New Pennzoil full synthetic "Black Label"

[Cellist]

Went to my local AutoZone to dump used oil and found a new pennzoil product I never seen before. The label is very similar to PUP but in pure black. 5w-20 and 5w-30 on the shelf. What intrigued me is that it is already on clearance price for $2/quart despite it's on the newest api SP rating. Has anyone used it?

https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-...oke6H9eosPfI1B8Ak7BoC9o8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[PimTac]

Interesting. The 0w20 meets the new FG-6A specifications.

https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/products/full-synthetic-motor-oils/pennzoil-full-synthetic.html


Obviously a error. Maybe this is a non GTL synthetic? If so, why?

 

[wemay]

The answer to the newly introduced Mobil Full Synthetic which in-turn is Mobil's response to house brands and their lower price. This is a lower tier than Platinum as MFS is lower to M1.

 

[wemay]

 

[ssspencerjr]

Thing I noticed is it's not Dexos approved.

 

[Danno]

Pennzoil is selling:

Full Synthetic
Pennzoil Platinum
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum

All targeted to a certain market / price point. Which will all overlap somewhere.
Not that confusing to the average consumer..../s

 

[PimTac]

Maybe Shell will come up with a new commercial and a jingle?

“Hey Mabel, Black Label!”

Some old timers here might recognize that one. Sorry Pennzoil, you can’t use it.

 

[4WD]

Thing I noticed is it's not Dexos approved.

What about natural gas …?

 

[rob1715]

Didn't say gas to liquid, as far as I can see. Anyone know if it is, or simply regular full synth? PP has been good for my 19 Sorento.

 

[Passport1]

Just got back from the local AZ. Saw the black label on the shelf. It is about $4/5 cheaper than the PP. Must be like Mobil Super is to M1. Nothing was on clearance. Looks like the AZ 2020 oil rodeo is over.

 

[SZR48207]

Pennzoil Unplatinum

 

[The Critic]

Pennzoil is selling:

Full Synthetic
Pennzoil Platinum
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum

All targeted to a certain market / price point. Which will all overlap somewhere.
Not that confusing to the average consumer..../s

And there will also be a FCA-specific version for dealer service fill.

 

[4WD]

Pennzoil Unplatinum

Well … they have a gold … so it’s silver or bronze, LoL

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

Is the market really demanding all these lines?

PYB (which is semi now)
Gold
Full Synthetic
Platinum
Ultra Platinum

95% of people have no idea the difference between most of these, and especially the last three. At least they don't have Pennzoil Platinum Ultra Pure Plus or whatever it was called anymore.

 

[Kuato]

Yet another

Pennzoil is selling:

Full Synthetic
Pennzoil Platinum
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum

All targeted to a certain market / price point. Which will all overlap somewhere.
Not that confusing to the average consumer..../s

LOL yet another market oversaturation of oil types by Pennzoil.

 

[tundraotto]

Thing I noticed is it's not Dexos approved.

That's because 5W-20 is a Ford 'oil-grade' and Dexos is a GM certification -
5W-20 is not Mfg recommended by GM for any of their vehicles....so getting the certification would be kind of moot.

 

[Danno]

Is the market really demanding all these lines?

PYB (which is semi now)
Gold
Full Synthetic
Platinum
Ultra Platinum

95% of people have no idea the difference between most of these, and especially the last three. At least they don't have Pennzoil Platinum Ultra Pure Plus or whatever it was called anymore.

Add High Mileage and Euro Blends to the mix as well.

 

[SR5]

Looks good, goes with my Black Label Scotch

 

[SZR48207]

Looks good, goes with my Black Label Scotch

Just don't mix them up and drink the wrong one!

 

[OilReport99]

Yet another


LOL yet another market oversaturation of oil types by Pennzoil.

Miss the days when the only difference between Pennzoil bottles was the grade and Winter Rating. Not to say those were "better" oils, but a better approach to reality (in general)