If I Use European Spec Oil For My American Made Truck, Will It Break?

[@6.2Slomaro]

I like Pennzoil because of project farm video. Pennzoil ultra platinum is the top Walmart oil. It’s just a few points behind AMS oil.

[@jacobmartin1951]

Unfortunately your a little confused about DEXOS applications. Dexos 1 = Gasoline Dexos 1 Gen 2 was updated for LSPI issues. Dexos 2 is a spec for Light Duty Diesel engines.

[@alexstromberg7696]

In Europe dexos2 is for both gas and diesel cars

[@7239Matteo]

I always shake the oil jug before filling the crankcase. The additives sometimes fall out of suspension and settle on the bottom of the jug.

[@1RoadGarage]

I do that too. I guess I could’ve included that in the video. 🤷‍♂️

[@averyalexander2303]

Me too, some brands like Pennzoil are particularly bad about that. From my experience, Pennzoil Ultra/Platinum jugs still have additives at the bottom after shaking it up well. I have never seen that with Mobil 1 though. That's not to say one brand is better than the other, it's just an observation.

[@johannesherr2333]

Did you shake the vehicle ,when it stays a long time without using it? The oil had to hold the particle Dirt from the engine and the aditives in levitate.greetings from germany

[@boomerleo89]

@@averyalexander2303 To think about all of that sitting and burning or just globbing together inside your motor. That sucks to think about now. I never really looked inside the bottles to see myself and reuse the old bottle pretty quickly.

[@inoahmann7542]

I'm gonna have a hard time doing that with a 55 gallon drum.

[@softwaresignals]

The German oil specs on the Pennzoil Euro L oil are the best performance levels on the planet. The American specs (SN, Chrysler, & dexos2) on the label actually aren't as tough, yet nice to have, mostly to make sure the full ACEA & SN elastomer compatibility tests are all covered.

[@baileylugnut]

That's my choice of oil for a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2.5L Turbo. If not that, I'll go with AMSOIL.

[@jakemason9436]

I always use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w20 in my Ram 5.7 hemi. No valve train noise. All good. Thanks Jimmy.

[@williamclick9771]

I also use Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage Full Synthetic 5W - 30. I also change it every 3000 miles. I also use the best filters for my 2000 Camry LE 4 cylinder K&N oil and air filters. Pennzoil is the only oil I will use. I used it for years in my 1978 4 door Cavalier. I usually take my Camry to a quick lube to change my oil. I take my oil and filter with me to have them change it. I do have a oil leak. The oil pan gasket is bad and causing it to leak. I have the new oil pan gasket and gasket seal for it to be put on. Thanks much for your video.

[@AgentLokVokun]

6:30 gallon ziptop bag or similar. Crack the can loose, wrap it, take it off inside the bag. No drip, no mess, no proof you changed your oil. :) EZPZ

[@spiralnapkin]

so about the argument about prefilling the filter, I guess some say in doing so, you're allowing unfiltered oil into the crankcase. but, that unfiltered oil is completely new, unused oil, so what's the big deal???

[@1RoadGarage]

Personally, I don’t think it really is a big deal at all.

[@averyalexander2303]

The argument against prefilling is that most people fill the filter from the large hole in the center, which is the clean side. IF the new oil happened to have contaminants in it for whatever reason, they would go straight into the engine's oil supply and could damage bearings, plug oil feed holes, etc. If those contaminants were poured into the engine and ended up in the oil pan, it's not a big deal because the filter will likely catch them before they could cause any damage. New oil can contain particles, look at the bottom of a Pennzoil Platinum jug after it sat for a while and you will see what I mean.

[@elihernandez330]

People are stupid "dirty discussing unfiltered crystal clear clean new oil" give me a break. Also an "empty engine" still has a lot of oil in the lines and galleys but it doesn't really matter. It can be as much as 2-3 quarts. Usually around 1 for small engines. Check the engine dry fill capacity and refill capacity. The difference tells you how much oil stays in there that can't be taken out.

[@averyalexander2303]

@@elihernandez330 That's true although I'm not aware of any typical passenger cars or light trucks with 2-3 quarts of oil remaining once its drained. On my car, the dry capacity is 4.4 quarts and the refill capacity is 3.7 quarts. A large V8 like the one in this video may have a quart or a bit more remaining.

[@tammylott921]

@@1RoadGarage THERE IS NO NEED TO PUT OIL IN UR OIL FILTER BECAUSE THERE IS STILL OIL IN / ON UR BEARINGS INSIDE ENGINE ...

