Synthetic Motor Oil Comparison | Which Engine Oil is Best?
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- čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
- In this video we'll compare 6 motor oils to find out which one is the best for it's price and value, according to API standards. Royal Purple, Mobil 1, Castrol Edge, Valvoline, Pennzoil, and Supertech are reviewed to see which is the best synthetic oil based on API standards.
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I'd want to drink beers with this guy and listen to him talk about car oils
@paquiao manuel that escalated quickly
I'd like to drop acid and listen to him talk about oil.
😂😂😂😂😂
I'd wake up hungover with a fresh change of Pennzoil in my pickup.
Beers and oils don’t mix my good ol pal. Haha
I've been using Castrol Edge High Mileage 5W-30 Full Synthetic for two or three years now. My 2.5L T5 engine was burning about .5qt to 1 qt every 2,500 miles. Since switching to Castrol Edge, I've noticed that the engine oil burning has slowed down quite a bit. The additives in Castrol Edge High Mileage really do seem to work in engines with over 100,000. I've been pretty impressed with it and will keep purchasing it for my car for now on.
I’m also beginning to use castrol edge high mileage in my 2.5L (VW). That’s good to know. Thanks for your comment
Best for Volvo Engines
My Buick Enclave with 50,000 miles was using a qt every 3000. I switched to Amsoil high mileage and now it’s a qt every 7,500, on the way to a 12,000 mile interval. 😊
How about doing g 1 quart of Castrol 1 quart of pennzoil platnum 1 quart of Royal purple 1quart of amsoil and then half quart of supertech in my engine? That would be the best oil in my opinion. Would that be a smart thing to do orrr?
@@cashwilson2571 No, not a good idea😬 Amsoil has the best formulation
Oh boy, after watching project farm videos.... coming to some guy reading the packaging giving his opinion is painful.
you beat me to this comment by 4 months
Project farm reads the label because most people do not! They’re boneheads and would rather find out on their own merit.
@@shinymud7 projectfarms sent oil in for an analysis in one video.
I like Project Farm’s videos.
However, he failed to mention that the top 4 oils in his competition videos does not have the API donut seal. Why? Because those oils have exceeded the amount of additives, specifically, ZDDP additive, which API thinks prematurely destroys catalytic converters and puts out more harmful fumes out the exhaust.
Without the API restriction (and the donut seal), obviously, those oils came out on top because they have more anti-wear and detergent additives.
Project farm does a bunch of different tests on the oils. This dude just told you what the package says and told you his favorite brand. 100% useless.
Great review! Im a loyalist to Supertech, although i agree with your video. I have ran Super in a 07 focus for 300k and it still isnt burning any oil, no knocks, no pings. But Great Vid
Great video, factual and honest! Yes, any oils that meet a high standard will work, I feel the same way about gasoline. I have always been a Castrol guy myself but I would not have a problem using any others in your list in a pinch. I have a Honda EU1000 generator with 1300 hours on it and still running strong!
I’ve tried mobil1, pennzoil, and Castrol edge. And Castrol Edge has been my #1. Super smooth!
@Certified Big Dog Mobil is good but for the money Castrol is just as good.
I tried the 3 mention above and castrotwas the smooth n quiet
Put Castrol Edge in my 2001 Jag S-type 2 years ago and is was a lot quieter.
I’ve used Castrol for 3 years now and I won’t use anything else $40 for a oil change for a high quality oil is not bad
What do you mean Super Smooth????
I swear by Castrol for my car. Runs great in my engine.
I was 100% Pennzoil. used it for my 2006 kia rio. but now, i switched over the past few years to SuperTech. Yes, its cheaper, but like you said, it passes all the tests like the others, so no need to pay more if you same quality as the others. I do replace oil and filter every 6,000 miles in my cars now.
The Key to Engine Life is Changing Oil as Recommended....
I end up changing mine every 8-10k kilometers or so
Edit: manual asks to change every 16k
randy beard When it starts changing color because it is getting polluted with color change or burnt...
