I just added a '91 Accord w/ 132k miles on it to my stable. It's got one of those Quik-e-lube window stickers in it from the last oil change about 1000 miles ago. I was crawling around under the engine and noticed a small leak coming from I believe the seals for the crankshaft. Now usually I am not a fan of High Mileage oils. Especially on a Honda w/ only 132k. But do you think maybe in this instance it would be beneficial? Or maybe just stick w/ PYB/MC5k? Any recommendations?
Maybe a HM oil this time?
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Stick with what has been working!
High Mileage oil is a lot more marketing than product for the price. You would be better off with a synthetic if you want to "Step-Up" otherwise keep using Pennzoil Conventional or Motorcraft5K.
Both are excellent oils!
High Mileage oil is a lot more marketing than product for the price. You would be better off with a synthetic if you want to "Step-Up" otherwise keep using Pennzoil Conventional or Motorcraft5K.
Both are excellent oils!
give the High Mileage oil a shot i have seen it work!
Considering M1 and Mobil 1 High Mileage cost the same.. no reason not to get it.
Originally Posted By: StevieC
Stick with what has been working!
High Mileage oil is a lot more marketing than product for the price. You would be better off with a synthetic if you want to "Step-Up" otherwise keep using Pennzoil Conventional or Motorcraft5K.
Both are excellent oils!
Well, that's just it. I don't know what is in the '91 Accord. The PYB/MC5k has been doing fine in my other rides. Although I do have to admit, I just changed the oil in the '02 Accord last night and went with Quaker State conventional. As far as usung synthetic in it, I don't think I really need to do that.
Stick with what has been working!
High Mileage oil is a lot more marketing than product for the price. You would be better off with a synthetic if you want to "Step-Up" otherwise keep using Pennzoil Conventional or Motorcraft5K.
Both are excellent oils!
Well, that's just it. I don't know what is in the '91 Accord. The PYB/MC5k has been doing fine in my other rides. Although I do have to admit, I just changed the oil in the '02 Accord last night and went with Quaker State conventional. As far as usung synthetic in it, I don't think I really need to do that.
like mentioned before, M1 and M1-HM cost pretty much the same, and you're getting the best of both worlds, being a synthetic and a high mileage, the seal swellers might just do the trick. if that does not work then step up to a 40wt
So then try 1 dino then another until you settle on one that seems to give you what you need.
Some claim on here that high mileage oils, at least the Valvoline brand, I believe, has seal swelling agents in it.
If true, it might not hurt to run it a few OCI's in your vehicle and see how it does about your leak.
Otherwise, there's no reason in my book to really run High Mileage oils. BTW, they are usually thicker, too.
If true, it might not hurt to run it a few OCI's in your vehicle and see how it does about your leak.
Otherwise, there's no reason in my book to really run High Mileage oils. BTW, they are usually thicker, too.
Originally Posted By: StevieC
High Mileage oil is a lot more marketing than product for the price.
Totally disagree. They are on the thick side of each viscosity grade to provide more protection in worn engines and help oil burn off, and have seal conditioners. In addition, they seem to have a bit better TBN retention and Maxlife specifically has a higher starting TBN them regular Valvoline. They are worth the extra $50 cents a quart IMO for older worn out engines.
High Mileage oil is a lot more marketing than product for the price.
Totally disagree. They are on the thick side of each viscosity grade to provide more protection in worn engines and help oil burn off, and have seal conditioners. In addition, they seem to have a bit better TBN retention and Maxlife specifically has a higher starting TBN them regular Valvoline. They are worth the extra $50 cents a quart IMO for older worn out engines.
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Yeah, maybe next time I am at Wal-Mart I will check out the HM choices for once.
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Yeah, maybe next time I am at Wal-Mart I will check out the HM choices for once.
Hold on, you mean when you go to the auto section of a store you don't automatically check out the ENTIRE oil selection available? Enjoy your time now while you can, cause once the oil addition hooks you, you'll eventually be able to tell the difference between non-detergent synthetic racing oil and conventional 2-cycle marine oil by smell alone
Yeah, maybe next time I am at Wal-Mart I will check out the HM choices for once.
Hold on, you mean when you go to the auto section of a store you don't automatically check out the ENTIRE oil selection available? Enjoy your time now while you can, cause once the oil addition hooks you, you'll eventually be able to tell the difference between non-detergent synthetic racing oil and conventional 2-cycle marine oil by smell alone
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Originally Posted By: sicko
Hold on, you mean when you go to the auto section of a store you don't automatically check out the ENTIRE oil selection available?
