Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Pennzoil Ultra Platinum: amzn.to/3HBdBIy Pennzoil Platinum: amzn.to/3OHu7t1 Pennzoil Full Synthetic: amzn.to/3zJWdPW Pennzoil Synthetic Blend: amzn.to/3HI8Mgz
Cold lube test… For context,,, I live in northern Canada where tires freeze flat, 10Ply with 80Lbs are not effected until -60 freezing flat causing vehicle to hobble, n 10Ply at 50Lbs freeze flat at 0 hobbling for about 4-8 kilometres until they warm, 6Ply tires at full pressure -60 will freeze flat side down requiring driving slow until tires warm n the car stops hobbling before we can increase speed, or suffer a tire blowout for failing to drive slow until tires warm… So, point is. re:-break components as an example… break slides often require high temp grease, good to about 500c heat, never cease is good too about 3,000c heat,,, Q 🙋♂️ is - Seems lube manufacturers don’t provide cold flow, or cold working temperatures for lubricants like high temp grease, or never cease… Sorry i am not sure what other different types of lubricants you might test…
I hope you're making a good living with UA-cam because the tests you do and information you provide are an immeasurable benefit to society. Thank you for what you do!!
The original test series years ago is what convinced me to use Ultra Platinum on my vehicles and this test just proves, once again, that for the money its the best choice (without getting into the AMSOil and other high grade products). Truly get what you pay for with the Ultra.
I try to use Amsoil when I can. I used to use Royal Purple, but the cost and I believe I was told by a mechanic they put less detergent in it or something and he recommended Amsoil. After seeing this, I might try Ultra Platinum. I've never used Pennzoil before, so I might try it
Man, I'm not buying any kind of tool or engine care item without watching your videos, ever again! I can't thank you enough for your dedication to creating fair tests for every product category that you review.
How about those cheapest oils branded as auto zone , advanced auto etc . I was told they are recycled oil . But no confirmation in that It would be interesting to see how they measure up to the platnum winner
I live in the northeast and deal with well below zero temps all winter long...I've been running Pennzoil Ultra Platinum since watching the motor oil shootout a few years back. I have to say I have been very impressed with the PUP oil and have sent multiple samples out for testing and the oil is just fantastic at protecting my SUV. Many thanks to PF for doing the oil challenge...this Pennzoil only test just reinforces the previous results and PUP is definitely the way to go.
Your tests have only gotten better over the years. Independent testing is crucial for consumer knowledge and I thank you for it, Sir. I frequently check your channel for reviews before buying products. Your results frequently factor into my purchasing decisions. You keep up the stellar work and I'll keep learning from your videos.
I can't express my gratitude for the amount of time and effort you put into each video in order to make the most accurate determination among similar products. There are many other channels that try to do what you do, but they don't come close in setting up the controls. Many thanks!
The depth and breadth of analysis that he pours into these videos is extremely noteworthy. Lots of work obviously goes into the production of these videos and it is truly packed with very reliant data, I must say!
I gotta say watching that whole oil showdown a few years back basically changed my life on understanding oils and brands and properties and how oils behave during different stresses, all of your videos are heavily educational with visual testing and unbiased facts, this is why i look forward to seeing you next time.
It sure got me looking around at oil tests. I never thought there was much difference in oils before that. One of the most useful video's I've seen on UA-cam
Now this is what we should have had for science fair projects in school. Fricken awesome video. I like your enthusiasm when saying "full synthetic" too lol.
My small generators run clean on pens or quaker syn blend for 100 hours. 5w30 at freeze and 10w30 40z and 10w40 at 70z to 90z dark honey color. Still nice film. Seem to both be same oil. The chev or mobil conven had more burn smell and darker at 100 hours.
I love how oil tests have the nostalgia for me now, that engine tests used to. This channel has done do much; thanks for the thousands of hours you've given up for us.
Independent testing is so important for holding companies accountable to their words. An excellent comparison as usual. I usually go with whatever is cheapest, but I will switch to the Ultra Platinum from here on out.
Changing your oil regularly is more important than the brand or type. My prior car had 300,000 miles on it, never had anything but conventional motor oil in it, and still got 30mpg after 13 years and all those miles.
I would have loved to see a "high mileage" variant in this comparison. Maybe you could try to compare "high mileage" oils vs their standard versions of the same brand?
Agreed, I use the regular Platinum High Mileage. Would have loved to see it vs. the Ultra. I bet it's just an additive pack that's between the two tested Platinum variants, probably closer to the regular Platinum than the Ultra.
I really enjoy these oil testing videos. I was able to get the full synthetic Pennzoil platinum made from natural gas on clearance at Walmart for only $1.99 each. Thanks for the great testing video!
I run the ultra platinum in my car but sometimes not available so I run the platinum. Glad to see another great one from the farm! Awesome. Ps, looks like I'll look harder next time for the ultra!!!
@@joesshows6793 yep, never again. I change my oil more often than most, even with full synthetic I don't go over 3500 miles, oils cheap compared to engine replacement and or parts! Lol I daily to work a 93 ford ranger with the 2.3l that has 494,000 miles! Original engine transmission and rear end.
I've been using Ultra Platinum for years now. When I had to drop the oil pan on my 2000 Honda CR-V with 230,000 miles on it due to a stripped drain plug, when I looked inside of the motor, it was so clean, you could practically eat off of it!
I'd imagine the newer Honda's that had the oil dilution issue would not look so good based on what Project Farm showed with gas in the oil here. Those older CRV's are great my friend had a 2003 with 140'000 miles!
It’s awesome how you use percentages to really show the difference in performance of the oil. 2g of evaporation doesn’t seem like a big difference but 33% says otherwise! Great work!!
This video was fantastic. Keep putting out these brand specific line up comparisons! I've been a Pennzoil Platinum user for years for my Hondas, Hyundais and Nissans. After this test, I will gladly pay the extra for Pennzoil Ultra Platinum!
I've been using the Platinum and Ultra oils exclusively in my vehicles for years thinking there wasn't much difference between the two, buying whichever was on sale when needed. I'm sure glad you made this video!
I was confused which one to choose between platinum and ultra platinum as the Canadian Tires Website shows -48C pour point for platinum and -38C for ultra platinum and i had decided to purchase platinum instead of ultra platinum. Thank God I saw your video and now I will go with Ultra Platinum only. You're one of the best content creator on UA-cam. No bullshit, no extra talks, just to the point discussion. Thank you again for your work!!!
@@ProjectFarm If you do, be sure to use a filtered breathing apparatus, that's some toxic stuff, just a reminder, I'm sure you already know that. As a side note, I've always wondered what causes a rotor to warp, is it the heat, from overuse or a stuck caliper, or a sudden change in temperature, from a puddle of water, or car wash, snow, et cetera? Great work you do!👍
And surprisingly, the company came out looking OK. The most expensive seemingly glossed up product - actually did perform significantly better, except where contaminated diluting the formulation benefits.
*Your channel is top notch, you're easily one of the top 5 best content creators on UA-cam, you put a lot of work on what you do, you are smart and seem very likable. You're very consistent and focused... but the coolest thing about you is how common is to see you replying and/or liking your viewers comments. That puts you on a total different level of honesty when it comes to engaging with your followers. You're literally the best at what you do.* 🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇
I have been watching you for years! Truly appreciate your dedication and hours upon hours and sometimes days you spend collecting all the test material, putting the time in to test then analyze everything for each video, THEN edit it all for youtube! You are truly a blessing! Thank you isnt enough
Based on his original oil show down a few years ago I’ve only been using the ultra. Only a few bucks more for the 5 quart jug! Can’t beat it switch it over!
@@georgeperkins4171 Yes, either zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) or zinc dithiophosphate (ZDTP). Not sure if they actually work, but I changed my oil every 4K miles and my 2008 Toyota highlander that has a couple of miles on it is still running strong.
