besides the price.
2007-07-30 03:46:12 · 9 answers · asked by muskieman 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is a fact… high mileage engines can burn off oil faster. As an engine gets older, seals deteriorate, gaskets become brittle, and piston rings wear. Oil burn-off can occur when the oil gets past worn seals or rings into the combustion chamber. Oil then burns off, which can ultimately lead to increased deposits and engine wear, shortening the life of a vehicle. High Mileage oil is specially engineered with unique additives conventional oils don't have, to meet the changing needs of high mileage vehicles. Its technology is proven in industry volatility tests to provide 17% superior oil burn-off protection vs. the leading conventional oils.*
2007-07-30 04:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by cbwidow1 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I assume by "regular" oil you mean conventional oil. A higher mileage oil is a Synthetic - Blend oil. A mixture of Synthetic and conventional. What this means is that the oil has a superior detergent mixture to keep your engine cleaner and the oil has better additives to prevent corrosion, sludge, and excessive wear. Specially formulated for older engines or engines with a lot of miles. Results may vary from engine to engine though. Personally, all I use is synthetic, at any mileage I feel that synthetic is the best oil available.
2007-07-30 03:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by riddance86 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As your engine ages, seals deteriorate, oil burn-off increases and sludge can build up which can all result in a decrease in performance and, ultimately, reduce engine life high mileage oil are either heavier weight or have additives to help soften the old oil seals or both.
2007-07-30 03:51:51 · answer #3 · answered by bmw575se 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you mean high mileage on the car, the previous answers apply.
If you mean oil in the car that lasts for more miles, then the oil is made with man made variations that prevent/reduce breakdown with time and added detergents that keep crud in solution.
2007-07-30 03:55:34 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Different oil modifiers are added to make the oil more suited for the used engines that it is intended for.
2007-07-30 03:52:28 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with "goats" answer here. There is NO difference in the oil. It's all marketing hype!! How many of you beleive the commercials for "Special " oil for 4x4 truck
engines ??? Another huge marketing scam!! . "Big oil "Company GREED at it's best !!
Too hilarious.
2007-07-30 05:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by I'moutahere 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
High mileage high is usually thicker and contains special additives to help with any leaks/extra stress/and parts that are wearing down due to high mileage.
2007-07-30 03:48:39 · answer #7 · answered by Saddler 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not a dang thing. If you want good oil buy a synthetic like Amsoil...
35,000 mile oil change intervals!!!
I change my oil once every spring and it's guaranteed by the MFG.
2007-07-30 03:56:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
about 2 bucks for the marketing hype
2007-07-30 03:50:13 · answer #9 · answered by goat 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