General
What does Combined with Engine mean?
What does Electrically Assisted mean?
What is the Penrite Problem Solver and what does it do?
Why might Penrite recommend different oils for vehicles with the same engine when it is in a different car makers models?
My car is relatively new and the dealer has advised me that I have to use their OEM oil otherwise I will void the warranty on my vehicle. Is this true?
Why should I use Penrite oil?
Is Penrite Australian Made and Owned?
Where is Penrite Oil made?
How do I speak with Penrite Technical Assistance?
Can petrol engine oils be used in diesel engines?
Do Penrite Oil have job cards for their trade customers?
How do I dispose of used Penrite Oil?
Can I buy Penrite Oil outside of Australia and New Zealand?
What does PCMO stand for?
I want to give Penrite feedback, how do I do it?
Can your solvent degreaser be mixed down with water?
Why is Penrite more expensive than some other brands?
If I don’t use all of the engine oil when servicing my vehicle, what do I do with the leftover oil in the bottle and how long does it last?
I can't find the right product or pack size?
What is the Shelf life of Oils?
How should I store Penrite Oil?
How can you dispense from a 7, 10 or 20L oil cube?
Does Penrite have a catalytic converter cleaning fuel additive?
How can I decanter product from your 7, 10 & 20 litre packs?
Where can I find information on Penrite’s Environmental and green initiatives?
How does Penrite help to reduce the impact on the environment of used oil?
Can Penrite supply empty drums and containers?
Do Penrite still put lube stickers on their packs?
How do I open an account with Penrite?
Can I use synthetic oil in a classic, verteran or vintage vehicle?
I want to be a distributor or agent for Penrite Oil outside of Australia and New Zealand. Who do I contact?
What oil do I use in my Rotary engine?
What if I have more questions?
Car, 4WD & Light Commercial
Can I use Penrite coolants in my EV, PHEV or Hybrid vehicle for battery cooling?
Why does Penrite not always have a recommendation for every vehicle?
Car Care
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
Does your Clear Screen prevent the wiper wash water from freezing in very cold conditions?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
Engine Oils
Why do you have more than one recommendation for engine oils?
What are HPR products?
What are EDS/Everyday products?
What are Pro or Trade Products?
Why do you have so many 5W-30 engine oils?
What are Enviro+ oils?
What are Vantage products?
What does "Trade Only" mean?
What does "How to Read the Label" do?
What does Service Refill Capacity mean? (e.g. 5.3 Litres)
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "Compare Products" do on the Product Selector?
What does the 100 Year Logo represent?
What does Suggested Pack Size mean?
Why should I use Engine Flush when servicing my vehicle?
What does "W" and the numbers on the front of an oil bottle mean?
What does "Refer to Dealer" mean on your recommendation guide?
What does "No substitute allowed" mean on your recommendations?
What is the difference between Penrite Engine Oil brands - HPR, Enviro+, 10 Tenths, Classic, Everyday, PMO
What do API, SAE and ACEA stand for?
What is the right oil for my car?
Why should I use Penrite oil?
Where can I buy Penrite Oil?
How do I read my Owners Manual in reference to selecting the correct engine oil?
My vehicle owners manual recommends I use a 5W-30 grade engine oil. Can I use a 5W-40 oil instead?
What are the benefits of a Full Synthetic oils over a Mineral or Semi Synthetic?
What are the benefits of using the correct engine oil?
Will using the wrong oil hurt my vehicle?
Do driving conditions affect the type of oil I should use in my vehicle?
How much oil do I need to service my car?
Do you need a heavier oil if living or travelling in warmer climates?
If my vehicle has done high kilometres and is burning a little bit of oil. Should I use a thicker oil in place of the normal specification to slow consumption?
Should I use a heavier viscosity oil if I am towing?
My car is burning oil, what should I use?
What oil should I use in my LPG fuelled vehicle?
Why do engine oils differ by fuel type?
What is the difference between Petrol and Diesel engine oil?
