Maxlife Now Has The Starburst Donut

[The Critic]

I purchased a 5-qt container of Maxlife 5w20 tonight and noticed that it carries the starburst donut.

Previously, Maxlife did not have this designation since it was not resource conserving. Apparently, the formulation has changed to allow the oil to gain this designation.

I do believe that this change is only on recent batches; the container I received was probably packaged in December.

With the latest development, this makes Maxlife to be a suitable oil for vehicles under manufacturer's warranty. Previously, one should not be encouraged to use this oil in vehicle's under warranty since it did not meet all of the manufacturer's required specifications.

 

[bigjl]

Only A1 which is the lower of the two low HTHS Acea specs, I assume this is a synth blend or semi synth?

They might have a product soon for the EU market, lots of newer vehicles need these low HTHS oils but in 5w30 or 0w30.

 

[KD0AXS]

Originally Posted By: bigjl
I assume this is a synth blend or semi synth?




Perhaps that's why it says "SYNTHETIC BLEND" in bright yellow letters on the front of the bottle?

 

[bourne]

This change happened around august of last year. Its just finally trickling down the chain into retail markets now. We've been using this at the shop for a while now , excellent oil, runs smooth and cleans well.

 

[Russell]

is this available in 10w40? I currently use Pennzoil 1040 HM in my BMW

 

[Rand]

is the starburst on all the varieties or just 5w20?

 

[Hyde244]

Originally Posted By: Rand
is the starburst on all the varieties or just 5w20?
The starburst is also on the NextGen Maxlife Syn Blend 5w30. I'd imagine Valvoline also upgrade their regular Maxlife Syn Blend 5w30.

 

[bigjl]

Originally Posted By: KD0AXS
Originally Posted By: bigjl
I assume this is a synth blend or semi synth?




Perhaps that's why it says "SYNTHETIC BLEND" in bright yellow letters on the front of the bottle?

And the prize for most pointless post goes to..............

 

[Inline200]

Would there be any adverse effects with running a "High mileage" oil on a newer car with lower mileage?

 

[chubbs1]

Originally Posted By: Inline200
Would there be any adverse effects with running a "High mileage" oil on a newer car with lower mileage?


There is nothing wrong with using HM oil throughout the life of the vehicle. It is part marketing and part it has seal swellers/conditioners which may help reduce consumption. Those same conditioners are good for newer vehicles.

 

[buster]

^+1

 

[ARCOgraphite]

I would worry the swellers would curtail valve stem oiling on a new(er) car that has soft, fresh seals. Need then Stems oiled - tight diametrical clearance (~.0005")in there.

 

[buster]

Valvoine claims they don't use swellers, but rather conditioners.

 

[Inline200]

Originally Posted By: chubbs1
Originally Posted By: Inline200
Would there be any adverse effects with running a "High mileage" oil on a newer car with lower mileage?


There is nothing wrong with using HM oil throughout the life of the vehicle. It is part marketing and part it has seal swellers/conditioners which may help reduce consumption. Those same conditioners are good for newer vehicles.


I figured it would be fine since it meets API SN and the Ford spec.
I'm thinking more about the seal conditioners and similar additives for "high mileage". What if I use the MaxLife for a while and decide to switch to a non-HM oil, will this cause any issues since the additional conditioners/additives will no longer be present?

BTW my car has around 28.5k miles on it so it's not brand spankin' new. Lol

Sorry for the partial hijack, but it is related to the API spec approval.

 

[Hyde244]

Use a regular API SN Resourcing Conserving oil.

And forgetaboudit.

 

[Danno]

Originally Posted By: bigjl


And the prize for most pointless post goes to..............


goes to ... bigjl

 

[buster]

^ I've asked that question numerous times and even spoke to Thom Smith about it. He said no problems at all.

Synpower - highest protection against heat/cold temp.s
MaxLife - boosted seal conditioners/blend/very similar additive system to SynPower. Just modified a bit for neglected engines.

 

[buster]

MaxLife 5w30 is also dexos 1 compliant, so it's a good oil. You could technically use that oil in a Corvette, which is interesting because it's technically a blend.

 

[bigjl]

Originally Posted By: Danno
Originally Posted By: bigjl


And the prize for most pointless post goes to..............


goes to ... bigjl


Or maybe it should go to you?

Eyyyyy.

 

[LeakySeals]

Originally Posted By: buster
Valvoine claims they don't use swellers, but rather conditioners.

This is important because the use of the word "conditioners" varies by oil brand. Mobil 1 High Mileage for example uses the word conditioner on bottles and documentation, but the word "swell" is quoted on its website.

So when you say claims, what exactly does that mean? Were they asked about swellers and said no, or are you going by the bottle and literature?