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Old 07-28-2014, 01:05 AM
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Changed the oil in the Cummins yesterday. Switched from Valvoline premium blue 15w-40 to Valvoline synthetic 5w-40. It doesn't build pressure any faster, but the rear main seems to have quit leaking.
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How does thinner and molecular perfect oil stop leaks ??


Now, I'm really confused...
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Usually synthetic will leak where dino had not. I wouldn't count on a previously leaky rear main to stop until you put a new seal in.
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Originally Posted by NE frmhnd
rear main seems to have quit leaking.
I believe you It quit leaking, Cause now its poring out.
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I guess it's better than being dry.
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It doesn't leak unless it runs long enough to get up to operating temp. The 2 mile trip to work, it doesn't. At least not enough to leave a puddle.
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