It's a good oil. Go with any full syn 0w-20 and you'll be good. Whatever you choose, try to stick with it for the life of the vehicle.

 

There's no flies on that oil, it's good stuff.

 

But does it matter if I get the bottle with the dexos logo?

 

No, not really. It might make you feel better though haha. 0w20 full syn of your choice, you'll be all set. Since you are asking about oils, you should do a search for "catch can" threads and read up. It might interest you as well

 

why do so many say 0w-20?

pretty sure manual and cap ..and what i use....says 5w-30

 

2014 and up ecotec motors require it.

 

why do so many say 0w-20?

pretty sure manual and cap ..and what i use....says 5w-30

manual/cap for 2013 and older - 5w30
manual/cap for 2014 and newer - 0w20

 

I run Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w-20 in my 2015 and it seems to be very good oil. I am not saying it is good because it sounds better or looks better I am saying that because Blackstone labs tell me it is. I do oil samples on my oil. I must say though that the AC Delco dealer stuff is also very good. The PUP has more cleaning agents but looking at a used oil analysis with the dealer oil it holds up well.

But my 5.3 EcoTec sheds less aluminum and Iron with the PUP and the Total Base Number and Total Acid Number seem to take a longer time to cross paths with the PUP. Most will say when the Tan is greater than the TBN you should change your oil. I still change at 7,500 and TBN is slightly above Tan.

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum can be hard to find and the 0w-20 I only find at Wally world and sometimes have to buy it buy the quart at $7 a pop

 

As many have said, it will be fine. Pennzoil makes a good product.

As for the DEXOS logo, companies have to pay to put the logo on their product.. So an oil could meet or exceed of the DEXOS specs, and not be labeled as such, AMSOIL is another example.

 

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum IS FULLY DEXOS1 Licensed by GM.

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic Shell Oil Products Co. dexos1 0W-20 Global
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic Shell Oil Products Co. dexos1 5W-20 Global
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic Shell Oil Products Co. dexos1 5W-30 Global

http://www.centerforqa.com/dexos-brand1/

Actually, most full synthetic oils are now fully licensed by GM. In the past, although the did in fact meet they GM standards, they were not actually licensed to sport the logo. I don't know if the oil companies finally gave in and paid to get the licensing or if GM finally dropped the fees completely or at least enough to make it reasonable or if it was a combination, but now almost any full synthetic is on the Dexos1 licensing list. And, for some reason, some of the companies, while being licensed, still don't sport the logo.

Check the list. You won't find very main main stream synthetics that are not on it and there are certainly a lot of lesser known oils on the list.

 

Because I live in Southern Arizona, mild winters and blazing hot summers, I use 10W30. I have used Ultra Platinum in my Silverado since day one (back in 2011). I also use it in my Lexus ISF. Great Oil IMHO.

Lou

 

I run Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w-20 in my 2015 and it seems to be very good oil. I am not saying it is good because it sounds better or looks better I am saying that because Blackstone labs tell me it is. I do oil samples on my oil. I must say though that the AC Delco dealer stuff is also very good. The PUP has more cleaning agents but looking at a used oil analysis with the dealer oil it holds up well.

But my 5.3 EcoTec sheds less aluminum and Iron with the PUP and the Total Base Number and Total Acid Number seem to take a longer time to cross paths with the PUP. Most will say when the Tan is greater than the TBN you should change your oil. I still change at 7,500 and TBN is slightly above Tan.

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum can be hard to find and the 0w-20 I only find at Wally world and sometimes have to buy it buy the quart at $7 a pop

I assume you are paying extra for the TBN and TAN test from Blackstone?

 

Another tidbit of information about the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum:

It is used by Dodge in their SRT line of engines, and is the only oil used by Ferrari in their entire lineup.

 

I run Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w-20 in my 2015 and it seems to be very good oil. I am not saying it is good because it sounds better or looks better I am saying that because Blackstone labs tell me it is. I do oil samples on my oil. I must say though that the AC Delco dealer stuff is also very good. The PUP has more cleaning agents but looking at a used oil analysis with the dealer oil it holds up well.

But my 5.3 EcoTec sheds less aluminum and Iron with the PUP and the Total Base Number and Total Acid Number seem to take a longer time to cross paths with the PUP. Most will say when the Tan is greater than the TBN you should change your oil. I still change at 7,500 and TBN is slightly above Tan.

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum can be hard to find and the 0w-20 I only find at Wally world and sometimes have to buy it buy the quart at $7 a pop

I assume you are paying extra for the TBN and TAN test from Blackstone?

Yes, they sure do not even provide the TBN for $25, the TBN adds $10 and the Tan adds $10. I just did one for a baseline but when the sample is as much as a oil change almost you might as well just change it. I just do mine before the 7,500 with a 5,800 mile average. 5.800 miles on PUP is no big deal. Do you suggest a better place for TBN and TAN?

 

Another tidbit of information about the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum:

It is used by D***e in their SRT line of engines, and is the only oil used by Ferrari in their entire lineup.

Another tidbit, although most probably won't care about, is that it tastes awful.

 

Not supposed to drink it...

 

You aren't?!? I pour a capful over my guiness, gives it a nice extra layer

 

I tried it over some tuity fruity ice cream and it tasted like something Oprah would have excreted after a hot sweaty night with Richard Simmons.

 

have you been looking at my internet history?

 

I tried it over some tuity fruity ice cream and it tasted like something Oprah would have excreted after a hot sweaty night with Richard Simmons.

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

 

Thanks Guys turned from a useful thread to a disgusting one Not the least bit humorous. If I wanted Gross, I would look elsewhere. What sewer pit did SierraHarley crawl out of?

Lou

 

It's called a joke. Lighten up.
No need to get your panties twisted.

There have probably been 613 oil threads created, pick one that you can be ultra serious in and be happy or you can just ignore the posts you don't like and that make you feel icky. Life is too short to get mad over a simple oil thread.

 

^^^^^

chillax brah. You're on a forum full of truck drivin dudes. Just wait til we start talking about oprahs used panty auction

 

Yah, if this thread is getting your panties in a bunch, this forum might not be for you.

 

It's called a joke. Lighten up.
No need to get your panties twisted.

There have probably been 613 oil threads created, pick one that you can be ultra serious in and be happy or you can just ignore the posts you don't like and that make you feel icky. Life is too short to get mad over a simple oil thread.

There have probably been 613 oil threads created, pick one this is a KEY point....you could have read for 3 days.

I thought it was :lol: :lol: just playing with all us.