Long Life engine oils are controversial among drivers. Some users consider them a marketing ploy to justify excessively long oil change intervals. However, as Adam Klimek, expert and ambassador for TotalEnergies, points out, extended intervals between oil changes are not a matter of the oil manufacturer's declaration, but the result of rigorous testing and clearly defined operating conditions.
Long Life under the microscope of laboratories and engine manufacturers
An example of a product designed for such conditions is TotalEnergies Quartz Ineo Xtra Long Life 0W-20. This oil has been tested not only by the independent organization ACEA (C5, C6), but also by engine manufacturers such as Ford (WSS-M2C-956-A1), Porsche (C20), and Volkswagen (VW 508.00, VW 509.00). In each case, it met the stringent requirements for Long Life operation.
Not just oil – operating conditions are key
If the vehicle's fuel consumption is close to the catalog values, it means that the engine is operating under the conditions specified by the manufacturer. In this case, you can safely follow the manufacturer's recommendations for oil change intervals, including extended ones.
However, the situation changes when the actual fuel consumption is significantly higher than the declared value. Increased fuel consumption means more contaminants entering the oil, and thus faster deterioration of its protective properties. This applies, among other things, to driving with heavy loads, at high speeds on highways, in the mountains, when towing a trailer, and also during intensive urban use over short distances.
Under such conditions, even when using Long Life oil, the replacement interval should be shortened accordingly.
Conclusion: Long Life works, but not in isolation from reality
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