work car oil input wanted - Page 2

John Dinkel · 04-11-2010, 09:49 AM

I'm bad it does, I'm goin to jail.

Tom Goldman · 04-11-2010, 11:40 AM

John, you 've got a get outta jail free card to play. ...the '07 was available both ways,2.4 L engine code ED3 was dual VVT , 2.4 L engine code EDO, was not ......We only sold Jeeps [until Chrysler terminated us last June], but we had to get all the training on the complete product line , so we could service them for anyone who happened to wander in while still under warrenty. .............

John Boland · 04-11-2010, 11:48 AM

You are right about Pennzoil and Quaker State being the same company, along with Slick 50 they are now owned by Shell. Your sludging issue years ago was probably when they were both parrafin based Pennsylvania oils. They were famous for that. (Caker State, LOL) However I am told that with modern oils, the base stock doesn't matter as much, it's the additive package that makes the oil.

A family friend was a Pennzoil engineer until they turned out the last light in PA. He believes in cheap oil and frequent changes. He says the extended intervals are the car manufacturer's idea and not the oil companies. He says the dirt is still in there and the oil is engineered to keep it suspended. I believe that but I have been using Mobil 1. Every 7500 miles for 11 years now. I would have to change my oil every 5-6 weeks if I use a 3000 mile interval.

Your brother in law's sludging problem raises a few questions but hopefully he gets that worked out.

QUOTE=63corvette;180982]Pennzoil and Quaker State is the same oil and same company and both have sludge issues.
Its the base stock they use according to a good friend who is a oil sales rep.
I had sludge issues with it years ago and stopped using it.
My brother in law had oil pressure issues with his 05 Chevy PU after using Pennzoil in his 60,000 mile vehicle. Upon pulling the pan it had an inch or more of sludge and restricting the oil pickup. Changed the oil pickup and cleaned the pan. Oil Pressure Problem Solved.
He is now using Valvoline and changing it at 1,000 mile intervals to try and clean up the rest of the oiling system.
My 2 Cents[/QUOTE]

rayfin · 04-15-2010, 12:12 AM

I put over 120,000 miles on a Prius last year. We run 5-30 or 10-30 Mobile 1 Extended Life Synth. We have a fleet of these.

Isaac Zane · 04-17-2010, 05:39 PM

Try to go with what is called for, but if you have some sitting around, no biggie! I have Mobil 1 in EVERYTHING I own!! But then, I'm heritage Mobil here at ExxonMobil R&E in Paulsboro, NJ.

04-11-2010, 09:49 AM	#11
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 399 Liked 263 Times in 68 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted I'm bad it does, I'm goin to jail. __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

04-11-2010, 11:40 AM	#12
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted John, you 've got a get outta jail free card to play. ...the '07 was available both ways,2.4 L engine code ED3 was dual VVT , 2.4 L engine code EDO, was not ......We only sold Jeeps [until Chrysler terminated us last June], but we had to get all the training on the complete product line , so we could service them for anyone who happened to wander in while still under warrenty. ............. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

04-11-2010, 11:48 AM	#13
John Boland Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted You are right about Pennzoil and Quaker State being the same company, along with Slick 50 they are now owned by Shell. Your sludging issue years ago was probably when they were both parrafin based Pennsylvania oils. They were famous for that. (Caker State, LOL) However I am told that with modern oils, the base stock doesn't matter as much, it's the additive package that makes the oil. A family friend was a Pennzoil engineer until they turned out the last light in PA. He believes in cheap oil and frequent changes. He says the extended intervals are the car manufacturer's idea and not the oil companies. He says the dirt is still in there and the oil is engineered to keep it suspended. I believe that but I have been using Mobil 1. Every 7500 miles for 11 years now. I would have to change my oil every 5-6 weeks if I use a 3000 mile interval. Your brother in law's sludging problem raises a few questions but hopefully he gets that worked out. QUOTE=63corvette;180982]Pennzoil and Quaker State is the same oil and same company and both have sludge issues. Its the base stock they use according to a good friend who is a oil sales rep. I had sludge issues with it years ago and stopped using it. My brother in law had oil pressure issues with his 05 Chevy PU after using Pennzoil in his 60,000 mile vehicle. Upon pulling the pan it had an inch or more of sludge and restricting the oil pickup. Changed the oil pickup and cleaned the pan. Oil Pressure Problem Solved. He is now using Valvoline and changing it at 1,000 mile intervals to try and clean up the rest of the oiling system. My 2 Cents[/QUOTE]

04-15-2010, 12:12 AM	#14
rayfin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sioux city Posts: 134 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted I put over 120,000 miles on a Prius last year. We run 5-30 or 10-30 Mobile 1 Extended Life Synth. We have a fleet of these.

04-17-2010, 05:39 PM	#15
Isaac Zane Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 361 Likes: 392 Liked 50 Times in 14 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted Try to go with what is called for, but if you have some sitting around, no biggie! I have Mobil 1 in EVERYTHING I own!! But then, I'm heritage Mobil here at ExxonMobil R&E in Paulsboro, NJ. __________________ Isaac Zane STK 1237 J/SA Buick Apollo Patriot Guard Rider DOOF 43