@@kaw1240 same, i only started buying it for its low price at wal mart and soon realized it had stopped a very slow RMS leak on my older focus. It's now gone 10k miles on it and is dry as a bone.
Your tests are awesome, I watch them even if I don't have the product you're testing, I do it just for how impressive you do all your technical and engineering stuff. Thanks a lot for your great videos!
I love Blackstone Labs - the identified a large amount of dirt in my oil in a used 1996 Lexus I bought and they advised me to check the air-intake & filter, and sure enough: At the bottom of an intake hose clamp (after the air-filter) it was not re-attached correctly and had a 1/2" air-gap! Now I take a sample every oil change, on every car!
I bought a used car with the air filter installed wrong. This model it was easy to crush the filter if you were not intelligent enough to spread the airbox apart and simply slid it in (you'd feel it crush). The filter had a 3" gap and it must have been like that for 50k or more miles judging by the dirt on it.
They'll eventually disappoint you. I stopped using them about 10 years ago after they lost a sample and sent me the wrong UOA on another. Nobody who takes oil formulating seriously uses Blackstone. They charge extra for TBN, they don't even use gas chromatography for fuel dilution (they guess at it) where as every other lab actually measures it, and they're more expensive than other labs even without the extra for TBN... and the other labs include TBN.
@@joeteejoetee ALS tribology (Wix kits), WearCheck, Polaris labs (Amsoil), Predictive Maintenance Service, and Speediagnostix, just to name a few. I go back and forth between Polaris labs and WearCheck. If I need oxidation and nitration values, I use Polaris. If I need sulfation and particle counts, I use WearCheck.
I’ve missed the oil competition videos so much! I could watch them all the time! I’m an Amsoil guy myself but that Ultra Platinum is a very impressive oil and for the price it’s extremely appealing. Good work PF!!
Maybe you could do an oil filter showdown like the oil one years ago. That was a great series. I waited every week for the new instalment ha. It would be interesting to see results on how various brands and quality of filter perform
I'd love to see that! There are some filter tests out there, but almost all of them are just visual inspections of the filter construction/media. The few I found that measure the ability to filter out particulates are unfortunately pretty old and don't cover a lot of the newer filters designed for extended drain intervals like the Wix xp. I'm really interested since a lot of newer vehicles have a recommended oil change interval of 10k miles.
To do this properly, it could be extremely expensive, but would be awesome. Particle counters up stream and down stream ($16k each) and measure differential pressure (could be anywhere from $100 to $100k depending on the DAQ used) would likely be necessary to test properly. The main things manufacturers are concerned with when making filters are particle filtration efficiency and particle capacity. I've looked up specs for filters before and haven't had much luck, so I would love if Todd would do some testing.
Great test! I use the Ultra Platinum, and your test makes me feel better in my purchase. I had considered using the Platinum to save a little money. I will definitely stay the course with the Ultra Platinum. Thank you for being so thorough in your test as always.
Very good about shaking the bottle of oil before pouring off a sample. Additives do settle at the bottom of the bottle. I learned that years back when I happened to look into an empty bottle of Castrol (white bottle) and saw specs of what I realized were additives. Always shake the bottle right before pouring the oil into your engine! I've never seen a bottle labeled "Shake Well Before Use." Yet common sense says with the millions spent on advertising the manufacturers would want customers to be certain to get all of the science and effort they put into their oil.
Been using Ultra Platinum in all my vehicles for several years now and I always get back good oil reports from Blackstone Labs. Glad too see this verify what I see in my usage.
I drive a Ford and my dad has driven ford's his whole life & they all call for motorcraft oil. I'd love to see one of these comparison test videos for the motorcraft oils from the standard cheaper one to the synthetic ones. You do excellent comparisons and I love your videos. Happy Father's Day.
Would LOVE to see this comparison between different products of the same brand with other popular brands such as Mobil 1, Valvoline, Castrol, etc.! Super informative and great unbiased buyer advice. What would also be quite interesting is different viscosity levels of the same product, i.e. 0W-30 vs 5W-30 vs 5W-40 etc. .
Based on the results of your massive oil showdown from 2 years ago, I now exclusively run Ultra Platinum in my two vehicles as well as my girl friend's. It's typically around $22-24 for 5 quarts on amazon. Incredibly bargain for a great oil.
@@robertmaybeth3434 Haha, keep watching it as the price will fluctuate MASSIVELY. Super frustrating, but don't worry it will come back down. My cars take different weights, and I've noticed huge price differences between the different weights. Just be patient and diligent!
@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington I've noticed the same thing happened to Shell Rotella oils quite a while ago, they're still super expensive.. hopefully it comes back, I can't find ultra locally
Outstanding test. I’d love to see this same setup with Mobile 1’s lineup of oils as that is what I have traditionally used in the past (Specifically their extended performance series of oil)
Pennzoil beats M1 in every other test I've seen. Tho M1 is still a fine full- synthetic oil. Not going over 7500mis under ANY circumstances is key. -Michigan
Had a viper truck that ran mobile 1. At 42k miles the engine was rebuilt. Never had a problem with original Pennzoil. Looks clean at 100k miles with an oil change due.
I know many oil brands offer 'high mileage' oil options. It would be cool to see how one of those oils compares to the other options considered here. Love the content!
I’ve been using Ultra Platinum since you last showdown on this oil, and now seeing a new video on it makes me still feel good about it and I will continue to use it in my ecoboost twin turbo engine. Thanks for these videos!!
@@MeltingRubberZ28 I haven’t either. I believe the only way is to buy it online. Apparently my Napa carries it as well but it’s cheaper on Amazon/Walmart
@@rorycalhoun1126 I've seen nothing to prove 0W16 or 0w20 is good in areas over 35c. Still waiting. Don't tell me tolerances or the cars engine will be the same temp., 0w20 flows like honey when frozen, your car has a radiator, so in the winter it doesn't warm up as fast or get as warm as it will in 40c...
Here's an idea for you... The most important test when it comes to engine /trans fluids from different velocitys and brands is how they react to rubber seals overtime to see which is the best fluid to prevent leaks and overall less repairs
FYI A little Marvel Mystery Oil (Substitute a quart a couple of times.) will condition and swell "rubber" gaskets and seals due to it's aliphatic hydrocarbons. They will never dry out, crack or split. 40 years and no leaks! Take note that they will need replaced if components are disassembled because they will be too large to use again. It is also excellent for cleaning, freeing and quietening sticky lifters. After MANY years of real-world testing, I now do NOT recommend using MMO every oil change because I think it does not have good lubricating properties.
I really enjoyed the demonstration of how fuel contamination affected even the best oil's performance dramatically! I would love to see some more full length videos on those kinds of things!
These reviews are fantastic as always. I'm especially glad that you've started with testing fuel-diluted oil, since that's becoming more of a thing that regular vehicles have to worry about.
Very exhaustive testing! I'm very impressed by how thoroughly you plan these, along with the execution. Manufacturers must fear your reviews! And rightly so. Wonderful job! 👍
I would love to see occasional projects around the farm come back those were always super cool! Also would love to see a test of the high mileage oils to see how well they preform revitalizing seals. You always do such fantastic videos!
You make amazing videos without any bias, I've used some of your recommendations ideas in the past and never have any regret with the products. You should do a video comparing tire dressings. they're many out there making wild claim, it would be great to compare some of them side by side.
I have been using Pennzoil for years because of other reviews before yours. I always wondered what the differences were. I have always tried to use Ultra Platinum since it came out. I was very surprised at the Platinum results. Thank for a very useful review for me again. Oh, many years ago when I worked in the automotive business...Quarts of oil were taken off the shelves and tested for viscosity. Many 30 weight oils turned out to be 10 weight oil. No wonder the engines back then wore out so soon.
@@ProjectFarm I agree with his suggestion! Used to use valvoline max life regularly and managed to seal up an oil leak on a 94 maxima se. Now im strictly amsoil on my newer audi and corvette
when do u use high mileage oil? my 07 Camry 3.5 has reached 200k kms. I never used high mileage oil. only been using Pennzoil ultra platinum every 7-8k kms. Car does not have any problems yet. should I consider switching to high mileage oil ?
