GordnadoCRD wrote:
For people in Lower 48:
Amazon.com makes virtually any type of properly qualified oil available anywhere and at competitive prices. Even High quality imported oils, like Liqui-Moly (Germany's Best) if you so desire to use them. Ebay seems to have some good deals as well, but I've found too many contradicting product descriptions to be comfortable there.... yet.
Mikey1273,
While I am not a fan of Pennzoil, due to personal past experience, If it is a product you desire to use, their statement that is does not meet MS10750 due to it not being stated is actually incorrect.
This is from their published statements regarding this product.
Performance, Features & Benefits: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ with PurePlus™ Technology
Yada Yada.
CLEANER PISTONS
Yada
BETTER FUEL ECONOMY
Yada
PROTECTS HORSEPOWER
Yada
UNSURPASSED WEAR PROTECTION
Yada
EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
More Yada Yada
Based on ILSAC GF-5 and Sequence IIIG piston deposit test using SAE 5W-30.
Based on Sequence VG sludge test using SAE 5W-30. Pistons from standard V6 engine in ASTM Sequence IIIG test.
Main Applications
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum™ 0W-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil with PurePlus™ Technology is specifically formulated for the
needs of Chrysler SRT engines where Chrysler MS-12633 oil is required. It may also be used in SRT engines originally
recommending Chrysler MS-10725 oil. Chrysler SRT (Street and Racing Technology) engines are used across a range of
Chrysler Brands and vehicles. Including the SRT Viper and Viper GT3-R, Grand Cherokee SRT, Challenger SRT, and
Charger SRT.
I don't know why they would have told you they didn't make a product that meets that spec, as they clearly do, if you so desired to use their product.
While it was a different product at a different point in time, I saw Pennzoil product supposedly rated for turbodiesel engines, completely destroy said turbodiesel engine, in approximately 90 miles. Although irrefutable proof was documented and provided, they first denied any culpability, and when it was proven that their oil didn't meet the specs they rated it for, they just flat refused any compensation. I have been prejudiced against that brand ever since. I won't buy from anyone that doesn't stand behind their products.
If I misunderstood your point, I apologize.
You didn't really misunderstand my point. my point was mostly that MS-10275 was superseded by MS-12633 or whatever in my opinion now is not a safe product to use in the CRD engine if its not also a Diesel rated product. the new spec talks about SRT and that's a gas engine. you then said you seen a Pennzoil product destroy a turbo diesel. that kinda agrees with my point. I also am not a Pennzoil fan boy it was just a product that met ms-10275 and the new version of that spec I found and used as an example that I wouldn't deem acceptable in my CRD.
I am not going to make an argument that my oil is better than anyone's, use what you been getting good results with. I been using Rotella T6 and Blackstone labs says its been working good for me in the past. I chose it because when I got my CRD in 2009 that and M1 turbo D truck 5w40 were what most were using and was easily available to me. I have been thinking of trying Delo 400 LE as its a little cheaper but if its going out of production I will stick with T6.