[@davestewart9146]

In my family we have eight cars, most take more than 5 quarts of oil and some use the same weight of oil, since it’s cheaper to buy oil in 5 quart jugs then single quarts I use a dedicated glass one quart Pyrex measuring cup for the extra quarts, it’s easier for me and I don’t worry about over filling the engine 👍😁

[@matthiasgrunwald895]

Please prefill oilfiters !!!

[@davestewart9146]

@@matthiasgrunwald895 always do

[@ForrestLambert.2022]

Being in the lube industry for 22 years this month of seen and heard it all. Yes, Pennzoil had issues in the 80's and 90's and on but the formula has changed and it's a lot better. As for prefilling it's NOT necessary on gas engines. But if u want to do it no harm no fowl. All I've been using for oil these days is Pennzoil and Castrol Edge. I've seen excellent results with Pennzoil and no discoloration.

[@bdtaylor1979]

I always pre fill my new oil filter before installing it. The people who say you shouldn’t prefill the filter because you are allowing unfiltered oil through your engine are idiots. It’s BRAND NEW OIL!!!

[@robertfugate5827]

Totally agree count the seconds after installing a dry filter, until the pressure builds up. Then multiply it by how many times you've changed the oil.

[@bdtaylor1979]

@@robertfugate5827 exactly 👍

[@dontderockmerizz3211]

Just put the truck into flood mode for 5 seconds. The filter will fill up while doing that then there isn’t a dry start.

[@dsrocks6905]

Most vehicles bypass the filter entirely on startup anyways so it doesn't make much of a difference.

[@JF-jm3nb]

The oil is rated SN for the Euro no problem to use in a gas engine. Usually they have more cleaning additives like Calcium. If your car was a GDI turbo is better to use sn plus and up to avoid LSPI. In your case no issues at all. Probably you'll experienced a smoother engine thanks for the content

[@TheJcrandazzo]

Oil in itself does not make an engine run smoother notwithstanding mechanical maladies. Oil just provides lubrication and perhaps better fuel economy. Many other parameters control engine management especially fuel and its contaminates.

[@thetechlibrarian]

@@TheJcrandazzo I mean aren’t some different brands of oils on the low side or the high side of the viscosity rating. Wouldn’t that make a difference in smoothness a little bit?

[@TheJcrandazzo]

@@thetechlibrarian From a psychological point of view yes.. Any good grade of oil meeting manuf specs will perform equally as well . The viscosity(thickness) in itself does not give it more padding but better suited to keep the metal from metal contact as does any good grade of oil. A poor oil can cause other problems relating to wear and over time decrease smoothness through wear factors like fouling plugs etc..Any good grade of oil will give you unnoticeable difference in smoothness. Stay away from the cheap or improper grade oil.A higher viscosity index is based upon engine tolerances and fuel economy targets.The higher padding would not be significantly noticeable but a heavier oil requires more energy to push around the engine, hence more fuel required and stress. If you have worn out engine a heavier viscosity may help with oil loss and quiet down some moving parts as an insulator.

[@wasntmeXYZ]

No !! You can’t use it in an American car because it’s metric!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@alanmerritt860]

I've never in 50+ years of changing oil have I ever prefilled an oil filter. I never even knew it was a thing untill watching videos on KZbin. Besides some cars you can't when your filter is pointed downwards.

[@kellismith4329]

It is easy on the chevy where the filter is upside down on the bottom, the other ones you need ony pour a bit in beforehand and tip it sideways etc to soak the filter material

[@scottdowns2934]

Thanks ! I’m gonna start changing my own oil again.

[@averyalexander2303]

Nice video! From my understanding of GM's Dexos specs, I don't think you are doing your engine any favors by using the Euro spec oil. GM's Dexos 1 Gen 2 is the updated Dexos specs with stricter requirements. From my understanding, Dexos 2 is a totally different spec primarily created to protect the emissions systems of light duty diesel engines by limiting sulphated ash, phosphorous, and sulfur (SAPS), so basically that means it has less of the traditional anti wear and anti oxident additives and likely other additives instead. Exactly how effective the replacement additives are I don't know, but I would expect the euro oil's overall engine protection to be worse than standard Pennzoil Platinum if anything. But realistically either oil will work perfectly fine in your application, that engine won't care one bit.

[@MrCROBosanceros]

Exactly!

