Every couple of weeks, there is a sale of Pennzoil Platinum oil. They are sold in 5 Litre bottles.
Pennzoil also has a $10 CAD a bottle refund that all 3 of the above are eligible for.
I'm wondering, is it worth it to buy the Ultra Platinum?
A quick search and I see the following, which doesn't really answer the question:
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4977071/pennzoil-ultra-platinum-enigma
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4990292/pennzoil-ultra-platinum-5w30
What I'm not sure about is what is in the Ultra Platinum that sets it apart from the ordinary platinum.
In my case, the oil must meet API Service SM / ILSAC GF-4 and that is it. It does not appear to be strict. A Hyundai tech told me that 5w-30 is the best oil to use (the cap says 5w-20, but he says that is for fuel economy and 5w-30 is a better choice for engine wear).
What I am interested to know is, would it be best if I was using the Platinum or paying extra for the Ultra Platinum?
- $29 CAD for the Platinum ($21.85 USD at current exchange rates)
- $33 CAD for the Platinum Ultra ($24.87 USD at current exchange rates)
- Not relevant, but the Platinum Euro is $31 CAD ($23.36 USD at current exchange rates)
Pennzoil also has a $10 CAD a bottle refund that all 3 of the above are eligible for.
I'm wondering, is it worth it to buy the Ultra Platinum?
A quick search and I see the following, which doesn't really answer the question:
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4977071/pennzoil-ultra-platinum-enigma
https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4990292/pennzoil-ultra-platinum-5w30
What I'm not sure about is what is in the Ultra Platinum that sets it apart from the ordinary platinum.
In my case, the oil must meet API Service SM / ILSAC GF-4 and that is it. It does not appear to be strict. A Hyundai tech told me that 5w-30 is the best oil to use (the cap says 5w-20, but he says that is for fuel economy and 5w-30 is a better choice for engine wear).
What I am interested to know is, would it be best if I was using the Platinum or paying extra for the Ultra Platinum?
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