Leaking Front Crankshaft Gasket - Oil Caused?

2 messages, Last post on Jul 31, 2007 at 9:38 PM

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#1 of 2 Leaking Front Crankshaft Gasket - Oil Caused? by 90mercsable Jul 31, 2007 (1:17 pm)
2002 RDV with only 11K miles, Yes! My local mechanic says my front crankshaft gasket is leaking - it doesn't leak to the floor but whole area underneath is wet - he says it's leaking onto motor mount and will soften it up if not corrected. Fine with me, I smell oil burning on hot parts..but he claims this was caused because I INSIST on using 5w-30 oil..I bring my own...he only uses 10w-30 in all cars. He says 10w-30 lubricates parts better and 5w-30 is just so they can "claim better mileage". I say, I should stick to manufacturer recommendations and his claim that 5w-30 oil caused this is pure "nonsense". Anyone else have an idea?...I know only from what I read..I am not a mechanic. Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 31, 2007 9:38 pm)
#2 of 2 Re: Leaking Front Crankshaft Gasket - Oil Caused? [90mercsable] by tidester HOST Jul 31, 2007 (9:38 pm)
Replying to: 90mercsable (Jul 31, 2007 1:17 pm) Personally, I would go with the manufacturer's recommendations. In any case, you'll probably want to replace that gasket ASAP. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper