Motor Oil Facts and Knowledge

Advancements in engine oil technology, like SAE 0W-16 and API certifications for GF-7, translate into benefits for the car owner.

Motor Oil Protection Advances: Understanding the New ILSAC GF-7 Motor Oil Specification

Pennzoil's GF-7 oils meet new API standards, offering superior engine protection, fuel efficiency, and performance in extreme conditions.

Learn From Motor Oil Experts| Motor Oil Questions

Ready for a deep dive into motor oil’s complexities? Join a Pennzoil scientist as he addresses the toughest questions posed by motor oil experts.

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Benefits of Top-Tier Motor Oil

Explore the advantages of higher-tier motor oils. Learn how Pennzoil® can help elevate engine performance and why experts recommend making the switch.

American Petroleum Institute’s Jeff Harmening

For many years, Pennzoil has worked alongside the American Petroleum Institute (API) to ensure Pennzoil products meet – and often exceed - the stringent requirements of motor oil specifications implemented to best help protect the performance of your engine.

How to Reduce Your Vehicle’s Gas Usage

Maintaining maximum fuel efficiency is important regardless of the vehicle you drive. There are several ways that you can easily maximize the number of miles you get per gallon of gas. Below are some regular maintenance and operating tips to help you save at the pump.

Back to Basics: What is an Oil Filter

After picking up your car from service, you may notice that your vehicle’s oil filter was replaced. What does that mean, and why is it important?

When Vehicle Needs Service or Repair | Warning Signs

What’s that noise? I don’t recognize that smell? Why is the car vibrating? If you’re asking any of these questions about your vehicle, it’s time to do some investigating to determine if your vehicle needs servicing or repairs. Additionally, if there are fluids on the ground where you park your vehicle or if you see a dashboard warning light on, it’s a sign that your vehicle requires immediate attention.

The Importance of Properly Disposing and Recycling Used Motor Oil

Proper disposal of used motor oil can help keep our environment cleaner.

What Happens if you Skip an Oil Change?

Knowing when to change your motor oil is vital to proper vehicle maintenance. By skipping a motor oil change or extending the drain interval thousands of kilometers past the recommended drain interval, serious consequences can be done to your vehicle’s engine.

Learn more about the voice behind the podcast, Michael’s Motor Alley

Pennzoil Technical Information Specialist Michael Thomas is the host of the Michael's Motor Alley podcast, where he talks about all things automotive and motor oil