Pennzoil Platinum Euro LX 0W-30?
12-06-2018, 04:31 PM
#16
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Yes, the Motul C3 did really well. It stayed at the top bar for almost 6500 km, no top up! I'm Ontario BTW, I can get the Pennzoil in Canadian Tire (almost like a corner store around here). Motul is much harder to get.
I have a similar thing to report about the Pennzoil as Cayenne69. The engine definitely has less mechanical noise. I can't attest for the fuel economy yet as the weather here has been complete garbage, everyone is just crawling.
I have a similar thing to report about the Pennzoil as Cayenne69. The engine definitely has less mechanical noise. I can't attest for the fuel economy yet as the weather here has been complete garbage, everyone is just crawling.
A good source for all things Motul is going to Spec Lube: http://www.speclube.com/
They are direct distributor of ours and are located in the GTA and have a retail front. Hope that helps. -Nick
05-28-2019, 08:23 PM
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So this is the Pennzoil Platinum Euro LX 0W-30, ran over the entire winter. It's done fine. The only thing is that trace bit of fuel in the gas. It's been a fairly nasty winter, even by our standards, but the car didn't misfire and there are no misfire codes (or engine codes of any sort). Anybody got any theories? It's probably nothing.
It would be nice to compare this to the stock Mobil1 ESP, if anyone has that.
05-30-2019, 03:04 PM
#18
Glad to hear it performed well, not so glad it is hard to find in ONT.
A good source for all things Motul is going to Spec Lube: http://www.speclube.com/
They are direct distributor of ours and are located in the GTA and have a retail front. Hope that helps. -Nick
A good source for all things Motul is going to Spec Lube: http://www.speclube.com/
They are direct distributor of ours and are located in the GTA and have a retail front. Hope that helps. -Nick
06-25-2019, 10:48 AM
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So this is the Pennzoil Platinum Euro LX 0W-30, ran over the entire winter. It's done fine. The only thing is that trace bit of fuel in the gas. It's been a fairly nasty winter, even by our standards, but the car didn't misfire and there are no misfire codes (or engine codes of any sort). Anybody got any theories? It's probably nothing.
It would be nice to compare this to the stock Mobil1 ESP, if anyone has that.
So which oil are u staying with, the Motul or Pennzoil?
Last edited by KINGSRULE; 07-01-2019 at 05:28 PM.
06-25-2019, 11:15 PM
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I'm back on Motul for the summer. Either oil seems like a good choice. Note in the reports that Pennzoil had slightly more viscosity but a slightly lower flashpoint. Both are very close (Pennzoil was lower mileage too).
I've found a third compatible oil that people seem to be raving about over here. The OEM might be Citgo (5W30 has VW 504/507):
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...-0288722p.html
I don't know if I'll get around trying this one. This can be had for US$20 for a 5L jug, when on sale, which is just ridiculously cheap. Diesel folks should love this one as you can just keep changing it.
I've found a third compatible oil that people seem to be raving about over here. The OEM might be Citgo (5W30 has VW 504/507):
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...-0288722p.html
I don't know if I'll get around trying this one. This can be had for US$20 for a 5L jug, when on sale, which is just ridiculously cheap. Diesel folks should love this one as you can just keep changing it.