Is It Time for High Mileage Oil?

Age affects a vehicle just as much as it affects you, and as your car’s odometer continues to rise, it may be time to consider a helping hand from high-mileage oil. Receiving a high mileage oil change gives a boost to cars that have begun to accumulate wear and tear from years of loyal service.  

But what is high-mileage oil, and when is it time to consider using it? Let’s look at when you’ll want to make the jump to high-mileage oil. 

What Is High Mileage Oil? 

High mileage oil is a motor oil that has been developed to reduce the amount of strain on your car’s components. It reduces leaks, and seepage, and even lowers the oil consumption of older car engines. That’s because high mileage oil contains additives that reduce the amount of friction between the components in your car’s aging engine. If you own an older or used Subaru, this can be a great way to improve the longevity of your ride. 

When Is It Time for High Mileage Oil? 

As a rule of thumb, cars that have more than 75,000 miles on their odometer will see benefits from switching to this oil. The same can be said for older cars even if they don’t quite reach that mileage threshold.  

Some symptoms to look out for with older engines include oil stains or drips, oil streaks under the hood, and unusually loud engine sounds. Swapping out for high-mileage oil is as easy as scheduling an appointment at our Subaru service center. 

What Specific Benefits Can I Expect? 

High mileage oil directly targets the issues that arise from aging car engines. By reducing the oil consumption of your car, high mileage oil mends degraded seals to reduce burnoff. It also has the added benefit of protecting your engine from further wear and tear and dissolving excess sludge. With high mileage oil, you may be able to keep an older vehicle for longer before having to shop for a new Subaru car. 

Swap Out Your Oil at Serra Subaru Champaign  

If you have an older Subaru, now is a great time to visit Serra Subaru Champaign in Savoy, IL and make the transition to high-mileage oil. Our expert technicians will efficiently make the swap and get you out on the road again in no time. Come see us today!