@@overhead440 So you have never seen oil go black in under 500 mi?? Color doesnt define quality at all..Only way to know condition of oil is through analizeing it..polaris or blackstone can do a full break down and tell you whats happening and life long before color change or smell or texture will show issues..
@@overhead440 color is just a sign of the oil doin its job..
Craig_sez Well, cheap oil from ACE store becomes dark faster, than Mobil 1. So, ACE brand is doing better job than Mobil? Absurd. Oxidation is what , mostly, make them darker. Mobil takes longer to oxides
I have been using Mobil 1 for about 2 years on my 13 boosted tc and it does great.
Good video!! As you said ALL the oils are good so it just depends on what your partial too. Me I prefer Valvoline Max Life as Ive never had any issues whatsoever with it. My 2nd choice would be Pennzoil. Ive never used RP, Mobil 1 or Castrol so dont have an opinion on those brands but Im sure they work just fine.
Stay away from Castrol oils. I've used it and it runs hot and kinda rough. Mobil1 is great and what I usually use. This oil change I used Pennzoil Platinum. Seems like a good oil but have noticed the engine temp runs a couple degrees warmer. RP is an ok oil but in my experience it lasts about 2k miles and starts to break down. More of a racing oil that's changed often.
Pennzoil dramatically got better because they were purchased by Shell, which now provides them with some of the best base oils in the world considering they are completely vertically integrated and produce and refine their own supply on a global scale.
Lol...they downgraded their top tier oils right after purchasing Quaker State and Pennzoil to line their pockets.
@@rickss69 Pennz platinum is the best big box oil on the market. Pennzoil was a totally trash brand before shell bought them
Very good video. I love the way you explained things. Very easy to understand. I'm currently using mobil1 full synthetic oil. I pay $11.49 for 1qt, and $38.99 for a 5qt.
Buy it at walmart. Its cheaper
Thank you for binging the old news about Pennzoil's bad reputation in the past.
Thanks for the lucid breakdown!
Just put castrol edge in my turbo Subaru xt for the first oil change since I got it 3 months ago it’s great to here that it stands up to high temperatures because I’m in az
I have used all of those oil with no issues at all. I have always been inclined with Valvoline full synthetic because they were the first brand I used when I started to drive plus its an American owned and operated company. At the same time, ExxonMobil is also American as well as Royal Purple but to me RP is not worth it for me. Motul has been the absolute best oil I have used and I've used pretty much every oil that's on the market. Great video.
Thanks for the comment bud! I agree, they're all good oils...just not quite worth it to penny up for RP.
I'm odd I use Valvoline because there one of the few that still have simple easy to open bottles that don't have a foil seal and still use the small cap that don't get stuck when you try to open it.
Hi Richard! Is Motul 8100 eco light 0w20 good oil?
Well done mate from Australia 🇦🇺 great job 🏁💓.
Awesome thank you!
Love the science and testing behind this video. 😳
Valvoline has been doing a great job on my Saab Turbo. It’s a high compression four-cylinder turbo with 260 hp.I have the Valvoline place down the street do it. They are always busy and do a good job. I drive it less than 5000 miles a year but change the oil every year.
If I were you I would change the oil twice a year. 5,000 mls a year is not much but you are probably putting those miles in town, so there are a lot of stops and goes, unless those 5,000 are run driving a few long distance trips. Just a recommendation.
@@albertopalma1663 Next oil change I’m going to do an oil analysis and ship it in for the results. If it suggest I need to change the interval I will otherwise I’m going to keep it what it is. I have a feeling that it will be fine Because I’m using their full synthetic
Get out of Comiefornia!!!!!
I use whatever brand I get the best price on as long as it has the SN rating and the correct viscosity rating. I have never had an oil related issue.
Not quite as easy with Euro and Japanese diesel engines.
Exactly
Yes. Just change it at the manufacturer change intervals
Might just wanna get anything that says SP rating since it covers SN and all of the previous ratings before it.
