2002 Buick Park Avenue use of Penzoil High Mileage 5W-30 mo

Tiny
TOMNKATHY1
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  • 2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,000 MILES
I have my oil changed at Jiffy Lube and they recommend the Penzoil High Mileage 5W-30 oil in vehicles with higher mileage. My vehicle is not burning oil but am wondering if the 17.00 dollars extra for this type of oil is worth it in the long run
Saturday, November 28th, 2009 AT 12:08 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Some high mileage oils lack one ingredient, detergent, this can be helpful for some engines, ask them what's so special about the penzoil, if they can answer it intelligently, then maybe, but I would actually use an oil like Mobil 1 synthetic, in any engine, high mileage or new! Synthetic does a better job of carrying the dirt to the oil filter than regular oils.I use Mobil 1 in my own car.
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Saturday, November 28th, 2009 AT 12:29 PM

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