Amsoil or Pennzoil, which wins Championship? Let's find out!

Amsoil Signature Series 5W-30 100% synthetic motor oil competes against Pennzoil Ultra Platinum full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil in the oil championship finale. Other brands already tested in the oil playoffs include: Mobil 1, Royal Purple, Amazon Basics, Quaker State, Lucas, Super Tech, Liqui Moly, Red Line, Kendall, Castrol, Valvoline, Motul, Penrite and Schaeffer's, all 5W-30 synthetic motor oils.
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[@ProjectFarm]

This series was a lot of fun and the difference in quality between the brands is amazing! Congratulations to Amsoil and Pennzoil for their amazing oils that were extremely competitive in this showdown series! Thanks again and best regards, Todd Amsoil Signature Series 5W-30: amzn.to/3lj15lw Pennzoil Ultra Platinum: amzn.to/32iGeFZ

[@sylviawadsworth1480]

Could you test amsoil and shell rotella?

[@tardeliesmagic]

I watched this 3 times now and it's so impressive! You put a lot of work & effort into making this video,even the graphics.I salute you sir.Respect from the UK.

[@MrLoveglov]

How much did you get from amsoil.... we all know how these tests work

[@tardeliesmagic]

@@MrLoveglov He said in previous videos he's not sponsored.

[@09Cat800]

Hello, Would you be able to do a comparison of Mobil Delvac 1 EPS 5w40, Shell Rotella T6 5w40, Mobil 1 Turbo Truck 5w40 and Amazon Basics 5w40? Thank you!

[@AMSOILinc]

Wow, we are honored to receive this award! Thank you to Project Farm for putting our Signature Series Oil to the test and to the viewers for tuning in! We have enjoyed following along, and we can't wait to proudly display this awesome Trophy when it arrives!

[@WinSomeLoseNone0]

Well deserved, congrats!

[@ProjectFarm]

Team Amsoil, congratulations on developing an amazing product and winning the trophy! The trophy is projected to arrive on Friday, 14 June.

[@tjlqk3]

AMSOIL INC. so awesome such a large company follows and comments on videos, none sponsored ones at that. Rock on.

[@rickm9534]

Its #Science 💪 Amsoil has a new customer! To awesome of you all to be so cool! I got oil changes coming up this weekend, and I gotta hunt me down some Amsoil!

[@maxforever26]

WOW!!!!

[@joshjlmgproductions3313]

You could do this every 4 years, and call it the Oilympics.

[@ashishpatel350]

Lol 👌🏽

[@37rdm37]

That gets my vote!

[@brucegillingham2793]

You should hurry up and copyright that!

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

lmao

[@abysspegasusgaming]

For one event, he could set up several nylon or steel gears and have the oil "climb" while they were rotated slowly/quickly in two heats then see how much oil actually collects between the teeth and how high up the oil gets.

[@randyporter3491]

When watching Project Farm videos, we see the true value of You Tube and frankly the internet. The net and main stream media are so full of garbage and lies, it's refreshing to see a channel like this. Much respect and thanks for your hard work for us.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@BushcraftingBogan]

Someone in the comments mentioned repeating these tests after a few years. This is a great idea for all products. It lets us know what companies are listening. It also means we as viewers might have to chip in, but for quality and trustworthy information it would be worth it to those of us who rely on these products.

[@ProjectFarm]

Good Point!

[@HoagesMoto]

@@ProjectFarm That and AMSoil's recent 5w30 signature series is said to have decreased dramatically in performance - refer RAT540's testing scheme if you're not already aware. would be VERY interesting if a decline in quallity for financial gain is proven to be true from AMSoil.

[@andrewbenoit5208]

​@HoagesMoto yes! I want to know if companies are using this to do better or be sneaky and lower quality after receiving good reviews! Keep them on their toes

[@jaxturner7288]

How nice of the organizers to send a trophy to the winner. The class of this guy....

[@jujharsingh8128]

He is a gentleman and a scholar

[@FreePalestineforever657]

@@jujharsingh8128 Some say he's a real jerk.

[@jackedup8790]

@@FreePalestineforever657 really? Who? Or r u just being an ass

[@rapidfirest]

You are what you show/do..

[@FreePalestineforever657]

@Dylan Robinson it's an inside joke of Norm MacDonald. I actually really like the guy.

[@dennismillus4581]

I think I speak for everyone. But, I am pretty certain we all appreciate all your time and effort into giving us the best information.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!!!!

[@FordMan-lf8ns]

yep

[@Peter-.H]

Totally agree 👍

[@BrewBlaster]

You can speak for me on that.

