• You look under the hood and notice oil streaks on lower engine parts.

• Your engine sounds louder than normal. A rattling noise might signal that your engine could benefit from denser motor oil, i.e., high mileage oil.

If you’re committed to preserving your vehicle for the long run, stick to regularly scheduled preventative maintenance services, especially oil changes with high mileage oil.

How does my engine benefit from high mileage oil?

High mileage oil addresses specific weaknesses in your engine that are related to old age. It’s like a healing ointment for overused engine parts.

• Reduced oil consumption: High mileage vehicles tend to leak and burn off more oil than younger cars due to degraded engine seals. High mileage oil rejuvenates degraded seals, which leads to less oil consumption and burnoff.

• Less engine sludge: Older engines tend to accumulate sludge left behind by other motor oils. High mileage oil breaks up and dissolves residual sludge.

• Protection from damage: High mileage vehicles tend to suffer from more general wear and tear than younger cars. The additives in high mileage oil preserve and protect your entire engine.

I’m ready for my high mileage oil change!

Regardless of how many (or how few) miles you have on your vehicle, regularly scheduled oil changes are critical for keeping your car running newer, longer. When you head in for your next oil change at a nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care, ask your technician about a high mileage oil change, especially if you’ve observed oil stains in your driveway or heard engine rattling. A high mileage oil change could help your car hit its next big milestone!