@@droy7101 they are recommended for use after 100k miles (160k kms). I'm really not sure what the differences are but i'd assume it somehow accommodates for general wear of an engine (perhaps more thick?), many people have said it also helps to seal up minor oil leaks. I'd say just keep doing whatever you're doing. I have 175k miles on my car and just switched to high mileage for the first time. I do have a very minor valve cover that i've put off fixing for a bit so we'll see what happens.
Thanks for all the work you do. I appreciate the informative nature of your videos as well as the amount of work that goes into each one. I’m not sure if everyone knows just how tedious just one video like this one can be to make!
The newer antiwear additives aren’t as durable as the traditional zinc compounds. The best antiwear chemical is ZDDP, zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, but it destroys catalytic converters, especially the ones on diesel engines.
@@wallacegrommet9343 Hahaha, ....I have a turbo engine with silver rod bearings (Subaru Forester XT) where zinc in presence of acid corrodes silver bearings. I try to stay away from high ZDDP oils as much as possible. The Pennzoil Platinum has very low levels and that is what I like to use. I also use NAPA branded oils (Valvoline with a weaker add pack- read lower ZDDP). My oil change intervals on this car are very short to avoid acid build up and to counter a weaker antiwear oil situation. Turbo Subarus WRX/XT are known to have rod bearing related engine failures. A lot of people in the Subaru community react by using slightly thicker oils that have higher ZDDP concentrations but that actually contributes to failures. Subaru does not say explicitly about ZDDP having a deleterious effect on silver bearings just requires synthetic oils of no higher than 5w-30 viscosity, ...these thinner oils have low ZDDP levels mandated. The thicker oils nearly all have higher ZDDP levels. I am saying all this since you mentioned the ZDDP topic. Thanks for replying btw. I hope you're not a WRX owner using high ZDDP. Locomotives have silver bearings and use completely zinc-free oils. The holy grail of Subaru oils is ENEOS Sustina with ZP substitute of ZDDP. UA-cam has a video: ENEOS SUSTINA - How it Works.
I drive a VW Sportwagen TDI diesel, one that was sold back to VW during the emissions cheating scandal. VW applied the EPA approved software and emissions improvements to bring it back into compliance. These low mileage diesel cars were then auctioned to VW dealers for retail sale. Also included as part of the historic recall was a full warranty for ten years from date of original service on all engine and drivetrain components! Regarding motor oil, only VW specification 507.00 oil is approved for use with this engine.
I don't know why but I guess so excited when there's a new oil test. Captivating as always and appreciate the new test with the contaminated fluids. I was not aware of that with GDI engines.
Pennzoil ULTRA Platinum is my go to oil. I use it in all my cars. Thanks for the testing, it was one of the many research criterias when making my decision.
Love oil tests! Gotta keep those bearings in good shape. Since I use 60-70 years old in Ford Y Block engines, I must keep up with oil ingredients as with the flat tappet lifters one must use oils with lots of zinc which is not a common ingredient anymore. Engines are lasting much longer nowadays that they are usually an ester based oil rather than the older oils. Another great and useful video!😁
@@ProjectFarm I've heard Rotella still has a lot of ZDDP in it. Maybe you could test Rotella vs ultra platinum (both made by Shell) with a ZDDP additive?
Stock cams with stock valve springs work well with 600-800ppm once broke-in. When you start to increase the valve lift and install stiffer springs is when you want to start worrying about oils 1000+ppm
@@Texassince1836 I am certainly not an expert on oils and engines so I am going bye the words spoken bye some of experts that build Y Blocks both for street and performance applications. I have a friend who has a business that builds engines for customers and for his Bonneville racer. His recommendations for oils for even regular passenger car engines are oils high in zinc. In a Y Block one doesn’t want to use too slick of an oil as one wants the flat tappet lifters to rotate to prevent damage to both the cam and the lifters. Thank You for your input!
I know I asked this before, but would you ever consider doing Oil Filter media, build quality, pressure, and or filtration tests on oil filters ? Also great to know pennzoil still makes great oil, been using ultra for the last 4 years, and I dont think id change a thing.
@@TriforceOfCourage97 millions of people have been running FRAM oil filters for decades without any issues . If you buy their cheapest filter you get cheap .
When I performed my first oil change, I went with ultra platinum and I was chastised by my brother for not going with the cheapest penzoil option. I told him I want to take the best care of my car and he said there's almost no difference. I'm glad I watched this video, it proves that I was right in picking the ultra platinum for my car, im going to keep using ultra platinum in my car until I eventually go electric!
As always: thank you for the time and effort that goes into these tests. Even more valuable to have this knowledge nowadays considering how much extra $$$$ things cost. Helps everyone to make better choices
Very well done, very informative. Only negative is that you can slow it down a little. Start fast to be engaging, but when showing the data, shave 10% off the speed so we can follow along better.
Ever since your oil testing marathon, I been using Amsoil and I can tell the difference immediately. Been using it ever since. Thank you for all your hard work.
@@joeblowe7545 look at all the independent testing, plus check the difference in fuel mileage and you will think different. I was suspect in the beginning also, then I did my research.
@@monroebass2 Nah. I'm familiar with PQIA, Blackstone, etc. Fuel mileage differences? Maybe a very small fraction of a percent. Statistically ZERO difference. I've always found it amusing reading all the "perceived" differences in performance, and car sexual virility, etc, when someone installs the best-ist most super-duper unicorn oil by the majors, or the boutiques. Look, if you get the warm fuzzy feelies just before nodding off to bed thinking that you installed the best oil possible for your vehicle, then that's great. ANY modern SP, SN, SM and even SL API cert oils changed as per manufacturer's recommendations, and equally important actually keeping the oil topped up, will keep a great majority of vehicles happily running for many years.
Thanks for running this comprehensive test. I really think you should submit other samples of the platinum from other lots to the lab tests. These results seem like an outlier. I find it hard to believe their platinum is supposed to have that much fewer additives than their lower tiers.
@@ProjectFarm Perhaps ask the Mobil 1 variants next? Although I think they only make full synthetic oils, they’ve got the ESP (emission system protection) oils, advanced fuel economy (made only in 0W20) & the high mileage and extended performance oils. Or another video could be comparing the relatively new 0W16 (GF6B) vs the 0W20 (GF6A) The 0W16 is designed specifically for engines with turbochargers and/or GDI to reduce oil dilution.
So glad you did this test. I’ve been using pennzoil platinum for my daily and ultra platinum for my gf’s daily after watching the oil bracket showdown. I was using platinum because it’s difficult to find in physical stores for me. Plus my vehicles uses 0w-20, whereas her vehicle is a more common 5w-30 so I can buy bulk online. I will have to buy more ultra platinum and stay away from platinum. Only the best, thank you for your hard work
You should step up to a thicker oil. The thin stuff is just for Cafe requirements to get the best fuel mileage, it’s not the best for your engine. I’d look up what other people are running for thicker oil in whatever engine you have.
As someone who uses Pennzoil products myself, this was very helpful! I especially found the difference in "cooked" vs "uncooked" platinum cold-flow performance fascinating. Here's an idea for future oil reviews: we've seen how all the big names like Pennzoil, Amsoil, and others stack up, but what about *dealership* oils? While some automakers partner with brands that have already been tested, some have suppliers that are not brands you can buy from local stores (Subaru for example uses a brand called Idemitsu). In summary, which dealership brand has the best oil, and if you still take your car or truck to the dealership for service, should you be bringing your own oil? I know I always prefer to bring my own oil and filter, but I know plenty of people who don't think it's worth it. Interested in your thoughts, and I look forward to more great videos! Keep it up!
