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Oil type - 04 xj8 - castrol or pennzoil?

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Old 08-03-2012 | 11:39 PM
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Default Oil type - 04 xj8 - castrol or pennzoil?
I noticed on the engine cap that it says that Castrol is recommended for the engine. Would it be bad if I used Pennzoil synthetic instead of Castrol?
 
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Old 08-04-2012 | 12:43 AM
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Only for Castrol's sales figures. No problem with Pennzoil or any other brand.
 
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Old 08-04-2012 | 04:58 AM
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My local dealer here in the UK uses Castrol Magnatec Prodessional 5W30. However, if a different manufacturer sells an oil to the correct spec, then it will be perfectly OK. I assume Pennzil is a USA supplier, I haven't seen it here.
 
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Old 08-05-2012 | 06:50 PM
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penzoil is now a subsidiary of rds (shell) should be ok,I'm particular with castrol
 
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