993 oil leak - need advice

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04-22-2013 | 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by osugasman

Peter makes a really good point. Brad Penn 20W50 oil is nice and thick--that's what I use. No leakage/some wetness. I've been told that if I switch to a full synthetic oil, I will probably see some leakage due to the oil being able to get through the seals better.

We have been told that Brad Penn 20-50 is not good in modern cars with catalytic converters because it has some lead in it that clogs the very expensive platinum filters in the cat ruining them.

Are we misinformed?

Team GT3 TEK

PS: Joel runs Brad Penn 20-50 in his 1970 914-4 Great oil!

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