Pennzoil Availability....alternatives?
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Originally Posted by BTLew81
Very frustrating....pennzoil plat 5w30 and plat in general has really spotty availability near me (Walmart). They have no 5w30 right now, and very little 0w20.
For the car in my signature, I was hoping to use the 5w30, as it is a thin 30, and I figured it would be a nice bump over the suggested 0w20 for my vehicle.
That being said, what would be an easy to get "light 30" that I can grab at wal mart? Thanks in advance.
Give ordering it off the Walmart website a chance. The local Wally's in my area don't stock Pennzoil Ultra Platinum at all. I order it from there.
The ordering method isn't perfect. Wallys is often sold out, even online for PUP.
Very frustrating....pennzoil plat 5w30 and plat in general has really spotty availability near me (Walmart). They have no 5w30 right now, and very little 0w20.
For the car in my signature, I was hoping to use the 5w30, as it is a thin 30, and I figured it would be a nice bump over the suggested 0w20 for my vehicle.
That being said, what would be an easy to get "light 30" that I can grab at wal mart? Thanks in advance.
Give ordering it off the Walmart website a chance. The local Wally's in my area don't stock Pennzoil Ultra Platinum at all. I order it from there.
The ordering method isn't perfect. Wallys is often sold out, even online for PUP.
Originally Posted by BTLew81
Not looking for ultra. Want a dexos gen2.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-Platinum-5W-30-Dexos-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-1-qt/14958690
Not looking for ultra. Want a dexos gen2.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-Platinum-5W-30-Dexos-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-1-qt/14958690
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Originally Posted by DZcreet
Originally Posted by BTLew81
I can't even find it on Walmart.com. Am I an idiot? Lol
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Really, at that price and it not being sold out, please do order it.
Last week I picked up the same oil in the HM version in Walmart for $22.68 and I've should have my $10 rebate per Jug around December 12th.
Originally Posted by BTLew81
I can't even find it on Walmart.com. Am I an idiot? Lol
Really, at that price and it not being sold out, please do order it.
Last week I picked up the same oil in the HM version in Walmart for $22.68 and I've should have my $10 rebate per Jug around December 12th.
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Originally Posted by BTLew81
It is hard to believe but true. Lol. I may give the Valvoline a try. Lots of good UOAs on that.
As far as the smart comment about opening my front door...why? I can't find the oil. I'd rather not have it shipped. I should be able to go in and buy oil at my local store. Ok?
The intent of the 'smart' comment is as follows:
You have been a member here for 12 years.
You've posted almost 1500 times.
-The product is readily available through several different sources. You know this.
-Several completely reasonable alternatives are available though several different sources. You know this also.
-If one supplier happens to be out of stock, either in-store or online, be patient and it will appear in a reasonably short period of time. You know this too.
Given that you know all these things, you still come here, get tons of well meaning people to reach out and offer their assistance and the response seems to be you just asking to be given more fish instead of learning to fish on your own.
Maybe people here assume that you're able to problem solve in a way that you don't give yourself credit for.
It is hard to believe but true. Lol. I may give the Valvoline a try. Lots of good UOAs on that.
As far as the smart comment about opening my front door...why? I can't find the oil. I'd rather not have it shipped. I should be able to go in and buy oil at my local store. Ok?
The intent of the 'smart' comment is as follows:
You have been a member here for 12 years.
You've posted almost 1500 times.
-The product is readily available through several different sources. You know this.
-Several completely reasonable alternatives are available though several different sources. You know this also.
-If one supplier happens to be out of stock, either in-store or online, be patient and it will appear in a reasonably short period of time. You know this too.
Given that you know all these things, you still come here, get tons of well meaning people to reach out and offer their assistance and the response seems to be you just asking to be given more fish instead of learning to fish on your own.
Maybe people here assume that you're able to problem solve in a way that you don't give yourself credit for.
Life is too short to be so snarky Imp. Far better to just move on and not lecture people. No question is a stupid question, right? Arguably this entire forum is for people who overthink these questions but that is why its helpful to me.