[@StrongManMattt]

here here

[@rickj1983]

Project Farm deserves a medal for "Outstanding Achievement" in what is considered the most objective standard in reporting accurate quantifiable results. Nice job! It also tells me that when you cannot afford Amsoil prices, Valvoline and Penzoil are the two to go for. I've been using Mobil 1 only because they're they only ones that make 0w-16 which is required for my car.

[@eugeneivancho9676]

amsoil had it first before all others.

[@eriknoguez128]

Made the switch from normal penzoil platinum to ultra platinum this year. Got curious what kind of content is out there for the top engine oils from top brands, that’s not sponsored, and this is exactly what I was looking for. Very much enjoyed the data, analysis, and production of the video. Thank you for putting this together!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!

[@SuperACARTA]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaa😊😊😊

[@devronscott8894]

​@ProjectFarm you left out BG!. Please do amsoil vs BG. And then Amsoil with BG MOA. Moa is BG's oil conditioner. Amsoil says they don't need any other oil package with their oils because they have it in it already. BG says it will make any oil better!

[@caseyalexander2244]

​@@devronscott8894 BG is the only additive and cleaning product brand I will trust and use.

[@ProPhotographer]

@@devronscott8894 Diluting AMSOIL with any additive VOIDS the Amsoil warranty. NO additive can improve the superior performance & protection of any AMSOIL Lubricant. Use them as they are!

[@MichaelJHNC]

I think Project farm should test the best brand of oil filter next.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@ryanfarthing8434]

Wix is best for price. Fram is a horrible filter cut one open it will scare you!

[@doinwork2243]

Theres like in-depth three studies online(Look up Russ Knize Engine Oil Filter Study) but the problem is that they are now all outdated and the tests aren't necesarily easy to interpret for the average consumer. But there is a lot of good info on the materials used and also it reveals that there are really only like 4 manufacturers so a lot of the different brands are identical to each other. Really interesting. BTW between that study and another one I read, Royal Purple makes the best filter around and Wix filters are the best budget filters. That being said, I really hope Project Farm does and oil filter shootout cause I would love to see what kind of tests he comes up with!!!

[@TDIETZ22]

@@ryanfarthing8434 uh what? This is false. Go look at a cutout of a FRAM ultra. One of the best filters you can buy

[@dirtmuhgert4768]

@@TDIETZ22 exactly. Fram ultra will surpass anything made by wix.

[@jgraeff1]

Who else is more interested in these playoffs than the NBA!? Thanks again awesome series!

[@timothyconard2825]

Lol, the NBA is still on?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Definitely me!

[@xenaguy01]

@@timothyconard2825 Silly question. Everyone knows the NBA playoffs never end til July.

[@hiphopaDIZZL]

not me! it's a big deal for us canucks!

[@CrazyCranker]

The Oil industry made some major changes to standards, API SP GF6, GF6A, GF6B. It would cool to do a refresh contest based on the new standards. :)

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@kevinc2332]

Unless the oil formula have changed, wouldn’t the results be the same? The standards might be different, but the formula remains the same is what I mean. Unless the manufacturers introduced a new oil.

[@solarsynapse]

Still need no higher than SJ for old designed flat tappet, mower and motorcycle/ATV engines. Briggs, Kohler, Yamaha, Honda, and Elf oil for specific diesel engines are SJ and should be changed often.

[@DomSchiavoni]

True.... Pennzoil Euro LX 0w-30 used to be my go-too for its 504 spec but its API SN spec does not me the current API SP spec required by my latest vehicle. So i am switching to the latest Mobil 1 ESP 0w-30 formulation which is both 504 & SP rated. Would be interested in reviewing any comparables.

[@mbferrari308QV]

I had used Mobil 1 Full Syn pretty much for 40 years but starting to use Pennzoil Ultra Full Syn as of late. All of these oils are SO much better than 40 years ago you honestly are going to be ok in most regular use with any of them as long as you change at regular intervals. Those of us with sportscars and classics will always swear our loyalty but they are all so good now...great review as usual.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@jaimegarcia213]

You should check out ams oil Z-Rod classic car line of oil you will thank me later if you love your classic car you should give that oil a try. Guarantee you won't go back to nothing else.

[@davidoh709]

You sir are a natiuonal treasure. Your tests are well designed, thorough, and better than any I've seen online. Thank you for your work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@dannyzamudio1252]

@@ProjectFarm what brand of oil filter is good enough to go with penzoil?

[@SoldierJackson77]

danny zamudio I’m probably not the answer you’re looking for, but on a separate comment thread, he said it’d be a good video idea. So, I’d look out for that in the future. My answer to you would be don’t buy too cheap, and ask a reputable mechanic. Most filters are sufficient nowadays, so it’s just choosing the right one. I usually go with Mobil 1 filters. I hope this helps!

[@dannyzamudio1252]

@@SoldierJackson77thank you, appreciate your feedback.