[@goldsburg]

Your thinking is exactly wrong! European vehicles have factory recommended OCI's that are 2x and 3x what is recommended by US manufacturers. You are correct that the additives used in Euro oils are not "traditional" and are not recognized by traditional oil analysis services. I would take any of the ACEA specs over dexos specifications. If you want even tighter (higher) spec oils look for Porsche or MB specs!

[@averyalexander2303]

@@goldsburg Amsoil themselves says that their low SAPS oils shouldn't be used in older engines since they don't protect the engine as well as their mid or full SAPS oils and their data sheets reflect this. They also said the specialty low SAPS additives are much more expensive than traditional additives. The longer oil change intervals in Europe aren't exclusively because of different oils either, many European cars also have significantly higher oil capacities and larger filters. Even my mom's 2.5L Volvo held 7 quarts of oil. Oil is much more expensive in Europe than America too, which I believe is actually the main reason people there don't change their oil as often. I agree that ACEA specs are a better system than API specs since they have different specs for different applications instead of just a stupid one size fits all SN rating or something that almost everything meets anyways.

[@ED-ti5tc]

My 98 Chevy with 5.7 vortex has 406,000 miles from using conventional oil up to about 300,000. Then switched to pennzoil high mileage. Still going good.

[@pingpong9656]

I switched back from synthetic to conventional after I noticed some small oil leaks with the synthetic stuff.. notice no difference at all... conventional seems to work great and even seals up small leaks around seals.

[@1RoadGarage]

Nice! About how often are you changing your oil on that rig?

[@ED-ti5tc]

@@1RoadGarage 3,000 to 3,500 miles

[@mrrmsfucker146]

High mileage oil makes cars leak duh!

[@BACKFIREFUR]

Iv been running Castrol Euro Edge 0W-40 SN for the fast 14 years 520,000 miles in my 1998 civic DX. not a single problem with it. Euro oil is some of the best you can get.

[@tonycolca2241]

If your vehicle is a redneck it won't like using euro spec oil. Just funnin I would stick with what ever the oem says I have noticed that high mileage oils dint meet dexos specs. Some brands of oil state they meet or exceed dexos specifications but don't want to pay the licensing fee. These days all oils are good even store brands. I personally prefer valvoline engine seems to run quiteter. Can't go wrong with the company that is credited with inventing motor oil

[@audimanao]

Did you know that these gm engines have many bigger oil filters that are compatible with the engine. I run a longer filter on my 6.0 Denali. It’s bigger than the oem filter.

[@aaronyork6173]

I also have a 2003 Chevy suburban I have always used Castrol edge extended performance never had a problem I have also always do an oil analysis report comes back very good every time. I would love to send the report to you to show you.

[@abbas674]

I use 5w40 euro in my infinity vq35hr motor car calls for 5w30 but I use euro oil every oil change

[@kdomster9141]

That EuroL oil is formulated to withstand longer drain intervals due to Euro standards so it is packed with extra additive pack. In such engine you can easily do 5K intervals , so at 3K you can collect a sample thru dipstick and than send it to Blackstone Labs for UOA and see if you cam safely keep it for 5K miles . Remember that Euro drain intervals are often past 10K miles but i would never recommend it

[@alexstromberg7696]

Most euro cars do 15k miles intervals, oil is a lot more expensive in Europe. A gallon can be up to 100 USD

[@Shadows-RC]

Some euro oils lack anti-wear additives like molybdenum.

[@alexstromberg7696]

@@Shadows-RC they meet alot more stringent tests tho, moly isn’t always needed

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Uhhh, you're wasting your oil if you change it too often. Project Farm's test has proven this with synthetic oils. And that air filter is not dirty.

[@jacobn3160]

Good tip about rocks and dirt on the oil jug. I’ve never thought about that before. Did you get that GM filter from the dealer? I’ve been using the PF61E for the past couple years on my 5.3 which is the longer version of the filter, but recently found out that the E line filters is the cheap line. I was doing research and the Wix XP 51522 seems to be the best, but I like the idea of OEM as well. Possibly a PF61, not a PF61E You’ve probably seen it, but project farm did a video on air filters and he happens to have a NBS suburban. The Wix 42488 did the best out of all the options. It’s what I run in mine

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

ALL ARE AT NAPA! MADE BY WIX. BUY THE PLATINUM OR GOLD, OR PRO SERIES.! IT SUERSEDES THE OEM!

