Motor Oil Facts and Knowledge

Join nationally-recognized automobile and motor oil expert, Michael Thomas, to discuss and learn a variety of topics in the automotive and motor oil industries.

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

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.

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

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.

Top 5 Most Searched Questions About Motor Oil Answered To help maintain high performance and a longer life expectancy for your engine, motor oil is essential. Not only does it help to lubricate your vehicle’s engine, it also offers many additional benefits.

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.

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?

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.

November 15 is America Recycles Day. Proper disposal of used motor oil can help keep our environment cleaner.

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 miles past the recommended drain interval, serious consequences can be done to your vehicle’s engine.

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

Get top engine performance with the power of Pennzoil Synthetics. See Why Pennzoil is the motor oil Brand Experts Trust.

Pennzoil offers tools and services that make it easy to find the right engine oils, products and information for professionals to fit your needs.

Read our engine oil guide and get to know your car better. You will find useful information on how to keep your car performing at its best.