moribundman

This Shell (Pennzoil = part of SOPUS) oil meets the proper VW502 spec. Sulfated ash content is pretty low at ca 0.9% and that helps prolonging the life of emissions system components (O2 sensors and cats). HTHS = 3.9, which is very very good. This oil may resist blowby better than M1 5W-40. If you would like to reduce oil consumption, you may want to give this oil a shot. You can likely order a case at any Jiffy Lube place, should you have trouble finding it at your local auto parts place.


PENNZOIL ® PLATINUM SYNTHETIC EUROPEAN FORMULATION MOTOR OIL is a premium synthetic engine oil that is uniquely formulated to meet the needs of European automobiles.

PENNZOIL ® PLATINUM SYNTHETIC EUROPEAN FORMULATION MOTOR OIL is a low volatility oil that provides excellent high-temperature protection and low-temperature
protection. It resists high temperature oxidation
better than conventional oils.

APPLICATION

PENNZOIL ® PLATINUM SYNTHETIC EUROPEAN FORMULATION MOTOR OIL can be used in both passenger car and light duty diesel applications. It is specifically recommended for BMW and Porsche vehicles and where Mercedes-Benz 229.3, MB 229.1, VW 502.00, or VW 505.00 performance is required. PENNZOIL ® PLATINUM SYNTHETIC EUROPEAN FORMULATION MOTOR OIL surpasses the performance
requirements of API SL/CF, and ACEA A3/B4-02 and B3-98. PENNZOIL ® PLATINUM SYNTHETIC EUROPEAN
FORMULATION MOTOR OIL can be also be used for domestic vehicles where an API SJ, SH or API SG
category is recommended.

PENNZOIL ® PLATINUM SYNTHETIC EUROPEAN FORMULATION MOTOR OIL is only available in a SAE 5W-40 viscosity grade.

BENEFITS

*Protects against harmful engine deposits and wear caused by high and low-temperature severe service
*Outperforms conventional motor oils in providing protection for hot running engines.
*Protects against rust and corrosion caused by severe, low-temperature stop and go driving
*Has MB 229.3 and MB 229.1 performance approval
*Has VW 502.00, and VW 505.00 performance approval
*Has BMW LL-98 approval
*Has Porsche approval
*Exceeds the requirements of ACEA A3/B4-02 and B3-98
*Exceeds the requirements of API SL/CF

January, 2005 Stock # 5066214

A4SilencE

Dont know why but I tend to stick with what is working good currently eheheh

moribundman

Nothing wrong with sticking what works

A4SilencE

What are you currently using>?

moribundman

It's mostly for experimental reasons. ;-)

I'm not in favor switching oil brands and viscosities all the time. I can afford to do some experimenting, because I have used very few oils in my engine:

After the factory fill I used Castrol Syntec 5W-50 for over 100k miles. Then I tried M1 0W-40 and hated it due to noise and consumption issues. I used M1 5W-40 and liked it very much. In between the two runs with M1 5W-40, I used DELO 400 for a couple thousand miles. And now I'm using RL 5W-30, but will switch (due to cost!) to Pennzoil Platinum 5W-40 Synthetic European Formula.

moribundman

PP 5W-40 Synth Euro Formula, a seen for $4.79 per quart at Common's Auto Parts in South San Francisco:

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/lpcmidst128/engine%20motor%20oil/pennzoilplatinum5w40bottle1.jpg">
Info and picture hijacked from BITOG. :-P

Bryans12v

Over 200,000 and internals still look shiny new and clean.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/21601/lm2.jpg">

islingtonaudi

That's pretty cheap! After I run out of the M1 I might try it.

moribundman

Here it appears to be strictly a mail-order item.

Bryans12v

A local importer. I go through about half a liter between changes max.

I love this stuff, Ive used it since I got the car back in 97.