What is the difference between high mileage oil vs regular? - Honda Pilot

samc · 10-03-2010, 09:54 PM

In particular I'm talking about this mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30.

Typically I use 5w-20 or -30 (when I can't find the 20s in stock) but I'm starting to see more of these in my local stores. What's the difference between this and the normal synthetics?

I searched in this forum and I didn't find anything. Off a google search it says the difference is "additives" but nobody states what specifically. Also I find the question, "can I mix that with a normal synthetic?" I'm thinking yes but alot of people just say you shouldn't, without stating a reason.

And why did I bring up this topic? Beause if you look carefully those jugs sell for $23.50 a pop when a quart of mobil1 would easily cost $7+ (which is towards $40 for a 5 pack). Yes call me cheap but that's what I buy for my oil changes.

N_Jay · 10-03-2010, 10:20 PM

Marketing

rocky · 10-03-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by N_Jay

Marketing

Dam, he's reading my mind.

cofetym · 10-03-2010, 10:38 PM

Like N_Jay said marketing. I recently did an oil change on mine and the 5qt M1 was definitely the way to go. Especially when our vehicles take 4.5qts with a filter change. Little extra left just in case.

belundy · 10-03-2010, 11:51 PM

$5 a gallon.

OK, I did look into this and supposedly they up the detergent package to fight gum and sludge more aggressively because older engines have more blow by and tend to have more gunk in oil passages than newer.

It might be a similar deal with some of these oils now appearing that claim to go after sludge. Haven't seen any independent testing to read if 1) it is a significantly different additive package or 2) whether different = beneficial.

hkellogg · 10-04-2010, 08:03 AM

high mileage oil typically has additives and seal swellers in it once you start using it dont stop

samc · 10-04-2010, 04:46 PM

I tend to think hkellogg and belundy is right on the money. I'm sure it does has additives to help with seals and sludge but I wonder if it's something I should even be wondering about.

Either way I'll stick to my good old normal mobil1 synthetics for now.

(I bought the jug, but can't find a pic

)

sblvro · 10-05-2010, 08:54 AM

this mobil 1 high mileage pdf. more like a high mileage oil and synthetic

Mobil 1 High Mileage 5W-30

this is what I use... extended performance!

Mobil 1 Extended Performance

10-03-2010, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What is the difference between high mileage oil vs regular? In particular I'm talking about this mobil 1 synthetic 5w-30. Typically I use 5w-20 or -30 (when I can't find the 20s in stock) but I'm starting to see more of these in my local stores. What's the difference between this and the normal synthetics? I searched in this forum and I didn't find anything. Off a google search it says the difference is "additives" but nobody states what specifically. Also I find the question, "can I mix that with a normal synthetic?" I'm thinking yes but alot of people just say you shouldn't, without stating a reason. And why did I bring up this topic? Beause if you look carefully those jugs sell for $23.50 a pop when a quart of mobil1 would easily cost $7+ (which is towards $40 for a 5 pack). Yes call me cheap but that's what I buy for my oil changes.

10-03-2010, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,548 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Marketing __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

10-03-2010, 10:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
cofetym Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 778 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Like N_Jay said marketing. I recently did an oil change on mine and the 5qt M1 was definitely the way to go. Especially when our vehicles take 4.5qts with a filter change. Little extra left just in case. __________________ ____________ 2005 EX-L 4wd WEATHERTECH* Floor liners, cargo liner, bug/wind deflector (Direct Order). CURTTrailer hitch /harness/Transmission and Power steering coolers (etrailer). OEM Crossbars and rear splash guard (HandA). OEM* Foglights (Ebay/yourkeylessremote). DEI * 452t Automatic Door Lock Modification (Sonixelectronics). MAXXIMAM09300 Side Marker LED light Modification (Partssystems). SEARS16009 Oil Catch Can Mod (Sears). Coffee ! Is The Planet Shaking or Is It Just Me ?

10-03-2010, 11:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
belundy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 480 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$5 a gallon. OK, I did look into this and supposedly they up the detergent package to fight gum and sludge more aggressively because older engines have more blow by and tend to have more gunk in oil passages than newer. It might be a similar deal with some of these oils now appearing that claim to go after sludge. Haven't seen any independent testing to read if 1) it is a significantly different additive package or 2) whether different = beneficial. __________________ BE '03 Pilot EX '02 Highlander '01 Civic EX

10-05-2010, 08:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 2,043 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this mobil 1 high mileage pdf. more like a high mileage oil and synthetic Mobil 1 High Mileage 5W-30 this is what I use... extended performance! Mobil 1 Extended Performance __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

10-04-2010, 08:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
hkellogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 183 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	high mileage oil typically has additives and seal swellers in it once you start using it dont stop

10-04-2010, 04:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
samc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 657 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I tend to think hkellogg and belundy is right on the money. I'm sure it does has additives to help with seals and sludge but I wonder if it's something I should even be wondering about. Either way I'll stick to my good old normal mobil1 synthetics for now. (I bought the jug, but can't find a pic )

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