2001 Mazda Tribute Oil Leak

[Sailor]

I have a very small drip from the oil pan. Source appears to be coming from the passenger side of the pan. It does not appear to be leaking equally around the entire pan.

What am getting into here? I run mobile 1 5w20 and was thinking of switching to a thicker dino oil, ideas?

 

[Fenway]

What is your oil change history like on the car. You mention going to a Dino... Have you been running or just switched to synthetic?

 

[Sailor]

I change every 5-7k always have used syn. Thinking of switching cause my non mechanical mind thinks that thicker will leak less

 

[Andre46996]

Thicker equals higher pressure equals more leaks..

 

[Sailor]

Thicker equals higher pressure equals more leaks..

Aww heck

I will get it into a shop next week.