Shell ecobox

[n6ss6]

Hello to all!! this is my first post and I'm new to the site.

I have seen the discussion of different oils and most of them if not all meets the specifications for modern automobiles.


But I have a doubt or at least curiosity about some oil. A friend on mine opened a new shop and he offered me free oil change. So I took it. Now he used Shell ecobox which I have tired to find reviews or at least the name of the oil in them.

He used 5w30 as specified by manufacturer but I still dont know what type of oil comes in those ecoboxes. Does anybody have experience with this oil? It is any good?

 

[901Memphis]

It's the same as regular Shell oil. Conventional is conventional synthetic is synthetic. Same as formula shell.

 

[AKhan87]

formula shell or pennzoil? They are not the same line of oil for Sopus.

I think formula she'll since you said shell ecobox and not pennzoil ecobox.

 

[WiskyBadger]

Originally Posted By: 01_celica_gt
formula shell or pennzoil? They are not the same line of oil for Sopus.

I think formula she'll since you said shell ecobox and not pennzoil ecobox.
Its not Pennzoil. It's Formula Shell, it's a good oil. Run it like you would any other good conventional.

 

[Cardenio327]

The local SOPUS distributor just set me up as the exclusive ecobox LOF joint in the district. [They're worried about unscrupulous businesses refilling them, they say I'm the only one they trust.]

In the Powerpoint presentation the photos showed both Pennzoil and Quaker State. I don't remember if it showed Shell products too or not.

In Mexico only Pennzoil has been made available in ecoboxes and only in the following flavors:
5w-20 PYB, 5w30 PYB, 10w30 PYB, 0w-20 SN PP, 5w-20 SN PP, 5w30 SN PP, 5w-40 SM A3/B4 PU-e.

I currently offer 10w30 PYB, 5w30 PP and 5w-40 PU-e. I have ordered 5w-20 PYB and it is on the way.

In the ecobox format my cost is WAY LOWER than any other premium lubricant with the exception of 55 gallon drums. It is a great idea, much less waste. Each box contains 24 quarts, made of heavy recyclable cardboard. Inside is a clear plastic bladder that can be wrung out thoroughly, much less waste than the oil that sticks inside each bottle. Between the bladder and the tap there is maybe 3 bottles worth of contaminated plastic, versus 24 contaminated quart bottles or 4 to 5 jugs.

So far I'm satisfied with the sales of Pennzoil, only former emigrants have heard of it, I think it is Pennzoil's first modern incursion into Mexico. They gave me quite a bit of swag to give away in the beginning which helped a lot. I mention how great GTL is, what it is, and that they're the only ones that have it in my sales pitch.

I have asked them to solicit Pennzoil High Mileage in ecoboxes, we'll see what happens.

 

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: Cardenio327
I have asked them to solicit Pennzoil High Mileage in ecoboxes, we'll see what happens.

Very nice! If I recall correctly, there are Formula Shell boxes in Canada, too. NAPA sells the stuff up here; I'd have to see what the lineup looks like out of curiosity.

 

[Cardenio327]

Originally Posted By: Garak
Originally Posted By: Cardenio327
I have asked them to solicit Pennzoil High Mileage in ecoboxes, we'll see what happens.

Very nice! If I recall correctly, there are Formula Shell boxes in Canada, too. NAPA sells the stuff up here; I'd have to see what the lineup looks like out of curiosity.


I'll PM you the Powerpoint presentation if I can figure out how...

 

[Cardenio327]

Originally Posted By: Cardenio327
I'll PM you the Powerpoint presentation if I can figure out how...


...or not. Apparently documents can't be attached to a PM.

 

[Garak]

Oh well, and I was going to provide you with a NAPA link from up here, and of course, it's gone from their site. A 2012 sell sheet shows most Pennzoil and Quaker State varieties available in the ecobox, along with Rotella 15w40, 10w30, and 5w-40. I couldn't find a mention for Formula Shell, though, oddly enough, but this sheet is a little dated.