G16 rear end leaking oil!!!

spriddle · 03-06-2007, 02:51 PM

Mobil 1, Royal Purple, and AMS oil is the only true pure synthetics that I know of. Anything else is a mixture and does contain conventional oil. Just be careful if you are switching. I've never had this problem but it can or could occur. Synthetics are made up of smaller molecules and do contain cleaning agents. Thus, it could cause a leak in an older engine: cleaning the sludge from around seals or being able to seep around them much easier since it is made up of smaller molecules. Just something to remember. I personally use Mobil 1 in almost all my vehicles. It is a good synthetic oil and can be purchased at Walmart.

wheelchairman · 03-06-2007, 10:13 PM

I need to change the fluids in mine but if oil is good for 3000 miles then why do somepeople change their carts oil every month....

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 03-06-2007, 10:15 PM

Possibly because small engines run hotter and have a LOT more temperature variation than automobile engines?

wheelchairman · 03-06-2007, 10:16 PM

I check mine regurally and it always looks fine but id say its been 6-8months since a change

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 03-06-2007, 10:27 PM

I change mine every 2-3. But I never change it between October and March or April. During the summer when it gets hotter and ran harder I change it more often.

spriddle · 03-07-2007, 08:32 AM

I change mine when it starts to look dirty (about every 3 mths). It only takes one quart so it's not a big deal to change it often: takes only about 5 min's also.

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03-06-2007, 02:51 PM	#11
spriddle Admin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TN Posts: 101,856	Mobil 1, Royal Purple, and AMS oil is the only true pure synthetics that I know of. Anything else is a mixture and does contain conventional oil. Just be careful if you are switching. I've never had this problem but it can or could occur. Synthetics are made up of smaller molecules and do contain cleaning agents. Thus, it could cause a leak in an older engine: cleaning the sludge from around seals or being able to seep around them much easier since it is made up of smaller molecules. Just something to remember. I personally use Mobil 1 in almost all my vehicles. It is a good synthetic oil and can be purchased at Walmart.

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03-06-2007, 10:13 PM	#12
wheelchairman The Prodigal Son Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lebanon mo Posts: 549	I need to change the fluids in mine but if oil is good for 3000 miles then why do somepeople change their carts oil every month....

03-06-2007, 10:15 PM	#13
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	Possibly because small engines run hotter and have a LOT more temperature variation than automobile engines?

03-06-2007, 10:16 PM	#14
wheelchairman The Prodigal Son Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lebanon mo Posts: 549	I check mine regurally and it always looks fine but id say its been 6-8months since a change

03-06-2007, 10:27 PM	#15
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	I change mine every 2-3. But I never change it between October and March or April. During the summer when it gets hotter and ran harder I change it more often.

03-07-2007, 08:32 AM	#16
spriddle Admin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TN Posts: 101,856	I change mine when it starts to look dirty (about every 3 mths). It only takes one quart so it's not a big deal to change it often: takes only about 5 min's also.