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Originally Posted by Olgeezer1
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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech
The list of LL-01 approved oils is getting shorter. Personally, I use Pennzoil Euro 5W40 year round in my cars (picked up at CTC for $16/5L jug). At the dealer we use 0W30 in these cars.
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Been using 0-40 German Castrol. Seems to have lost it's LL01 rating lately. Also doesn't go on sale at CTC anymore. Loss of it's rating probably has nothing to do with the oil itself. Anyway, seeing your post has made me look at the Pennzoil Euro 5/40. It has the LL01 rating and see it currently on sale at CTC at 1/2 price!, something less than $29./ 5 ltr. jug. (I'm guessing your $16./ 5 ltr. was a misprint). Never considered a non-European oil before. Was looking at Motul 0/40 8100XMax but the price difference is huge and I'm wondering if it's worth it Next day: Just back from the store with 3x 5 ltr. jugs of 5/40 Euro. Did some reading. Seems this oil is sold as Shell Helix in Europe although Shell says it's not absolutely identical due to regional requirements. Very highly rated. A LL01 approved synthetic at $6./litre compared to the $15./litre for oils I was looking at turned out to be a no-brainer. |
I picked it up last year when it was $26/5L, and Pennzoil was offering a $10/jug rebate. Bought 14 jugs.