Switch to Mobil 1 HM from Quaker State Ultimate Durability?

[oilmaven]

My 1996 Honda Accord V6 is due for an oil change (just shy of 110,000 miles on the car...it sees 95% highway cruising at lower speeds due to the 55mph speed limits up here). I'm currently running Quaker State Ultimate Durability 5W30 in it and although it runs fine, the last couple of changes there's some noticeable "weeping" from the rear seal. It's not a full-blown leak at this point. I've been using Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 and lately Quaker State Ultimate Durability 5W30 but am considering going to Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w30. I used the 10W30 version of the Mobil 1 High Mileage in my PT Cruiser for about 35,000 miles (sold it with 106,000 miles) and NEVER had a consumption issue. The Honda uses NO oil between changes at this point (I'm at 5,500 miles on this OCI...intend to get an analysis done this time). I like the stoutness of the Mobil 1 High Mileage oils, especially for an older engine and am wondering if it might buy me some time with the seal...either that or just stick with the Quaker State Ultimate Durability for awhile longer. Any thoughts?

 

[JasonBraswell]

I doubt the High Mileage oil will fix your leak but you might give it a shot and see what happens. The only way to fix an oil leak is to usually just replace the seal or gasket.

M1 High mileage oils help to condition (not swell) seals and therefore help extend the life of those seals.

 

[Boss302fan]

Mobil 1 High Mileage oils work well and they may help with your issue.

Maxlife may also be an option...

 

[oilmaven]

I think I'll give the Mobil 1 High Mileage a shot this time...can pick it up at Walmart today. I used Mobil oil (at one time used their regular conventional oil) for years and jumped on the SOPUS band wagon after seeing all of those great Pennzoil Platinum used oil analysis. I'm not saying I won't go back to the Quaker State Ultimate Durability but am going to see if a couple of runs with the Mobil High Mileage makes any difference.

 

[SatinSilver]

Sounds good. Report back the results if you have a chance. TIA.

 

[Blaze]

Currently I'm running the Mobil 1 High Mileage 10w30 in my Ford 460 motor with 190k. It was always ran on Deere 15w40 for yrs. The Mobil 1 High Mileage after 3500 miles has almost stopped the leak which I think is coming from somewhere around the front seal. I'm a skeptic on this leak stop stuff but yes a very noticeable difference.

 

[bodeh6]

Do 2 back to back runs of Mobil 1 High Mileage 5w30 and hopefully by the end of the second OCI, it helps.