[@jonh2408]

@@ProjectFarm very well done series man... Koodos to a job well done. Is there any chance that you could do a similar series on transmission fluid... in particular the tranny fluids that supposedly meet the spec of zf lifegaurd 8...

[@randomsomeone1617]

Folks at Amsoil when the trophy shows up... "Uhmmm... wth?" After doing research . "Oh hell yeah!!!"

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@BaddAtom]

you know that is going on display at corporate! They know that trophy sold more oil than any advertisement they paid for. Lol Pennsoil probably will have a framed screenshot in their offices too

[@KatsCreations85]

I'll be really curious to see a follow up video if they happen to write back after they receive the trophy.

[@randomsomeone1617]

@@BaddAtom I'm about to be Amsoil for life ... so ... yeah. True that!

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

Exposing Amsoil as being overpriced? More like "Oh Sh!@#!"

[@joshwhite1009]

Out of all your videos this is by far my favorite. I watched it afew years ago, when I decided to use Amsoil in my GDI engines. Just rewatched. Thanks again!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@u.e.u.e.]

Even watching this once again 3 years later amazes me! 😃👍 You did an effort and delivered a quality that many laboratories don't achieve. Thanks again, man! 😷🤗 P.S.: I like the idea in the comments of oilympics every 4 years... the deadline comes closer. 😎 I'm still suggesting a test of headlight bulbs. 😉

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@Maynardd]

Yeah, I just ordered more Amsoil and every time I do I watch this video 🤷🏼

[@McDzy]

indeed... i keep rewatching it for some reason

[@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access]

I think oil racing will be the new nascar

[@thelaw1710]

Definitely

[@DanielYusim]

More exciting than this Formula 1 season, that's for sure.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

When Royal Purple spins out and hits a wall.

[@williamparker7823]

@@DanielYusim marblelympics has been more exciting. at least they aren't getting lapped 3 times a race.

[@ADAMJWAITE]

Pennzoil should be very happy with these results as well. For the money, it's hard to argue against their product.

[@ProjectFarm]

Agree. It's a great oil

[@not12listen]

Which would you rather do: Save a few bucks on oil OR not have to do an engine rebuild sooner? I am ok with spending a bit more cash on the oil if it is proven to protect the engine better than others.

[@vincentperiolat4610]

It's a really good value, no question. But I'm in the, "I'd rather explain my price (cause it's high), than my performance (cause it was lacking in some way). There are just places where I don't risk saving a few dollars today for... ... Ya know.

[@matt7sixty]

Vincent Periolat Exactly Vincent I do not look at price difference with my oil choice. Not to mention the preferred customer account I have and that I can go 2x-3x as long with better protection/performance than the competitors. The Ultra Platinum didn’t even come close to Amsoil on the wear test. I wouldn’t switch.

[@ADAMJWAITE]

@@not12listen I always try to run the best oil I can get my hands on. After having to tear down a motor, for an unrelated issue, and seeing how well the internals had held up after exclusively running Amsoil, I was sold on their product. When it's not available, I try to run the next best thing, which up until this time was Royal Purple, but I may have to give Penzoil a try after seeing these results.

[@snarfarpher2416]

This content is INVALUABLE!!! You sir deserve an official commendation for your efforts!!! BRAVO!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@rocklobstar5672]

So happy I ran into this channel I've been dying to find some accurate helpful information. Thank you project farm and amsoil!!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welclme!

[@TySano]

THANK YOU , for the greatest test mankind has ever produced! Seriously tho , from all the car guys , we really appreciate the time and effort put into the showdown! We have been following it since day one!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@WickedOne-sj]

This guy nailed it awesome videos extremely informative loved every one of them

[@lee1978good]

Damn straight!

[@skyhappy]

Ditto. This is the quality of videos that enhances the internet

[@lazo1995]

I feel like i've finished a netflix series. Wating for the second season 😥😥

[@biz4twobiz463]

haha...I was going to say, Amazon Prime LOL!! BEST test IMHO ever on Synthetic Oils!!

[@Akya2120]

Championship #2 Diesel engine oils! Please do it 😬

[@georgeornelas7509]

Right lol

[@sgt_oj]

Season 2, diesel oil shootout!

[@octaviusmaximus328]

Season 3, Motorcycle Oil 4T

[@adkfoothills1973]

Thank you for the very informative testing. You did a wonderful job and your testing is among the best I've seen anywhere. Keep up the great work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@michaelm9621]

I love your channel I remember years ago when you started all this. Keep up the great work you do.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@masterrc123]

I work at a KTM dealership and today at work our amsoil rep came by the shop, and he was telling me about a guy on KZbin that did independent testing of different of motor oils and come to find out we both watch your videos man, much love from both of us in Colorado!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@frozenBURRITOforBILL]

Which KTM dealership?

