Will Thin Motor Oil Cause Engine Damage? Let's Settle This!
Watch the test ↗The verdict
He didn't give an outright ranking in this one — the full tested list is below.
Other picks
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Pennzoil 5W-30
“there's a huge difference between the two with the 5W-30 having an 8% smaller wear scar”
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Pennzoil 5W-30
“So, it's a win for the 5W-30.”
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Pennzoil 0W-16
“the 0W-16 oil crossing the finish line before any of the other oils are out of the gate”
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Pennzoil 0W-16
“Once again, the 0W-16 has the highest TBN of 7.1. So, only taking into account the additive package, the 0W-16 came out on top. However, it is a very thin oil.”
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Pennzoil 5W-20
“So, the 5W-30 oil performed the best, but the 5W-20 oil performed just about as well.”
Everything tested 4
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- Pennzoil 5W-30PennzoilAmazon ↗
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