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think all engine oil are same think
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again what if I told you that the engine
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oil you're using right now might be
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harming your car instead of protecting
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it using the right motor oil can give
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you an added 26 MP gallon while using
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the wrong one leads to sludge buildup
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overheating poor fuel efficiency and
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even complete engine failure so what are
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the right engine oils stick around
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because in this video we're going to
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debunk the biggest oil myths that
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mechanics and oil companies don't want
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you to know if you want your engine to
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last longer and save you cash this video
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is a mustat let's get started first
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let's debunk the common oil myths M
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number one dark oil means it's time for
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a change many drivers panic when they
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check their oil and see it's dark but
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here's the truth dark oil doesn't always
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mean bad oil oil naturally darkens as it
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does its job collecting dirt and
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contaminants to keep your engine clean
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the real way to know if your oil needs
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changing is by checking its texture if
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it feels gritty sludgy or thick then
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it's time for a change fresh oil isn't
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always golden and clear it can darken
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quickly while still working perfectly
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fine with today's synthetic oils most
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7,500 to to 10,000 M between changes
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some high performance oils can even last
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15,000 M the only reason you'd need a
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3,000 Mi change is if you're using the
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cheapest conventional oil in extreme
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conditions M number two synthetic oil
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will damage older engines this is one of
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the biggest lies about synthetic oil
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some people think synthetic is too
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slippery or too thin for older engines
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and will cause leaks this is false for
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modern synthetic oils this was true for
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early synthetic oils that contain
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different chemical compositions that
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could Shrink rubber seals and gaskets
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leading to leaks in older engines
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however modern synthetic oils are
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engineered with seal conditioners that
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help keep seals pliable and prevent
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leaks if an engine starts leaking after
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switching to syn thetic it likely had
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pre-existing worn out seals that were
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being masked by sludge buildup from
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conventional oil synthetic oil simply
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cleaned out the gunk revealing existing
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leaks regular maintenance and using
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highquality synthetic oil can actually
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extend seal life and prevent leaks in
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the long run M number three you can't
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switch between oil types some drivers
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believe that once you use synthetic oil
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you can never go back to conventional
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oil or that mixing them will destroy
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your engine this is completely false
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this was a concern decades ago when
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early synthetic oils contained different
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additives that sometimes caused seal
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shrinkage however modern synthetic and
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conventional oils are fully compatible
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and can be mixed or switched between
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with no harm to your engine the key is
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to use the right viscosity and API
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certification for your engine if you
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switch to synthetic you may notice
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improved performance better cold starts
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and longer oil change intervals compared
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to conventional oil M number four engine
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oil additives improve performance many
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aftermarket oil additives claim to
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increase engine life reduce friction and
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improve fuel efficiency that's a total
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myth the truth is most mod engine oils
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already come with all the additives your
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engine needs for Optimal Performance
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Engine oils are carefully formulated
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with detergents anti-wear agents
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antioxidants and viscosity improvers
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right out of the bottle these additives
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are already designed to provide the best
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protection for your engine's needs when
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you add extra performance boosting
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additives you risk messing with the
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oil's balance and could even reduce its
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effectiveness unless your Vehicle
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Manufacturer specifically recommends an
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additive it's best to rely on
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highquality oil that meets the required
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specifications M number five thicker oil
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is always better for high mileage
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engines this myth is so widespread that
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many drivers believe that the thicker
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the oil the better it will protect an
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aging engine however the truth is far
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simpler oil viscosity isn't about thick
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or thin it's about what right for your
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engine your engine is designed to run on
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oil with a specific viscosity to ensure
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proper lubrication Cooling and smooth
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operation for high mileage engines the
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key isn't just going for thicker oil
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it's about using the correct viscosity
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manufacturer if you use oil that's too
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thick it can actually create problems
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for one it can make the engine harder to
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turn over during cold starts leading to
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unnecessary wear on the other hand oil
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that's too thin won't provide enough
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protection especially if your engine has
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more wear and tear so don't fall for the
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thicker is better myth always go with
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what's recommended for your specific
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engine if you are enjoying this video
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don't forget to subscribe the channel
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for more tips and tips let's move
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forward ever wondered what the different
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types of engine oils are let's break
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down the main types of oils so you can
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make the best choice for your car number
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one conventional oil conventional oil is
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the most common and cheapest option on
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the market made directly from refined
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crude oil it's been used for decades and
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works fine for simple older engines or
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low mileage driving however it breaks
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down quickly under high temperatures and
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heavy loads meaning you'll need to
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change it more often sometimes as
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frequently as every 3,00 000 miles
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another downside is that it doesn't
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offer the same level of protection
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against enginear as synthetic oils if
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you're driving an older car that doesn't
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demand high performance lubrication
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conventional oil can work but if you
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want better engine longevity it might
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not be your best bet number two
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synthetic oil synthetic oil is
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engineered in a lab to provide Superior
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lubrication and protection for your
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engine it resists breakdown at high
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temperatures meaning it lacks last
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significantly longer some synthetic oils
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can go 10,000 to 15,000 M between
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changes it also reduces friction better
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than conventional oil which means less
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engine wear and better fuel efficiency
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another big Advantage is it keeps your
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engine cleaner by preventing sludge
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buildup if you drive a modern car a high
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performance vehicle or live in extreme
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weather conditions synthetic oil is the
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best option yes it costs more upfront
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but it saves you money in the long run
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by protecting your engine better and
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extending oil change intervals number
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three synthetic blend are you unable to
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decide between conventional and
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synthetic then synthetic blend oil is a
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best option for you it gives you a bit
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of both it's a mix of synthetic and
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conventional oils offering better
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protection than conventional oil without
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the full price of synthetic this type is
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great for drivers who want extra
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durability without spending top dollar
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it also provides better resistance to
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oxidation and high temperatures making
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it a solid choice for trucks SUVs and
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vehicles that carry heavy loads if
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you're looking for a budget friendly
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upgrade from conventional oil but aren't
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ready to go full synthetic a synthetic
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blend is a smart compromise number four
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high mileage oil if if your car has over
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75,000 M switching to high mileage oil
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might be one of the best decisions you
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can make this oil contains special
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additives designed to reduce wear and
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tear on older engines including seal
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conditioners that help prevent oil leaks
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over time engine seals can dry out and
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Shrink causing oil leaks but high
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mileage oil helps keep them soft and
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flexible if your car is starting to burn
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oil or develop small leaks switching to
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high mileage oil could help slow down
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these issues it's not just about mileage
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if you've got an older car and want to
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keep it running smoothly this oil is
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worth considering that's all for this
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video If this video helped you hit that
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