[@herrygs78]

it happened to me, old filter gasket stick to the blocks. tighten the new filter, and heavy leaks whe check for leakage. hahahaaha, do not work in dark conditions, one lesson I got. Thanks, bro.

[@patrickcannell2258]

I like you labels. I do it on the speedometer with a brother machine. People like my stepdaughter will just carry riding if it is not in front of them!

[@bmva8263]

I have owned many bmws used euro Pennzoil euro. The euro L is Diesel engine oil. Use Pennzoil Euro only not the L

[@EricErnst]

11:24. I'd rather have unfiltered new oil from a jug flowing at startup than a dry start for those 3 seconds. I also use bigger than stock filters. I use a 10590XL on my Tahoe. It is the same diameter and thread pitch, but deeper. The factory-installed filter PF59 was longer like that but AC/Delco discontinued it and reverted to the smaller PF46. A PF61 will fit your truck and not be as high in the oil pan cutout. It won't hang as low as the pan, so it's still protected from physical damage (although if you manage to hit the filter on a rock, the cast aluminum oil pan would be screwed anyway). It's also easier to grab when you service your truck next time. I also like to use a slightly larger filter because there is less oil pressure drop from the filter media. There is more media and therefore less restriction for the oil flow.. Especially when it gets old, dirty and partially clogged. It also adds slightly more oil capacity to the system. It may only be 1/4 quart, but it's added capacity. I like to use a 0w-30 synthetic oil. It is very thin at startup.. the 0w is the viscosity at 32⁰F. The 30 is the viscosity at operating temperature. It does not hurt the engine at operating temp, it only flows better and provides immediate oil pressure when cold. I know that you don't need to worry about cold temps too much in Tennessee. But I'm like you, I want to give my engine every advantage to last a good, long time. I should look into buying a filtermag like you.

[@inoahmann7542]

Some manufacturers say specifically not to pre-fill filters. Just crank the engine in clear flood mode for a couple seconds, then start it. It avoids a dry start and the potential for contaminates to enter the filter during pre-filling.

[@EricErnst]

@@inoahmann7542 you are still cranking the engine with ZERO oil pressure. As I stated above, I'd rather have brand new oil from a freshly opened bottle in my filter than crank my engine a few hundred rpms for a several seconds. The bearings and lifters get oil much more quickly if the filter is full. I know that many manufacturers don't want pre-filled filters. But on an LS V8 engine, the oil filters are vertical and it is very easy to fill them and not spill any oil. If brand new oil is dirty enough that they don't want it on the clean side of my oil filters, why am I just pouring it into my valvecover to run down and drip over my rocker arms, down to my crank and rods as it flows into my crankcase? How do you know that the "clean" side of an oil filter doesn't have microscopic debris from the manufacturing process? You can do what you like. I'll keep pre-filling my filters. To me, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

[@inoahmann7542]

@@EricErnst the risk of contamination is a lot higher with bulk oil, hence the recommendation to not pre-fill. Assuming you're using smaller single use containers, I don't see much risk. On the other hand, I'm a fleet mechanic and I have a few fleet pickup trucks with over 300k miles that have never seen a pre-fill before. Do whatever you want, but I'm gonna continue to follow the direction of the company that designed the vehicle. My company has never had a bearing failure in any of our 50+ trucks. We lose 2 engines in a normal year, the last 2 we're overheated until they stopped running.

[@benniestander2725]

I don't prefill oil filters as all our vehicles filters are either pointing down or horizontal. If it points up I will. Also you won't have any issues with the European spec oil. Pennzoil is the best, after Amsoil.

[@JrSpitty]

I would run the ultra platinum over the euro L. European oils are formulated for 15-20k oil change intervals, not quality of protection. Pennzoil markets the ultra platinum as "extreme protection" over euro L for that reason. Either way they are both good oils, wouldn't be afraid to use euro L if that's all I had laying around.

[@29madmangaud29]

Jimmy, FROM YOU: I've learned of PUTTING A MAGNET onto the filter.....GREAT IDEA! I have began to use "Napa Gold" oil Filters (they're made by WIX!) , where as I've always used to use "FRAM", since the '70's...........

[@aaronpowell4885]

Yep, wix makes a darn good filter and is always a safe choice! For 20+ years I avoided fram like the plague. Until I started researching and cutting open new filters to inspect, measure and disect the filtering media to gauge thickness and view under microscope🤪 now, one of my favorite oil filters is the gold fram ultra! I still will not put an orange or silver fram on one of my vehicles. Tho my grandfather has used them religiously for 50+ years without issue, I've seen the guts from an orange fram get sucked into the oil pump and wreck an IMCA street stock engine. I know... wrong filter for the application.

