Pennzoil, now I can't change?

[EricCO]

My friend told me that since I use Pennzoil Oil in my Explorer that I can never switch to another brand oil. He mentioned is was because of some additive that will screw things up if it isn't used again.

This really makes no sense to me, but is he on to something? Is there a better non-synthetic oil than Pennzoil 5W-30?

[AquaMan]

I am no oil engineer, but that sounds like bunk to me. Pennzoil is good but so are Quaker State and Valvoline. I have not heard that switching between these brands is detrimental to an engine. I know that you should not mix brands, but even that will not do any serious harm. I think he is a creature of advertising somewhere along the line.

Anyone else have evidence of this fallacy or truth?

AquaMan~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

It all begins and ends at the water's edge...

[Pitts]

A long time ago before standards were set pennzoil used to be paraffin based and if you were using it the paraffin would collect in your seals on the motor and if you changed oils the detergents in other oils would clean out the build up and your motor would start leaking at the seals.

This is no longer true run whatever you like just make sure it is the correct vis and specs of you owners manual.

So how's the kicker run? Did ya get to use it or is it put away already.
I have changed oil in lower units and 4 stroke but I refuse to fog because it may be nice enough after or during hunting to go on the river. I would just as soon fish all winter if the ramps are open on the river.
Come to MN and I'll show ya how the ice fishing is done Eric.

Pitts

[EricCO]

THe kicker is the fricking coolest thing on my boat, besides me of course.

Power tilt, electric start, high thrust and 25" shaft. At idle in gear it barely pushes my boat, 17'er. At full throttle, it pushes it about 5.5 mph. The motor is so quiet the peeing of the water is louder than the motor. It is long enough the cavitation plate doesn't come out of the water when there are waves and it tilts up high enough that it clears the water and doesn't drag at all. Perfect perfect perfect.

I have put about 8 hours on the motor, but have yet to catch a fish while it is running. I went to Big Mac last weekend and trolled quit a bit with it. I'm heading out Friday night for some night trolling and then Saturday I'm winterizing it. My dad found a farmer who has room in his Implement Shed for my boat. Free indoor storage! I will take it there on Saturday Nov. 10 which is the Pheasent opener here in Colorado.

I'm already sad and will miss just looking and messing with the boat in the driveway. THe boat will be two hours away, but I may sneak out every now and then to wipe her down.

[dkooser]

Eric,
I use Rotella and Penzoil in my Ford, whatever is cheaper at the time and have no problems. Did the same thing with my Chevy too.

Bring the boat to P-low on Saturday - I am gonna chase some bass doen there. Last weekend the son and I were out looking for perch and caught more smallies than anything else. They are still relatively shallow and aggressive. Thinking I can get one more jig and pig day in before it gets too cold.

[EricCO]

Did you say Bbbbbbbasss?

Did you say your coming up to Chatfield Friday night?

[Dave in Mpls]

What in the he!! is a "jig and pig"! :)

[Fishoil]

Eric - Pennzoil is probably the best non-synthetic oil you can get. You will have absolutely no problems as a result of switching brands, even if you switch at every oil change.

With your kicker I would suggest a synthetic in the proper viscosity; I run Pennzoil Syntehtic 10W30 in mine. They are constantly idling and tend to dump a lot of raw gas into the oil. A synthetic will be better able to handle this than a conventional oil. If you need further info, just ask, there's a reason that my handle is Fish"OIL".

[RANGER]

It's when you use a saber saw to cut a frankfurter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dkooser]

Jig and Pig - Fishing technique for bass (largemouth, smallmouth or Spotted - aka Kentucky bass) whereby one hooks a pig (preferrably a sow of less than 100 lbs. but more than 20 lbs.) to a 1/16 oz jig. Jig color and design is not real important - ear protection is. The jig must be firmly yet delicately hooked into the left/rear most teat of the virgin sow. If Eric and Neal have been hanging around the farm, you can bet that there are no virgin sows left for this type of fishing so one must use the store bought jig and pig combinations.

Heck no, Eric - I cannot and will not go fish for trout. My boat, trailer, motor, and fishing gear warrantees would be revoked if they ever found out I was intentionally fishing for trout.

[EricCO]

Sooooo eeeeeeee Soooo eeeeee

Chatfield has walleyes which is what I'm fishing for Friday night. I don't even know how to fish for trout except through the ice or down in the Pueblo river, which mind you, you taught me that.

You should come up Friday night for a few hours, if you wife will let you that is.

Ha Ha Ha. David Kooser is PW'd.

[Phil T.]

The largest consumer of motor oil in the world, by far, is the US Department of Defense. Any oil with a DOD # on the bottle is compatible with any other. How many oil companies would give up the chance to sell to the DOD? Likely none. Even synthetics are compatible with "normal" motor oils, and usually that is stated on the bottle.