Over the last two years(lessons learned) I always bring my own oil/filter. My preferred is Pennzoil Ultra or regular Platinum for my 2014 3.5 F150 ecoboost. Pennzoil has made a HUGE difference on my engine which previously was Motorcraft. No more knocking, much quieter and smoother shifts in the transmission. Not to mention, 3.5 more miles per gallon at 19.2. Pennzoil is the best choice imo for my truck.
@@CWB1863 Good to know and thanks for your comment. I have a 2012 F150 with 96600 miles on it and try to give it frequent oil changes with the Ultra. My buddy is a mechanic and changes the oil in his driveway and takes the extra time to allow every single drop of oil to drain before adding the new. Quick oil change service stations don't do that.
That's all interesting stuff. Thanks once again for the time you clearly put into making these videos. As a one-time engineer myself I really appreciate the way you design the tests.
Been watching your videos for a while. I been basing my purchases on your reviews. Honest, Transparent and Straight to the point with actual results. Not a PF video without a "We're going to Test that!" How I choose between a girl too. Pros, Cons, what's stated. I my mind I'm thinking: "I'm going to test that!"
Absolutely love your videos!! Please please do this with AMSOIL OE, XL, and Signature. Been dying to know if there is a big difference. Thanks for all your hard work.
It would be interesting to see contamination testing for fuel, antifreeze, and ethanol. I would recommend testing 0.01%, 0.1%, 1%, 5%, 10%, 25% to see how the wear is. I have not seen any videos covering that sort of stuff. Thanks for doing these videos, they are always a treat!
@@jonasstahl9826 Exactly my thoughts about it. I use high quality oil and a 10k rated filter and still change every 5. Idc what the manufacture say, they aren't the ones buying me a new car when my engine dies ya feel me
The addition of the fuel contamination was highly useful. These real world examples make the difference, and you can see how people don't have a 'clickbait part' of the video to skip to. Keep it up!
Id love a diesel oil version of this. With how expensive and hard to source big rig parts are getting its more important to get the best bang for your buck and protect the motor to the best ability posible.
Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum: amzn.to/3HBdBIy
Pennzoil Platinum: amzn.to/3OHu7t1
Pennzoil Full Synthetic: amzn.to/3zJWdPW
Pennzoil Synthetic Blend: amzn.to/3HI8Mgz
Cold lube test… For context,,, I live in northern Canada where tires freeze flat, 10Ply with 80Lbs are not effected until -60 freezing flat causing vehicle to hobble, n 10Ply at 50Lbs freeze flat at 0 hobbling for about 4-8 kilometres until they warm, 6Ply tires at full pressure -60 will freeze flat side down requiring driving slow until tires warm n the car stops hobbling before we can increase speed, or suffer a tire blowout for failing to drive slow until tires warm… So, point is. re:-break components as an example… break slides often require high temp grease, good to about 500c heat, never cease is good too about 3,000c heat,,, Q 🙋♂️ is - Seems lube manufacturers don’t provide cold flow, or cold working temperatures for lubricants like high temp grease, or never cease…
Sorry i am not sure what other different types of lubricants you might test…
No bullshit, no advertising and most importantly pure science and information with absolutely no wasted time.
You sir are a legend. Great work.
Thanks!
which oil is good for my 2004 mercury grand marquis
@@crayshaunhenderson1265 canola
@@user-tr2dh4xx6uit's clearly a corn oil vehicle
@@crayshaunhenderson1265 pennzoil ultra platinum 5w20, best there is, use a Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer with it
I hope you're making a good living with UA-cam because the tests you do and information you provide are an immeasurable benefit to society. Thank you for what you do!!
You are welcome!
@@ProjectFarm Should you redo the test in the future you might wanna add some heat to the wear tests as well.
He's got 2.6 million subs. I'm pretty sure he's set for life.
And like a dummy you believe this guy
@@jimbosavage Maybe for a couple of lives?
The original test series years ago is what convinced me to use Ultra Platinum on my vehicles and this test just proves, once again, that for the money its the best choice (without getting into the AMSOil and other high grade products). Truly get what you pay for with the Ultra.
It's worth every penny in my opinion! Great oil!
@@ProjectFarm praise kek
I try to use Amsoil when I can. I used to use Royal Purple, but the cost and I believe I was told by a mechanic they put less detergent in it or something and he recommended Amsoil. After seeing this, I might try Ultra Platinum. I've never used Pennzoil before, so I might try it
Same here :)
Me too
Man, I'm not buying any kind of tool or engine care item without watching your videos, ever again! I can't thank you enough for your dedication to creating fair tests for every product category that you review.
Thanks!
Yes! This is the old school project farm we have all been waiting on.
Thank you!! I'll put together more oil reviews if there's enough interest. They are always very interesting and a lot of fun to test
@@ProjectFarm there’s definitely enough interest
@@ProjectFarm the oil tests are probably my favorite part of your channel. Very informative
@@ProjectFarm I’m pretty sure the oil testing is what made your channel take off
@@ProjectFarm we're gonna test that!
This is the consumer reports we need at the moment!
Thank you very much!
Yes, compare the brand...against itself! We need it for many more brands to come! Please make it happen, Todd! 🐺🔧
Thanks for the suggestion.
Agree. Id like to see this too
@@ProjectFarm I agree! Vote for Castrol products
watch his oil comparisons years ago if you guys didn't, he already did like 20+ of them.. of course there are hundreds
How about those cheapest oils branded as auto zone , advanced auto etc . I was told they are recycled oil .
But no confirmation in that
It would be interesting to see how they measure up to the platnum winner
I live in the northeast and deal with well below zero temps all winter long...I've been running Pennzoil Ultra Platinum since watching the motor oil shootout a few years back. I have to say I have been very impressed with the PUP oil and have sent multiple samples out for testing and the oil is just fantastic at protecting my SUV. Many thanks to PF for doing the oil challenge...this Pennzoil only test just reinforces the previous results and PUP is definitely the way to go.
Buff, NY here; I just may be changing my brand as well 👍🏽
Your tests have only gotten better over the years. Independent testing is crucial for consumer knowledge and I thank you for it, Sir. I frequently check your channel for reviews before buying products. Your results frequently factor into my purchasing decisions.
You keep up the stellar work and I'll keep learning from your videos.
Thank you very much!
Is there a difference tho between diesel oil and regular
@@TheTileGuys yes there is fundamentally the same. It's the additive packages that are different
Consumer reports should hire you as a consultant.
I can't express my gratitude for the amount of time and effort you put into each video in order to make the most accurate determination among similar products.
There are many other channels that try to do what you do, but they don't come close in setting up the controls.
Many thanks!
Thanks so much!
God bless him. Couldn't agree more.
Wow, even paid for UOA’s, with different types of contamination, just wow. Doesn’t get much better than this for a DIY comparison test. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Yep, these oil tests and the series are up there with the favorite part about this channel!
Wait? I thought those Blackstone tests were VOA's and not UOA's?
The depth and breadth of analysis that he pours into these videos is extremely noteworthy. Lots of work obviously goes into the production of these videos and it is truly packed with very reliant data, I must say!
Thanks!
I gotta say watching that whole oil showdown a few years back basically changed my life on understanding oils and brands and properties and how oils behave during different stresses, all of your videos are heavily educational with visual testing and unbiased facts, this is why i look forward to seeing you next time.
Thanks so much!
Now go watch gale banks amsoil videos to learn more about how dispersants work
It sure got me looking around at oil tests. I never thought there was much difference in oils before that. One of the most useful video's I've seen on UA-cam
@Peter Angles ok what you want bronwie points? Hope you dont bragg like that in real life
This guy deserves the Nobel Prize! The lengths he goes to to set up these tests for the general public is crazy! 👍🏼
Thanks!
lol, relax !!!
@@ProjectFarm which oil should i use for my 2004 mercury grand marquis
Now this is something I’ve always wanted to know! Every year it seems there is always a new “premium” from the same supplier. Great Video!!
Great point!
