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I have seen the oil comparison chart on the Pennzoil website, and it says this oil is not made from natural gas. Is it a group 3 severely hydrotreated base? It's selling about $10.00 cheaper per 5L jug than the ultra platinum. Is it for people who want something better than conventional oil but...

I have noticed a rattle in the right side rear section of my 2020 lincoln corsair. It's getting an oil change next week so I asked the mechanic to take a look back there. He said he hopes it's not a rusted shock tower. Me too!! I know this was an issue in older boxy style escapes, and I know...

Honda HR214 bought new in April 1989. Replaced rear wheels 2 years ago because the teeth were gone on the inside of the wheels where the power shaft is. Pennzoil platinum 5w30 left over from car oil changes. About 6 or 7 rope pulls on 1st start in spring, 1, sometimes 2 the rest of the season...

My power washer pump has a lube reservoir for the wobble plate rods that push the pistons. What oil should I use when I change it out? Thanks.

My 2016 Mazda 6 2.5 l has 2 oil weight specs, 0w20 for Canada and the USA, and 5w30 for Mexico and the rest of the world. My question is what is the reason for this. Hot weather in Mexico could be a reason, but it gets mighty hot where I live in Ontario, Canada too. Also we have 2.0 and 2.3 l...

My tech got a new oil brand, April, made in Quebec. Any one got any user experience with it or testing? Thanks.

Honda HR214 bought new in April of 1989. Runs great, been trouble free, always used Pennzoil Platinum 5w30. Got a big lawn, too many hours to count. Also, heavy as a tank, which is odd considering it's a cast aluminum deck. Self propelled, so that's ok.

I want to change the lube in my Honda HS622 snow blower auger gear box. What is the right lube for it?