How to prolong the life of your car

For people who are always on the go, their car might just be their most prized possession. A personal vehicle, after all, can take them to a lot of places more conveniently than taking public transportation. 

But with every destination visited with one’s car comes the cost of getting higher mileage. The more you use your car, the more care it will need just to keep it running. As the odometer reaches 100,000 kilometers, cars are more prone to breakdowns, fuel inefficiency, and parts replacement. Frequent maintenance is needed because worn parts will deteriorate the integrity of other parts. Owners must give special care and attention to prolong the life of their cars.

Frequent checks on the oil dip should be done regularly. It’s important to monitor the oil’s color, consistency, and, volume.

Apart from that, the suspension also needs attention. Observe the sound your car makes when it runs on potholes and bumps. You can test your suspension by leaning on the front or rear of the car. If the suspension doesn’t “play,” it means that it is still in good condition and it can still stabilize the car. A faulty suspension can wear other parts of the vehicle.

And, of course, don’t forget the exhaust. The emission can indicate if the vehicle is in need of an oil change or worse, an engine overhaul because of burnt oil.

But to get the best out of your high-mileage car, look for products that can cater to your vehicle’s needs. Shell Helix High Mileage is made especially for cars that are over the 100,000 kilometer mileage.  The new engine oil is engineered to provide up to 40% better wear protection and helps prevent damaging deposits, such as sludge, for better performance. It also has active seal conditioners that provides engine leakage protection and oil burn-off reduction for less top-up.

It comes in two variants: the Shell Helix High Mileage 10W-40 for gasoline engines and the thicker formulation Shell Helix High Mileage 15W-50 for light-duty diesel engines. 

Shell Lubricants General Manager Dennis Javier says, “The development of Shell Helix High Mileage is meant to help customers with high-mileage vehicles to prolong the life of their vehicle, so that they can enjoy more memories with their trusted partner through the years.”

Now, high-mileage car owners can make the most out of their vehicles and drive them to more adventures and destinations.

Get your Shell Helix High Mileage oil change now to help prolong the life of your engine. Visit your nearest Shell Helix Oil Change plus or look for it in your favorite car shop or auto supply.