Hi everyone,
Have a question. My brother and I got into a discussion about oil. We were talking about what oil to use in his 1997 Civic. I suggested something like Maxlife, being more robust and having more additives.
He was adamant and said no. When I asked why, he said he doesn't want to use a oil in the engine that swelled and softened the seals. So, he is not interested in any hm oil because of that, even if the hm oils have more anti-wear additives. By swelling and softening the seals, he said, it would shorten the seals life.
My question is this: Does Maxlife really swell seals? I was under the impression that it had conditioners that helped old seals, but, was safe on new or newer seals? Would Maxlife damage new or newer seals?
Thanks,
Have a question. My brother and I got into a discussion about oil. We were talking about what oil to use in his 1997 Civic. I suggested something like Maxlife, being more robust and having more additives.
He was adamant and said no. When I asked why, he said he doesn't want to use a oil in the engine that swelled and softened the seals. So, he is not interested in any hm oil because of that, even if the hm oils have more anti-wear additives. By swelling and softening the seals, he said, it would shorten the seals life.
My question is this: Does Maxlife really swell seals? I was under the impression that it had conditioners that helped old seals, but, was safe on new or newer seals? Would Maxlife damage new or newer seals?
Thanks,