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How many of you use high mileage engine oil, recommended beyond 75,000 miles?
I know it contains elastomer sweller additive (esters of some type) to lessen oil leaks past hardened and worn rubber seals.
Does it make any difference in lessening leakage seen from your dipstick? Less leak spots on the garage floor?
Seal age should matter too, right? Elastomers harden with age even when not exposed to sunlight, though not as fast. Does this mean high mileage engine oil should be used past some number of years also?
Just curious, I've never used it and haven't noticed high oil consumption with age (except for defective designs like GM AFM V8's).
Experiences and ponderances welcomed!
I know it contains elastomer sweller additive (esters of some type) to lessen oil leaks past hardened and worn rubber seals.
Does it make any difference in lessening leakage seen from your dipstick? Less leak spots on the garage floor?
Seal age should matter too, right? Elastomers harden with age even when not exposed to sunlight, though not as fast. Does this mean high mileage engine oil should be used past some number of years also?
Just curious, I've never used it and haven't noticed high oil consumption with age (except for defective designs like GM AFM V8's).
Experiences and ponderances welcomed!