Noob Question, How many quarts of oil, Tpye to use?

['72customdeluxe]

Originally Posted by americanmusc1e

Ya, I heard from a mechanic friend that penzoil was really bad about sludge. Whatever you do, don't use penzoil.

Incorrect. That is an old myth. "Pennzoil is full of wax, turns into sludge" Plain old yellow bottle Pennzoil is a very good cleaner in fact. But it's SM rated spec, so VERY little zinc. Not a good choice because of that. Pennzoil platinum is one of the best for the money as well and'll really clean up. Little zinc aswell. I suggest for a good read go to www.bobistheoilguy.com Also, don't get suckered in Royal Purples "high zinc" claims like I did once. They have one of the lowest zinc amounts out there. Stick with your Vr1 (longer intervals with Mobil being cheaper and cleaner still) or Mobil 1 High Mileage. Both Mobil 15w-50 oils have a ton of zinc and phosporus as well, but I like staying thinner as i'm mostly in town and don't always get to warm it up 100%
Thick oil is noisier on start up in my truck as well