Now this is what we should have had for science fair projects in school. Fricken awesome video. I like your enthusiasm when saying "full synthetic" too lol.
Thanks!
My small generators run clean on pens or quaker syn blend for 100 hours. 5w30 at freeze and 10w30 40z and 10w40 at 70z to 90z dark honey color. Still nice film. Seem to both be same oil. The chev or mobil conven had more burn smell and darker at 100 hours.
I love how oil tests have the nostalgia for me now, that engine tests used to.
This channel has done do much; thanks for the thousands of hours you've given up for us.
You are welcome!
Independent testing is so important for holding companies accountable to their words. An excellent comparison as usual. I usually go with whatever is cheapest, but I will switch to the Ultra Platinum from here on out.
Thanks for sharing.
Changing your oil regularly is more important than the brand or type. My prior car had 300,000 miles on it, never had anything but conventional motor oil in it, and still got 30mpg after 13 years and all those miles.
@@tbelding yep. Changing the oil regularly is most important.
I would have loved to see a "high mileage" variant in this comparison.
Maybe you could try to compare "high mileage" oils vs their standard versions of the same brand?
Thank you for the video idea!
I agree! I always buy high mileage because I always but older used cars lol
Most definitely please
Yeah I was a bit disappointed that he didn’t do that one.
Agreed, I use the regular Platinum High Mileage. Would have loved to see it vs. the Ultra. I bet it's just an additive pack that's between the two tested Platinum variants, probably closer to the regular Platinum than the Ultra.
This man is a genius at testing the things that most of us lay awake at night wondering about. Thank you for your work!
You are welcome!
I really enjoy these oil testing videos. I was able to get the full synthetic Pennzoil platinum made from natural gas on clearance at Walmart for only $1.99 each. Thanks for the great testing video!
You are welcome!
Sounds like even Pennzoil knew they need a refresh on their platinum
funny, I never seen that low price of Pennzoil Platinum at my Walmart* lol
If you got 10 quarts all on one receipt you can get a $25 rebate from Pennzoil.
Hi, how about testing Pop Corn makers, so we can watch your videos while eating Pop Corn :) Thanks.
I run the ultra platinum in my car but sometimes not available so I run the platinum. Glad to see another great one from the farm! Awesome. Ps, looks like I'll look harder next time for the ultra!!!
Ultra is a great choice!
Yeah no kidding! Don’t settle for the platinum!
@@webbie021984 Agree with this. I order an oil change because it takes Amazon a month sometimes to have stock to ship.
@@joesshows6793 yep, never again. I change my oil more often than most, even with full synthetic I don't go over 3500 miles, oils cheap compared to engine replacement and or parts! Lol I daily to work a 93 ford ranger with the 2.3l that has 494,000 miles! Original engine transmission and rear end.
@@webbie021984 Just saw plenty on walmarts on line site plus cheaper then Amazon for many things.
I've been using Ultra Platinum for years now. When I had to drop the oil pan on my 2000 Honda CR-V with 230,000 miles on it due to a stripped drain plug, when I looked inside of the motor, it was so clean, you could practically eat off of it!
I'd imagine the newer Honda's that had the oil dilution issue would not look so good based on what Project Farm showed with gas in the oil here. Those older CRV's are great my friend had a 2003 with 140'000 miles!
Thanks for sharing.
Never had a coolant or fuel leak into the crankcase. Dust too. Nice car!
It’s awesome how you use percentages to really show the difference in performance of the oil. 2g of evaporation doesn’t seem like a big difference but 33% says otherwise! Great work!!
This video was fantastic. Keep putting out these brand specific line up comparisons! I've been a Pennzoil Platinum user for years for my Hondas, Hyundais and Nissans. After this test, I will gladly pay the extra for Pennzoil Ultra Platinum!
Thank you! Thanks for the suggestion.
yessir me too.
Adding gas and antifreeze was genius. You definitely deserve this growth of your channel.
Thanks!
I've been using the Platinum and Ultra oils exclusively in my vehicles for years thinking there wasn't much difference between the two, buying whichever was on sale when needed. I'm sure glad you made this video!
Thanks!
I was confused which one to choose between platinum and ultra platinum as the Canadian Tires Website shows -48C pour point for platinum and -38C for ultra platinum and i had decided to purchase platinum instead of ultra platinum. Thank God I saw your video and now I will go with Ultra Platinum only.
You're one of the best content creator on UA-cam. No bullshit, no extra talks, just to the point discussion. Thank you again for your work!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
At those cold temperatures, I suspect going to a lower winter viscosity would be better.
It was satisfying to see how completely you filled those vials.
Thanks!
A brake pad comparison would be right up your alley.
Great suggestion! Thank you
@@ProjectFarm If you do, be sure to use a filtered breathing apparatus, that's some toxic stuff, just a reminder, I'm sure you already know that. As a side note, I've always wondered what causes a rotor to warp, is it the heat, from overuse or a stuck caliper, or a sudden change in temperature, from a puddle of water, or car wash, snow, et cetera? Great work you do!👍
Thank you for holding these companies accountable, with independent testing
Yup! Nothing like community funded independent, transparent and repeatable tests. Gotta love PF for it :^)
And surprisingly, the company came out looking OK.
The most expensive seemingly glossed up product - actually did perform significantly better, except where contaminated diluting the formulation benefits.
I love how this guy is no BS, straight to the point, and doesn’t rely on lame-ass clickbait, begging for subs, etc. Never change!
*Your channel is top notch, you're easily one of the top 5 best content creators on UA-cam, you put a lot of work on what you do, you are smart and seem very likable. You're very consistent and focused... but the coolest thing about you is how common is to see you replying and/or liking your viewers comments. That puts you on a total different level of honesty when it comes to engaging with your followers. You're literally the best at what you do.*
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Thanks so much. It is a pleasure to hear from you all and to learn of your concerns! Glad I can be helpful!
You must only subscribe to 5 channels.
@@witness1013 You’re just a hater, Project Farm is Goated
@@ProjectFarm Bro your so cool and respected by us Fans
I have been watching you for years! Truly appreciate your dedication and hours upon hours and sometimes days you spend collecting all the test material, putting the time in to test then analyze everything for each video, THEN edit it all for youtube! You are truly a blessing! Thank you isnt enough
Thanks so much!
@@ProjectFarm Video idea best sneaker Stain protector spray
As someone who has religiously used platinum for years now I wish I'd seen this sooner, as always thank you for your in depth and unbiased testing 👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Agreed. Looks like I'll be going with ultra platinum from now on.
I just brought regular platinum before this video, I will be making a change to ultra for the next change. XD
Based on his original oil show down a few years ago I’ve only been using the ultra. Only a few bucks more for the 5 quart jug! Can’t beat it switch it over!
I like Mobile 1 high mileage oil and would love to see a comparison between the other brands high mileage equivalent! Keep up the great work! 👍
Thanks for supporting the channel. Thanks, will do!
all high mileage does is add a compound that is supposed to rejuvinate gaskets of which im doubtfull.
@@georgeperkins4171 Yes, either zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) or zinc dithiophosphate (ZDTP). Not sure if they actually work, but I changed my oil every 4K miles and my 2008 Toyota highlander that has a couple of miles on it is still running strong.
Best US$ 9,99 ever! You got the review in 1 month.
To all watching this guy is pure integrity! BTW I dig the hyper pace of your videos too, nice work fellow.
Awesome! Thank you!
I like how you sped those clips up, that was Slick !
Thanks!
Slick no pun intended im sure lol
it kind of gives me a headache tho
Would love to see the High Mileage versions tested, or even a high mileage tournament would be awesome!
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm yes High mileage Pennzoil Platinum vs competitors would be amazing as well!
I swear by Valvoline high mileage synthetic blend oil use it in all my older vehicles always a clean engine and keeps the seals nice
@@kaw1240 same, i only started buying it for its low price at wal mart and soon realized it had stopped a very slow RMS leak on my older focus. It's now gone 10k miles on it and is dry as a bone.
