KS 5w30 vs KS HM 5w30

[parshisa]

My local Costco now carries high mileage version of 5w30. Has anyone had any experience with it? It looks like it is missing Dexos certification. Now that both of my Hondas are well over 75k, I wonder if there would be any benefit in switching to high mileage version?

 

[BrendanC]

My local Costco now carries high mileage version of 5w30. Has anyone had any experience with it? It looks like it is missing Dexos certification. Now that both of my Hondas are well over 75k, I wonder if there would be any benefit in switching to high mileage version?

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you can run HM oil from new without issue. most HM oils have slightly higher levels of additives.

 

[radiometer]

Those who remember when Terry Dyson was on these forums might recall that he stated that HM motor oils would be good even on new cars.

 

[Slick3914]

Those who remember when Terry Dyson was on these forums might recall that he stated that HM motor oils would be good even on new cars.

One of the best members this board has ever had!

 

[Urshurak776]

Our fleet vehicles (Ford Escapes, Ford Ranger/Mavericks, Transits, etc.) all get Valvoline Maxlife HM every 5K, from brand new. No issues.