Where to get PP 5w40?

[tonycarguy]

I saw on their website that they make a 5w40, but I've never seen it in the USA. Is it even sold here?

 

[Johnny]

www(dot)oil-store(dot)com

 

[Audi Junkie]

I've seen PP 5w30 do well in Euro turbo cars in summer weather...so I dunno if 5w-40 is always a necessity.

 

[thunderchild]

I use PP 5w-40 European in my Subaru Outback. I put it in from the first oil change. Due to it being a new car, I change it out between 6000 and 7500 miles. Warranty says 7500 mile OCI's. I drive 100+ miles a day for work so I wanted what I considered the best for my application. No complaints so far. O I L S T O R E . C O M has it. It is a little more expensive but worth it to me. Besides, it is what they use in European cars. Tougher requirements for oil there.

 

[Kestas]

How about using Shell 5W-40? It's readily available at WalMart.

 

[Nickdfresh]

Is PP 5W-40 still basically rebadged Shell Helix?

 

[Johnny]

Kesta, the Shell Rotella T 5W-40 does not meet the European specs.

Nickdfresh, as for as I know it is the same as Helix Ultra.

 

[Kestas]

Does not meet, or is not approved?

 

[Johnny]

Well, Shell has never submitted it for approval, so take your pick. Put it this way, Shell does not recommend it for any type of 229.51 application.

 

[addyguy]

Originally Posted By: Johnny
Kesta, the Shell Rotella T 5W-40 does not meet the European specs.

Nickdfresh, as for as I know it is the same as Helix Ultra.


OP didn't say this was necessarily FOR a Euro vehicle, so meeting Euro specs 'may' not be a necessity?

 

[Johnny]

This is true, and if the OP does not need an ACEA approved oil, the Rotella T 5W-40 will serve him well.

 

[addyguy]

Agreed. RTS 5W-40 is an excellent oil.

 

[thunderchild]

After using the PP 5w-40 for awhile I am going to change to Rotella syn 5w-40. The price has gone up on the PP euro. It is real expensive now.