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Will high Mileage Oil harm my "young" engine?
I went to a Mr. Lube Oil Change location for a oil change and I noticed they mistakenly in a high mileage oil instead of my regular non-synthetic oil. Will that cause any problems for my car? It only has 88,000 Kilometers / 54,600 Miles on it. They said it's a semi-synthetic blend and is a better oil anyway. They didn't charge me more for it.
7 Answers
- Country BoyLv 78 years ago
Keep this in mind: All high mileage oil does is slow down very small oil leaks-period. For a very few dollars more or less, you could buy full synthetic oil at Walmart and have the dealer of the car change your oil. New car dealers are much more responsible with oil changes!
- StpaulguyLv 78 years ago
HM oil just has more anti-wear additives and seal conditioners. Won't hurt young engines. But I'd find a new oil change place for the next one.
- You may be rightLv 78 years ago
won't hurt the engine, but it has stuff in it to stop oil leaks, but for a car with your low mileage, I wouldn't use that kind, Id wait until at least 100,000 miles or more, because it swells up the rubber and there is no use swelling up the rubber for no reason. 1 time shouldn't hurt too much.
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- 8 years ago
Your car will be fine. However; I would go back to the lube place- point out THEIR mistake and have them fix it the right way with the correct oil..
- bandit_60Lv 78 years ago
high mileage oil won,t hurt your engine, matter of fact it probably will help it !
- Anonymous8 years ago
They're right syn-blend is a better oil so don't worry, be happy!
