elkootcho Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 What oil (weight and brand) would you recommend for 2000 Pathfinder with 125k miles? SoCal weather (90-105 degree summers), typical city driving. Does oil marketed as "high mileage" really make a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) If you are not experiencing oil leaks or consumption, any conventional oil changed out at a 5k mile interval will work well. High mileage oils have more detergent and antiwear additives as well as seal conditioners. They are typically on the thicker side of their viscosity grade as well. If you can get an HM oil for the same price as a conventional, I would go for it. Valvoline NextGen MaxLife may be on clearance at your local WalMarts for $13 per 5 quart jug. I would use that in the 5W-30 grade at 5k intervals with a Purolator Classic filter. If you can't find any jugs on clearance, any 5W-30 will be fine (just not the Accel non detergent SA rated crap that's intended for air compressors ). I hope this helps! Edited April 6, 2013 by Towncivilian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkootcho Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Thanks for the reply. High Mileage oil sounds like the way to go for me for me...off to Walmart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersryan Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 125,xxx is high mileage? ot oh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 125,xxx is high mileage? ot oh.... If you go by what oil companies say, anything over 75k is high mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersryan Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 yeah I was kidding around. I don't buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I have been running the Valvoline Next Gen High Mileage oil. Usually you can get it cheap at Walmart like posted above. Plus, if it has as much recycled oil as claimed; then maybe we can say were helping the environment. Plus check advertisements for local auto parts stores. Usually they will have it on sale for ~2xx a quart plus $2-5 off any filter. Which I then usually pick up the Napa Gold or Mobil 1 filter depending who has the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourface1650 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 125,xxx is high mileage? ot oh.... lol! 210,090...now thats high mileage - though I just use normal Mobil 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 IMO, High mileage oil is a scam. Use thicker oil 10/30....add an additive if it makes you feel better....save your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 10W30 will be in the same viscosity range as a 5W30. If you *need* to go thicker, use an Xw-40. Also, additives are useless; again, if you need thicker oil, go to a 40 grade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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