[@dsrocks6905]

​@@aaronpowell4885 Fram spin on filters are alright, their cartridge filters suck though. Had a Fram Ultra collapse within a 3k mile oil change interval in my buddy's S60R drag/street combo car. I only use Wix, Mobil, Mann, Purolator, or Mahle in cartridge filter applications as they seem to hold up way better than STP, K&N, and Fram filters from what I have seen in most Euro cars that I have worked with.

[@johannjohann6523]

Well GM states to use Dexos type oil. But i can assure you European Spec oil is actually of a higher standard than even Dexos. Another thing, if you used 100 Synthetic instead of Full synthetic there is not a great deal of difference between 100% Synthetic oil. It is all the best stuff for your engine no matter which type. You'll have more problems using the wrong viscosity than anything.

[@jolo462]

Dexos refer to oil viscosity. More accurately, is about HTHS, high temperature high sear simulation. A low HTHS is under 3.5, a high HTHS is above 3.5. This is only about 5w30 oil. A 5w20 oil will be always low HTHS, as 5w40 will be always high HTHS. The practical use of this value is about fuel consumption. Lower HTHS produce a better fuel consumption rate.

[@patrickcannell2258]

Check the zinc requirements of your older Chev engines and what your oil has. Becoming a big issue with older engines with new oil.

[@alphasaiyan5760]

Roller cams don’t need a lot of zinc like the flat tapper cams do.

[@bobbymiller4629]

Wish you luck in your experiment 👍.

[@Gunnr1236]

Great tip on the tape w/ info under the hood. I, too, run Wix filters, and use a silver Sharpie marker to write the date & mileage when last changed. I also keep a simple spreadsheet (free Google Sheets) to keep up with general maintenance, repairs, and costs for each of my vehicles and my small engines (generator, lawn equipment, etc.) This gives me a quick way to see my overall cost-per-year in the maintenance side of ownership. I don't track fuel costs & economy in that manner, as I don't have *that* much time on my hands!! Another good tip is the little window service stickers. Most auto supply stores will give you blanks that you can fill in, and stick up in the corner of the windshield, so you've got an easy-to-see reminder. Again on these, I use a micro tip Sharpie, as it doesn't seem to fade as much. Thanks for the great video!!

[@squirrelkilla7371]

Do you do these videos thinking your viewers need things like cleaning the bottle off explained to them?

[@marshmower]

Pennzoil and Mobil One. I did use supertech but the price is higher than Mobil unless it's conventional. I'm still using up my Fred's surplus. I got an assortment of different weights. The cleanest oil seems to be a good thin synthetic.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

You can pre fill the filter if it's installed straight up of its at an angle its not necessarily

[@master6435]

It just probably has different additives probably if the vehicle need 5w30 then use 5w30 that's what matters

[@stchman]

Changing your oil every 3K miles is pointless if you use fully synthetic oil. All Jimmy is doing is wasting money and making himself feel better.

[@deanbuffoni5139]

my SUV takes 5.5 qts, I pour 6 qts in to it and my engine has never leaked..lighten up..

[@mark98070]

I use Rotella T6.15w40 It's got higher levels of zinc, moly, and other additives. My 5.0 Windsor has 125k and is run in a hot climate

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Liquid cooled engines run the same temp year round. Now if it was an air cooled engine, that a different story.

[@williamryan9195]

High Zinc will wreck your Cat Converter.

[@totljag1]

I used Mobil 1 euro in my Dodge 5.9 liter gas it’s 0w40 and engine calls for 10w30 u think I be ok ?

[@Funkydood]

As long as it is ILSAC & SAE approved, I believe you're good to go!

[@tonycolca2241]

Changing oil frequently is cheap insurance

[@robertfugate5827]

Dry oil filter? Count the seconds after installing a dry filter, until the pressure builds up. Then multiply it by how many times you've changed the oil over 100,000 miles.

[@elihernandez330]

I've been using nothing but diesel and euro 40 grade oil on my gen 3 5.3 and 6.0. Well over a half million combined on both original engines with plenty more to go and have never been torn apart. Hardly burn any oil and they run soft and smoothly with great compression.

[@BakerStudiosIndy]

On your next oil change, borescope inside the valve covers and look at the color of the rockers, pushrods and hardware. See how you feel about Pennzoil synthetic.