[@mikebennett703]

This was the BEST oil comparison series I have seen on youtube! I applaud the hard work, effort, and detail. It was really entertaining to watch...Thank You Project Farm!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@101Volts]

I hope Todd does another series on Biodegradeable Motor Oils. They exist; Renewable Lubricants Inc. (RLI; Vegetable Oil Based) and Green Earth Technologies' G Oil (Beef Tallow Based) are two. I also heard of Go Green Smokeless Oil (they have a terrible website, it doesn't say what viscosities they offer anymore now that they moved to Australia) and NanoSave N1 was claiming they had one in 2015 but I'm not sure if they still have it? I tried RLI's 5w40 Low Ash Diesel Oil which worked nicely in my 6.5 TD. Its viscosity was between Shell T6 0w40 and Shell T6 5w40.

[@mikebennett703]

@@101Volts Yes that would be interesting to see...I have heard of an oil called Biosyn which is said to be really good. I heard it is as good as any synthetic on the market.

[@eros.gaming2001]

I switched from Royal Purple to Penzoil thanks to this series. Great job, I love this channel.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@risa9769]

Ahh.. so you're the guy buying out all the Penzoil 😂

[@alk3myst]

Pennzoil Ultra Plat is also a great bang for buck. Amsoil wins overall, but they are expensive and in reality not worth it unless you have a very rare collector car.

[@eros.gaming2001]

@@alk3myst fully agree

[@forexsanjose6090]

Switched from Mobile 1 and supertech to pennzoil ultra platinum here.

[@urbanws1234]

I would love to see this series run again with diferent oil additaves in the different types of oil to see if they help/hurt in all the catagories.

[@ST-ji1yk]

NBA finals < oil finals 😍❤️

[@PleebsOG]

Steve T I agree.... my Bucks lost.... 😞

[@DigitalYojimbo]

Raptors in 5.

[@PleebsOG]

I hope so. The Warriors are to basketball as the Patriots are to football.

[@alacard84]

ONWARD TO TRANSMISSION FLUID AND BEYOND!!!!

[@JoshuaBurton110213]

This! To the top! Now!

[@losiglowful]

Only problem is, there's different ATF for different vehicles. Not sure how he's account for that.

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

I was thinking the same thing.. Transmission fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant! ;)

[@javymcdeez3958]

@@losiglowful search for the right atf in most cars and trucks here www.amsoil.com/guides.aspx?zo=1078643

[@javymcdeez3958]

@@TERRORoftheLORD easy search link here www.amsoil.com/guides.aspx?zo=1078643

[@jdawg2112]

I've watched countless PF videos and loved them all, but I have to say that the play by play on the final test here is in my top five comedic you tube moments. Well played Project Farm! Great info as well, especially as I have an aging car with high miles that I'm trying to make sure gets every advantage to extend it's life.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@jivannaran1162]

Thank you so much for the big oil tournament. Very professional and well handled. Helpful for us to see how these other brands compare. I know for myself it is easy to become loyal to one brand (Royal Purple) and think nothing else could compete but this clearly shows the science. I'm more confident to use another brand in my cars if it comes up at a cheaper price now. Best wishes

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@jabroni6199]

I have to be honest. Your play-by-play during the race genuinely got me excited lol

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@autocross350z]

I agrre

[@whozaskin3639]

Gotta admit it dialed me up too.

[@karlsquire8148]

Thank you so much for taking the time to create these videos and the creative ways to test your products. I just came across your channel last night and I watched alot of your vids , from motor oils, water filters, furnace filters and so on. Thank you.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@rickylowry3213]

Man, you really are awesome for making the videos that you do. Thank you so much! I love all your videos but this oil showdown is my favorite

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks. Thanks for sharing.

[@steffaniegeisler1836]

You should do a comparison of Amsoil vs Amsoil with motorkote in it. See if motorkote helps improve and already good oil.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@bobthompson4319]

@@ProjectFarm pls try this. I'm really interested in the results on this idea

[@Slugg-O]

@@ProjectFarm Instead of using Motorkote and just Penz, how about using Motorkote with several lessor oils to see to see what it would take to dethrone Amsoil? Would something like Amazon or Super Tech with MotorKote stand a chance. Would Motorkote be good enough to bring Lucas to the top? Just thinking outside the box. Now that you have scorecards on all oils you can mix or add whatever you want to see how other oils may be may be improved. At what point would you experience diminishing returns? How much is enough, too much? Lots of possibilities now that you have the baseline data.

[@boots7859]

Wonder if Amsoil sneaked out the win by having 50% more additives?