@@ShadowxxPanda I agree when I posted the SN they had not come out with the SP rating yet. The SN was the llatest version at that time.
I have used all but RP... My engines all still run fine... I like Pennz plat. as well. Also Valvoline are some of the more common ones that I use.
Great information thanks a lot I really saved money on my purchase and got me full synthetic oil as well new subscriber!
Awesome thank you, I appreciate it greatly!
Midwest I highly appreciate that
I bought a brand new 2014 Toyota Tacoma and started out using Mobil 1 (5000 mile changes) and have consistently used that oil since then. I'm not a heavy duty driver, but it does have well over 100k miles and still running like new (and no oil loss between changes).
Hi. What oil filter you using with Mobil oil for your Tacoma
Castrol for me in our boat, motorcycle, lawn equipment, truck and car. I am also a believer in changing my oil frequently.
Castrol has a decent amount of Titanium.
I watched a video with a person putting different brands of oil through a series of hard tests, and in the end it came down to Royal purple vs Pennzoil 1, and the Pennzoil won. This guy knows what he's talking about
I have used all of them for myself except Royal Purple. It is very expensive!. The Super Tech is a great value of course. Nice video!..
I’ve been changing my own oil since 1965. I have been very cognizant of what ratings are on oils. I follow all ratings and purchase oil based on those ratings. My oil changes originally (1965) started at around $3 (including filter). Today I’m doing between $15-$18 (including Supertech $3 oil filter or Toyota $5 OEM filter). I purchase oil that’s on sale only, brand doesn’t matter, ratings do matter. In the 60’s and 70’s any engine that went over 100,000 miles was a rarity, we just didn’t keep cars that long. Even in the 80’s, cars didn’t go that high of mileage. My first car that went over this was a 1990 Lincoln Town car, bought used from a lease at 33,000 miles, and sold at 157,000 miles, because the wheel wells were starting to develop rust (Chicago area salt). After I switched to Honda’s, every one lasted at least 150,000 miles average. In 2006 I changed to synthetic oils, and that 2006 Accord 4 cyl. lasted over 200,000 miles before a black ice accident totaled it. I changed oil every 6,000 mile intervals on that Honda. I now change at 5,000 mile intervals & use Supertech oil filters. I use car mfg. oil viscosity recommendations and buy oil on sale, any brand that meets API, etc. ratings. Thanks....Jim.
And this is how it should be. It isn't too tough to be cognizant of oil maintenance.
All my ford's have 300k miles and still have original engines and transmissions.
I mean just changing the oil regularly with ANYTHING is hard for people apparently. So I think if you change the oil with some brand at 3-7k miles you are probably doing alright.
Great video on the Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage oil 😊
Castrol Edge Here!! My Toyota Camry has over 300,000 miles and it's still running strong. My local mechanic are impressed how well and strong the car is still running like new
Well is a Toyota obviously…🙄
great information, thank you broski!💪🚘
I'm a huge Pennzoil Platinum fan myself! I use to Castrol Synthetic for many years without issues! But, in the past year and a half I switched to Pennzoil Platinum. I've been and Enthusiast for ever, and have worked in the car business. But;, I have Travel across country many times buy car, and have tried different Oils, and additives. So, I've come to believe Pennzoil Platinum offers the best bang and protection, at a good price!
yes the best base oil makes the best oil, all the others have to have more additives to keep up but just like drugs in people those additives have side effects
Real helpful video man with those two labels help me decide really quickly
Been using super tech in my car for few years no oil leaks or burning and runs great at 170k miles.
Same, 190k miles and used nothing but supertech
Same here supertech, high mileage full synthetic oil for 13.97 and super tech filter for 2.97 a total of 18 dollars can't beat the price, for a quality oil change, I go 4,000 miles on my Honda Accord without a problem.
Too bad you cant get no Super Tech synthethic oil in México...