[@spiralnapkin]

what might he see?

[@aaronmaruri]

I heard pennzoil becomes into some sort of plastic type of material over time

[@spresc2180]

Bingo!!

[@BakerStudiosIndy]

@@spiralnapkin In my experience on four different engines, the result was an amber colored discoloration almost like a varnish. Think of what an old carburetor looks like with varnish buildup. Needless to say, we abandoned the use of Pennzoil with a quickness. Pulling the rocker covers off one of the engines, we tried to remove the discoloration. It was resistant to any solvents we were willing to try on a in-service engine. We ended up having to use a wire wheel on the inside of the valve covers. As for the heads and valve train components, we left them alone and are keeping our fingers crossed.

[@imarayrojas7504]

Always enjoy using Castrol Edge over other oils if I can’t find my brand I used Mobil 1

[@chief1193]

I never go to a store and buy oil, I just order everything online, Matter of fact I buy everything online. I like the euro oil for the less magnesium in the oil and usually a little more zinc. They are also a PAO base oil.

[@LA_Commander]

You should be using the longer PF61 filter and not the short PF46 filter. Those are the AC Delco part numbers.

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

YEP CHANGE IT 3000 MILES A+ ( ULTRA ) PLATIUM PENNZSOIL BEING SOLD AT WALMART 5W30 $29.99 5 QUART FUN TIMES !

[@chriss1227]

I roll with the pennzoil ultra platinum.

[@rockingarchangel]

I personally think that if you are putting effort into high quality oil you should also get a low micron rating oil filter like the fram ultra synthetic

[@mikehub6664]

Watch an interesting video about the flow and psi drop across many different filters vs oem spec. How it can increase use of the bypass valve reducing filtration rate or reduce pressure in critical areas like the crank journals etc. I tried this with a fram ultra vs a tough guard base filter and noticed a difference in the oil pressure and idle vibrations. Its not major but notable. The video ended with the consensus if there is an increase in filtering capability there needs to be an increase in media surface area to allow for the same flow rate and pressure after filtration.

[@thetechlibrarian]

@@mikehub6664 yes, I agree with this theory because to me on Toyota engines, it seems as though they value flow over filtration

[@PRO4XKEV]

@@mikehub6664 I use the Fram TG.. Tough Guard, it is very much like the OEM filters of all makes.

[@dsrocks6905]

My experience with Fram filters in Euro cars has been lackluster. The expensive Fram Ultra filters flow poorly and have collapsed and torn under 5000 miles multiple times in my friends cars. One of my buddies did a 3000 mile interval on their S60R with a frame ultra filter (running Liquimoly Leichtlauf 5W40, it's drag/street car) and it split in half in that short interval. Never have had that issue with Purolator, Mann, Wix, Mobil and Mahle filters

[@rockingarchangel]

@Dustin Satterfield I can see your point with regard to the cartridge filters from fram. Though the experiments for flow I haven't seen high psi or lack of flow for canister filters. I have a fragile ecodiesel so I only have wix as a quality option but I run a fram ultra on my expedition 5.4

[@patrickcannell2258]

I don't know if you have watched Ford Boss Me. He is a Ford mater mechanic, but totally disagrees with 10000 mile oil changing as recommended by all manufacturers. He says 3000miles but no more than 5000miles max. I agree with him and your 3000miles.

[@ktcjosh]

I believe the Euro spec oils are good but all about emissions, ive noticed it evaporates more, read it has less detergents making them prone to get more contaminated in diesel and high compression engines, fuel in oil without detergents makes the oil protection properties drop dramatically, and without cause the oil to turn acidic. Someone correct if wrong

[@jimr3179]

I can't believe all of the obsession about oil changes.Important yes but geez!!

[@jewllake]

with steering wheel controls you don't have to do the gas pedal thing. Just go to your oil life and hold down the arrow button for 5 seconds and it will reset.

[@29madmangaud29]

Hey Jimmy, I've USED TO : ALWAYS change my oil at 3k Miles, always, > When I was using normal, "Castrol 20/50wt oil". I've changed some .........10-12 yrs ago to Mobil 1 > 0-30wt. FULL Synthetic Oil. I have also changed my oil change intervals UP to 5K miles. Everything is good with this> FOR ME. I must also tell you that I live in Yuma, Arizona, a "VERY EXTREME CLIMATE". 5 k miles, is good, and imagine, I'm changing 2 times, where I "would've changed oil/filter 3 times! That's a BUNCH of $$. Think about this Jimmy!