Are Penrite oils suitable for use with E85 fuel?
Is Penrite Australian made?
Does Penrite oil clean my engine?
Can I buy Penrite Oil outside of Australia and New Zealand?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
Should I use extra additives in my engine oil?
Can I mix or top up my vehicle with any type of oil or brands of oil?
Why are synthetic oils more expensive than mineral oils?
Are engine oils backward compatible?
Why does Penrite sometimes recommend a non Enviro+ oil for vehicles with a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)?
Why are there so many types of engine oil?
Can I use modern engine oils in my older vehicle?
What is the difference between Light & Heavy Duty vehicles?
What is the difference between Heavy Duty Engine oils and Passenger Car Engine Oils?
Does Penrite have Supercharger Oil?
What is the issue with changing oils and filters on Ford PX/PXII Ranger and Mazda BT-50 3.2 Litre Turbo Diesel engines?
How do I recycle my used oil?
Why can't I use synthetic oil in my Rotary engine?
Do Penrite engine oils protect against LSPI?
What is LSPI?
What are the service intervals using Penrite oil?
What oil can be used for a hydrogen powered engine?
Why can’t I potentially use the product on "special" at the auto store?
Why have you changed the colour of the caps on Engine & Gear Oils?
Can Penrite oil be used for Log Book/Warranty servicing?
How do I know if my vehicle has a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Greases
What do the NLGI numbers mean?
What is a Timken OK load test?
What are EP Additives?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What is the difference in greases apart from the thickness?
Can you mix greases?
Does Penrite have a waterproof grease?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Engine Oil Additives
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
Why should I use Engine Flush when servicing my vehicle?
Are Penrite Stop Leaks permanent repairs?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
Auto Transmission Fluids (ATF)
What is the right oil for my car?
What is the difference between Dry Fill Capacity and Service Refill Capacity?
Can I mix auto transmission fluids? (eg after draining, during servicing without flushing).
Do you have Ford 6 Speed Automatic Transmission fluid ?
What product should I use in a ZF 6, 8 or 9 Speed Automatic gearbox?
Do you have Toyota WS Automatic Transmission Fluid?
Why do you have 3 products that can be substituted for DEXRON®-III ?
What is your version of Castrol TQ95?
What is the difference between the Penrite CVT Fluids?
What is Type "F" Fluid?
What is Type A Suffix A fluid and does Penrite have this fluid?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
Can I use your Transmission Stop Leak in my VW DSG gearbox?
Are Penrite Stop Leaks permanent repairs?
What does Service Refill Capacity mean? (e.g. 5.3 Litres)
What does "Compare Products" do on the Product Selector?
What does "Refer to Dealer" mean on your recommendation guide?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "No substitute allowed" mean on your recommendations?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Manual Transmission / Differential Gear Oils
What is the right oil for my car?
How do I know what oil to use in my manual transmisison, transfer case or differential and how much fluid do I need?
What is the difference between Gear Oil, Trans Gear and Pro Gear Ranges?
Why does the Penrite Gear Oil range not require an LSD additive?
How do I know if my vehicle has an LSD (Limited Slip Differential)?
If I required a gear oil for a Hypoid Differential or Manual Gearbox, does having LSD additives in your product impact the performance?
What is the difference between Pro Gear GL-5 75W-85 and Pro Gear 75W-85?
How do I know if I have an LSD (Limited Slip Differential) or not?
What is the difference between a GL-4 and GL-5 in gear oils?
Are Penrite Gear Oils safe to use in gearboxes with Bronze or Brass bushes?
Are gear oils backward compatible?
My owner's manual says to use an Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) in my manual gearbox. Is this normal and does Penrite have a gear oil that replaces ATF?
What are EP Additives?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What does Combined Transmission mean?
Kia recommend using an increased quantity of LSD additive in the differential of selected Stinger Models to prevent chatter under high load cornering conditions (Kia technical bulletin (KGE18-31-P020-CK) for Stinger model CK equipped with 2WD LSD) . Does Penrite recommend adding extra LSD additive to their gear oils for this application?