Thanx for explaining in the beginning on the diff stamps that are on oil cans, and then just jumping into testing.
Kirkland’s full synthetic is nice too! But right now I use Castro edge for my 2015 Range Rover evoque!
I’m currently using Castrol Edge, I’m really pleased with it so far!
Bryant Turner me too !!!!
Not just brand and product name.
I've been using it in all my cars and I'm very happy with it.
My 2015 Nissan Versa Note likes Castrol Edge. I switched from Mobil 1. I got an increase of 2mpg after 600 miles of driving.
Can i use castrol edge on my scooter.
Thank you for the great info. -subscribed
Midwest I highly appreciate that and fuss away my doubt for my oil selections THANK YOU
Valvoline is used at my local Toyota Dealership. Has their little logo for next oil change. Don’t own a Toyota but I saw it actually in a new 2019.
Well, after using Mobil 1 for years and years I recently purchased the 12 quart bulk pack of Super Tech Full Synthetic 5W-30 for $2.48/quart. Been using it for 2 years. I change the oil in my vehicles and I see Super Tech does a great job of getting dirt out of the crankcase.
I need to review the specs, but I thought that it had something to do their base oil.
Super tech in every vehicle I own
I like super tech too. 2016 sonata
Dirt out of the crankcase, interesting. The oil filter traps dirt, etc, the oil has 3 functions; Clean, Lubricate & Cool. That's what I care about in my oil and I use Purolator One oil filters, change every 5k
That's a fantastic price
Excellent video Sir👍🏻!
working out of our 2022 F-350 XL reg cab long bed 2wd with the 6.2 Gas, regularly using since new, the Pennzoil Synthetic Blend 5w30 or the Valvoline Daily Driver 5w30 Synthetic Blend, both performing extremely well after always changing oil & filter right at 5,000 mile intervals! Thanks again for your videos!
I have been using Super Tech last few years but before that I used nothing but Penzoil and changed my oil every 3-3.5K miles and I always had a clean engine when I would drop a oil pan or valve cover. Penzoil works but I saw videos on Super Tech and it lab tested good and I could save a few dollars. I also did a lab test on the High mileage Conventional Super Tech with close to 4k miles and it came back good as well.
I use Royal Purple in my lawn mowers. RP 30W is the only synthetic oil I can find. Makes me feel special pouring it in. It's great oil too
worest over priced oil iv ever used !
I quit changing oil in my mowers years ago. Never had a engine fail the whole mower falls a part before engine trouble. My current mower is falling apart 7 years old never changed the oil only added when it's low. Engine runs perfect but everything else is almost done.
Very informative and well taken... I also am a Pennzoil man but just recently went to Valvoline, due to location of oil change shop. But, I agree with you you really can't go wrong with any of them...Also Amazon has thrown its hat into the oil fight and their oil is really good also.
I use fully synthetic sheer free with esters penrite brand.
Great review, thanks for the info!
Kept it simple and informative. 👍👍👍...
Job well done.
I've been changing oil for 45 years.... Valvoline back in the 1970s was my brand. Then I switched to Mobil 1. Back 40 yrs ago Synthetic was $1 qt vs Dino at 25¢ qt. Today the difference is less than $10 per 5 at jug. IMHO as Old Man I prefer true synthetic base oils (Mobil 1, Amsoil, Royal Purple, Redline) vs Hydro Cracking oils (Castrol). However one aspect of oil nobody can tell is the strength / quality of additives. So in conclusion, change oil with synthetic oil filter regularly. Less than 10k. 🇺🇸
I think Castrol is just as good as Mobil1 and it's cheaper. It also is ranked very high from other sources.
I Have been using Mobil 1 Extended performance on my ‘15 F150 3.5 ecoboost, running like new with 220,000 miles
That’s pretty sweet man! Hell yea good to hear those 3.5 engines are capable of lasting
Man got elantra 2019 4 months ago.. and started with the same oil as you... I am planning to keep this car for 6 years and tour all around Canada and US...