[@capper6100]

Yes, i would love to see that

[@jalan8171]

This has to rank as one of the most comprehensive, time consuming and complex test series you have ever accomplished. Many kudos from gear heads and mere daily drivers for your presentation.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@kingarthur7255]

Thank you for your amazing content! I love watching your channel it’s just one of a few I feel I can trust and I love the thought, work and care you put into each test! It’s amazing! You deserve all of your success and more!!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@timebandit2951]

This was a great video, I had no idea how this would play out. Thanks Project Farms, another outstanding test.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@UncleDonDon]

How cool would it be if Amsoil makes a thank you video?

[@gtafan17gmail80]

They should. I mean if nothing else, this man's effort probably got them a fuck ton more business.

[@CMWoodcox01]

Amsoil replied in the comments. It is now pinned. They thanked him for the testing and trophy.

[@Sir_Leelord]

i'm more excited for this final than many sports finals

[@Jim_woods]

You mean any?

[@timberc5936]

I bought an old Honda Accord several yrs ago for a work car with 110,000 miles on it, and used Super Tech full synthetic for the 1st 70,000 miles I put on the car, but after watching this video when it came out, it made me a believer. I switched to Pennzoil Platnium full synthetic (couldnt find the Ultra in stores near me) 100,000 miles later on the Pennzoil, clean and great running engine with no signs of wearing out. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your Honest and informative videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Another great video test comparison, Todd! Thanks for doing the test as the rest of us have no way of testing these for ourselves and every seller has “the best product” according to them!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@therising1]

The fact that Amsoil got to the final says a lot about their actual marketing being not "full of sh*t". That says a lot about the product! Thanks Project Farm!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

I think if you used any of the last 4 you can't go wrong

[@Walkop]

@Sorgel Wix filters are good, but the strength of Amsoil oil doesn't come from the oil itself. It also comes very much from the filters. Do some research on Amsoil EA oil filters. They use synthetic media that offers far better filtration down to a much smaller Micron size and also better flow then a typical filter. Some other company sell them as well, but Amsoil makes the largest variety of filters and they're easy to acquire. It's how they got such long oil change intervals. The filters are so good that a oil analysis on Bobistheoilguy show the oil was actually cleaner than factory after being used in the engine and passing through these filters.

[@matthewronson5218]

@Sorgel I think there used to be a reason for this, but they have apparently decided to rest on their laurels.

[@pegtooth2006]

@Sorgel heathen!!! What about shop coolants like wobbly pops?

[@aerismaximus4246]

I had no idea Pennzoil produced such quality oils! Great job putting together such an exciting playoff and finals!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@IR-xy3ij]

It's produced by shell oil products US, their euro oils are rebranded shell helix ultra

[@alexdesamsonow822]

Thank you so much Project Farm for your awesome honest testing that the consumer can trust and use!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@Rickochetti]

I know this video is old, but I had to say that I just switched from using Pennzoil to Amsoil yesterday before i saw this video. Both are excellent choices, and since I drive for UBER full-time in Toronto with near unpredictable temperature changes, I have to use the best. This was a refreshing series to watch. Thank you for all your hard work, Project Farm.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@ChinookBear]

Amsoil is fantastic oil. I even use their small engine oil in my mowers with fantastic results. Over 60hrs of use and not a drop of oil has been used.

[@shperax]

I had no idea Pennzoil was this quality. Good job on the entire series.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I figured it'd do well, but 2nd place?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@jonnyg9330]

Pennzoil ultra platinum...I think you have to order it online no places in my area keep it in stock

[@SJ-gd6bo]

Same, I've been using Mobil 1, I think I may change.

[@jonnyg9330]

@@SJ-gd6bo pennzoil ultra platinum doesnt offer extended protection only for your vehicle recommend change intervals

[@pi1797]

Thank you for all your effort and time. I was pulling for Pennzoil. I didn't mention that I run Castrol Gold Bottle. Why? Friend of mine that has BMW. Gold bottle Castrol is BMW once a year oil change.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@jeffreyporter4953]

I was totally pulling for Pennzoil too.

[@RiceReaper]

Pennzoil is now my everyday brand. Me and Castrol are not on good terms lol

[@rickjondo1343]

@@garrettstevensen2467 Pennzoil is actually sold for $18-$25 at Walmart depending on the viscosity.

[@andreiierdna9356]

Same and I'll continue using Pennzoil as I find it the best and always buy it when in goes on sale 50% off at Canadian Tire. PUP 0W20 in 5 L jug for $30 CAD when on sale is unbeatable.

[@grandpadre8811]

Because of your analysis, I am using Amsoil Signature Series 5W40 for my 2014 911 C4S. Thank you for your review.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@snarfarpher2416]

Seriously....if you aren't donating to this guys channel, quit being a tight ass and get to it! The time, effort, expertise and solid impartial scientific testing is unmatched by any other 'tuber I'm aware of. BRAVO SIR!!!!

[@majicogarcia8417]

How much of your own money did you send him?

[@dwang552]

He made money by having many views.