^^Right on! That`s what I do whether I go into a grocery store or convenience store,I always take the obligatory walk down the oil aisle. My gf and I drove with her family to Williamsburg,Va last week,and it`s really interesting to see what different oils are sold and advertised in different parts of the country. 7 Eleven stores have their own brand (Warren I suspect by the batch numbers on the bottle),I saw quickie lube places with Rotella and Delvac banners hanging on the outside of their buildings,truck stops that carry ONLY hdeo`s in 15W40,and mostly 10W40 and 20W50 in the deep south states` convenience stores. We also drove past the Warren plant and the Lucas plant.
Hold on, you mean when you go to the auto section of a store you don't automatically check out the ENTIRE oil selection available?
^^Right on! That`s what I do whether I go into a grocery store or convenience store,I always take the obligatory walk down the oil aisle. My gf and I drove with her family to Williamsburg,Va last week,and it`s really interesting to see what different oils are sold and advertised in different parts of the country. 7 Eleven stores have their own brand (Warren I suspect by the batch numbers on the bottle),I saw quickie lube places with Rotella and Delvac banners hanging on the outside of their buildings,truck stops that carry ONLY hdeo`s in 15W40,and mostly 10W40 and 20W50 in the deep south states` convenience stores. We also drove past the Warren plant and the Lucas plant.
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Originally Posted By: StevieC
High Mileage oil is a lot more marketing than product for the price.
Totally disagree. They are on the thick side of each viscosity grade to provide more protection in worn engines and help oil burn off, and have seal conditioners. In addition, they seem to have a bit better TBN retention and Maxlife specifically has a higher starting TBN them regular Valvoline. They are worth the extra $50 cents a quart IMO for older worn out engines.
Well, I have MaxLife in my 1980 Firebird that has been leaking oil for about 25 years and the ML has slowed down the leak considerably but has not yet stopped the leak...Time will tell!
I'll finish out the OCI and will use ML again.
Originally Posted By: StevieC
High Mileage oil is a lot more marketing than product for the price.
Totally disagree. They are on the thick side of each viscosity grade to provide more protection in worn engines and help oil burn off, and have seal conditioners. In addition, they seem to have a bit better TBN retention and Maxlife specifically has a higher starting TBN them regular Valvoline. They are worth the extra $50 cents a quart IMO for older worn out engines.
Well, I have MaxLife in my 1980 Firebird that has been leaking oil for about 25 years and the ML has slowed down the leak considerably but has not yet stopped the leak...Time will tell!
I'll finish out the OCI and will use ML again.
Originally Posted By: SJohnson
I thought it was mandatory if you were a BITOGer that you HAD to go down the oil isle. I think it's in the membership hand book
I thought it was mandatory if you were a BITOGer that you HAD to go down the oil isle. I think it's in the membership hand book
Mobil 1 High Mileage is not all marketing it's labeled a SL package with a boosted AW,detergent add pack and seal cond Vs SM.
i run the [censored] outa there High Mileage oils, good stuff!
i run the [censored] outa there High Mileage oils, good stuff!
Originally Posted By: sicko
Hold on, you mean when you go to the auto section of a store you don't automatically check out the ENTIRE oil selection available? Enjoy your time now while you can, cause once the oil addition hooks you, you'll eventually be able to tell the difference between non-detergent synthetic racing oil and conventional 2-cycle marine oil by smell alone
Oh, don't get me wrong guys, I do hit the oil section up every time I go shopping. I guess I more or less have blinders on and only check out a select few flavors. A high mileage oil was never on my radar until I bought the '91 Accord.
Hold on, you mean when you go to the auto section of a store you don't automatically check out the ENTIRE oil selection available? Enjoy your time now while you can, cause once the oil addition hooks you, you'll eventually be able to tell the difference between non-detergent synthetic racing oil and conventional 2-cycle marine oil by smell alone
Oh, don't get me wrong guys, I do hit the oil section up every time I go shopping. I guess I more or less have blinders on and only check out a select few flavors. A high mileage oil was never on my radar until I bought the '91 Accord.
Good because your membership was in question... I will inform the high lords about your commitment.
I don't want to hijack the thread but what is the best HM to get? No opinions...just looking for the one with the most stout add pack numbers...
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