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gyusher

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I have been using Pennzoil Platinum for about 2 years on my wife's car (04 Aztek) with great results. With her car I can prove my claims of 2-3mpg improvement plus a much smoother better sounding engine. . .

 

I bought a new 07 Silverado Classic that turned 800 miles today so. . .it now also is using PP.

 

I bought 40 big jugs of M1 from Walmart several years ago on special (7.00 5qt bottle) all they had on the shelf anyway. . .I used M1 in everything I owned from my weedeater, firearms, lubricating cans, door hinges. . .anything that moved. . .

 

Anyway both cars used it and I fell in love with that oil especially at that price. Since then I moved to Ohio where the Penz is easy for me to find (drive-thru)and have been using it since.

 

I did try Valvoline's synthetic for a couple oil changes but the PP seems better. . .I like it better anyway. . .

 

I'm anxious to hear from others too. . .

 

 

Anyone use Pennzoil  Platinum  5w 30 synthetic?????

 

 

 

Mr. Smith Enthusiast

Mr. Smith

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Anyone use Pennzoil  Platinum  5w 30 synthetic?????

 

 

 

 

 

I just changed the oil in my truck with it and one thing I noticed is lower pressure on the gauge. I had Castrol (GC) 0w-30 previous which is on the high end viscosity wise for a 30 wt other than that nothing.

gyusher Enthusiast

gyusher

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My pressure remained just about the same. . .Possibly slightly higher when cold and maybe a pound or so lower at operating temp. . .

 

I have used Valvoline full systhetic in the past. . .IIRC it ran somewhat higher. . .I might try it again. . . I remember years ago when the Chevrolet guys always used Valvoline. . .for what its worth dept. . .

 

 

 

 

Anyone use Pennzoil  Platinum  5w 30 synthetic?????

 

 

 

 

 

I just changed the oil in my truck with it and one thing I noticed is lower pressure on the gauge. I had Castrol (GC) 0w-30 previous which is on the high end viscosity wise for a 30 wt other than that nothing.

 

 

 

 

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