[@shannonsisk]

Lucas all the way at the bottom that’s crazy seeing as their oil is very expensive and they sponsor a lot of racing. Thank you for this awesome series!

[@bigandfluffy2000]

you cant judge the entire company based on their performance of their 5w30 oil, they do make a lot of other quality products

[@shannonsisk]

JoeSloppyJoe of course, you are right. However you have to admit that dead last doesn’t help.

[@javymcdeez3958]

@@bigandfluffy2000 I do not have time in life to experiment with sub par lubricants AMSOIL has fit the bill for me and my clients over 20 years.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you. They make a lot of great products, but surprised by the oil.

[@benm8973]

I've used Lucas additives and they have done well for me and I was thinking of switching to their oil but after this I'm not switching. I will still use the same additives I have had though

[@electronicsNmore]

You put an incredible amount of work into all these oil testing videos. You made it so much easier for me to choose the right oil for my vehicle! Thanks Todd

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! I've had a lot of fun testing all of these brands and discovered that some brands are a lot better than I had anticipated. Looking forward to your next video!!!

[@exploranator]

The generic oil in the plain package with a label that says, "oil?" (no weights, no specs, but boy oh boy it's cheap!)

[@kennethfeltman7693]

Thank you very much. Really! After all these years I now realize the correct oil and filters to use because of your video's.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@keinlieb3818]

Not only is amsoil the best, they were also the first synthetic oil. It's great that they've maintained a high level of quality over the past 50+ years. I've definitely switched to Amsoil.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@02hreblue30]

not remotely true. It was the first major brand of synthetic but the French developed synthetics and Germany used synthetics during WW2

[@RJ42997]

From what I understand Amsoil is the only one that is 100% synthetic

[@keinlieb3818]

@@02hreblue30 in 1966, Amatuzio formulated his first synthetic motor oil, testing it in his colleague’s new 1966 Ford station wagon. In 1972, AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil became the world’s first synthetic motor oil to meet API service requirements. They had been using synthetic oils in planes and tanks, but AMSOIL was the 1st to produce a synthetic oil for the automobile engine as automobiles were using conventional oil up until that AMSOIL created it for us by every day people in their cars.

[@mrcryptozoic817]

@@02hreblue30 Almost all of Germany's WWII oil was synthetic made from coal. But the cost was high and unintended costs were huge (not that the govt cared).

[@marmstro1969]

I'll be switching from Mobil 1 to Pennzoil. Thanks for the testing.

[@vapor3764]

Me too!

[@thekoolzo5555]

Same here

[@85minime]

Why not Amsoil?

[@Texit21]

Me too

[@wakkoss]

@@85minime Sh1t's expensive.

[@matt7sixty]

Since Amsoil won can we please please see Amsoil Signature Series vs Amsoil’s two lower priced oils (Boosted Protection, and OE) all the same oil weight. Please and Thank you Todd 🙏

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@johnmoore1495]

Yeah I’d like to see this. I’m definitely not paying the premium for the Signature series, but if the lower ones are nearly the same then hey.

[@josef15111]

I would also like to see this

[@matt7sixty]

Garrett Stevensen I have never seen Amsoil for $15 I believe retail is $12.x as a preferred customer I pay $9.17 a quart for Amsoil SS guaranteed for 25k miles not 5-10k miles the wear test is night and day I would not run Pennzoil

[@cjb1708]

@@garrettstevensen2467 AMSOIL Signature Series can easily be bought at wholesale at about $9/qt

[@trekOCLVone]

This series was super! The best analysis takes a lot of time.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@eh477]

Always a pleasure to see your videos and all testing. Very good work 👍🏽

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@proffittsdroneservice1537]

Longtime (25+ years) Valvoline user now switched to Pennzoil here. Thanks for your hard work and attention to detail, Project Farm.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@bbartlow0307]

Good move. Just don't forget that price is the great equalizer. All oils are pretty darn good these days (they have to be) and Pennzoil has become more expensive after the initial roll out. So seems like Amsoil is still the best choice for extended drain and the least wear. But if you only drive 12,000 miles a year Pennzoil is a wise choice.

[@JonnyAbs-0]

To Ultra platinum or just platinum?

[@Eatshhhushi]

@@JonnyAbs-0 UP is the one I use...Amazon and Walmart have the 0w-20 and various grade for $21 for 5 qts. I stock them up.

[@therealRustyShackleford]

@@JonnyAbs-0 Ultra Platinum.

[@simpleman806]

90W oil testing would be a good showdown. I'd imagine that the rearend gets overlooked quite frequently

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@cup_and_cone]

I second this... I need to do differential oil and haven't bothered starting research on GL-5.

[@boots7859]

Thats gonna take a loooooonnnggg time, like Indy500 time.

