Finally changed to "high mileage" oil
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James9100
TJ Enthusiast
We’re looking for a conventional high-mileage formulation
It's not a synthetic blend as far as the oil goes. It has seal conditioner and stop leak additives. Nothing to the base stock of the oil tho such as regular synthetic blend and full synthetic oils. That's different oil altogether. It's getting to be semantics with the labeling of "blend".
Well..hahahaha https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil...6PDnn5NPcHDpDMvU8khoC2ecQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Pennzoil High Mileage SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil is engineered for cars that have accumulated more than 75,000 miles, particularly those that are experiencing oil leaks and oil burn off. Engines with higher mileage tend to experience more wear than new engines. As your car ages, leaks may develop and cause higher oil consumption and burn off which is why your engine might be needing frequent top-offs. Severe oil consumption and oil burn off may also cause other issues, leaving deposits on the internal parts of your engine. This could be due to dry or cracked seals.
Pennzoil High Mileage motor oil is enhanced with an outstanding combination of special conditioning seal agents and additives to help stop leaks from aging seals and reduce the oil consumption that is typical of older and worn engines.
- Conventional High Mileage 10W-30 engine oil specially formulated for new or late model SUVs, light vans and trucks, and passenger cars
- Recommended for vehicles with over 75,000 miles
- Helps prevent sludge and other damaging deposits
- Contains seal conditioning agents for dry or cracked engine seals to help reduce leaks and oil consumption
- Provides proven wear protection for engine parts
- Meets or exceeds the following OEM requirements: FCA MS-6395
- Meets or exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API SP and all previous categories; ILSAC GF-6A
- For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk
Ha! Well, that makes everything crystal clear
. I think this oil is having an identity crisis.we talked about this in another thread, but I believe Pennzoils 10w30 and 10w40 is still conventional, while the other blends (5w20, and 5w30) are blends. If you buy a 5w20/5w30 bottle it will say synthetic blend, while the 10w30 or 10w40 bottle does not. Even the PDS sheets say blend for the 5'sand nothing on the 10's
At this point, I wouldn't trust any text on a seller's webpage (OhReally 
, Walmart, Amazon) because they may not update their webpage accurately (or at all). Even the manufacturer's web pages are unclear. If it doesn't say "Conventional" right on the bottle you have in your hand, it probably isn't.
, Walmart, Amazon) because they may not update their webpage accurately (or at all). Even the manufacturer's web pages are unclear. If it doesn't say "Conventional" right on the bottle you have in your hand, it probably isn't.
James9100
TJ Enthusiast
Personally I’m taking Pennzoils answerSo, Walmart says it is Conventional and Pennzoil says it is a Synthetic Blend.
I’ve no idea about oil base stocks and whatnot but if that’s true that’d be really cool.
I might have to give Pennzoil an email and see if I can get a definite answer, though I have a feeling they’ll just read me the bottle.
At this point, I wouldn't trust any text on a seller's webpage (OhReally
My take is that if it doesn't say Synthetic or Synthetic Blend on the bottle, it's likely Conventional. Other than the Super Tech that @Boogieman posted, I'm not sure I've seen a bottle labeled Conventional. Are there other examples where the bottle states it is Conventional?
James9100
TJ Enthusiast
Ahhh ya I just confirmed that as well, that would indeed make me suspect that the red label HM 10w30 is indeed (hopefully) a conventional.
Good catch!
I’m gonna have to keep my eyes open for that stuff, I typically get my oil from Canadian Tire since I get 4% back there and I kinda don’t think they carry it.
James9100
TJ Enthusiast
Castrol GTX (NOT the Ultra-Clean which is a blend)
I guess it doesn’t say directly on the bottle but it is listed as a conventional on Castrols site.
That's my point....I think if the bottle doesn't say anything, it is likely conventional.
James9100
TJ Enthusiast
My point, above, was that if it doesn't say something specific on the bottle, you know nothing. If you specifically want conventional oil in your TJ, are you going to guess at the contents of the bottle, or are you going to verify?
But how do you verify if conventional oil doesn't say it's conventional on the label? Every example of conventional that's been shown, the label is blank (other than Super Tech). But, I guess we've beat this horse way past it's death!
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