Question regarding Pennzoil Gold 5w30
Have used Pennzoil Gold 5w30 since introduction in my 2014 Chevy 2.4L engine and 2006 Chevy 2.2L engine. Recently there has been no availability. Pennzoil site now shows 6 gallon box and quarts, but no 5 quart containers. Noted the current picture for the quarts on Pennzoil’s site no longer has the Dexos 1 Gen 3 markings on the bottle. Have written Pennzoil regarding this issue and have received no response. Am I to assume the product has changed and no longer meets the requirements for Dexos licensing.
Have used Pennzoil since high school (was around $8.00 for a 24 quart can case of 30HD) and Pennzoil 120 Ashless (60 weight) in aircraft many years ago (switched to Aeroshell when Pennzoil was no longer available). Always considered Pennzoil a quality product and have never experienced wear issues or oil failure. I prefer a synthetic blend and wasn’t planning a switch to full synthetic. The Synthetic blend provides the best of both worlds along with the ability to suspend heavy contaminants the same as the straight mineral oil, an advantage lost with full synthetic oil, at least in aircraft engines. Would welcome any insights regarding the Pennzoil Gold issue.