Do you have trouble with the direct injection causing lots of carbon buildup?
Edito Where is a video of your truck?
Jacob Sebastien No the 3.5 don’t have problems with intake valve build up. Diesel have been direct fuel injected sense day one.
Very good video,I personally was using Mobil1..now trying supertech so far so good 👍🏾
That was an Excellent Video on Different Brand's of Oil
I use/used SuperTech in my lease, I have to say, 6k mile intervals and the oil is still dark honey color on the rag, meaning it hasn't fully broken down, quite impressed, especially for the price for a 6qt oil change, pennzoil/ supertech are my go too's
Rob Cottino TGMO 0W16 is the best out there. It still looks like new after 10-15k miles.
Great video, thank you! But the background music is a bit loud
I've gone to NAPA full syn and their filters. Their oil is Valvoline and their filters are Wix. Until I watched a lot of break down videos, I didn't realize what a huge difference there really is between filters. Oil change and tire rotation every 5k.
I am considering napa oil. you can right now buy napa 5w-30 fully synthetic for $18.99 (5 quart). but how long can u drive between oil changes? I typically like to go 15K miles. it doesn't say on the packaging. lots of synthetic oils will tell you right on the packing how many miles you can drive between oil changes.
@@wasatchm that's too long, oil is cheap enough that you should never go over 10,000, just inviting trouble. Claiming such long change intervals is simply a marketing strategy, while your engine may not blow up it's definitely not good for it. Engine oil is continually being contaminated through intake air, combustion, condensation. Some engines can tolerate that type of abuse better than others.
thanks. I've just talked to 2 mechanics and both said the oil will never go bad just sitting their in your vehicle. I use amsoil fully synthetic which is suppose to go up to 25K miles. it is very expensive that is why I ask. if I had cheaper synthetic oil, I would probably just change it out.
my truck I never drive (maybe 500 miles/year). so I will not waste money changing the oil in that unless it looks dirty. my car (which also uses amsoil) will get an oil change at the 24 month mark (I am currently putting about 5K miles on it per year) unless it looks dirty. I understand your point about how cheap oil is. but personally, I just think it is a sales tactic used by the oil manufacturers to sell more oil. but, I don't drive anything expensive. if I had a more expensive vehicle, I may agree with you. my vehicles are usually only worth 2K or 3K.
by the way, I think high end synthetic oil (such as amsoil) can make your engine last a long, long time without frequent oil changes. I bought a 2001 nissan frontier with 59K miles. immediately started doing 25K oil/oil filter changes using amsoil products. had no engine problems whatsoever until I hit the 327K mile mark when I blew a head gasket.
I use Amsoil which claims to be good for 25,000 miles. A few years ago I kept it in my 100,000 mile, 2006 Toyota Highlander 18,200 miles. In draining it, I sent a sample to Blackstone Labs for analysis. The report came back that the oil had remarkably little metal in it, indicating very little engine wear. The report also said that the oil was good for more miles. Personally, I don't recommend going 25,000 miles unless you have a late model car and your driving is mostly highway.
Don't remember what brands I started buying when I first started doing oil changes, but eventually I settled on whatever was cheapest on Amazon when it came to buy oil, so long as I got the right weight. Usually Castrol GTX or Edge was the cheapest and it just so happens that Mazda (car I own) recommends Castrol for its engines. But now I'm seeing Castrol's oil is expensive on Amazon. So for my last oil change, I got Valvoline.
I recently found out Havoline sells 6 quarts for $20 which is a steal. Getting that for next time.
Good chip. Brand biased for oil or car brands at this point is just a lack of intelligence. The information is out there, do the research. It's not 1985 anymore.
Car brands still are a truth. Just look at the Dodge, GM and Honda, Toyota resale values. Some brands are more reliable than others but not much difference in oil brands as you said.
Informative video! I show a Consumer Alert for engine oil Recall. Check it out.
