The best oils for high mileage engines

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

It is known that cars with high mileage need special care, which is associated with a high level of wear and tear of components. What oil should be chosen for such a car? Let us further consider the main features of choosing this product, as well as a list of the most suitable oils for cars of this type.

Which engine is considered worn

What kind of motor needs the need to use the type of oil in question? Practice shows that when determining the wear and tear of a car engine, the brand of a car is of no small importance, since it is the manufacturer who determines the mileage resource, after which the engine is considered worn out and needs additional care and the use of special, more gentle materials.

So, for the most part, the average optimal mileage set for passenger cars is about 150-200 thousand kilometers. Specified dataconcern, for the most part, machines of domestic production. As for foreign manufacturers, they set figures in excess of 300,000 km as limits, up to 1,000,000 km (Mitsubishi 4G63, BMW M30 and M50, Honda D-series, Toyota 3S-FE).

Main tasks of oil

Before starting to consider the list of the most suitable oils for engines with high mileage, it is necessary to determine the list of those tasks that the infused product should cope with.

So, among the tasks assigned to engine oil for used cars, the paramount ones are:

• anti-corrosion engine protection;
• preventing the possible formation of chips between engine parts, as well as the formation of gaps between them;
• removal of unprocessed fuel residues;
• removal of small metal elements and other types of contaminants formed as a result of engine operation into the filter.

Benefits of oils for high mileage engines

When choosing a product to lubricate a used engine, you should give preference to those that are designed to cover all the needs of an automobile engine at this stage of life. Oils designed for worn engines have a number of advantages over other varieties of this type of product. They are as follows:

• reducing the friction of materials and their abrasiveness;
• such products have low temperature pumpability due towhich makes starting the engine in the cold season much faster and easier;
• the composition of such oils contains detergents designed to eliminate plaque, slag and deposits from the walls of the motor;
• oils of this type have improved corrosion protection.

Types of oils

Today's automotive service market offers a wide range of engine oils for high mileage engines. Depending on the basis on which the product is made, they are all divided into three types:

• synthetic;
• semi-synthetic;
• mineral.

Synthetic oils are based on petroleum products. Their main impact is aimed at improving the start of the engine in the cold season, as well as ensuring engine wear resistance. Products of this type are characterized by thermal and oxidative stability, high viscosity, and low volatility.

Speaking of semi-synthetic oils for high mileage engines, it is worth highlighting that products of this type are created on different bases:

• hydrocracking;
• mineral;
• polyalphaolefin or PAO;
• glycolic.

In addition to all of the above, some semi-synthetic oils are the result of oil refining, obtained as a result of severe hydrocracking. By the nature of their action, semi-synthetic are similar to synthetic ones. This kind of producthas a low cost, which attracts buyers. Experts note that in terms of quality this type of oil is of lower quality than the previously considered type, since it has lower antioxidant and energy-saving properties.

As for mineral oils, it is immediately worth noting that this particular type of product is able to form a high-quality film that well protects the motor from friction, pollution and destruction. As a rule, active additives are added to the composition of mineral oils, which make the product more valuable and in demand on the market.

What type of oil is appropriate to use

Which high mileage engine oils should I choose for certain car brands? When solving this issue, first of all, you must rely on the instructions provided by the car manufacturer.

Practice shows that the most unfortunate product for used engines is one that is made on a semi-synthetic basis. This is due, first of all, to the fact that this type of oil has high flow rates, which does not have the best effect on the overall operation of the motor.

For domestically produced machines, it is recommended to use a mineral-based oil. This is due to the fact that this type of product creates a compacted oil film, and is also quite economically consumed. It is undesirable to use semi-synthetics for domestic cars, since some of the components containedas part of such products, are distinguished by their aggressiveness and have the ability to spoil the condition of parts.

Let's take a look at the list of the best high mileage engine oils that are widely used by modern motorists.

Best oils

The list of oils intended for use in engines with high mileage includes products of both domestic and foreign production. They gained their popularity due to their economy in use, as well as high efficiency. The list of the best products of our time includes:

• "Lukoil Lux 10W40";
• Mobil;
• ENEOS by JX Nippon Oil &Energy;
• Shell Helix HX7 10W-40.

Let's consider further the features of each of the listed types of oils, as well as some recommendations regarding their use, left by experts in the field of automotive engine maintenance.

Lukoil Lux 10W40

Lukoil Lux 10W40 oil captivates motorists with its low cost, which slightly exceeds the price set for synthetic products - about 800 rubles per 4 liters of product. The reviews note that the oil in question from the manufacturer Lukoil is an excellent tool for caring for unforced engines. Practice shows that during use, this product can withstand up to 7-8 thousand km without a noticeable decrease in its functions.

Considered oil for engines with largemileage has excellent anti-wear properties and does not contain aluminum, which is also its advantage.

In the reviews of motorists, you can also observe negative feedback about the product. They quite often notice that Lukoil Lux 10W40 oil has a low-temperature viscosity, which is why it does not make it any easier to start an engine that is standing in the cold.

Mobil

Manufacturer Mobil has long been famous for the technical characteristics of its products. Practice shows that Mobil 1 ™ ESP 5W-30 and Mobil 1 0W-40 oils are excellent for used car engines. These products are made on the basis of synthetics, and the peculiarity of their compositions is that they contain a low level of ash content.

The manufacturer himself often notes that Mobil is the best oil for Audi engines with high mileage. The advantage of such a product is that it can be used for both gasoline and diesel engines.

Choosing Mobil oil for engines with high mileage, the motorist greatly extends the life of the entire engine. This product has the ability to reach the moving parts quite quickly (15 seconds faster than its counterparts), and the circulation process itself begins immediately from the moment the engine is started, thanks to this, the operating costs of the motor are greatly reduced.

ENEOS by JX Nippon Oil & Energy

An excellent oil for Honda's high mileage engines is JX Nippon Oil &Energy's ENEOS. This tool provides a long service life of the motor, and also reduces the level of wear. Very often in the reviews of this product, it is noted that with regular use, the motor acquires new energy, due to which it becomes more dynamic and, as most comments say, it acquires new energy.

The advantage of this product is that it contains additives, the action of which is aimed at saving fuel, as well as reducing engine wear.

The cost of ENEOS oil from JX Nippon Oil & Energy in the Russian market is about 1,300 rubles for a 4-liter container. Consumers believe that this cost is fully justified by the large number of useful properties that the oil in question has.

Shell Helix HX7 10W-40

Of the total number of modern fuels and lubricants, Shell Helix HX7 10W-40 is considered the most popular - oil for engines with high mileage. The viscosity of this product is ideal for reducing friction levels, and also creates a strong oil film that protects the inside of the motor and prevents oil from leaking through cracks, if any. Moreover, such a product has the ability to provide resistance to the internal part of the motor against oxidation, as well as shear-type loads.

Shell Helix HX7 10W-40 is an excellent engine oilKIA with high mileage. Its cleaning components are able to well remove plaque, fuel oil and soot from the inside of the motor. This product can be easily found at Russian gas stations, and at a fairly reasonable cost - about 1,100 rubles per 4 liters of oil. Consumers consider this cost quite acceptable, since this product performs all the functions that a worn-out motor of domestic or foreign production needs.

Shell Helix HX7 10W-40 is ideal for gasoline and diesel engines.