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Do high mileage cars need thicker oil?

I put a ton of miles on my truck for work, and want to take good care of my engine. I heard that putting in thicker oil helps—is that true? Do higher mileage cars need thicker oil?

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Natalie Todoroff · Updated on
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Yes, high mileage cars need thicker oil. If you’re putting
high miles
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Using thicker oil is recommended not only for drivers who put a lot of miles on the road but for cars that already have high miles on them. For example, if your vehicle has 60,000 to 150,0000 miles on it, you may want to consider making the switch to thicker oil to keep your engine shipshape.
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