What does Service Refill Capacity mean? (e.g. 5.3 Litres)
What does "Compare Products" do on the Product Selector?
What does "Refer to Dealer" mean on your recommendation guide?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "No substitute allowed" mean on your recommendations?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Anti-Freeze Coolants & Additives
What is the difference between Concentrated and Pre-mix coolants?
How do I know what type of coolant is in my vehicle?
Why do you recommend De-Mineralised water for mixing coolants?
Why is there a difference between the amount of Kilometres of protection between your coolants?
Do you make a waterless coolant?
What happens if you mix different types of coolants?
What's the difference between Distilled Water and De-Mineralised water?
Why can Penrite Universal Top Up Coolant be mixed with all coolants?
What is the difference between a Radiator Corrosion Inhibitor and a Coolant Inhibitor?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
I have alloy heads in my car, what Penrite coolant is suitable for this?
What coolants can be used in EV (Electric vehicles), PHEV (Plug in Electric Vehicles), BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles), HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicles)?
Why do you have 3 Green coloured coolants and what is the difference between them?
The coolant I have purchased has changed colour in the bottle, is it still ok to use?
Why does Penrite have 4 different coloured OEM Coolants?
What does OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Genuine Coolant mean?
Are Penrite Stop Leaks permanent repairs?
Why should I use a Radiator Flush when changing my coolant?
What coolant should be used in a Tesla Battery Thermal Management System?
What does Service Refill Capacity mean? (e.g. 5.3 Litres)
What does "Compare Products" do on the Product Selector?
What does "Refer to Dealer" mean on your recommendation guide?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Brake/Clutch Fluids
How do I choose the correct Brake Fluid?
What is the shelf life of brake fluid?
Why do you have 5 different Brake Fluids?
What is the difference between DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 BRAKE FLUIDS?
Can Brake fluids be mixed e.g. can I mix DOT 4 with DOT 3?
Is a DOT 5.1 brake fluid the same as a DOT 5?
Can Penrite Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid be used for DOT 3 applications?
Can I use Racing Brake Fluid in my everyday street car or motorcycle?
Can I put DOT 5 Silicone Brake Fluid into my new everyday car, 4WD, SUV, light commercial or motorbike?
Can I mix Silicone Brake Fluid and other brake fluids?
Are Brake Fluids backward compatible?
Which of Penrite' brake fluids are synthetic?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
Does Penrite make a fluid just for clutches?
I see you no longer have your Brake Fluid DOT 4 ESP however, your DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid has replaced it. Why was this done and will they mix?
What grease do I use for the brake caliper sliding pins?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Power Steering Fluids & Additives
What product and how much do I need for my Power Steering System?
Why should I use a Power Steering Fluid and not just an ATF?
Why can't I use Dexron® III in my Ford power steering system?
What fluid do I use in my Citroen DS ?
Why do Honda vehicles require their own Power Steering Fluid?
Can LDAS be used to replace LHM Plus? If so, why are both on the market?
My car has electric power steering. Does it require power steering fluid?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
How do I know what type of Power Steering Fluid to use in my vehicle?
My Mini has Hydrolastic Suspension. Which fluid is used in these vehicles?
My Holden specifies Dexron® ATF for the Power Steering. Can I use your Power Steering Stop Leak in this system?
Are Penrite Stop Leaks permanent repairs?
What does "Refer to Dealer" mean on your recommendation guide?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Fuel Treatments
Why do I need to use Petrol Injector Cleaner in my vehicle?
Whats the difference between Petrol Injector Cleaner and Hybrid Injector Cleaner?
Why do I need to use Diesel Injector Cleaner?
What is the difference between Petrol / Diesel Injector Cleaners and the Petrol / Diesel Total System Cleaners?
Do you have a lead replacement fuel additive?
Does Penrite make Fuel preservers?
Do you have Upper Cylinder Lubricant?
