Which pennzoil oil ?

[sshazam]

Hello all,

I live in Australia my car calls for 5w30 and has direct injection (most of my trips are super short if the helps).

1. Shell Helix ultra 5w40 - Which I guess would sheer down to 5w30.
2. Shell Helix Ultra 5w30 ECT - Says it helps the exhaust system on diesels (my car is petrol)
3. PUP 5w30 - Going over to the US in 1 month time so I can stock up on a few bottles.

Trying to toss up which of these 3 oils are best or the difference between them. I don't think there'd be much of a difference but since they're all around the same price, I'd rather get the best one for my needs.

Data Sheets:
Helix 5w40
http://tdc.ge/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/HELIX_ULTRA_5W-40.pdf

Helix ECT
http://triumf.md/js/tiny_mce/plugins/addfile/files/Shell/TDS2/Helix/Helix_Ultra_ECT_5W-30_(en)_TDS.pdf

PUP
https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/products/...tinum-5W-30.pdf

 

[Eddie]

PP turns in excellent UOAs on my MAZDA CX5 using 6K oil changes on 5w30.

 

[kr_bitog]

IMO, PUP is equal to SHU, so you may use that or the 0w30 version which will allow faster warmup, and has Porsche C30 certification

 

[toneydoc]

I vote for the shell helix 5w40 because your summertime will be there shortly

 

[OilUzer]

I have never used PU but I liked PPPP 5Wx30 in our DI car. It's the winter oil for that car.

 

[dlundblad]

I would run 5w40 year round and be done with it.

Then again, I run 10w40 year round here..

 

[turnbowm]

PUP 5W30 is an old formulation and was never changed to meet Dexos1 Gen2 requirements. PP Dexos1 Gen2 5W30 is better suited for GDI applications.

 

[billt460]

Have to ask. What is this "Helix" part of Shell Oil that doesn't exist in this country?

 

[sshazam]

Originally Posted By: billt460
Have to ask. What is this "Helix" part of Shell Oil that doesn't exist in this country?


I live in Australia so trying to learn the differences between the oils I mentioned.