Whats the consensus? Legit or scam to charge more for the same thing?
The cost is only a few cents more per quart over the regular oil by the same brand.
The high-mileage oils have added seal conditioners to help prevent leaks on older engines in which the gaskets may be starting to deteriorate. The also have some added components to assist in reducing wear based on the assumption that the clearances in an older engine are not what they were when new.
Bottom line is... don't waste your money.
U.M.
The cost is only a few cents more per quart over the regular oil by the same brand.
The high-mileage oils have added seal conditioners to help prevent leaks on older engines in which the gaskets may be starting to deteriorate. The also have some added components to assist in reducing wear based on the assumption that the clearances in an older engine are not what they were when new.
Bottom line is... don't waste your money.
U.M.
My 17 year old went to get his oil changed yesterday and they hit him for an extra $21 for high mileage oil. Im sure they told him he "needed" it and he just said "OK" not knowing any better. Im debating on calling the manager. I feel like they took advantage of him by selling him something he didnt need or ask for because he didnt know any better
This is from a personal standpoint and its anecdotal evidence but I switched it over in the family van that would go though quite a bit of oil, always had. The oil consumption has dropped noticeably.
Beast does Amsoil have a 'high mileage' oil, technically speaking?
I have an 02 Ford Escape with a slight leak. Its either coming from the oil pan or crank shaft seal. Its so slight I haven't bothered with a die.
Btw, Amsoil 10W-30 SS on my 03 COBRA IS SOMETHING SPECIAL. WHEN I USE THEIR 0w-30 ss I HAVE THE THREADS ON MY SPARK PLUGS, LITERALLY SOAKED WITH OIL. TO THE POINT I PANIC AND THINK I NEED TO CHANGE THE VALVE COVER GASKETS.
Pulled plugs 2day @ 118, 600k and on all (8) plugs had the first 3 threads on the plugs dry. Just 3 weeks removed running 10W-30 Amsoil SS. Those are stats.
I have a very high mileage 03 Lexus GX470, it currently has 375k and still rolling strong. I never used anything but 5w30 conventional oil, but in the cold of winter i started noticing that it would smoke more and more on cold starts. I am a Lexus tech for a living and have rebuilt my fair share of heads and knew it was the valve stem seals that were hardened from age and miles. I wasnt ready to tear into it and redo the seals so i gave the valvoline high mileage a shot. I was impressed, within two oil changes my full minute of smoke on cold starts was reduced to a few light puffs on start up. Maybe now i can make it to 450k before i am forced to tear into it lol.
I am a manager of a Quick lube and over the years i have worked for a few different companies. None of the company's i have worked for ever encouraged me to lie or scam customers. I know there are places out there that do but i would say majority of these guys are explaining the benefits of the different types of oils to the customers and then letting the customer make there decision based on that information.