I think you are correct in trying to find a SN+ DexosG2. Thats what I am doing with my accord 2.0T too. I used the PP and wouldn't use PUP either for that reason. I think the valvoline or QS would be good alternatives. I debated the valvoline and PP at Walmart the last time I looked and went with PP because I knew it better. I appreciate the discussion because I am having the same questions although I have stuck with 0w20 so far.
I think you are correct in trying to find a SN+ DexosG2. Thats what I am doing with my accord 2.0T too. I used the PP and wouldn't use PUP either for that reason. I think the valvoline or QS would be good alternatives. I debated the valvoline and PP at Walmart the last time I looked and went with PP because I knew it better. I appreciate the discussion because I am having the same questions although I have stuck with 0w20 so far.
Originally Posted by BTLew81
Thanks for the help.
You're welcome!
Thanks for the help.
You're welcome!
Try Magnatec FS 5w30. It's the racer's edge.
Nah... STP is the racer's edge!!!
And check this out!
STP filter within a filter?!?!?!?!?
And with Richard Petty.
That's a home run in my book.
STP filter within a filter?!?!?!?!?
And with Richard Petty.
That's a home run in my book.
OP there are alternatives to Wal-Mart like I said earlier Google is your friend and contact a local distributor. Call Shell's technical helpdesk and voice your concerns about PUP you maybe surprised by the answer you receive. Another option is to contact a Pennzoil representative on this board there is a lot more alternatives.
Great retro STP commercials. Thanks.
Originally Posted by dave1251
OP there are alternatives to Wal-Mart like I said earlier Google is your friend and contact a local distributor. Call Shell's technical helpdesk and voice your concerns about PUP you maybe surprised by the answer you receive. Another option is to contact a Pennzoil representative on this board there is a lot more alternatives.
This. I haven't bought oil at Walmart since right when I got my G37, on the Pennzoil sale. If you want a product, sometimes the distributor is the best place to go. Look at it this way, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is a premium product, and Walmart usually isn't my first choice when looking for a premium product.
OP there are alternatives to Wal-Mart like I said earlier Google is your friend and contact a local distributor. Call Shell's technical helpdesk and voice your concerns about PUP you maybe surprised by the answer you receive. Another option is to contact a Pennzoil representative on this board there is a lot more alternatives.
This. I haven't bought oil at Walmart since right when I got my G37, on the Pennzoil sale. If you want a product, sometimes the distributor is the best place to go. Look at it this way, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is a premium product, and Walmart usually isn't my first choice when looking for a premium product.
Originally Posted by Garak
Originally Posted by dave1251
OP there are alternatives to Wal-Mart like I said earlier Google is your friend and contact a local distributor. Call Shell's technical helpdesk and voice your concerns about PUP you maybe surprised by the answer you receive. Another option is to contact a Pennzoil representative on this board there is a lot more alternatives.
This. I haven't bought oil at Walmart since right when I got my G37, on the Pennzoil sale. If you want a product, sometimes the distributor is the best place to go. Look at it this way, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is a premium product, and Walmart usually isn't my first choice when looking for a premium product.
I have 6 jugs of PUP. I don't start looking for it two weeks ahead of my OIC. I plan ahead and especially watch at times of rebate availability. It isn't like you need a Jug every three months. I bought two Jugs about three weeks ago and I'm waiting on the rebate.
Originally Posted by dave1251
OP there are alternatives to Wal-Mart like I said earlier Google is your friend and contact a local distributor. Call Shell's technical helpdesk and voice your concerns about PUP you maybe surprised by the answer you receive. Another option is to contact a Pennzoil representative on this board there is a lot more alternatives.
This. I haven't bought oil at Walmart since right when I got my G37, on the Pennzoil sale. If you want a product, sometimes the distributor is the best place to go. Look at it this way, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is a premium product, and Walmart usually isn't my first choice when looking for a premium product.
I have 6 jugs of PUP. I don't start looking for it two weeks ahead of my OIC. I plan ahead and especially watch at times of rebate availability. It isn't like you need a Jug every three months. I bought two Jugs about three weeks ago and I'm waiting on the rebate.
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Planning ahead here, particularly, helps, given that our pricing is always out of whack. If it's not on special, buying might not be too good of an idea.
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