What specifically is in the new Pennzoil formulas that can clean sludge? Do other oils have this but just don't advertise it?
Pennzoil sludge cleaning ability
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MMO will do it to, add it 500 miles b 4 u change ur oil, u wont have sludge. PS how do u know u have a sludged engined. PS, valvoline, havoline will do the same, ran an o subaru 225k miles, no sludge at all on havoline, go figure.
Originally Posted By: CourierDriver
MMO will do it to, add it 500 miles b 4 u change ur oil, u wont have sludge. PS how do u know u have a sludged engined. PS, valvoline, havoline will do the same, ran an o subaru 225k miles, no sludge at all on havoline, go figure.
There's nothing in MMO that suggests it will clean sludge.
MMO will do it to, add it 500 miles b 4 u change ur oil, u wont have sludge. PS how do u know u have a sludged engined. PS, valvoline, havoline will do the same, ran an o subaru 225k miles, no sludge at all on havoline, go figure.
There's nothing in MMO that suggests it will clean sludge.
Marketing. PYB is a good product though don't get me wrong.
All oils have cleaning agents and when used as intended, will keep your engine at least (fairly) clean inside.
All oils have cleaning agents and when used as intended, will keep your engine at least (fairly) clean inside.
Originally Posted By: SLCraig
Marketing. PYB is a good product though don't get me wrong.
All oils have cleaning agents and when used as intended, will keep your engine at least (fairly) clean inside.
Yes, but Pennzoil specifically says it's oils will clean existing sludge.
Marketing. PYB is a good product though don't get me wrong.
All oils have cleaning agents and when used as intended, will keep your engine at least (fairly) clean inside.
Yes, but Pennzoil specifically says it's oils will clean existing sludge.
The thing with sludge is it will be cleaned by most all oils as they all have practically the same detergent packages. One may or may not clean more effectively than the others.
MMO is known to be a light solvent and it will help alleviate some of the gunk in an engine. But time and maintenance are what will prevail on most sludger's.
MMO is known to be a light solvent and it will help alleviate some of the gunk in an engine. But time and maintenance are what will prevail on most sludger's.
Pennzoil will not tell you exactly if you asked them a direct question about this.
So we can't possibly do so either!
The new Pennzoil dino and synth Ultra are supposed to be be among the best cleaning oils, and I believe them.
So we can't possibly do so either!
The new Pennzoil dino and synth Ultra are supposed to be be among the best cleaning oils, and I believe them.
Pennzoil sells the oil that sludges up engines then the platnium that cleans up engines and then the new super clean.
Makes no sense other than profit to sell the cheaper blend.
So Pennzoil will sell you sludge on one end and then sell you super clean on the other end?
This is sort of snake oil sales if you ask me...
Why in 40 years they did not make a better product?
Makes no sense other than profit to sell the cheaper blend.
So Pennzoil will sell you sludge on one end and then sell you super clean on the other end?
This is sort of snake oil sales if you ask me...
Why in 40 years they did not make a better product?
Lacquer thinner?
Originally Posted By: addyguy
More Calcium and Boron detergents. Take a look at Bill in Utah's latest UOA on his Outback - used the latest PYB 10W-30, and it has over 3,000ppm of Ca, and some boron in it's formula.
Boron?????
Does this mean they put 20 MuleTeam Borax in their oil?
More Calcium and Boron detergents. Take a look at Bill in Utah's latest UOA on his Outback - used the latest PYB 10W-30, and it has over 3,000ppm of Ca, and some boron in it's formula.
Boron?????
Does this mean they put 20 MuleTeam Borax in their oil?
Originally Posted By: nutsbolts
Pennzoil sells the oil that sludges up engines then the platnium that cleans up engines and then the new super clean.
Makes no sense other than profit to sell the cheaper blend.
So Pennzoil will sell you sludge on one end and then sell you super clean on the other end?
This is sort of snake oil sales if you ask me...
Why in 40 years they did not make a better product?
Is that sarcasm, or are you just a troll?
Pennzoil sells the oil that sludges up engines then the platnium that cleans up engines and then the new super clean.
Makes no sense other than profit to sell the cheaper blend.
So Pennzoil will sell you sludge on one end and then sell you super clean on the other end?
This is sort of snake oil sales if you ask me...
Why in 40 years they did not make a better product?
Is that sarcasm, or are you just a troll?
I'm hoping to see evidence that Pennzoil does clean sludge at some point. You can say anything you want with marketing if you don't quantify it. Until there is something showing Pennzoil does clean existing sludge in a running, working engine, it is safer to assume it doesn't do any cleaning.
Originally Posted By: nutsbolts
Pennzoil sells the oil that sludges up engines then the platnium that cleans up engines and then the new super clean.
Makes no sense other than profit to sell the cheaper blend.
So Pennzoil will sell you sludge on one end and then sell you super clean on the other end?
This is sort of snake oil sales if you ask me...
Why in 40 years they did not make a better product?
Ok,you have to excuse my ignorance here,but WHAT ??
Pennzoil sells the oil that sludges up engines then the platnium that cleans up engines and then the new super clean.
Makes no sense other than profit to sell the cheaper blend.
So Pennzoil will sell you sludge on one end and then sell you super clean on the other end?
This is sort of snake oil sales if you ask me...
Why in 40 years they did not make a better product?
Ok,you have to excuse my ignorance here,but WHAT ??
My 2 posts were all in jest! I use Penzoil Platinum and am totally satisified, and from what I can tell by looking in the filler hole everything is clean as can be. My OCI runs 5,000 miles/6 months on 1 vehicle and 5,000/1 year onthe other, reason for the difference is the 2nd car is stored in the winter and therefore only gets 3 to 4000 miles per year.
You think it might be a more solvent type base oil Buster? Aren't there some very highly solvent group III base oils now?
Originally Posted By: nutsbolts
Pennzoil sells the oil that sludges up engines then the platnium that cleans up engines and then the new super clean.
Makes no sense other than profit to sell the cheaper blend.
So Pennzoil will sell you sludge on one end and then sell you super clean on the other end?
This is sort of snake oil sales if you ask me...
Why in 40 years they did not make a better product?
I am sure Johnny would have a different OPINION.
Pennzoil sells the oil that sludges up engines then the platnium that cleans up engines and then the new super clean.
Makes no sense other than profit to sell the cheaper blend.
So Pennzoil will sell you sludge on one end and then sell you super clean on the other end?
This is sort of snake oil sales if you ask me...
Why in 40 years they did not make a better product?
I am sure Johnny would have a different OPINION.
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If you use Pennzoil bottom of the barrel oil, you may end up with sludge, yes? They do say the new super clean cleans better than their Platnium, Yes?
I find it strange for a company that advertises the newest oil as the best for an engine, but yet sells an oil that is poorer quality...
Javier
I find it strange for a company that advertises the newest oil as the best for an engine, but yet sells an oil that is poorer quality...
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