High mileage oil question

Bill · May 7th, 2006, 05:00 PM

Does it really help a little with motors that are high mileage???

What exactly does it do for the motors. cause i saw quaker state motor oil that are for cars with 75,000+ miles on them.

does it work or is it just hype???

Darrell · May 7th, 2006, 05:10 PM

I think its just a gimick. My Suburban has 128,000 on it and runs like a champ. I use plain old 10w30 oil. What is it going to help? Just because a vehicle has a specific amount of miles on it doesn't mean it needs a specific oil or anything else. Mileage has nothing to do with engine wear. Abuse, weather and terrain conditions and maintenence schedule are the biggest factors. We have Suburbans at work with over 400,000 miles on the clock and they don't burn a drop of oil or make a single noise.

Bill · May 7th, 2006, 06:00 PM

i just saw their web site and this is what it says

i just thought maybe it couldnt hurt cause i need to do an oil change soon anyway.

Motor Oil for Engines Over 75,000 Miles

Quaker State® Higher Mileage Engine™
As your engine ages, its lubricant needs may change.

Quaker State's® Higher Mileage Engine™ motor oil is specifically formulated for engines with over 75,000 miles. A unique blend of base oils, additives and a special seal-conditioning agent, Quaker State® Higher Mileage Engine™ can help:

• Restore engine performance and power
• Prevent engine leaks and oil consumption
• Protect worn engine parts
• Reduce oil consumption through evaporation and leaking engine seals
• Increase cylinder compression
• Resist oil related spark plug fouling
• Resist intake valve deposits
• Protect engine parts found in high mileage engines from wear and harmful deposits

Quaker State® Higher Mileage Engine™ can be used in all applications that specify the use of API SL, SJ, SH or SG quality oils. It meets all the performance requirements outlined by API for these service levels. Always follow manufacturer's guidelines for oil change intervals and check your oil level frequently.

turp · May 7th, 2006, 07:14 PM

I just use synthetic and seafoam

hrsepwr44 · May 19th, 2006, 10:19 PM

if the oil was that good for old cars they would sell it for new ones too

stang fanatic · May 19th, 2006, 10:35 PM

It's all about companies finding new and different ways to sell their product....

Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo · May 21st, 2006, 01:26 PM

that oil is for cars who's piston rings are losing integrity, so unless your car is burning oil dont use that use castrol GTX for nonsynthetic it is the best, its what i use for all of my high milage cars, one thing you could do to help the car is start changing it more often though, i change mine in my oil cooled turbo car every 2000 miles for daily driving and did i mention it has the original turbo (243000 miles) in near perfect condition with no rebuild?

May 7th, 2006, 05:00 PM	#1
Bill Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	High mileage oil question Does it really help a little with motors that are high mileage??? What exactly does it do for the motors. cause i saw quaker state motor oil that are for cars with 75,000+ miles on them. does it work or is it just hype??? __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

May 7th, 2006, 05:10 PM	#2
Darrell Feb 08 ROTM 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 7,050	I think its just a gimick. My Suburban has 128,000 on it and runs like a champ. I use plain old 10w30 oil. What is it going to help? Just because a vehicle has a specific amount of miles on it doesn't mean it needs a specific oil or anything else. Mileage has nothing to do with engine wear. Abuse, weather and terrain conditions and maintenence schedule are the biggest factors. We have Suburbans at work with over 400,000 miles on the clock and they don't burn a drop of oil or make a single noise. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

May 7th, 2006, 07:14 PM	#4
turp Moderator 1989 MUSTANG LX 5.0 16.17@86.21(bone stock on street tires) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 2,893	I just use synthetic and seafoam __________________ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOOKERS....HUG A TOW TRUCK DRIVER! Donate to lxhatch@gmail.com

May 19th, 2006, 10:35 PM	#6
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 855	It's all about companies finding new and different ways to sell their product.... __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

May 21st, 2006, 01:26 PM	#7
Sa-WaitNoMustang900Turbo Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 462	that oil is for cars who's piston rings are losing integrity, so unless your car is burning oil dont use that use castrol GTX for nonsynthetic it is the best, its what i use for all of my high milage cars, one thing you could do to help the car is start changing it more often though, i change mine in my oil cooled turbo car every 2000 miles for daily driving and did i mention it has the original turbo (243000 miles) in near perfect condition with no rebuild? __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...borbmw_156.jpg God... That Euro import guy is really starting to get on my nerves... my car can only beat his in a strait line(maybe)

May 19th, 2006, 10:19 PM	#5
hrsepwr44 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7	if the oil was that good for old cars they would sell it for new ones too

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