What does Penblue AdBlue® do?
What is Selective Catalyst Reduction?
Why do I need AdBlue®?
How do I know if my vehicle uses AdBlue®?
Where do I fill up the Adblue® tank?
How often do I have to fill the AdBlue® tank and what is the consumption compared to fuel consumption?
Is Penblue AdBlue® compatible for all vehicles that require AdBlue®?
My dealership told me that I had to have the AdBlue® filled by them or I would void my vehicle warranty. Is this true?
Why does AdBlue® have a separate tank to the fuel?
How far can I drive, when the fill AdBlue® light or message appears on the dashboard of my vehicle?
What happens if I run out of AdBlue®?
Is Penblue Adblue® safe to handle?
Does Penblue Adblue® stain painwork if spilt?
Does Penblue Adblue® have an effect of fuel consumption or engine performance?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
How much Adblue does my vehicle take?
How do you pour in fuel additives with a "Capless" fuel filler system?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
DPF & EGR Exhaust Treatments
What is DPF Cleaner and how does it work?
How do I know if my vehicle has a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
Aerosols
What does P26 stand for?
What is the advantage of Smart Straw on your aerosols over a conventional spray applicator?
Is the Multi-pupose lube like other water dispersants available on the market?
What is the difference between Brake & Parts Cleaner and Solvent Degreaser?
Does your hand cleaner contain petroleum solvents?
Can your Hand Cleaner in the 20 Litre be pumped from the container?
Motorcycle
4 Stroke Engine Oils
What does MC-4ST and MC-2ST stand for?
What is the difference between JASO MA, MA1 and MA2?
What does Shear Free mean?
Where can I buy Penrite Oil?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
Where does Penrite test its Motorcycle oils?
What oil should I use in my motorbike?
What is the difference between MC-4ST FULL SYNTHETIC 10W-40 and MC-4ST 10W-40 (PAO ESTER)?
What are the benefits of a Full Synthetic oils over a Mineral or Semi Synthetic?
What are the service intervals using Penrite oil?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Why do you have more than one recommendation for engine oils?
2 Stroke Engine Oils
How much Two Stroke oil do I need to mix with the fuel to get the ratio I require?
How do I find out the mixing ratio for my Two Stroke engine?
Can I use Race Castor to replace 2 Stroke oil?
What does MC-4ST and MC-2ST stand for?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
Where does Penrite test its Motorcycle oils?
What oil should I use in my motorbike?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Chainlube / Cleaner
What is the difference between 10 Tenths Race Chain Lube and Road Chain Lube?
Are your chain lubes coloured for identification?
How do chain lubes work?
Do I have to use a chain lube on my motorbike?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
Foam Filter Oil / Cleaner
Why is foam filter oil tacky?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
Brake/Clutch Fluids
How do I choose the correct Brake Fluid?
Why do you have 5 different Brake Fluids?
What is the difference between DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 BRAKE FLUIDS?
Can Brake fluids be mixed e.g. can I mix DOT 4 with DOT 3?
Is a DOT 5.1 brake fluid the same as a DOT 5?
Can I use Racing Brake Fluid in my everyday street car or motorcycle?
Can I put DOT 5 Silicone Brake Fluid into my new everyday car, 4WD, SUV, light commercial or motorbike?
Can I mix Silicone Brake Fluid and other brake fluids?
Which of Penrite' brake fluids are synthetic?
Does Penrite make a fluid just for clutches?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
I see you no longer have your Brake Fluid DOT 4 ESP however, your DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid has replaced it. Why was this done and will they mix?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Anti-Freeze Coolants & Additives
How do I know what type of coolant is in my motorcycle?
Can Penrite coolants be used in motorcycles?
Why do you recommend De-Mineralised water for mixing coolants?
What happens if you mix different types of coolants?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What is the difference between a Radiator Corrosion Inhibitor and a Coolant Inhibitor?
What is the difference between Concentrated and Pre-mix coolants?
Why do you have 3 Green coloured coolants and what is the difference between them?
