Get a FREE Oil Analysis Kit on Pennzoil!

[wwillson]

Hi BITOG,

I’m Sean Nguyen, Pennzoil’s Technical Scientist and Automotive Lubricant Specialist.

We know this community doesn’t take claims at face value, and we respect that.

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ is our best full synthetic motor oil and our most advanced formulation for high-performance engines. But rather than asking you to take our word for it, we’d rather put it to the test through everyday use backed by independent analysis.

We’re covering the cost for the BITOG community to do exactly that.

You can get a FREE oil analysis kit when you purchase 5 quarts of qualifying Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ Full Synthetic motor oil at participating retail locations.

The testing will be handled by POLARIS Laboratories, a world-renowned, independent third-party lab known for oil analysis.

It’s simple: buy a bottle of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™, send off for your test kit, run Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ in your own vehicle, send it in and see how it performs.

If you choose to participate, we’ve set up a dedicated pinned thread on BITOG where you can share your results, compare notes, and discuss findings with the community. We’ll be following along and available to answer your questions.

Full details and participating store locator are available here: pennzoil.com/bitog.

*Timing: April 1-30 (while supplies last)
Where: Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, NAPA, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Sam’s Club, Walmart

If you’ve ever wanted to see how Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ holds up under your conditions, this is your chance to put it to the test.

– Sean

*Valid 4/1/26 – 4/30/26. At participating locations only. Void where prohibited. Terms and restrictions apply.

 

[macarose]

Quick question.

How long can you drive with the vehicle before having the motor oil tested?

Plenty of folks here have their OCIs scheduled to be done once a year.

Thanks for offering this service! And a special thanks to Wwilson for arranging the opportunity.

 

[joekingcorvette]

I checked out the site and it states check back on 4/1/26 for further details. Sounds like it's good for the month of April. I think I will check it out tomorrow.

 

[benjamming]

Note on the free oil analysis kit from the website: "Offer begins on 4/1/2026 and ends on 4/30/2026. Must be at least 18. Valid e-mail address required. Valid only with a qualifying 5-quart purchase of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ Full Synthetic motor oil made in store or online at participating locations. See a list of participating locations . Qualifying purchase must be made in one transaction. Not valid on purchases made on Amazon.com. Void in RI, all U.S. territories and possessions, and where prohibited or restricted by law. While supplies last. No substitution or cash redemption. Limit one (1) redemption per person, household, or address (e-mail and physical). All submissions must be completed online by 11:59 PM Central Time on 5/31/2026. Valid original receipt required. NOTE: For purchases made on a participating retailer’s website, the purchase receipt with order confirmation/order number as well as the shipping confirmation or final delivery/pick-up receipt is required. Orders that are canceled and/or product returns are ineligible for this offer. Bulk submissions or bundled submissions by retailer, or any other entity, on behalf of consumers, are not permitted. Retailers may not submit on behalf of the consumer. Approximate retail value of the oil analysis kit is $46.00 USD. For more information about POLARIS Laboratories and oil analysis services, please review POLARIS Laboratories’ Frequently Asked Questions at www.polarislabs.com/faqs . Valid in the U.S. only (excluding RI and all U.S. territories and possessions). Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, rescind, modify or extend this offer, in whole or in part, at any time, without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Other terms apply. See full Terms and Conditions (PDF, 126KB) for more details. No oil analysis kit within 8 weeks? Call 1-866-707-6737 or visit www.shellrebatecenter.com/pennzoil."

 

[dnewton3]

Outstanding! That's putting your money where your mouth is!
Kudos to Pennzoil for stepping up.

 

[EvoMan]

Thanks Sean. I just sent off for a kit. Also, great interview on the Hot Rod magazine pod cast.

 

[wwillson]

Quick question.

How long can you drive with the vehicle before having the motor oil tested?

Plenty of folks here have their OCIs scheduled to be done once a year.

Thanks for offering this service! And a special thanks to Wwilson for arranging the opportunity.

From Sean at Pennzoil:

A used oil analysis should be done at the end of your recommended drain interval so you can evaluate how the oil performed over the full service period.

