Any high mileage synthetic oils?

Corvette Owner · Nov 2, 2013

Are there any high mileage synthetic oils?

My 2006 Nissan Murano with 141,000 miles on it has started using 1/2 to 1 quarts of oil every 2,000 miles. I had been using Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 oil.

sciphi · Nov 2, 2013

M1 high mileage?

nitehawk55 · Nov 2, 2013

Originally Posted By: Corvette Owner
Are there any high mileage synthetic oils?

My 2006 Nissan Murano with 141,000 miles on it has started using 1/2 to 1 quarts of oil every 2,000 miles. I had been using Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 oil.

I would be digging a bit deeper as to why it's using that much oil , I don't think a high mileage type oil is going to help you .

Have you had the engine checked for possible causes for the oil use ?

synthetic_crazy · Nov 2, 2013

Mobil 1 High Mileage is a great synthetic oil to use.

You might want to check your PCV system to see if that may be the cause of your oil consumption.

dparm · Nov 2, 2013

That's a lot of oil to just suddenly start consuming. I agree with synthetic_crazy -- check the PCV system.

volk06 · Nov 2, 2013

M1 and Maxlife full synthetic.

yesthatsteve · Nov 2, 2013

Originally Posted By: volk06
M1 and Maxlife full synthetic.

+1

Flareside302 · Nov 2, 2013

Surprised it wasn't using that since brand new. I've seen them use tons of oil brand new..

But PCV needs checked.

And if that don't fix it.. Either keep topping off, or go MaxLife HM..

SatinSilver · Nov 2, 2013

Yep, pcv valve and at a minimum start topping off with Valvoline Maxlife. I'm thinking 5w30 red bottle.

Corvette Owner · Nov 2, 2013

Thanks guys, I will replace the pcv valve.

Ram01 · Nov 2, 2013

Change the pcv and upgrade to Mobil 1 High Mileage 10w30 the 3.5 will be fine with that

wag123 · Nov 2, 2013

Originally Posted By: Corvette Owner
Thanks guys, I will replace the pcv valve.

While you are at it, replace the breather filter.
Also, check that the PCV system plumbing is clean/clear and intact (not leaking).

friendly_jacek · Nov 2, 2013

Originally Posted By: volk06
M1 and Maxlife full synthetic.

Stay away from Maxlife full synthetic.

volk06 · Nov 2, 2013

Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
Originally Posted By: volk06
M1 and Maxlife full synthetic.

Stay away from Maxlife full synthetic.

Thats pure B/S and you know it, theres no reason to stay away from it.

friendly_jacek · Nov 2, 2013

Originally Posted By: volk06
Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
Originally Posted By: volk06
M1 and Maxlife full synthetic.

Stay away from Maxlife full synthetic.

Thats pure B/S and you know it, theres no reason to stay away from it.

I have my own reasons.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/posts/3165395/

KrisZ · Nov 2, 2013

Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
Originally Posted By: volk06
Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
Originally Posted By: volk06
M1 and Maxlife full synthetic.

Stay away from Maxlife full synthetic.

Thats pure B/S and you know it, theres no reason to stay away from it.

I have my own reasons.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/posts/3165395/

I don't see a problem with that thread. You did some cleaning before going with Maxlife, then you found junk in the oil filter indicating that the oil was suspending contaminants and depositing them in the filter, and you don't want to use it anymore? Am I missing something?

David1 · Nov 2, 2013

Originally Posted By: Corvette Owner
Are there any high mileage synthetic oils?

My 2006 Nissan Murano with 141,000 miles on it has started using 1/2 to 1 quarts of oil every 2,000 miles. I had been using Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 oil.

Valvoline MAXX LIFE FULL SYNTHETIC, Thats if you can find it at a good price

In my area its like 11$ a QUART so I cant buy it.

so Mobil 1 High Mileage

IMO

tommygunn · Nov 2, 2013

Unfortunately the only two available are Mobil 1 High Mileage and Maxlife synthetic. The good news is both of these are great products.

Royal Purple is releasing a HM soon.

Too bad there's no Sopus HM syn, and no Castrol Edge synthetic either

volk06 · Nov 2, 2013

Originally Posted By: KrisZ
Originally Posted By: friendly_jacek
Originally Posted By: volk06

friendly_jacek said:
volk06 said:

M1 and Maxlife full synthetic.

Thats pure B/S and you know it, theres no reason to stay away from it.

I have my own reasons.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/posts/3165395/

I don't see a problem with that thread. You did some cleaning before going with Maxlife, then you found junk in the oil filter indicating that the oil was suspending contaminants and depositing them in the filter, and you don't want to use it anymore? Am I missing something?

Exactly, not to mention he was using old SL version. SN oils are held to a higher standard and the Maxlife in both varieties exceeds DEXOS1

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artificialist · Nov 2, 2013

On the additives forums, I have heard that some products really do work to help high mileage oil consumption. Liqui Moly is the first I can think of.

Still, I prefer to just seek out Synthetic Valvoline Maxlife because I still don't like the idea of putting additives in engine oil, unless it is time to use leak detection dye.

But replace your PCV valve, and use one from a dealer, because not all PCV valves are as accurately calibrated as the OEM unit.

Any high mileage synthetic oils?

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