What coolants can be used in EV (Electric vehicles), PHEV (Plug in Electric Vehicles), BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles), HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicles)?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
GoKart
What product does Penrite have for Go-Karting?
Can I use Race Castor to replace 2 Stroke oil?
What is better for my 2 Stroke Go Kart- Synthetic 2 Stroke of Castor Oil?
How much Two Stroke oil do I need to mix with the fuel to get the ratio I require?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
Gear Oils
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What is a wet clutch?
What is the difference between Motorcycle Gear OIl and Passenger Car Gear oil?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
Fork Oils
How do I know what Fork oil to use?
How much fork oil do I need to change it?
Can you use ordinary hydraulic fluid as fork oil?
What is the difference between Fork oil and Engine Oil?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
Greases
Can you mix greases?
Does Penrite have a waterproof grease?
What is the difference in greases apart from the thickness?
What are EP Additives?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Bike Care
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
Aerosols
What does P26 stand for?
What is the advantage of Smart Straw on your aerosols over a conventional spray applicator?
Is the Multi-pupose lube like other water dispersants available on the market?
What is the difference between Brake & Parts Cleaner and Solvent Degreaser?
Does your hand cleaner contain petroleum solvents?
Can your Hand Cleaner in the 20 Litre be pumped from the container?
What does "Where to Buy" mean?
Truck, Tractor & Earthmoving
Engine Oils
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What is the difference between Light & Heavy Duty vehicles?
Does Penrite oil clean my engine?
Where can I buy Penrite Oil?
What is the difference between Heavy Duty Engine oils and Passenger Car Engine Oils?
What are the benefits of a Full Synthetic oils over a Mineral or Semi Synthetic?
What do API, SAE and ACEA stand for?
What are the service intervals using Penrite oil?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Why do you have more than one recommendation for engine oils?
Manual Transmission / Differential Gear Oils
Why does the Penrite Gear Oil range not require an LSD additive?
If I required a gear oil for a Hypoid Differential or Manual Gearbox, does having LSD additives in your product impact the performance?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What are EP Additives?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Tractor Transmission Hydraulic
What is a UTTO?
What is a STOU?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
Hydraulic Fluids
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
How do you compare ISO viscosity grades with SAE oil grades?
Auto Transmission Fluids (ATF)
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Greases
What do the NLGI numbers mean?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What are EP Additives?
What is the difference in greases apart from the thickness?
Does Penrite have a waterproof grease?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Brake/Clutch Fluids
Is a DOT 5.1 brake fluid the same as a DOT 5?
Can I mix Silicone Brake Fluid and other brake fluids?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
Why do you have 5 different Brake Fluids?
Which of Penrite' brake fluids are synthetic?
Can Brake fluids be mixed e.g. can I mix DOT 4 with DOT 3?
What is the difference between DOT 3, DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 BRAKE FLUIDS?
Can I put DOT 5 Silicone Brake Fluid into my new everyday car, 4WD, SUV, light commercial or motorbike?
Can I use Racing Brake Fluid in my everyday street car or motorcycle?
I see you no longer have your Brake Fluid DOT 4 ESP however, your DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid has replaced it. Why was this done and will they mix?
What grease do I use for the brake caliper sliding pins?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Anti-Freeze Coolants & Additives
Do you make a waterless coolant?
Why do you recommend De-Mineralised water for mixing coolants?
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
What happens if you mix different types of coolants?
How do I know what type of coolant is in my vehicle?
The coolant I have purchased has changed colour in the bottle, is it still ok to use?
Why do you have 3 Green coloured coolants and what is the difference between them?
What coolants can be used in EV (Electric vehicles), PHEV (Plug in Electric Vehicles), BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles), HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicles)?
What's the difference between Distilled Water and De-Mineralised water?
What does "Best Fit" and "Good Fit" mean when looking at Product Recommendations on our Product Selector?
Fuel Treatments
I can not find a Penrite Product in a retail store?
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