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jeffreyj77

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Does anyone have any experience using Pennzoil motor oils? I am interested in using the regular "Yellow Bottle", the Light Truck and SUV formula, or maybe the High Mileage. These will be used in a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (5.3L) and a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (3.5L). Any input is very appreciated. Thanks!

Bish Senior Enthusiast

Bish

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I know the Penzoil Platinum synthetic (Group III) is a very good oil on the level with Mobil1. I have heard not so great things about their dino oils, however.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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Pennzoil is all I,and my Dad,Has ever used.

My '88 Corsica has over 242,000 miles on the original engine using nothing but Pennzoil 5W-30.

I did switch over to "High-Mileage" a few years ago just because of the mileage,and to see if it made any difference in gas mileage or oil consumption,It didn't.

I still get 25/26 MPG back-n-forth to work and it only burns 1/2 quart of oil every 3,000 miles...Not bad for 242,000 miles!!!

My Dad also has a '95 Lumina with 146,000 miles on it,and my Mom has a '96 Beretta with 115,000 miles on it,Both have had nothing but Pennzoil 5W-30 since new.

We also use Pennzoil here at the dealership.

thecraft Senior Enthusiast

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I think it's very good oil considering it's price. The previous owner of my truck ran nothing but Pennzoil 5W-30 until they sold it to me with 152k miles. I've been doing the same for 20k miles now, I would switch to Pennzoil Platinum, but I have to fix a small leak before I do that. Just don't run too long on a single oil change, no longer than 5,000-6,000 miles, I usually change my oil every 3,000-4,000 miles.

gave20 Senior Enthusiast

gave20

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81 Honda Civic 300K

86 honda Accord 250K

85 Honda Civic 250K

93 Honda Civic 200K

96 Honda Accord 300K

all used Pennzoil never used a drop

 

92 S-10 Blazer 300K

94 silverado 80K

04 serria 60K

all used Pennzoil only the blazer used oil and that was only after the remote oil filter gasket blew.

 

 

Pennzoil is and will be the only oil that goes into any of my vehicles.

Tylerz71 Enthusiast

Tylerz71

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It is what I use in my ATV and truck.

 

And until I decide to spend the extra $$$$ for synthetic, Ill continue to use regular Pennzoil 10W40.

chuck16 Enthusiast

chuck16

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As said before their full synthetic is pretty good.

 

 

I've been using Pennzoil on all my vehicles since I was 16 I'm 33 now and never had any problems. I don't like Quakerstate as it seems to be thinner than Pennzoil. I know that sounds funny but, my first car ran like crap and smoked a bit on Quaker state. Soon as I put Pennzoil in it; it ran like a top. Didn't help that my first car was totalled by some idiot pulling a U-Turn.

 

Anyways Pennzoil all the way!!!!

7egend Enthusiast

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I would suggest Amsoil or if you dont want to pay that much go with a Castrol. Penzoil leaves alot sludge build up over long term use.

 

I used penzoil for 4 years in my BMW, then tried Castrol and it completely cleaned all the sludge that the penzoil left in the engine. And I always drive the car and bring it to temp before draining the oil to get all of it out.

 

Wouldn't reccommend penzoil.

superjim Senior Enthusiast

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Been using Pennzoil for over 40 years. Too many vehicles to name. Several with around 200,000 miles. A BUNCH of them with over 100,000 miles.

 

I have never had an oil related failure. A couple of then were eventually rebuilt... not because of oil usage but to make hotrods out of them. Went back with standard size inserts, mains and rings and they had VERY, VERY SMALL ridges on the cylinders.

 

One 302 Ford that I rebuilt into a hotrod, was about 14 years old, had 150,000 miles on it and had a teenager driving it for a good part of it's life. :D Nothing was EVER put in it but Pennzoil ... Yellow Bottle.

 

I use it in all the vehicles I currently own. Including the Chevy work van and the new Cadillac DTS Performance Sedan. :D

 

Jim from Texas

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