Are High Mileage Oils Really Worth the Extra Money?
You have seen them before and more than likely you got a sales pitch the last time you went to the quick lube. Someone trying to up sell you to an oil that should be used in your car if it has more than 75,000 miles on it. These oils are more commonly known as High Mileage Oils designed specifically for high mileage vehicles.
High Mileage Oils were at first a big marketing success, however since all the major oil companies are now offering these oils they have lost a little of the glitter. Never the less, these high mileage oils state they have special additives that help recondition seals. Plus, other additives that clean out carbon deposits and help your engine runner cleaner.
One would have to ask, do the oil companies really put these extra additives in these oils? Are there really additives that can help recondition seals? Well the short answer is yes to both. There are additives that accomplish these two benefits, but one would have to ask why are they just putting them in their high mileage oils.
If these oils are being touted as engine saving oils then why are oil companies waiting until you have 75,000 miles on your vehicle before you start using them. If your seals need reconditioning then what put them into that condition to begin with? And where did all the engine deposits come from? Well once again the short answer is the same oil companies that claim they can clean your engine and recondition your seals are also the same oil companies that sold you an inferior oil for the first 75,000 miles.
High mileage oils and the way they are marketed really don't make a lot of sense when you think about it. It's understandable that big corporations want to make a profit, but making a profit on not giving consumers the whole truth is somewhat questionable.
If these high mileage oils are so good why not just up sell your customers right when they purchase a new car to keep it running smooth and deposit free. Wouldn't it make more sense to keep an engine clean instead of gunking it up and then try to clean it later with this wonder oil.
High mileage oils have about a dollars worth of additional additives, but the oil companies are charging you $10.00 more for every oil change. And why we are on the subject of inflated claims about high mileage oils you should also know there is no such thing as SUV or light truck oil either. Just fancy names used to squeeze a few more dollars out of your pocket.
The simple answer is to start with the best oil on the market and not have to worry about "switching" over to a high mileage oil once you get to 75,000 miles. Amsoil has one of the most expensive additive packages in the industry and these additives will keep your engine clean and sludge free.
Amsoil has always included superior seal swell agents in their formula so your seals never shrink and become brittle. The bottom line is Amsoil keeps your car's engine closer to new condition better than any other synthetic or petroleum oil on the market. In fact Amsoil isn't even in the same class as some of the lower tier oils on the market and the main reason you should consider switching to Amsoil.
This article brought to you by Steve Tarini. We have over 13 years experience working with Amsoil and over 30 years in various industry including Aviation, Car and Light Trucks and Off-Road Motorcycle Racing. Let our experience put you on the right track to better performing equipment and see the difference that Amsoil makes. 800-797-4550