C clg305 Joined May 21, 2005 Messages 69 Location R.I. May 14, 2006 #1 Is there any reason not to run a good quality HM oil like maxlife in a brand new vehicle??
R Rodbuckler Joined Mar 21, 2006 Messages 461 Location Fredericksburg, VA May 14, 2006 #2 If the HM oil was designed to swell the seals to compensate for wear, then the high-mileage oil would be a bad idea. Also, if you run the engine in on M1, then stick with it since it sizes the seals and gaskets differently than other oils.
If the HM oil was designed to swell the seals to compensate for wear, then the high-mileage oil would be a bad idea. Also, if you run the engine in on M1, then stick with it since it sizes the seals and gaskets differently than other oils.
T TallPaul Joined Oct 22, 2003 Messages 13,131 Location By Detroit May 14, 2006 #3 I see nothing wrong with running Maxlife in a brand new vehicle. I believe Valvoline's web site says it if fine for new and rebuilt engines.
I see nothing wrong with running Maxlife in a brand new vehicle. I believe Valvoline's web site says it if fine for new and rebuilt engines.
