My 911 was dry (after fixing all the leaks) and it only started leaking BP again after sitting without being driven for over a month. :-( But it's been my same experience with every other oil prior to BP, with exception of GTX - i've spent a lot fixing little leaks!

 

In this month's Excellence, there is an oil guide especially for older, air-cooled Porsches. It's about time they included this, with a lot of new finding in the last 3 years with oils changing their formulas.

With regard to 911s leaking - they all do it, over time, regardless of which oil you run - although an oil change can trigger these things - I wouldn't worry about it too much. You can spend time and money getting these things to stop leaking, but eventually, your 911 will start dripping oil slowly once again.

 

I, for one would be interested in hearing about your use of the ELF product. My wrench suggested it as an alternative to the ever popular BP or SWEPCO 306 (both if which neighbor Steve W suggests).

Funny you bring this up. Just yesterday, i spent some time in the windshield washer aisle at my FLAPS. Boy, are the choices overwhelming. Should I just go low buck, get one of the fancy brands (in a more appealing color) or just screw it and go with Rain-X. Oddly, after many hours of research on the web, I was unable to decide and just ended up with the cheap stuff. You don't think it will melt my windshield and make my j*****n weak do you?


Founder of the Ultimate Motor Oil Thread or Why we hate CJ4/SM oil thread.

 

Harry, Clearly, you must produce your own washer fluid. Now, get that distillery going so you can make the Winter Blend.

 

sigh.... I was going to do that (I have a degree in Chemical Engineering) but with the new E10 mandate here in Oregon, my source of corn to make alcohol has "dried up" since the E10 boyz want to pay more than I am willing.

 

Honestly, don't get the cheap stuff. I found that the really cheap no name discount stuff sometimes frosts on the windshield at high speeds. That is to say that you will use it and then a few seconds later it will just instantly turn to frost and obscure your vision as oppose to just evaporating off. I think it separates or something. And yes, I use the rain-x

 

I bought a case of BP from Charles last year. Prior to using the BP I was using Valvoline VR1 20W-50. At the time my 16,500 mile '89 Carrera was dry. Since using the BP which has been in the engine for about 1,000 miles. I now have a slight weeping from the drivers side chain case cover gasket. After 100 or so miles of driving there will be a small drop on the lower edge of the housing.

Hopefully there will be no other leaks. I'm happy with the BP...better hot oil pressure, decreased oil consumption (looks like its about 1200-1300 miles per quart).

David