Pennzoil Platinum Synthetic Motor Oil

[G-MAN]

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Originally posted by MolaKule:

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We start with the simplest organic molecule in the universe and additively build 'em into custom length, uncontaminated, long chain molecules. And that's NOT synthesis?

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Fraid not! I have closely studied the process differences between the GTL, Isomerization, PAO, and esters, and GTL and ISO do not meet the definition of a synthetic.

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Can you explain why the Fischer-Tropsch GTL process is not synthesis?

 

[Audi Junkie]

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you can either have GF-4 or ACEA A3, not both in one oil

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FWIW, my new M1 0w-40 bottles say SM and XXX Euro Spec (A3), GF-4 is not present.

 

[pete643]

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Originally posted by MolaKule:

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If you look at the datasheet, the "American" viscosities are GF-4/SM

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Not to be semantically nitpicky, but didn't you mean Specifications?

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MolaKule, what I meant was that the Pennzoil Platinum oil sold in the viscosities most recommended for American cars (5W-30, etc.) are GF-4/SM rated with a ACEA rating of only A1, while the viscosities most recommended for European cars (5W-40, etc.) are rated ACEA A3 but don't meet the GF-4 requirements. So, Pennzoil Platinum is not a "one oil meets all ratings" oil as some have speculated that it would be because of the advertisements for it.

 

[n8wvi]

Is it just me? Or is the HTHS not listed anywhere?

Dave

 

[SSDude]

I'd like to see a UOA of this stuff.

 

[Roger]

I noticed on Pennzoil's web site that the Platinum 5W20 does NOT have a check mark next to the Ford 930-A spec, but the 5W30 does meet Ford's 929-A spec. Gotta be a typo for the 5W20.

 

[Finklejag]

If the 5W-30 Ultra is Helix. Does it meet GM-LL-A-025 specs? I know the Helix 0W-30 does. I found a old Opel spec sheet. I don't know how old it was. I would think Opel updated the sheet, but I can't find it.

 

[G-MAN]

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Originally posted by G-Man II:

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Originally posted by MolaKule:

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We start with the simplest organic molecule in the universe and additively build 'em into custom length, uncontaminated, long chain molecules. And that's NOT synthesis?

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Fraid not! I have closely studied the process differences between the GTL, Isomerization, PAO, and esters, and GTL and ISO do not meet the definition of a synthetic.

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Can you explain why the Fischer-Tropsch GTL process is not synthesis?

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I'm still waiting for an answer.

 

[Johnny]

The new Platinum European formula oils are no longer the same as Shell Helix Ultra. The 5W30 formula does meet the GM LL spec. It also meets MB 229.5