I always knew Castrol was meant for high performance engines... +1 to nascar for correct information
I use Pennzoil platinum and sometimes Rotella gas truck in my Ram 1500, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum in my mustang and Castrol Edge in my VW jetta. I think you really can’t go wrong with any of these new synthetics.
You can only go wrong thinking that you don't have to change the oil often even though it's synthetic.
@@gemeinschaftsgeful im very strict on my oil changes. 5k is the absolute max I will go on changes.
Been using Pennzoil Platinum since they came out with it. Great stuff. Never had an issue that was directly related to the oil
I heard that the only true synthetic oil is Pennzoil Platinum because it's the only one made from natural gas, while the other brands are treated with chemicals, etc.
Well I appreciate your opinion. I'm going to switch from Valvoline to Mobil 1 full synthetic 5W-20 so I can get the best performance out of my 4.6 liter 2v
Pennzoil Platinum is way better than Mobile 1, it was not shown here but it is better than Mobile 1 and about the same price, a better base oil makes a better oil and no oil it the world has a better base oil than Pennzoil platinum, the base oil is made from natural gas, not crude oil, Mobile 1 can not compete
I use Pennzoil 5W30 Full Synthetic myself. It goes into a BMW V8. X5 to be precise. At one point BMW was recommending Castrol Full Synthetic. But now it seems that Pennzoil is the prefered brand. I remember the yellow M3 Pennzoil used as an advertising catch. In tests Pennzoil has done better than Castrol at heat dissipation and thermal expansion as well as breakdown. It is also created using 100% clear synthetic base oils derived from natural gas. It is the Best... What do you think. ???
I use synthetic Pennzoil oil for my sedan and suv. Changing engine oil once a year (12k~15k ) They run as smooth as like new engine.
Great information and thank you for giving your puck in oils as well. Ive used the super tech in our camry and it had 350,000 when we sold it.
Thanks to you I don’t have to do hours of research I just had to watch your video and boom 👌
Awsome video man.
Great advice and very well spoken.
If only every review on CZcams weren't only focused on marketing one brand, making a decision on parts/products would be a lot easier, as this video has done for me.
Cheers man 🤙
Thanks for the kind words man, I appreciate it! Thanks for the comment!
I've used Castrol for twenty years and never had any issues always clean motor when broken down and not much wear when broken down either I'll stick with my proven Castrol
Same here!
Good video dude. 1st time watcher but I subscribed.
I love Valvoline and Pennzoil 👍🏻 been using Pennzoil platinum full synthetic high mileage in my 2010 dodge avenger with 142,000+ miles on it and it runs great!!
Yes this seems to be the winner but is it worth buying it for my 2017 Corrolla ?
@@LeoGxyzsure, as long as the viscosity and the API certification meet Toyota specifications.
I've used Penzoil and valvoline for most of my younger years (conventional). I've been using super tech synthetics due to buying it in the past for the same price as standard oil from standard brands. Haven't had a single engine or oil related issue with a vehicle since using supertech. 108k miles on my tundra using 0W20 supertech, had a Mitsubishi raider pickup before that made it to 150k no major trouble aside from it being a Dodge Dakota with a Mitsubishi badge. As long as standards and maintenance intervals are met supertech will definitely do the job. Not saying its better but definitely shoots above the belt price wise.
Supertech haha. You really don’t care about your vehicles do you? No they don’t bottle supertech and mobil 1 in the same factory bubs.
@@teamdada2194never said they were bottled in the same facility. I've owned 6 or 7 vehicles and never had a single oil related problem or engine issue other than maintenance items (coil packs, spark plugs, belts ect.). Always followed the owners manual for viscosity. Sold the tundra at 185k miles, Mitsubishi at 158k miles.
@@trentfranks4507 I know you didn’t say that. I stated that to answer the replys before they all came out and said it. I’ve heard it at least a thousand times. I would never use supertech unless it was a lease vehicle but to each their own.
