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Formulation Available Grades
US
  • SAE 0W-20
  • SAE 5W-20
  • SAE 5W-30
  • SAE 10W-30
  • SAE 5W-50
Euro Diesel
  • SAE 5W-30
Euro
  • SAE 5W-30
What do Grades mean

WHAT DO THE GRADES MEAN?

Motor oils use a rating system developed by SAE, which is the Society of Automotive Engineers, to classify oil by viscosity. We’re all used to seeing designations like SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30, so let’s talk about what they really mean.

For multi-grade viscosity motor oils, the cold-temperature viscosity is labelled with a “W,” which stands for “winter.” Thus, in an SAE 10W-30 motor oil, the “10” is the cold-temperature viscosity rating and the “30” is the high-temperature viscosity rating. This combination provides a motor oil that flows well at low temperatures, but still protects the engine at high temperatures.

For comparison’s sake, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 0W-30 will flow better at even lower temperatures than 10W-30 while still providing protection at high temperatures. Just remember, the “W” stands for winter.

Please refer to your owner’s manual or our Motor Oil Selector tool to ensure you are using the recommended motor oil for your vehicle.

Pennzoil Platinum®

Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil

Thinking of trading up to a full synthetic motor oil? Pennzoil Platinum® keeps pistons up to 40% cleaner than the toughest industry standard.1

Cleansing and Protection 4 star rating

Pennzoil Platinum® is an advanced full synthetic motor oil. Formulated with Superior Active Cleansing Agents™,2 it continuously attacks potential and stubborn deposits to help keep vital engine parts clean. In fact, Pennzoil Platinum® keeps your engine up to 40% cleaner than current industry standards1. The ability to clean up your engine helps maximize engine protection and responsiveness.

  • Pennzoil Platinum®
    keeps pistons up to

    • 8% cleaner than Mobil 1
    • 17% cleaner than Valvoline® SynPower®
    • 20% cleaner than Castrol® EDGE® with SYNTEC® 3

  • PLATINUM IS THE NEW GOLD STANDARD.

1Based on ILSAC GF-5 and Sequence IIIG piston deposit test using SAE 5W-30.
2Superior versus our conventional and synthetic blend oils.
3Graph not to scale. Actual advantage over competition: Pennzoil Platinum® keeps pistons up to 8% cleaner than Mobil 1; up to 17% cleaner than Valvoline® SynPower®; and up to 20% cleaner than Castrol® EDGE® with SYNTEC®. Based on ASTM Sequence IIIG Piston Deposit test using SAE 5W-30.

  • Pennzoil Ultra™

    Ultra-Class Full Synthetic Motor Oil

    Cleansing and Protection

    5 stars

    Full synthetic motor oil with unsurpassed sludge protection to help keep high-performance/ luxury car engines as close as possible to factory clean.*

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  • Pennzoil Platinum®

    Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil

    Cleansing and Protection

    4 stars

    Full synthetic motor oil with Superior Active Cleansing Agents™ help keep your car’s engine clean and responsive.*

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  • Pennzoil® Gold™

    Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

    Cleansing and Protection

    3 stars

    Synthetic blend motor oil formulated for better performance for severe driving conditions.*

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  • Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle®

    High Mileage Motor Oil

    Cleansing and Protection

    2 stars

    High mileage motor oil specially formulated to reduce leaks and oil consumption in worn or high mileage (75,000+ miles) engines.

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  • Pennzoil®

    Conventional Motor Oil

    Cleansing and Protection

    2 stars

    Conventional motor oil with Active Cleansing Agents™ cleans out sludge that lesser oils may leave behind.*

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Pennzoil Ultra Full Synthetic Motor Oil keeps pistons up to 25% cleaner than Mobil 1