[@TishaHayes]

Different type of testing; NOACK is irrelevant to gear oils. There is some testing that would be relevant to metals compatibility (brass) and how an oil behaves with a limited slip differential or in transaxles with GL-4 or GL-5 oils. In many cases it also has to double as a hydraulic fluid so that would be another type of test.

[@zzman5306]

I agree. Some type of gear oil tests like 75w-90 oils. Amsoil and Mobil 1 both have good oils.

[@PGG909]

AMAZING work here that will undoubtedly help thousands in their oil decisions. Thank you!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@anonimous2451]

Thanks for the Link Project Farm. No surprise here. Well I was surprised in the oil formulation and additives. I did move from Mobil1 to AMSOIL exclusively in my Truck, car and motorcycles. Also now I will change my generator, pressure washer, Lawn Mower tractor and all my other small engine oil requirements. Good Job.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! Thanks for the feedback.

[@Willadin]

Thank you for all your hard work and research! Probably the best non biased oil testing video in you KZbin. Good luck on your next projects!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Willadin]

@Dean Finson yes I've been watching every time he uploads, it's given a lot of information on what people add to their engines. This guy deserves an award!

[@cloudstrife6435]

Never clicked a video so fast!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@caseynewland2614]

Lol same, right when I saw it, there was no hesitation!

[@504BigStud]

Me three!

[@28YorkshireRose12]

Ditto . . . . !

[@casualobserver77]

I know right!?

[@larryshriver7112]

Thank you for doing such a definitive oil test, and showing us the results. I love seeing all the videos of your tests, because they are so thorough and without any bias. I would like to see you test that SUPERZILLA against the old stand-by.....automatic transmission fluid and acetone mixed together for rusted bolts; and others on the market, like WD-40, P B Blaster, etc,..... which would be the best.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@matthewlarock4752]

I hope this series gets another go with the new oils like valvoline ultimate protection that have been released since then and Include havoline/ others. Looking forward to it!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@rgs769]

Why don’t you compare it against shell Rotella T 6

[@brdllc]

I think it would be cool to throw out some of the obviously inferior oils like Quaker state and such, and introduce Motul 300v, and Brad Penn oil and others into the testing. They are supposedly top grade with amsoil

[@phuongtran-oi8jz]

For people that ask “what oil do you use?” This is your top tier content

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@mrtrikxx]

@@ProjectFarm Not sure if you come back to old videos very often but this is worth a shot! Any chance you can do an updated series? Seems like certain companies have updated their oils and we might see some different rankings now. Anyhow, you do the Lords work, sir. Thank you!

[@gvnumber3200]

Can we please just take the time to appreciate the time/expense for this competition?! Thank you very much!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@user-wv4pj2cb9k]

Thank you so much for Your work regarding the oil brands. Now Im am positive about using first time the Pennzoil for my B58 motor.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@csl9495]

Wow... such an incredible compare and analysis. Especially the horse racing part. Can't wait to try these brands.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@michaelmay5453]

This is peak youtube my good man. Well done testing, no bias and giving the viewers actual applicable results. Standing ovation from Sweden where these tests really are applicable to normal use. Really, REALLY good work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@dfls5069]

@@ProjectFarm Just saw an oil analysis of Total Quartz 10W40 Semi Syn. If you add up the detergents it looks like it surpasses Amsoil. Calcium: 3773 Moli: 109 Boron: 50 Mg: 10 TBN: 11 Zinc: 1307 Phosphorous: 986 Oxidation: 7.8

[@ProPhotographer]

@@dfls5069 NO- SEMI-synthetic can ever surpass (or even equal) a full synthetic, most of all not AMSOIL's 100% PURE Synthetics!

[@toti6656]

No body on youtube dose this test better than you.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@LaplacianFourier]

I take daily dose of KZbin too.

[@bobshenix]

​@@ProjectFarm I grew up with my father always insisting that Castrol and Pennzoil were the best of the best motor oil manufacturers (he regarded it as a tie but for whatever reason usually stuck w/ Castrol GTX for our oil changes) in terms of quality and reputation... he's a DIY'er and generally knows his stuff but this experiment of yours has me wondering what else he's wrong about!!!

[@jonpeterson4085]

BLACKSTONE LABS NOT KZbin BROSCIENCE

[@ThisGuyRides]

@@bobshenix This experiment does not prove your dad wrong. Current generation synthetic oil ranking does not carry over to older conventional oil.

[@javidrumrodriguez2788]

I tried watching oil comparisons on other channels and they don't compare to Project Farms. Keep it up!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@arachniawebz6176]

I've never had so much fun watching oil run in my life 🤣 Nice video and very informative. Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@jeffreyporter4953]

Totally astounded by Pennzoils performance, awesome job doing these playoffs.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@jonnyg9330]

@@garrettstevensen2467 exactly my thoughts...you can be a preferred customer and get it down to 9.50 a quart but it's still expensive

[@johnjesusiskingofkings1770]

After watching this I will be switching from the pennzoil platinum to amsoil!