@@teamdada2194tell us what is wrong with SuperTech, since you’re such an expert.
@@Jake-iw6qm no expert but it’s cheap for a reason. Spend another $5 a gallon and buy better oil. It’s not like you have to drop the oil every 2 mths. I use synthetic mobil 1 and drop it twice a yr. Using supertech for cars and trucks is like using rotella for semi trucks. Completely idiotic. The same guys doing that are the same guys buying china steer tires or walmart china tires for the car guys. Cmon.
2018 Impala V-6, I use MOBIL1. I get it on sale at Costco for $30 and buy 2! I did use Royal Purple onetime, but I stick with Mobil 1 since. Make sure you use a quality filter with any good oil.
Personally I use pennzoil with a mopar filter in my dodge and Mobil 1 oil and acdelco filter for my newer Chevy and they run really well.
I’ve been using Royal Purple since 1993. What it did for my Audi 5 cylinder with a thrust bearing knock. I’ve been called a lier, but that knock vanished within a month of using at that time called 41 a 10/40 racing oil.
With using Royal Purple lubricants. The first thing you want is to look to see if the Royal Purple you want to purchase, should have the following preparatory addicted called Synerlec. HPS, for high performance engines with additional additives for bearings, XPR is racing oils & they are outstanding. MaxCycle is RP’s motorcycle oils which have high zinc content.
Put the oils on Lubricity tester. The HPS & especially the XPR & MaxCycle are just fantastic. Test all top rated oils on the machine. Have oil analysts done on oils that are in your vehicle to see how well the additive packages are holding up or failing by absorbing by products of a operating engine.
I started use Castrol edge from Mobil 1 and my gas mileage increased about 2mpg. And the car runs smooth too.
@fpeletz im gonna try this im gonna sitch oil
I agree since I also use Castrol Edge.
Supertech Full Synthetic 5w30 is available in 5 quart jugs for 13.97 at my local Walmart. I love the stuff. They even have the high mileage variety for the same price.
Thanks for the video
Good video! So true I’m a mobile 1 guy always will always have.
I've used mobile 1 synthetic for decades and so has my father. Yes it's more expensive unfortunately but have never had any issues.
Kirkland oil at Costco is the same as Super Tech, only cheaper!
I looked around to find the best oil for a long time. The top of the line oils all seem great. You really can't go wrong with any of them. I use Valvoline full synthetic high mileage in my high mileage vehicle and Castrol Edge in my other one.
I have been using Supertech oil for over 15 years. I have used this oil in 6 vehicles; Nissan, Toyota, Dodge, and Subaru brand vehicles. Never had a problem.
I've worked in the auto industry for 30yrs and diagnosed many oil pressure and/failed engines traced back to Pennzoil (sort of). Let me explain. People do not change their oil on a regular basis and deposits and sludge build up in the engine. This is bad but not engine failure bad. The examples I've run into were all engines that were not maintained properly and had significant deposits/sludge build up and all had recently been to Jiffy Lube and had fresh Pennzoil in them. Pennzoil is very high detergent and washed out the engine and caused the oil pump pick-up screen to clog and starved the oil pump causing the loss of oil pressure and in some cases where the owner did not stop driving when the oil pressure warning system told them there was a problem it caused complete engine failure. I believe these customers were probably not using full synthetic and most likely the base Pennzoil (I had heard it was paraffin based). Had they used a less detergent oil all of the deposits would have stayed where they were and not washed into the pick-up screen. Not really a Pennzoil problem, but more of an observation.
Just change your oil! Period
That is true...that's the first step that most people don't even bother to do anymore haha.
Very true
It's not quite that simple any more. You can change it every day if you want to but if the oil doesn't meet the required spec the you will still encounter problems.
@@paulanderson79 This is also true, but it's pretty hard to find an oil nowadays that doesn't meet the required specs...that I've found anyway.