Yes I agree high mileage oil showdown
Your tests are awesome, I watch them even if I don't have the product you're testing, I do it just for how impressive you do all your technical and engineering stuff.
Thanks a lot for your great videos!
You are welcome!
I love Blackstone Labs - the identified a large amount of dirt in my oil in a used 1996 Lexus I bought and they advised me to check the air-intake & filter, and sure enough: At the bottom of an intake hose clamp (after the air-filter) it was not re-attached correctly and had a 1/2" air-gap!
Now I take a sample every oil change, on every car!
Great test lab! Thank you
I bought a used car with the air filter installed wrong. This model it was easy to crush the filter if you were not intelligent enough to spread the airbox apart and simply slid it in (you'd feel it crush). The filter had a 3" gap and it must have been like that for 50k or more miles judging by the dirt on it.
They'll eventually disappoint you. I stopped using them about 10 years ago after they lost a sample and sent me the wrong UOA on another. Nobody who takes oil formulating seriously uses Blackstone. They charge extra for TBN, they don't even use gas chromatography for fuel dilution (they guess at it) where as every other lab actually measures it, and they're more expensive than other labs even without the extra for TBN... and the other labs include TBN.
@@almizzyracing8004 What are the names of your "other labs"?
@@joeteejoetee ALS tribology (Wix kits), WearCheck, Polaris labs (Amsoil), Predictive Maintenance Service, and Speediagnostix, just to name a few. I go back and forth between Polaris labs and WearCheck. If I need oxidation and nitration values, I use Polaris. If I need sulfation and particle counts, I use WearCheck.
The only channel you can trust to do the work and give facts not opinions.
Thank you !!!
You are welcome!
I’ve missed the oil competition videos so much! I could watch them all the time! I’m an Amsoil guy myself but that Ultra Platinum is a very impressive oil and for the price it’s extremely appealing. Good work PF!!
Thanks!
I don't even own a car. But your content was on point, no dragging, no 5 minute intro, no bs.
I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
Maybe you could do an oil filter showdown like the oil one years ago. That was a great series. I waited every week for the new instalment ha. It would be interesting to see results on how various brands and quality of filter perform
I'd love to see that! There are some filter tests out there, but almost all of them are just visual inspections of the filter construction/media. The few I found that measure the ability to filter out particulates are unfortunately pretty old and don't cover a lot of the newer filters designed for extended drain intervals like the Wix xp. I'm really interested since a lot of newer vehicles have a recommended oil change interval of 10k miles.
To do this properly, it could be extremely expensive, but would be awesome. Particle counters up stream and down stream ($16k each) and measure differential pressure (could be anywhere from $100 to $100k depending on the DAQ used) would likely be necessary to test properly. The main things manufacturers are concerned with when making filters are particle filtration efficiency and particle capacity. I've looked up specs for filters before and haven't had much luck, so I would love if Todd would do some testing.
Thanks fore the suggestion.
Great test! I use the Ultra Platinum, and your test makes me feel better in my purchase. I had considered using the Platinum to save a little money. I will definitely stay the course with the Ultra Platinum. Thank you for being so thorough in your test as always.
Thanks and you are welcome!
God i love this guy! Your tests are really saving lives out here thanks for all you do
Thanks and you are welcome!
I often think of your channel when I buy oil. You spend so much time and money for this. Much appreciated.
Thanks!
Ah, the good old oil comparison. Love the championship series, the thoughts of details got me subscribed
Thank you very much!
Very good about shaking the bottle of oil before pouring off a sample. Additives do settle at the bottom of the bottle. I learned that years back when I happened to look into an empty bottle of Castrol (white bottle) and saw specs of what I realized were additives. Always shake the bottle right before pouring the oil into your engine!
I've never seen a bottle labeled "Shake Well Before Use." Yet common sense says with the millions spent on advertising the manufacturers would want customers to be certain to get all of the science and effort they put into their oil.
Thanks for the feedback.
its just gonna settle in your oil pan.
@@JessM1 There is a constant flow though as you drive, it just might be enough to pick them up.
@@MaaZeus so what difference does it make, once you start up it will mix.
@@JessM1 not if it stays in the bottle and never gets in the engine.
Been using Ultra Platinum in all my vehicles for several years now and I always get back good oil reports from Blackstone Labs. Glad too see this verify what I see in my usage.
Thanks for the feedback.
BAHAHAHA...PENNZOIL...SORRIEST OIL OUT THERE.
I really appreciate that you went back and made a comment about previous testing on multiple types of oil and where the Pennzoil stood.
You are welcome!
I drive a Ford and my dad has driven ford's his whole life & they all call for motorcraft oil. I'd love to see one of these comparison test videos for the motorcraft oils from the standard cheaper one to the synthetic ones. You do excellent comparisons and I love your videos. Happy Father's Day.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
Would LOVE to see this comparison between different products of the same brand with other popular brands such as Mobil 1, Valvoline, Castrol, etc.! Super informative and great unbiased buyer advice. What would also be quite interesting is different viscosity levels of the same product, i.e. 0W-30 vs 5W-30 vs 5W-40 etc. .
Uh, he did a massive engine oil shoot out a couple years ago. Check his videos.
@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington I watched those, but I am talking about different products from the same brand like he did here with Pennzoil.
Based on the results of your massive oil showdown from 2 years ago, I now exclusively run Ultra Platinum in my two vehicles as well as my girl friend's. It's typically around $22-24 for 5 quarts on amazon. Incredibly bargain for a great oil.
Thanks for sharing.
The oil showdown also had me hooked on ultra platinum especially for the price!
I'm typing this in August 2 2022 so, one month later - this oil is now $44 at amazon. Maybe they read your comment and raised the price?
@@robertmaybeth3434 Haha, keep watching it as the price will fluctuate MASSIVELY. Super frustrating, but don't worry it will come back down. My cars take different weights, and I've noticed huge price differences between the different weights. Just be patient and diligent!
@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington I've noticed the same thing happened to Shell Rotella oils quite a while ago, they're still super expensive.. hopefully it comes back, I can't find ultra locally
Outstanding test. I’d love to see this same setup with Mobile 1’s lineup of oils as that is what I have traditionally used in the past (Specifically their extended performance series of oil)
Highly agreed
Pennzoil beats M1 in every other test I've seen. Tho M1 is still a fine full- synthetic oil. Not going over 7500mis under ANY circumstances is key. -Michigan
Had a viper truck that ran mobile 1. At 42k miles the engine was rebuilt. Never had a problem with original Pennzoil. Looks clean at 100k miles with an oil change due.
I know many oil brands offer 'high mileage' oil options. It would be cool to see how one of those oils compares to the other options considered here.
Love the content!
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
I’ve been using Ultra Platinum since you last showdown on this oil, and now seeing a new video on it makes me still feel good about it and I will continue to use it in my ecoboost twin turbo engine. Thanks for these videos!!
Same here! Same engine. Explorer platinum!
Where do you buy it?
@@MeltingRubberZ28 Walmart or Amazon
@@butterytoast4836 I usually get mine at Walmart but I don't think I've ever seen the ultra there
@@MeltingRubberZ28 I haven’t either. I believe the only way is to buy it online. Apparently my Napa carries it as well but it’s cheaper on Amazon/Walmart
I've been using Pensoil for years, this makes me feel even better. I always change my synthetic oil at 5k-5,500k no matter what the manufacturer says.
Thanks for sharing.
Only an oil analysis will tell you if you can go further. With GDI and low tension piston rings oil dilution is more likely today.
I'm a new car owner for the first time in 14 years (2023 Toyota Camry) and this video was just what I needed. Thanks!
Congratulations! You are welcome! Glad it was just what you needed!
Stick to ow-16
@@rorycalhoun1126 I've seen nothing to prove 0W16 or 0w20 is good in areas over 35c. Still waiting. Don't tell me tolerances or the cars engine will be the same temp., 0w20 flows like honey when frozen, your car has a radiator, so in the winter it doesn't warm up as fast or get as warm as it will in 40c...
