Oil pan had a very slight leak, changed oils and doesn't leak anymore....anyone ever had that?

[Francis K]

I had a very slight oil pan leak, like less than a few drops a week on the garage floor. Last oil change used a different oil and the leak appears to be completely gone....obviously viscosity and things like that but just curious if anyone else had ever had this happen.

Definitely not complaining!

 

[DIRTBIKEUSA]

You sure you put oil back in it? J/k

Or are you gunna tell us what kinda magic oil you bought tho?

 

[Broski]

Did you go from synthetic to standard?

 

[Francis K]

Did you go from synthetic to standard?

No, from Mobil 1 to Shell Synthetic.

 

[manofthewoods]

I had a very slight oil pan leak, like less than a few drops a week on the garage floor. Last oil change used a different oil and the leak appears to be completely gone....obviously viscosity and things like that but just curious if anyone else had ever had this happen.

Definitely not complaining!

Enjoy it.
While it lasts.
Unfortunately, motor oil won't repair aging seals and FIPG.

 

[Francis K]

Enjoy it.
While it lasts.
Unfortunately, motor oil won't repair aging seals and FIPG.

Hey no leak is better than some leak, I'll take it while it lasts!

 

[DIRTBIKEUSA]

No, from Mobil 1 to Shell Synthetic.

Interesting, I just put super tech (Walmart) synthetic in mine and have no new leaks from whatever was in it before .. I even put in some UV dye.

 

[Francis K]

Interesting, I just put super tech (Walmart) synthetic in mine and have no new leaks from whatever was in it before .. I even put in some UV dye.

Did you have a leak previously? When I say I had a leak I mean like a couple drops a week if that.

 

[DIRTBIKEUSA]

Did you have a leak previously? When I say I had a leak I mean like a couple drops a week if that.

When I bought it was all slobbery. Changed the VCG tho. The RMS was seeping from sitting around the guys yard and that stopped.

 

[effjay80]

My old wrench swore that Valvoline MaxLife would/could enhance gasket seals and he did lot of 80 series work.

 

[jonheld]

Oil does not start or stop leaks. If your truck leaks, then replace the offending seal or gasket.

 

[Mark W]

3FE uses an oil pan gasket. 1FZ does not.

Did you hold your tongue just right, cross your fingers just so and spin backwards 3 times as you changed the oil? That is probably what did it.

Mark...

 

[DIRTBIKEUSA]

Maybe just check and tighten the bolts?