@@MidwestGarage My car requires oil meeting either ACEA C1 or JASO Dl-1. I've never encountered a mineral oil that meets these specifications. Not that I've looked because I'm quite happy following engine makers recommendations. Here is The EU there is almost no demand for mineral oils.
We have always used pennzoil, reg.10w30 in a 98 ford expedition, now has over 3 hundred thousand miles on it. high milage reg 5w20 in a 2011 ford f150 with 1 hundred 70 thousand miles, and 5w20 full synthetic in my 2019 kia forte with less than 5 thousand miles, never had a problem with any of them. The old ones still run great.
FYI - SuperTech Engine Oil Filters are also good, which are comparable to Fram's Tough Guard. Been using them with Valvoline MaxLife 5w30 Synthetic Blend (Red Bottle) for years with zero issues. The key to long engine life is to use great products and follow the owner's manual guidance in regards to Engine Oil/Filter Change Intervals in accordance with respective operation environments (at the most), such as regular and severe conditions. Personally, I change both between 2,750 to 3,000 miles max without fail.
I won't touch anything fram unless its not my own vehicle, and only under another persons request. I wouldn't recommend using them either if you are, especially oil filters.
Damn, I remember when a quart used to cost like 79 cents in the early 90's, albeit conventional oil.
Damn is right! Granted oils are a lot more advanced nowadays the inflation is just crazy...hard to imagine anymore. Thank you for the comment!
@@MidwestGarage I buy the 5 quart jug at Walmart. It brings the price per quart way down.
@@randomchannel2591 I always do the same. The quart prices are more so for comparison of perception of value from each company. These are also Walmart prices, but of course your area and state tax and stuff will make the prices different too. Thank you for the comment!
A lot of us can go back farther than that when it was .50/qt. lol
Only 15 years ago I was buying Valvoline conv. for $0.99 and Mobil1 for $4.99 at Sears. Crude oil was a tad cheaper though.
I was using Pennzoil Synthetic until my truck started burning it (it does have 199,000 miles though). I ended up changing over to Mobile 1 and noticed it didn't burn it as quickly.
Try replacing a quart of oil with a quart of Lucas Oil Stabilizer, as someone who has used it for years and knows plenty of people that do as well it’ll help that burning of oil and prolong the life of the engine
nice vid dude.. thanks👍
Thank you for the information 👍🏼
Been using Mobil 1 for years and recently switched to Pennsoil Platinum with great results with compression and performance. What really interests me now is the new Rotella 5-30 that's outperformed Mobil 1 in many tests which I'm trying next!
Pennsoil has a lot of graphite in it
@@blaiseingram7214 is that good or bad, which would you recommend
I’m a Pennzoil Platinum guy 💪🏾
me too!!, the best base oil makes the best oil, it needs fewer additives that may not be good for your engine
Thanks for the great oil comparison review! Keep up the great reviews 👍🏼
Great video!
I’ve tried em all and Ive put some Engines through heck for testing.. I will forever stick with Amsoil... expensive but you get what you pay for
Another Oil I’m also trying out is Redline 0w40 . (Have a feeling it’s gonna be neck and neck between the two) I’m running it in my Son’s 2020 CanAm 570 Factory Oil was drained at 500KM We ride hard with our Quads in the Winter here in Canada so I’m excited to have a sample tested in the summer from my buddy at the University. I will report back with results
I have 2010 ford fusion 2.5L 4 cy. have used most of oil's in your video and can tell you not much difference in performance and mpg. They all good! go to walmart and save some $$ most of the oil's listed are sold there !! it is a personal preference thing !!
Thanks for the comment! I definitely agree. Sad thing is, those are Walmart prices that I used in the video haha.
When I went to automotive school in the 90s the oldest instructor drove a 67 Ford ¾ton with very high miles. He said he would only use Pennzoil and it's been my brand ever since.
Wow, very valuable video, thanks.
I thank you for your recommendation of Castrol Edge, that's my brand. 🙂
Nice video. 30 years - Mobil1
Very good video. I appreciate your information and thoughts!