Here's an idea for you... The most important test when it comes to engine /trans fluids from different velocitys and brands is how they react to rubber seals overtime to see which is the best fluid to prevent leaks and overall less repairs
Thanks for the suggestion.
May not be "the", but certainly "one of", especially at the elevated temperatures heavy towing can put into the fluids.
FYI A little Marvel Mystery Oil (Substitute a quart a couple of times.) will condition and swell "rubber" gaskets and seals due to it's aliphatic hydrocarbons. They will never dry out, crack or split. 40 years and no leaks! Take note that they will need replaced if components are disassembled because they will be too large to use again. It is also excellent for cleaning, freeing and quietening sticky lifters. After MANY years of real-world testing, I now do NOT recommend using MMO every oil change because I think it does not have good lubricating properties.
I really enjoyed the demonstration of how fuel contamination affected even the best oil's performance dramatically! I would love to see some more full length videos on those kinds of things!
Thanks for the suggestion.
You taught me more about oil in 10 minutes than 12 years in the public education system! Very Impressive!
lol, WHY would the public education system offer a course on Pennzoil Motor Oil, of all things?
@@stinkycheese804 this video is not about penzoil. its about how oils work and how they are tested.
He has other tests like this too, if you're interested. Better off paying any extra for AMSOIL Signature Series, that's their 100% synthetic.
These reviews are fantastic as always. I'm especially glad that you've started with testing fuel-diluted oil, since that's becoming more of a thing that regular vehicles have to worry about.
Thank you!
Very exhaustive testing! I'm very impressed by how thoroughly you plan these, along with the execution. Manufacturers must fear your reviews! And rightly so. Wonderful job! 👍
Thank you!
Absolutely astounding experiment once again. Thank you project farm! I work at O'Reillys and I can't wait to use this information to help customers.
Thank you! Glad to hear!
IMO Project Farm should get a UA-cam award for having one of the most interesting channels on the tube!
Thanks for your kindness!
Great test!!! Real world information. Please do more of these from other brands.
Great recommendation! Thank you
No. Thank _you._
HUGE fan of your vids. Have saved me tons of time and energy. Would love to see a video on automotive oil filter differences.
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
I would love to see occasional projects around the farm come back those were always super cool! Also would love to see a test of the high mileage oils to see how well they preform revitalizing seals. You always do such fantastic videos!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
You make amazing videos without any bias, I've used some of your recommendations ideas in the past and never have any regret with the products. You should do a video comparing tire dressings. they're many out there making wild claim, it would be great to compare some of them side by side.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I have been using Pennzoil for years because of other reviews before yours. I always wondered what the differences were. I have always tried to use Ultra Platinum since it came out. I was very surprised at the Platinum results. Thank for a very useful review for me again.
Oh, many years ago when I worked in the automotive business...Quarts of oil were taken off the shelves and tested for viscosity. Many 30 weight oils turned out to be 10 weight oil. No wonder the engines back then wore out so soon.
You are welcome!
I would love to see this done on various "high mileage" oils. Great video 👍
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
@@ProjectFarm I agree with his suggestion! Used to use valvoline max life regularly and managed to seal up an oil leak on a 94 maxima se. Now im strictly amsoil on my newer audi and corvette
@@ProjectFarm can you test Motul, Ravenol and Petronas 5w40 or 5w30?
when do u use high mileage oil? my 07 Camry 3.5 has reached 200k kms. I never used high mileage oil. only been using Pennzoil ultra platinum every 7-8k kms. Car does not have any problems yet. should I consider switching to high mileage oil ?
@@droy7101 they are recommended for use after 100k miles (160k kms). I'm really not sure what the differences are but i'd assume it somehow accommodates for general wear of an engine (perhaps more thick?), many people have said it also helps to seal up minor oil leaks. I'd say just keep doing whatever you're doing. I have 175k miles on my car and just switched to high mileage for the first time. I do have a very minor valve cover that i've put off fixing for a bit so we'll see what happens.
One of THE most comprehensive and fairest reviews I've ever seen - excellent!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thanks for all the work you do. I appreciate the informative nature of your videos as well as the amount of work that goes into each one. I’m not sure if everyone knows just how tedious just one video like this one can be to make!
Thanks and you are welcome!
5% fuel in oil increased scar size by about 10%. This is great info. Thanks.
The newer antiwear additives aren’t as durable as the traditional zinc compounds. The best antiwear chemical is ZDDP, zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, but it destroys catalytic converters, especially the ones on diesel engines.
@@wallacegrommet9343 Hahaha, ....I have a turbo engine with silver rod bearings (Subaru Forester XT) where zinc in presence of acid corrodes silver bearings. I try to stay away from high ZDDP oils as much as possible. The Pennzoil Platinum has very low levels and that is what I like to use. I also use NAPA branded oils (Valvoline with a weaker add pack- read lower ZDDP). My oil change intervals on this car are very short to avoid acid build up and to counter a weaker antiwear oil situation. Turbo Subarus WRX/XT are known to have rod bearing related engine failures. A lot of people in the Subaru community react by using slightly thicker oils that have higher ZDDP concentrations but that actually contributes to failures. Subaru does not say explicitly about ZDDP having a deleterious effect on silver bearings just requires synthetic oils of no higher than 5w-30 viscosity, ...these thinner oils have low ZDDP levels mandated. The thicker oils nearly all have higher ZDDP levels. I am saying all this since you mentioned the ZDDP topic. Thanks for replying btw. I hope you're not a WRX owner using high ZDDP. Locomotives have silver bearings and use completely zinc-free oils. The holy grail of Subaru oils is ENEOS Sustina with ZP substitute of ZDDP. UA-cam has a video: ENEOS SUSTINA - How it Works.
You are welcome!
I drive a VW Sportwagen TDI diesel, one that was sold back to VW during the emissions cheating scandal. VW applied the EPA approved software and emissions improvements to bring it back into compliance. These low mileage diesel cars were then auctioned to VW dealers for retail sale. Also included as part of the historic recall was a full warranty for ten years from date of original service on all engine and drivetrain components! Regarding motor oil, only VW specification 507.00 oil is approved for use with this engine.
I don't know why but I guess so excited when there's a new oil test. Captivating as always and appreciate the new test with the contaminated fluids. I was not aware of that with GDI engines.
Pennzoil ULTRA Platinum is my go to oil. I use it in all my cars. Thanks for the testing, it was one of the many research criterias when making my decision.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Best line ever said on this channel -
"We're going to test that."
Because you know he's going to 👍👏👏
Thank you for all your efforts!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Love oil tests! Gotta keep those bearings in good shape.
Since I use 60-70 years old in Ford Y Block engines, I must keep up with oil ingredients as with the flat tappet lifters one must use oils with lots of zinc which is not a common ingredient anymore. Engines are lasting much longer nowadays that they are usually an ester based oil rather than the older oils.
Another great and useful video!😁
Great point! I use a ZDDP additive for my older farm equipment for the same reason. Thanks again!
@@ProjectFarm I've heard Rotella still has a lot of ZDDP in it. Maybe you could test Rotella vs ultra platinum (both made by Shell) with a ZDDP additive?
All engine oils still have Zinc, but it has been reduced to 600-800ppm, which is comparable to what Zinc was when the Yblock was designed.
Stock cams with stock valve springs work well with 600-800ppm once broke-in.
When you start to increase the valve lift and install stiffer springs is when you want to start worrying about oils 1000+ppm
@@Texassince1836 I am certainly not an expert on oils and engines so I am going bye the words spoken bye some of experts that build Y Blocks both for street and performance applications. I have a friend who has a business that builds engines for customers and for his Bonneville racer. His recommendations for oils for even regular passenger car engines are oils high in zinc. In a Y Block one doesn’t want to use too slick of an oil as one wants the flat tappet lifters to rotate to prevent damage to both the cam and the lifters.
