Product DescriptionPennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20 motor oil is made from natural gas, not crude oil. It is a first-of-its-kind full synthetic motor oil made from natural gas and designed for complete protection for top engine performance. Formulated for modern turbocharged engines, Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic motor oil keeps pistons up to 45% cleaner than required by the toughest industry standard (based on Sequence IIIH results), provides better fuel economy (based on the latest industry standard), helps protect engines from loss of power, provides unsurpassed wear protection (based on Sequence IVA wear test using SAE 5W-30), and provides excellent performance in extreme temperatures. It is uniquely engineered from our revolutionary PurePlus gas-to-liquid technology, which is a patented process that converts pure natural gas into a high quality, full synthetic base oil. Our high-quality base oil contains fewer impurities than base oils made from crude oil, and when combined with our advanced additive technology creates one of the best formulations in our Pennzoil portfolio. Meets or exceeds the following OEM requirements: Chrysler MS-6395; GM dexos1 Gen. 2 (license D10069GE014); Ford WSS-M2C945-A, WSS-M2C945-B1. Meets or exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API SP, API SP-Resource Conserving; ILSAC GF-6A. For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk.Amazon.comMotor oil is made from crude oil and is used to lubricate, clean, and cool engines. Types of motor oil include conventional, synthetic, diesel, bio-based, hybrid (blends of conventional and synthetic), and recycled oils. Motor oil varies in weight and viscosity, as well as additives that some manufacturers add to the oil during the refining process. A numerical code system created by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) grades motor oils according to viscosity--the higher the number between 0 and 60, the more viscous (thicker) the oil is. Most consumer motor oils are graded by two numbers, with the first number indicating cold weather (Winter or "W") performance. SAE 5W-20This oil has a weight of SAE 5W-20, meaning it has an SAE viscosity rating of 5 in cold temperatures and a rating of 20 at normal operating temperature. Always check your vehicle's owner's manual to verify that this is the correct weight of motor oil for your vehicle. Full Synthetic OilThis oil is a full synthetic oil, meaning crude oil is not used in making it. Synthetic oil can be used in vehicle engines instead of motor oils refined from crude oil, and often provides superior mechanical performance over traditional motor oil, including increased gas mileage and reduced engine wear at extreme temperatures. Its complex method of production means it can often cost more than conventional motor oil.