Pennzoil HM 5W30 - 5,400 mi - 1999 Honda Civic EX

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First time using Pennzoil HM and it seemed to help cut down usage a bit. Went from about 1 quart to half quart in 5k. Using M1 HM on the current fill as I got it for the same price.

 

[Merkava_4]

It sheared too much but then again 5400 miles is probably too far for it.

Which oil was on the 08/01/10 test ?

 

[chrisri]

Good results but you could do longer OCI with 5w40 A3 oil.

 

[Mr Nice]

Is the PCV valve clogged ?

Its located next to the oil filter on that engine.

 

[ThirdeYe]

I'm using M1 HM in my leaking Firebird right now. I have some Pennzoil HM in my stash for an upcoming change after I use up my next bottle of M1 HM that I have. Good to see that it seems to hold up well, aside from the shearing. I plan on using their 10W-30, which should be a bit less prone to shear. The shearing didn't seem to affect anything at all, wear wise, so I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[rhhsiao]

Ignore the shearing. Look at wear metals. The lower viscosity had ZERO impact on wear.

 

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Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
It sheared too much but then again 5400 miles is probably too far for it.

Which oil was on the 08/01/10 test ?


Looking back on my reports, it was Mobil 1 EP. Was going to run that oil lower but the previous oil had some traces of coolant from a previous blown head gasket replacement and got itchy to see if it went away.


Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Is the PCV valve clogged ?

Its located next to the oil filter on that engine.


Good question. It's been a couple years since I changed it. I'll have to replace that next oil change.