 

[luckystryke]

Crap I literally just bought 18 quarts on 3/26. Can you hook me up?

 

[macarose]

From Sean at Pennzoil:

Thanks for the heads up. I re-read it and realized that the offer is apparently a voucher that doesn't have a firm expiration date. It's nice to have it open ended like that.

For everyone else looking to buy one, Walmart.com would represent the best price if you factor in the $30 rebate. All the discount parts stores charge $40 and up for a 5-quart jug.

 

[jkittlesen]

Thank you

 

[Tempest1]

Thanks for this. Just picked up some Pennzoil Ultra Platinum so this is great timing.

 

[wwillson]

Thanks for the heads up. I re-read it and realized that the offer is apparently a voucher that doesn't have a firm expiration date. It's nice to have it open ended like that.

For everyone else looking to buy one, Walmart.com would represent the best price if you factor in the $30 rebate. All the discount parts stores charge $40 and up for a 5-quart jug.

From the Pennzoil team:

Just to clarify - purchase needs to be made by April 30. After that, submit your receipt by May 31 (11:59 PM CT), and the test kit will be mailed out shortly after.

Once you have the kit, you can hold onto it and use it whenever you’re ready to run the oil.

 

[jadmt]

be interesting how fast they will send the kits. says if you don't receive it in 8 weeks to contact them. I bought a 5 gallon jug $29 at Walmart...

 

[mbacfp]

Sent my request in as well. Very cool.

 

[tc0566]

Note on the free oil analysis kit from the website: "Offer begins on 4/1/2026 and ends on 4/30/2026. Must be at least 18. Valid e-mail address required. Valid only with a qualifying 5-quart purchase of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ Full Synthetic motor oil made in store or online at participating locations. See a list of participating locations . Qualifying purchase must be made in one transaction. Not valid on purchases made on Amazon.com. Void in RI, all U.S. territories and possessions, and where prohibited or restricted by law. While supplies last. No substitution or cash redemption. Limit one (1) redemption per person, household, or address (e-mail and physical). All submissions must be completed online by 11:59 PM Central Time on 5/31/2026. Valid original receipt required. NOTE: For purchases made on a participating retailer’s website, the purchase receipt with order confirmation/order number as well as the shipping confirmation or final delivery/pick-up receipt is required. Orders that are canceled and/or product returns are ineligible for this offer. Bulk submissions or bundled submissions by retailer, or any other entity, on behalf of consumers, are not permitted. Retailers may not submit on behalf of the consumer. Approximate retail value of the oil analysis kit is $46.00 USD. For more information about POLARIS Laboratories and oil analysis services, please review POLARIS Laboratories’ Frequently Asked Questions at www.polarislabs.com/faqs . Valid in the U.S. only (excluding RI and all U.S. territories and possessions). Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, rescind, modify or extend this offer, in whole or in part, at any time, without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Other terms apply. See full Terms and Conditions (PDF, 126KB) for more details. No oil analysis kit within 8 weeks? Call 1-866-707-6737 or visit www.shellrebatecenter.com/pennzoil."

And Walmart does not put shipping address on receipt when ordered online making the receipt not valid. you can't even print the page showing the address, Walmart force removes private info.

 

[luckystryke]

And Walmart does not put shipping address on receipt when ordered online making the receipt not valid. you can't even print the page showing the address, Walmart force removes private info.

When I put in for rebate I attached a photo proving delivery. We will see if they do that

 

[tired]

This is a nice offer. Thank you, Sean. I'm in.

Also want to say thanks for using Polaris, and not someone else. Well respected lab with good results.

 

[CharlieBauer]

For everyone else looking to buy one, Walmart.com would represent the best price if you factor in the $30 rebate. All the discount parts stores charge $40 and up for a 5-quart jug.

Walmart does not come up as a participating location for me.

 

[tired]

Walmart does not come up as a participating location for me.

Just start filling out the rebate. Walmart was on there for me when I had to select where I bought the oil.

 

[jadmt]

Just start filling out the rebate. Walmart was on there for me when I had to select where I bought the oil.

yup same.