[@mariodiy4517]

I used a Mobil 1 ESP 0w20 oil in my 2005 Pilot out of curiosity. The oil is for diesel cars that require a 20w oil. It can be used in gasoline engines. I bought it cheap from my local NAPA.

[@johnwagner4559]

You should never use an extension when removing drain plug bolt.

[@unknownuser16335]

Why?

[@johnwagner4559]

@@unknownuser16335 It's easy to slip off and strip head. Bolt care 101

[@nicholash8021]

@@johnwagner4559 Only if you try to one-hand it. If you hold it right, there is no risk.

[@VickyLSavage02]

You should try out Castrol Euro 5w30 because I’m interested if that’ll work as well

[@SFCRambo60]

I learned my lesson with garbage Pennzoil and Quaker State motor oils along time ago. Will never buy their garbage Paraphere oil. The 2 oils cost me to much in repairs and they told to bad. Although it was in the late 70s. It pulled up oil passages, caused more wear and tear on my engines.

[@jordanhannah5839]

This was in the 70/80s. This is far from the truth now. Pennzoil is one of the best oils on the market. Shell purchased Pennzoil and Shell has been used in diesel trucks with millions of miles. This isn’t the same Quaker state you were getting then.

[@SFCRambo60]

@@jordanhannah5839 I got burnt by them and will never trust them ever again.

[@jordanhannah5839]

@@SFCRambo60 I understand man!

[@jolo462]

I almost sure that pennzoil oil is manufactured by shell. Therefore pennzoil, shell helix ultra and Mobil 1 is about the same stuff, 60-70 % GTL (gas to liquid), 20-30% PAO and 5-10% esther. This is all about base oil composition. Mobil 1 has a more modern package oil additives, including magnesium instead of calcium. All of them have low HTHS for a better fuel economy. By the way, dexos clasificacion is not something new, is in the market for about 12 or 13 years.

[@18_rabbit]

like your style of doing oil changes!. Though i tend to love Scotty Kilmer's channel in the technical ways ,(not his hyped stuff), i just saw him change oil using a cartridge filter and he had momentarily rolling on the concrete driveway befor he used it! lol!!

[@lopincol]

Dexos2 is actually for diesel engines. Can be used for gasoline engines too. Dexos1 is gasoline engines only

[@IOwnCalculus]

Yup, this. My 2.8 Duramax calls for dexos2 in the owners manual. This is not the same as dexos1 gen2 which it seems like the OP got confused by, which to be fair is shitty marketing on GM's part.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

It has lots of great engine protecting additives.

[@skylinefever]

Dexos2 was originally made because the small DPF diesels need low SAPS to save the DPF. It also makes sense that it is a "Euro" formula, Europe has a large number of small DPF diesels. I suppose there are enough Opel and Vauxhall diesel cars for GM to need an oil that fits. This is why it also meets Mercedes 229.51. 229.51 is the specification for the early DPF Sprinter. It's backwards compatible with earlier non-DPF Benz diesels. 14:39 I like what Toyota dealers do. When you get a timing belt replaced, they make a sticker that is hard to remove. It notes the date and mileage of the last timing belt replacement. Having that done on schedule is critical. Always know if your car has a timing belt, and always replace it when the manual tells you to replace it. I'm not sure if other manufacturers make a sticker for timing belt changes that is designed to stay put for a really long time.

[@biringen]

i use ACdelco filter in my GMC Yukon XL 8,1l and Mobile1 full syntetic 5W/40 and change every spring and before winter.. and i drive around 10000miles a year

[@tmo2798]

I think twice a year is perfect. With synthetic and a good filter, changing more often is a waste unless you're driving about 20k miles per year.

[@NorthlanderMN]

Isn’t that oil for diesel motors?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video as always bro

[@karlporath8904]

I have yet see anyone actually explain the difference between the oils.

[@1071Halil1453]

şuan dünyanın en iyi yağları penz oil, amsoil, red line markalarıdır. tavsiye ederim

[@michaelhorn4540]

I use Mobil 1 regardless. I only use the best

[@unknownuser16335]

You should get an oil udder for that oil filter

[@matthiasgrunwald895]

Please prefill oilfiters !!!

[@fritzkabeano1969]

Walmart has the exact same synthetic oil as Costco (made by the same company) And it's the same price.

