Kevin Fedyk (Kovert) Member Username: Kovert Post Number: 48 Registered: 05-2003 |
I wasn't sure because when I had my 325i and switched to synthetic, it did begin to have some seepage. Motor ran great for another 40K before I sold it, but the seepage difference was almost immediate. I just don't want that to happen again, especially with a Rover  =Kevin | ||
| Federico (Fede) New Member Username: Fede Post Number: 16 Registered: 05-2003 |
I have a 96 with 79K and was told by a mechanic-friend at the dealership to continue to use synthetic for longer engine life. FWIW I use Mobil1 15W-50 also. | ||
| Federico (Fede) New Member Username: Fede Post Number: 17 Registered: 05-2003 |
I definately have some seepage. Every time I take it to the dealer for service they always let me know . . .but they say that is expected with synthetics. I just check my oil levels a bit more often but had never had a problem. | ||
| Bill K (Bill_k) Member Username: Bill_k Post Number: 163 Registered: 08-2002 |
Here's a photo of a BMW engine I own. It has been on Mobil 1 15w-50 since 30k miles. It currently has 103k miles. You decide.  | ||
| Bill Howell (Billh13) Member Username: Billh13 Post Number: 85 Registered: 03-2003 |
I always heard if you don't start early in the life of the engine. It will not do alot of good. | ||
| Chris Whybrew (Dcwhybrew) New Member Username: Dcwhybrew Post Number: 8 Registered: 05-2003 |
Oh yeah, forgot to tell you that Rovers leak...get used to it! HA! I have read a couple of good comments on this site about their leaking...one person said their rover was shedding its Britishness and another said their rover was just marking its territory. I thought those were pretty good. But seriously, I switched to synthetic and didn't notice any more leaking that normal. I get about one small drop a day. I check my oil level regularly but have never had to add any. | ||
| Ron Brown (Ron) Senior Member Username: Ron Post Number: 401 Registered: 04-2001 |
I found that I needed to change filters several times in the first 3000 miles (at say 1000 mile intervals). The synthetic seemed to flush all the build up out. After that, it seemed fine and i am going at 3k intervals with synthetic. I think I know the truck you bought and I know it was serviced on time with regular oil so maybe you do not need to change filters as frequently as I did, though mine was serviced properly and on time as well. The best way to tell is to see if the filter is heavy after 1000 miles. If so, change it and check after another 1000 miles. Ron | ||
| Gerardo Garza (Gerry) (Mapmaker97) New Member Username: Mapmaker97 Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2003 |
Hey Chris, my '01 Discovery II no longer leaks oil. At 11,000 miles I switched to Amsoil 100% synthetic extended drain oil. http://www.amsoil.com/ Yes, my truck used to leak two or three drops a day, like most. The Dallas Land Rover dealer wanted to replace the seal. I'm glad that I decided to wait to see if Amsoil would make a difference. After the first change, I noticed that the wetness began to decrease and after the second change no more leaking. Here's the best part. I was averaging about 290 miles per tank before the Amsoil switch. This past weekend, I got 375 miles on one tank. In addition the engine sounds much better and seems to drive lighter. My brother is now our family Amsoil Rep. Good luck in your decision. Gerry | ||
| Tony Zuniga (Tony23007) Member Username: Tony23007 Post Number: 60 Registered: 05-2003 |
Kevin, I just switched to Mobil 1 synthetic 10W30, my Disco has 115,000 miles on it, my car never leaked that much oil to begin with, and I had heard that synthetics usually leak more than regular blends but no problems as of yet and the car does seem to run a lot smoother and it cranks a lot lighter than before! I will however check the filter often, as my mechanic has told me that synthetics do clean out the engines better therefore the filters might clog up faster! | ||
| John Moore (Jmoore) Senior Member Username: Jmoore Post Number: 688 Registered: 10-2002 |
I switched to syn after advice from good mechanics and reading this: http://www.mobil1.com/index.jsp With due respect Gerardo, I'm gonna have to call BS on your milage increase due to a change to amsoil. They do make good oil, but that's a 4 mpg increase! That has more to do with driving habits and conditions rather than oil. I think I have heard others say too, that with Amsoil you no longer have to change the oil, just the filter. That sounds like a snake oil promise! | ||
| Christian Kuhtz (Ckuhtz) New Member Username: Ckuhtz Post Number: 21 Registered: 05-2003 |
Lots of BS floating around about synthetic compatibility and leaks. Synthetics, like Mobil1, do not cause leaks.. they simply leak thru the sludge blowing your illusion of a sealed engine. So, if you start leaking, you have a leak already.. it wasn't caused by this, just brought to your attention. I run Mobil1 in my 17 yr old turbocharged racecar w/ 150k miles on original engine, in the truck, etc etc. Never had any problems. And I'm running synthetic in a 20 yr old 911 as well, no leaks. Leaks happen. I'd rather fix them than cover them up and pretend they're not there and then have them burst to life later. Mobil1 gets two thumbs up from me. Not because I absolutely need it on the street, but I like the peace of mind in extreme situations and haven't had any problems. Makes for very clean looking engines ;).. | ||
| Christian Kuhtz (Ckuhtz) New Member Username: Ckuhtz Post Number: 22 Registered: 05-2003 |
Sounds like a simple result of a change in viscosity, rather than miracle Amway^H^H^Hsoil. | ||
| eric johnson (Eric2) New Member Username: Eric2 Post Number: 29 Registered: 05-2003 |
In addition, from J Robison, who posts on this board occasionally and owns a large repair shop in Mass. He has seen sengines that have lost oil pressure. Dino oil = new engine. Synth oil = new pump. | ||
| Gerardo Garza (Gerry) (Mapmaker97) New Member Username: Mapmaker97 Post Number: 4 Registered: 06-2003 |
Christian, the viscosity remains the same, 10W-40 for my area. Eric, I wouldn't mind seeing the diagnostics manifest that states: reason for new engine = dino oil reason for new pump = synth oil I'm no mechanic, but it was just my personal observation. I still don't believe it myself, but I will continue to monitor. I knew it would be 50-50 chance of both positive and negative responses. There is a new thread that someone is getting 20 mpg (Mine is 15.25 at best), so I don't think I'm to far out there. Cheers, Gerry "Is anyone getting better than 20mpg. I have made several trips and have been suprised to get 20mpg on each. I will admit that my driving is mostly highway and about 5mgh over the limit, but here in WV it is mostly hills, so it downshifts to 3rd a lot. Just wondering I know I am happy with it. Joey" (thread: Fuel Economy?) | ||
| eric johnson (Eric2) New Member Username: Eric2 Post Number: 31 Registered: 05-2003 |
Go to robison.com or over to the RN board. JE Robison seems to monitor the board and will post if appropriate. |
