All Yellow FAQ
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Why did Pennzoil change the color of its bottles?
Pennzoil has streamlined the look of its entire portfolio of high-performing motor oil to be sold in all yellow, quality packaging representative of the premium product inside.
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Is Pennzoil Platinum still full synthetic the same as the baseline Pennzoil motor oil now that it is in a yellow bottle?
Yes, the Pennzoil Platinum line of motor oils are premium, full synthetic lubricants and will continue to deliver the same high performance you expect. They’re just poured from new, enhanced packaging!
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What happened to Pennzoil High Mileage Vehicle motor oil? My engine has 80,000 miles and I need high mileage motor oil.
Pennzoil High Mileage Vehicle motor oil is now called Pennzoil High Mileage motor oil. It’s the same high mileage motor oil you trust, now in an easy to identify yellow bottle with a red label and cap. You can also find Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage Full Synthetic in the yellow bottle with silver cap and silver/red label.
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Will the 1QT bottles be available in the yellow packaging?
Yes, Pennzoil 1QT bottles will follow suite with 5QT as they transition to all-yellow packaging in Spring of 2017.
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Do the yellow bottles have a longer shelf life?
All Pennzoil motor oils can have a shelf-life of up to four years if stored properly and it is not necessary to shake the motor oil bottle before dispensing. Our formulations are carefully balanced so that the additives stay suspended within the motor oil. You can contact the Pennzoil helpline (1-800-BESTOIL) if you wish to identify the date of when your purchase was bottled.
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Will any viscosities of Pennzoil products be eliminated with the new packaging?
The package change will not eliminate viscosities or consolidate SKUs; the products currently available will still be available, but now in yellow bottles.
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I’m seeing other people online with yellow Pennzoil Platinum bottles, but they aren’t at my local retailer – what’s up with that?
Beginning November 2016, Pennzoil will begin rolling out our all-yellow bottles to retailers across the United States and Canada. It might take some time for your individual store to receive and begin stocking the yellow bottle on-shelf. The current silver package and the new yellow package contain the same exact product inside.
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Will the yellow bottles be sold online?
Yes, online retailers will transition to 5QT yellow packaging Fall 2016 and 1QT yellow packaging Spring 2017. These are the same products you trust, now in a yellow bottle.
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If Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is in a yellow bottle, does that mean it’s the same as the baseline Pennzoil motor oil?
No, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is still our most advanced full synthetic motor oil, made with PurePlus Technology™ for next level performance. The full portfolio of Pennzoil motor oils is now available in yellow bottles. To make sure you’re getting Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic motor oil look for the yellow bottle with a black label and silver cap.