moo moo you shouldn't change from conventional oil to full synthetic, the conventional oil is thicker and fills in grooves and defects in the motor caused by time, if you go full synthetic which is thinner you will lose that and develop compression problems and oil loss. And to answer the first question, higher mile oil is a joke, all it is is conventional oil with an anti smoke additive to make it thicker. the price difference between so called cheap oil and an additive and the high mile oil is just to far away. how much are you willing to pay for not adding the additive yourself? if you buy it you are just paying for the convenience.Are motor oils especially for higher mileage vehicles worth it?
If your car has no problems, isn't using oil, and you are using a quality synthetic, blend, or dino oil as per the manual, you don't need the high-mileage oil, yet. These oils help with seals that may have shrunk, so if you have minor oil use due to a little leakage, then they can be a definite help. I have used them, but I get a little better mileage, and better winter starting in my 95 Escort, using synthetic blend oils.
Yes, a motor oil company rep for a company that dosen't even have a high milage oil told a class I was in that high milage oil will keep your seals in better shape than regular oil.
Yes high mileage oil is better than cheaper regular oil. To me it's worth it because the better oils lubricate, clean, and protect your engine better. It can make your car run smoother and idle better. In most cases even increase horsepower and increase gas mileage at the same time.
If you want the best oil money can buy go with Royal Purple. You can go longer between oil changes by using a premium oil thereby actually making the cost about the same while get better quality.
Make sure to use a premium oil filter as well to maximize the benefits. PureOne Micro Fiber oil filters are the only thing I use on my car.
On the low level oil the brands really don't make a difference but there is a big difference when you start looking at the more expensive higher end oils.
Look up Amsoil on the internet. Amsoil is better than Mobil One, and will keep your car running at it's best.
Valvoline Maxlife is an excellent product for higher mileage engines. Price is middle of the road and good value. Change oil %26amp; filter every 6 months/5,000 miles and your engine will last forever!
Well said, Fred. If your car isn't losing oil, there's no need to pay extra for high mileage oil. Although, I think if you're going to go synthetic, skip the blends. Either go conventional or synthetic, preferrably the latter. And don't concern yourself too much about the brand. Most brand name oils are almost identical. You're paying extra for their marketing.
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