[@redlinearroyo847]

I don't know how much quicker or if its worth it to you but on my Chevy when I prefil the filter, the oil pressure builds quicker. It's probably just barely quicker but when it's your truck and you're waiting for pressure it feels like a eternity. I prefil the filter only if it's vertical for obvious reasons. I also o ly go about 4000 to 4500. I also love the ac delco filters, do a good job and I'd say despite what the internet says, it's still a very good filter and amongst most oems it's in the top end of filtration %. 98.5% I belive which is better than the basic filter but not as good as a wix xp but you're not paying wix xp money. These old vortecs don't care that much so I'm sure the delco is just right.

[@xlightssx]

Just check the zinc level on the dexos 2, if its lower, then stick with dexos 1. Older engines (2004ish and below, check you engine specs) with Flat tappet lifters need higher zinc levels to prevent premature wear on the sliding surfaces where the lifters rub on the cam lobes. over the years oil companies have reduced the zinc levels. Because, of government mandates and the harmful effects; zinc additives have on catalytic converters and emission control systems. late 90s early 2000s zinc levels in gasoline engine oil were above 1200 parts per million (PPM). Today, you are lucky if an oil brand has at least 700ppms. Some people are using non S rated Diesel engine oil in their gas engines due to it high level of zinc (1100ish ppm). However, diesel engine oil without an S rating lacks the additives to handle gasoline contaminates and diesel engine oil with an S rating can only have that rating if it reduces the zinc back to regulatory guidance.

[@patrickcannell2258]

We said. This is serious on older engines! Zinc for flat plane cams.

[@mg8718]

Stay away from that 0w40 oil. Use Mobil 1 10w30 extended performance. Accept no substitutes.

[@patrickcannell2258]

Pre filling is only beneficial if you filter goes on upside down like this Chev.

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

I’ve always filled the oil filters with the new oil whenever possible. I would think it definitely helps with the dry starts. I used to change oil on big rigs and those oil filters are huge! Definitely fill those up! Now on my Subaru it’s a different story, the filter is mounted upside down lol

[@rtaggs8178]

I can tell you first hand that my cars run smoother of this Pennzoil Platinum. My son runs the old Yellow bottle Pennzoil semi synthetic in his 98 GMC pickup and it runs great. Just a note, the only conventional I'm seeing as far as Pennzoil is the straight weights the 30 HD, 40 HD, etc... maybe the 25w 50 racing oil but, not for sure.

[@tonycolca2241]

Thanks for the video factual and informative

[@VickyLSavage02]

What would be a appropriate OCI for running Pennzoil Euro L or Castrol Euro?

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

Hold it you get acdelco stuff from Amazon watch out scams are out there. I rather get it from dealership or Walmart sell them.

[@BW-kv9wj]

Put the speed on 2X to get thru twice as fast.

[@rutwikkarekar4666]

Sir Next Time Use Motul 8100 xCase 💯% Synthetic

[@quagmiredavis4117]

Parifin based oil like penzoil crap isn't good .. just use valvoline or mobile 1 and wix filters or Napa gold

[@jimotten6206]

Pennzoil hasn’t been paraffin base for years

[@arnoni11]

i have a 19 cherokee v6 i bought new in 19. been using same oil brand pennzoil 5w-20 full synthetic. switched to mobile-1. since its at 70k now, switching to 5w-30. since 30kish its been using oil. hopefully going up weight, it slows it down from using it.

[@maxxmich]

allyour lajng for is the name od the "oil" and any "extra" they put in for "additives"

[@Kodiak727]

I use the same oil and do 10k oil change interval. My car has twin turbo and it’s 300k miles now.

[@sloughwalker4296]

What about the grease Zerks how often do those get done?

[@JamesBrown-rm2rd]

Amsoil pure synthetic no oil company compares, I use nothing else.

[@TheJcrandazzo]

The cheapest is the best oil... so long as it meets manufacturers specifications. The biggest criteria in longevity and a good running motor is frequent oil changes and the environment in which an engine lives is the key.Dont ever follow manufacturers oil change interval specs for best results.

[@GokuInstinct1]

Someone said that using Euro spec oil is not recommended if you’re using fuel with ethanol in it. Is that true?

[@solowrider3356]

I wouldn’t use it i have always used penzoil and have never had problems especially on a older vehicle jus use what it calls for and change ur oil regularly

[@mattday8730]

Jimmy , look up a product called ratio rite to help you measure out you’re oil quarts

[@iamaaron____]

If you’re trying to get the most life out of your engine, why not get the best oil pennzoil ultra platinum.