15W-50 Viscosity Grade Expands Platinum Full Synthetic

HOUSTON, November 2005 – Pennzoil^® has expanded its Pennzoil Platinum^® line of synthetic motor oil to include a new 15W-50 viscosity grade, developed specifically to meet the manufacturer specifications of premium import engines that have special viscosity requirements. This new viscosity grade meets or exceeds the specifications for gasoline and light-duty diesel engines of several European car manufacturers.

“Pennzoil Platinum^® was developed to meet the requirements of today’s most modern vehicles and to provide outstanding protection under the most severe driving conditions,” said Jeffrey Lack, Director of Marketing, Pennzoil. “We added the new 15W-50 viscosity grade to meet the needs of owners of many European gasoline and diesel passenger cars that need the superior protection that only a full synthetic motor oil like Pennzoil Platinum can provide.”