Guys a couple of oil changes ago I started using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W20
in my 2006 F250 with 5.4L gas burner.
It's time for an oil change again and I typically use Amazon to shop because it's
cheaper / more convenient and I live in the DFW Metroplex so I get the product either same
day or the next.
Anyway, this morning I noticed that I can purchase a 5 qt. jug of the Ultra Platinum 10W30
for approx. $16.50 per jug cheaper than I can purchase the Ultra Platinum 5W20.
I'd like to do this because it would save me approx. $20 per oil change by switching to the
heavier weight oil.
So my question would be, would I be doing any harm by going with a heavier weight oil versus
the spec'd oil? My truck's engine currently has 165,000 miles on it and because of traffic / idling
on construction sites / Texas heat, etc. I have to add an extra quart between changes
(generally around the 5,000 mile mark of a 7,500 mile OCI).
I'd like to save the money but it wouldn't hurt me financially if I had to spend the extra, I just like
to be frugal where possible. I appreciate any input / thoughts you guys have.
in my 2006 F250 with 5.4L gas burner.
It's time for an oil change again and I typically use Amazon to shop because it's
cheaper / more convenient and I live in the DFW Metroplex so I get the product either same
day or the next.
Anyway, this morning I noticed that I can purchase a 5 qt. jug of the Ultra Platinum 10W30
for approx. $16.50 per jug cheaper than I can purchase the Ultra Platinum 5W20.
I'd like to do this because it would save me approx. $20 per oil change by switching to the
heavier weight oil.
So my question would be, would I be doing any harm by going with a heavier weight oil versus
the spec'd oil? My truck's engine currently has 165,000 miles on it and because of traffic / idling
on construction sites / Texas heat, etc. I have to add an extra quart between changes
(generally around the 5,000 mile mark of a 7,500 mile OCI).
I'd like to save the money but it wouldn't hurt me financially if I had to spend the extra, I just like
to be frugal where possible. I appreciate any input / thoughts you guys have.