Have you noticed a weight difference??

[RateNate]

Hello everyone been awhile since last on here, just wanted to ask something that has piqued my interest for some time.
Whenever I go purchase oil from those 5 quart jugs, the pennzoil seems to be lighter compared to the other brands unless if I'm loosing my marbles.
Is this caused by the packaging just being lighter or the actual product inside?

 

[billt460]

Hello everyone been awhile since last on here, just wanted to ask something that has piqued my interest for some time.
Whenever I go purchase oil from those 5 quart jugs, the pennzoil seems to be lighter compared to the other brands unless if I'm loosing my marbles.
Is this caused by the packaging just being lighter or the actual product inside?

Have you actually weighed the difference between Pennzoil and the other brands on a scale? You could do the same with the empty jugs. That way you'll get an exact reading between both.

 

[Graham Piccinini]

 

[HankHill]

You, have been polishing your marbles too often, I think you have lost a few in the process.

 

[Danimal1q2w3]

Here is a jug of castrol and pennzoil 5w-20 from Amazon

 

[Kira]

Is it just me or does everyone here read HankHill's posts in Hank's voice from the TV show?

 

[passgas55]

So does a jug of PP 5/30 weigh more than a jug of PP 0/20? I need to go look at the spec sheet to see the density of each.

 

[sohccammer427]

I watched that Amsoil video about their manufacturing process the other day and when they weighed each quart there was a slight variance between each one. It was not the volume of oil that was different, but actually the weight of containers would vary. Who knows, Penn may be using a lighter container?

 

[Barkleymut]

I'm loosing my marbles.

agreed

 

[passgas55]

agreed

Maybe not. Is he comparing the same weights? Density of 0/20 is .838 while a 5/30 is .84. in PP. Maybe I need to look up the density of
all oils to prove if one oil weighs more than the other. I know my body is sensitive enough to know the difference.

 

[Kira]

Let's do the numbers.
0.002g/ml difference X 946.353ml/qt. X 5 qt. = 9.46g difference between the 2 brands of 0W-20 given.
That's
Ladies and gentlemen, the Human Scale!

 

[Zaedock]

I know the difference between Walmart Tootie Fruities and Fruit Loops.

Motor oil specific gravity? - Not so much.

 

[HankHill]

Is it just me or does everyone here read HankHill's posts in Hank's voice from the TV show?

I say the things I write in his voice to make sure they're genuine before I hit post!

 

[mpack88]

Is it just me or does everyone here read HankHill's posts in Hank's voice from the TV show?

Yes I actually did.

 

[Jetronic]

Let's do the numbers.
0.002g/ml difference X 946.353ml/qt. X 5 qt. = 9.46g difference between the 2 brands of 0W-20 given.
That's
Ladies and gentlemen, the Human Scale!

0.84 is not 0.840... it could be anything from 0.835 to 0.844

 

[MasterSolenoid]

What weighs more?
A pound of feathers or a pound of gold?

I think the design of the containers may be throwing you off.
Normally, good advertising would make you think you're getting more for your money in just the way packaging is designed.

But even if the weight was different, you would still be buying 5 quarts.

I would take the two jugs over to the isle where they sell personal scales.

 

[MasterSolenoid]

Is it just me or does everyone here read HankHill's posts in Hank's voice from the TV show?

Hank Hill sells "propane, and propane, accessories".

 

[eljefino]

There's something in the handles that either dig into your hands like a seam or have some sort of ergonomic advantage/ disadvantage.

 

[PimTac]

I think what the OP is sensing is the balance of the jug by its design.

 

[Zaedock]

I think what the OP is sensing is the balance of the jug by its design.

I can definitely sense the balance of certain types of jugs.