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The Pennzoil and Quaker State dino lineups almost look like clones of each other on paper.
I asked them about this a few months back. Essentially they are very close as both use GTL base oils. I can't confirm this but I believe the Pennzoil line has better cleaning ability and high temperature protection. They differentiate these two lines by emphasizing wear protection for QS and cleanliness with PP (although both do both lol).
Rotella has historically been aimed at the truck market.
Rotella has historically been aimed at the truck market.
Whenever I check for oil advice here, I always remind myself that SOPUS sponsor this website.
And whenever I check for oil advice here, I always remind myself that Canadian trolls that joined this month are probably a reincarnie. With small hands.
Originally Posted by buster
I asked them about this a few months back. Essentially they are very close as both use GTL base oils. I can't confirm this but I believe the Pennzoil line has better cleaning ability and high temperature protection. They differentiate these two lines by emphasizing wear protection for QS and cleanliness with PP (although both do both lol).
Rotella has historically been aimed at the truck market.
Awesome. +1 for Pennzoil
I asked them about this a few months back. Essentially they are very close as both use GTL base oils. I can't confirm this but I believe the Pennzoil line has better cleaning ability and high temperature protection. They differentiate these two lines by emphasizing wear protection for QS and cleanliness with PP (although both do both lol).
Rotella has historically been aimed at the truck market.
Awesome. +1 for Pennzoil
All are great products and I buy on price. Out of the three you could buy on the color of the bottle and the actual performance of products are nearly identical.
I've posted this sheet several times and it might be a bit old. They're all SOPUS products and the data is from posted VOAs from this site. Enjoy.
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Originally Posted by painfx
So which one is the highest rank?
-Pennzoil
-Quaker State
-Shell Rotella
Which has better specs and/or additives?
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 full synthetic (GTL)
API SN/CF; ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4; BMW LL-01; MB approval 229.5, 226.5; VW 502.00/505.00; Porsche A40; Renault RN0700, RN0710; PSA B71 2296, Ferrari approved.
So which one is the highest rank?
-Pennzoil
-Quaker State
-Shell Rotella
Which has better specs and/or additives?
Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 full synthetic (GTL)
API SN/CF; ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4; BMW LL-01; MB approval 229.5, 226.5; VW 502.00/505.00; Porsche A40; Renault RN0700, RN0710; PSA B71 2296, Ferrari approved.
And here's Pennzoil Euro 5w40. It also has SN Plus now. ( older container shown).
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Whichever is cheapest. Id consider them all on par with each other.
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
And whenever I check for oil advice here, I always remind myself that Canadian trolls that joined this month are probably a reincarnie. With small hands.
.. and they smell like cabbage! ...‚
And whenever I check for oil advice here, I always remind myself that Canadian trolls that joined this month are probably a reincarnie. With small hands.
.. and they smell like cabbage! ...‚
Thanks Snagglefoot,
BTW, Shell Helix Ultra = Pennzoil Platinum Euro, for those who don't know.
A very well tested and developed oil, with a few version available.
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
And here's Pennzoil Euro 5w40. It also has SN Plus now.
Another version we get over here is
Shell Helix Ultra 5w30 ECT, full synthetic (GTL)
ACEA C3; API SN; MB Approval 229.51, 229.31; BMW LL-04; GM dexos2; Chrysler MS-11106
Which I assume will also be turned into SN-Plus soon enough, if not already there.
This will be a good high HTHS (>= 3.5 cP) 5W30 for those who want thicker than regular ILSAC stuff.
BTW, Shell Helix Ultra = Pennzoil Platinum Euro, for those who don't know.
A very well tested and developed oil, with a few version available.
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
And here's Pennzoil Euro 5w40. It also has SN Plus now.
Another version we get over here is
Shell Helix Ultra 5w30 ECT, full synthetic (GTL)
ACEA C3; API SN; MB Approval 229.51, 229.31; BMW LL-04; GM dexos2; Chrysler MS-11106
Which I assume will also be turned into SN-Plus soon enough, if not already there.
This will be a good high HTHS (>= 3.5 cP) 5W30 for those who want thicker than regular ILSAC stuff.
Originally Posted by SR5
Another version we get over here is
Shell Helix Ultra 5w30 ECT, full synthetic (GTL)
ACEA C3; API SN; MB Approval 229.51, 229.31; BMW LL-04; GM dexos2; Chrysler MS-11106
Which I assume will also be turned into SN-Plus soon enough, if not already there.
This will be a good high HTHS (>= 3.5 cP) 5W30 for those who want thicker than regular ILSAC stuff.
Which I believe translates to Pennzoil Euro L over here.
Another version we get over here is
Shell Helix Ultra 5w30 ECT, full synthetic (GTL)
ACEA C3; API SN; MB Approval 229.51, 229.31; BMW LL-04; GM dexos2; Chrysler MS-11106
Which I assume will also be turned into SN-Plus soon enough, if not already there.
This will be a good high HTHS (>= 3.5 cP) 5W30 for those who want thicker than regular ILSAC stuff.
Which I believe translates to Pennzoil Euro L over here.
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