Thank You for your input!
I know I asked this before, but would you ever consider doing Oil Filter media, build quality, pressure, and or filtration tests on oil filters ? Also great to know pennzoil still makes great oil, been using ultra for the last 4 years, and I dont think id change a thing.
i have seen other videos on this subject. what i took from it is do NOT use FRAM
I believe he has a video on this already.
he's done this, there are a few other vids like this around YT. Good stuff.
@@TriforceOfCourage97 millions of people have been running FRAM oil filters for decades without any issues . If you buy their cheapest filter you get cheap .
Paper filters filter the best
please more oil test videos especially within brands like this one. such good videos with useful info, thank you for everything you do.
Thank you for the video idea!
When I performed my first oil change, I went with ultra platinum and I was chastised by my brother for not going with the cheapest penzoil option. I told him I want to take the best care of my car and he said there's almost no difference.
I'm glad I watched this video, it proves that I was right in picking the ultra platinum for my car, im going to keep using ultra platinum in my car until I eventually go electric!
EVs have no soul
Thanks for sharing.
@@Big_Ben1988 that's the point.
@@Big_Ben1988 what does that have to do with anything
@@gazehound Only true car guys know
As always: thank you for the time and effort that goes into these tests.
Even more valuable to have this knowledge nowadays considering how much extra $$$$ things cost.
Helps everyone to make better choices
Thank you very much!
$28 bucks for the Blackstone oil testing, each.
Very well done, very informative. Only negative is that you can slow it down a little. Start fast to be engaging, but when showing the data, shave 10% off the speed so we can follow along better.
Ever since your oil testing marathon, I been using Amsoil and I can tell the difference immediately. Been using it ever since. Thank you for all your hard work.
How often do you change your amsoil
@@chrisp3139 for many years, I have changed all my vehicles at 25,000 miles using Amsoil Signature Series!
I'm willing to bet you cannot. You're leading yourself to "think" that you're perceiving a difference. You truly want to believe, so you do.
@@joeblowe7545 look at all the independent testing, plus check the difference in fuel mileage and you will think different. I was suspect in the beginning also, then I did my research.
@@monroebass2 Nah. I'm familiar with PQIA, Blackstone, etc. Fuel mileage differences? Maybe a very small fraction of a percent. Statistically ZERO difference. I've always found it amusing reading all the "perceived" differences in performance, and car sexual virility, etc, when someone installs the best-ist most super-duper unicorn oil by the majors, or the boutiques. Look, if you get the warm fuzzy feelies just before nodding off to bed thinking that you installed the best oil possible for your vehicle, then that's great. ANY modern SP, SN, SM and even SL API cert oils changed as per manufacturer's recommendations, and equally important actually keeping the oil topped up, will keep a great majority of vehicles happily running for many years.
Thanks for running this comprehensive test. I really think you should submit other samples of the platinum from other lots to the lab tests. These results seem like an outlier. I find it hard to believe their platinum is supposed to have that much fewer additives than their lower tiers.
I think he mixed it up by accident.
Been waiting for another oil review!
Awesome! Any suggestions for future oil reviews?
@@ProjectFarm
Perhaps ask the Mobil 1 variants next?
Although I think they only make full synthetic oils, they’ve got the ESP (emission system protection) oils, advanced fuel economy (made only in 0W20) & the high mileage and extended performance oils.
Or another video could be comparing the relatively new 0W16 (GF6B) vs the 0W20 (GF6A)
The 0W16 is designed specifically for engines with turbochargers and/or GDI to reduce oil dilution.
Absolutely incredible work. Exactly the way I would do it. These videos should be taught in high schools and colleges. The society is in debted to you
Thanks!
So glad you did this test. I’ve been using pennzoil platinum for my daily and ultra platinum for my gf’s daily after watching the oil bracket showdown. I was using platinum because it’s difficult to find in physical stores for me. Plus my vehicles uses 0w-20, whereas her vehicle is a more common 5w-30 so I can buy bulk online. I will have to buy more ultra platinum and stay away from platinum. Only the best, thank you for your hard work
Thanks and you are welcome!
You should step up to a thicker oil. The thin stuff is just for Cafe requirements to get the best fuel mileage, it’s not the best for your engine. I’d look up what other people are running for thicker oil in whatever engine you have.
As someone who uses Pennzoil products myself, this was very helpful! I especially found the difference in "cooked" vs "uncooked" platinum cold-flow performance fascinating. Here's an idea for future oil reviews: we've seen how all the big names like Pennzoil, Amsoil, and others stack up, but what about *dealership* oils? While some automakers partner with brands that have already been tested, some have suppliers that are not brands you can buy from local stores (Subaru for example uses a brand called Idemitsu). In summary, which dealership brand has the best oil, and if you still take your car or truck to the dealership for service, should you be bringing your own oil? I know I always prefer to bring my own oil and filter, but I know plenty of people who don't think it's worth it. Interested in your thoughts, and I look forward to more great videos! Keep it up!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm this is incredible! Do you have any experience with mechanical engineering?
Over the last two years(lessons learned) I always bring my own oil/filter. My preferred is Pennzoil Ultra or regular Platinum for my 2014 3.5 F150 ecoboost. Pennzoil has made a HUGE difference on my engine which previously was Motorcraft. No more knocking, much quieter and smoother shifts in the transmission. Not to mention, 3.5 more miles per gallon at 19.2. Pennzoil is the best choice imo for my truck.
Good idea. I have been using Federated or Federal Auto oil for years.
@@CWB1863 Good to know and thanks for your comment. I have a 2012 F150 with 96600 miles on it and try to give it frequent oil changes with the Ultra. My buddy is a mechanic and changes the oil in his driveway and takes the extra time to allow every single drop of oil to drain before adding the new. Quick oil change service stations don't do that.
That's all interesting stuff. Thanks once again for the time you clearly put into making these videos. As a one-time engineer myself I really appreciate the way you design the tests.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Been watching your videos for a while. I been basing my purchases on your reviews. Honest, Transparent and Straight to the point with actual results.
Not a PF video without a "We're going to Test that!"
How I choose between a girl too.
Pros, Cons, what's stated.
I my mind I'm thinking:
"I'm going to test that!"
Thanks!
Absolutely love your videos!! Please please do this with AMSOIL OE, XL, and Signature. Been dying to know if there is a big difference. Thanks for all your hard work.
Same here! Would love to see if it’s worth it for the signature when changing at normal (3-5k mi) intervals
It would be interesting to see contamination testing for fuel, antifreeze, and ethanol. I would recommend testing 0.01%, 0.1%, 1%, 5%, 10%, 25% to see how the wear is. I have not seen any videos covering that sort of stuff. Thanks for doing these videos, they are always a treat!
@Peter Angles A mix of 0.01% water in 1L of oil is not hard because 0.00->1.00mL syringes are common
I’d like to see the difference between 5000 mile oil changes vs when the car tells you to change the oil (for me between 7000 and 8000 miles).
This would be great
That is actual where you can tell the different between high and low quality oil.
Fresh oil is always ok, but is it still ok when you chance it?
@@jonasstahl9826 Exactly my thoughts about it. I use high quality oil and a 10k rated filter and still change every 5. Idc what the manufacture say, they aren't the ones buying me a new car when my engine dies ya feel me
@@robertmccabe1919, replacing your oil every 5k in 2022 is such a waste of money. I’d also love to hear what you consider to be a high quality oil.
@@CornFed_3 Possible as engines age the new spends most of its first 1000 miles cleaning the old oil and “seasoning”.
Thanks for the great work you do to provide fair test results on products that many of us use regularly.
You are welcome!
The addition of the fuel contamination was highly useful. These real world examples make the difference, and you can see how people don't have a 'clickbait part' of the video to skip to.
Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Id love a diesel oil version of this. With how expensive and hard to source big rig parts are getting its more important to get the best bang for your buck and protect the motor to the best ability posible.