work car oil input wanted

greg fulk · 04-09-2010, 12:35 AM

Ok guys I got myself a "new" work car (new to me that is) it's an 07 Chrysler Sebring with a 2.4L it only has 18,000 miles on it. What I want is you guys opp on what oil weight? calls for 5W20 ??? or should I go with 5W30?? I checked the gas mileage today it got just over 31 MPG witch I think is pretty good. Thanks for the input guys

GTX JOHN · 04-09-2010, 12:47 AM

I have been a long time fan of Mobil One....most of my new stuff calls for 5-20 so I use it...have not had any problems. Even use it in my bracket cars because it is 1/3 price of Royal Purple.

John Irving

greg fulk · 04-09-2010, 01:05 AM

thanks John. That's what I run too. So no big deal between 5W20 & 5W30. The only reason I ask was I've run 5W30 in everything for so many years....

Tom keedle · 04-09-2010, 04:25 AM

i don't think your sebring has variable valve timing so it's not gonna be a big deal to use either BUT i'd run the weight that's recomended.
you can't go wrong with just about any synthetic...
but i won't use pennzoil in anything...syn or dino...esp in vw's...they've already got sludge problems

63corvette · 04-09-2010, 10:12 AM

Pennzoil and Quaker State is the same oil and same company and both have sludge issues.
Its the base stock they use according to a good friend who is a oil sales rep.
I had sludge issues with it years ago and stopped using it.
My brother in law had oil pressure issues with his 05 Chevy PU after using Pennzoil in his 60,000 mile vehicle. Upon pulling the pan it had an inch or more of sludge and restricting the oil pickup. Changed the oil pickup and cleaned the pan. Oil Pressure Problem Solved.
He is now using Valvoline and changing it at 1,000 mile intervals to try and clean up the rest of the oiling system.
My 2 Cents

greg fulk · 04-09-2010, 11:19 AM

It has the variable valve timing?

John Boland · 04-11-2010, 11:48 AM

You are right about Pennzoil and Quaker State being the same company, along with Slick 50 they are now owned by Shell. Your sludging issue years ago was probably when they were both parrafin based Pennsylvania oils. They were famous for that. (Caker State, LOL) However I am told that with modern oils, the base stock doesn't matter as much, it's the additive package that makes the oil.

A family friend was a Pennzoil engineer until they turned out the last light in PA. He believes in cheap oil and frequent changes. He says the extended intervals are the car manufacturer's idea and not the oil companies. He says the dirt is still in there and the oil is engineered to keep it suspended. I believe that but I have been using Mobil 1. Every 7500 miles for 11 years now. I would have to change my oil every 5-6 weeks if I use a 3000 mile interval.

Your brother in law's sludging problem raises a few questions but hopefully he gets that worked out.

QUOTE=63corvette;180982]Pennzoil and Quaker State is the same oil and same company and both have sludge issues.
Its the base stock they use according to a good friend who is a oil sales rep.
I had sludge issues with it years ago and stopped using it.
My brother in law had oil pressure issues with his 05 Chevy PU after using Pennzoil in his 60,000 mile vehicle. Upon pulling the pan it had an inch or more of sludge and restricting the oil pickup. Changed the oil pickup and cleaned the pan. Oil Pressure Problem Solved.
He is now using Valvoline and changing it at 1,000 mile intervals to try and clean up the rest of the oiling system.
My 2 Cents[/QUOTE]

04-09-2010, 12:35 AM	#1
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	work car oil input wanted Ok guys I got myself a "new" work car (new to me that is) it's an 07 Chrysler Sebring with a 2.4L it only has 18,000 miles on it. What I want is you guys opp on what oil weight? calls for 5W20 ??? or should I go with 5W30?? I checked the gas mileage today it got just over 31 MPG witch I think is pretty good. Thanks for the input guys __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

04-09-2010, 12:47 AM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,736 Likes: 2,808 Liked 2,488 Times in 698 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted I have been a long time fan of Mobil One....most of my new stuff calls for 5-20 so I use it...have not had any problems. Even use it in my bracket cars because it is 1/3 price of Royal Purple. John Irving

04-09-2010, 01:05 AM	#3
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted thanks John. That's what I run too. So no big deal between 5W20 & 5W30. The only reason I ask was I've run 5W30 in everything for so many years.... __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

04-09-2010, 04:25 AM	#4
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted i don't think your sebring has variable valve timing so it's not gonna be a big deal to use either BUT i'd run the weight that's recomended. you can't go wrong with just about any synthetic... but i won't use pennzoil in anything...syn or dino...esp in vw's...they've already got sludge problems

04-09-2010, 10:12 AM	#5
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted Pennzoil and Quaker State is the same oil and same company and both have sludge issues. Its the base stock they use according to a good friend who is a oil sales rep. I had sludge issues with it years ago and stopped using it. My brother in law had oil pressure issues with his 05 Chevy PU after using Pennzoil in his 60,000 mile vehicle. Upon pulling the pan it had an inch or more of sludge and restricting the oil pickup. Changed the oil pickup and cleaned the pan. Oil Pressure Problem Solved. He is now using Valvoline and changing it at 1,000 mile intervals to try and clean up the rest of the oiling system. My 2 Cents

04-09-2010, 11:19 AM	#6
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted It has the variable valve timing? __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

04-11-2010, 11:48 AM	#7
John Boland Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 46 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: work car oil input wanted You are right about Pennzoil and Quaker State being the same company, along with Slick 50 they are now owned by Shell. Your sludging issue years ago was probably when they were both parrafin based Pennsylvania oils. They were famous for that. (Caker State, LOL) However I am told that with modern oils, the base stock doesn't matter as much, it's the additive package that makes the oil. A family friend was a Pennzoil engineer until they turned out the last light in PA. He believes in cheap oil and frequent changes. He says the extended intervals are the car manufacturer's idea and not the oil companies. He says the dirt is still in there and the oil is engineered to keep it suspended. I believe that but I have been using Mobil 1. Every 7500 miles for 11 years now. I would have to change my oil every 5-6 weeks if I use a 3000 mile interval. Your brother in law's sludging problem raises a few questions but hopefully he gets that worked out. QUOTE=63corvette;180982]Pennzoil and Quaker State is the same oil and same company and both have sludge issues. Its the base stock they use according to a good friend who is a oil sales rep. I had sludge issues with it years ago and stopped using it. My brother in law had oil pressure issues with his 05 Chevy PU after using Pennzoil in his 60,000 mile vehicle. Upon pulling the pan it had an inch or more of sludge and restricting the oil pickup. Changed the oil pickup and cleaned the pan. Oil Pressure Problem Solved. He is now using Valvoline and changing it at 1,000 mile intervals to try and clean up the rest of the oiling system. My 2 Cents[/QUOTE]