[@95mushroom]

@Blaine 9 www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-Ultra-Platinum-5W-30-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-5-qt/55291206 its $25

[@imadecoy.]

@@garrettstevensen2467 Still pitching the same fake argument I see. Even with your fake numbers Amsoil lasts 5 TIMES as long.

[@Becky5205]

I can hear the managers of Amsoil celebrate here in Germany 😂😂😂😂 great job

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@whistlinduramax7723]

They should lower the price than selibrate! Most smart people will still buy Pennzoil

[@isaakwelch3451]

@@whistlinduramax7723 Is the price difference significant?

[@pXnEmerica]

​@@isaakwelch3451 It's more expensive up front, best to get a member or dealer card and be lucky enough to be close to a distribution centre. If not you'll have to plan ahead a little more. The oil he purchased is basically the top of the line "signature" oil. That coupled with the filters they sell allow you to run extended change intervals. I change the oil in my truck in the spring and fall. Dad changes his once a year and it's still clean when he does. I also run the high zinc content oil in my Kawasaki engine on the mower as they have flat tappet cams If you consider the cost and hassles of changing the oil more often with something cheaper, you're probably paying the same or doing unnecessary wear to engine parts when you get "lazy". If you care about your gear, I suggest Amsoil. 2 or 4 stroke. I've never killed an engine because of an oil problem with Amsoil. I have with other oils on the 2 stroke side. I've put mopeds through well over 150,000km and Amsoil sabre packets are my best friend. If it's a beater or eating oil, buy the cheap shit.

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

Or tremble in their boots as they have been outed with their overpriced product:))

[@t-bonedoelman455]

Thank you for your time and effort. Ive been using Mobil1 in my daily driver for years, I'm switching to Pennzoil. And knowing I'm good with Amsoil in my Land Cruiser.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@joeschmoe1301]

This series is THEE ABSOLUTE best oil test videos I have ever seen!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@GL500RYDER]

Dude, you literally sent them a trophy... That's EPIC!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@darksidecoops]

They replied even more epic

[@DaroffApFire]

I mean... winning by the equivalent of 0.001 seconds is still winning I guess. I'd rather pay 2 times less money and get the same noticeable result.

[@Cultofpersonality09129]

@@DaroffApFire Amsoil isn’t that expensive. I run pennzoil in my cars and Amsoil in all my outdoor power sports equipment.

[@DaroffApFire]

@@Cultofpersonality09129 Amsoil 5w30 synthetic is $15 per quart. Not expensive? It's twice as much as Penzoil Platinum full synthetic with no benefit.

[@pokapox]

That's how an oil race should be narrated

[@OverlandOne]

I agree. I was sad that I had not been able to place a bet on one of them before the start.

[@potatostomatoes4599]

an*

[@pokapox]

@@potatostomatoes4599 done. Thanks.

[@markbaugh4402]

These videos are superb. Thank you for your thorough testing!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@willmtaylor]

Great video, as always. Never been so enthralled by cooking engine oil. Video suggestion: similar style testing with high mileage oils. Would need to include testing for the additives panel, which are meant to swell oil seals and prevent leaks.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@kb9oak749]

I used to be a lab technician for quality and reliability. Worked in the auto industry for ~20 yrs and total for about 30 yrs. I doubt I could have done much better aside from instrumentation and equipment, which are cost prohibitive.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Shiver2002]

Its pretty cool what hes done with backyard engineering. its cool seeing someone do testing that we know is independent and harsher than real world will ever see.

[@Shiver2002]

@@garrettstevensen2467 I absolutely agree.

[@md_vandenberg]

@@garrettstevensen2467 Did Tod ever bring up price? He was trying to determine which is the best oil based on it's performance. If you don't want to spend $90 per oil change, no one is gonna blame you. But if you technically want the best, you have to pay the price. It's not much of a head scratcher, really.

[@richardhoward9441]

@@garrettstevensen2467 that pricing really only applies to 5w-30. The other weights are much closer in pricing.

[@mr.boostang2064]

Pennzoil Ultra 2nd Best at half the price, I'd say that's a win 👍🏼I'll continue using the Ultra stuff and now with confirmation that I'm putting great stuff in my engine.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@mr.boostang2064]

@@ProjectFarm no, thank you 👍🏼

[@BrandonBigB956]

Been running pennzoil for years and always felt it was great oil

[@nelsblair2667]

When you eye the consolidated results, you can see that Pennzoil Ultra Platinum was not 2nd best but still reached the finals. Pennzoil Platinum (not Ultra) is in my car’s engine right now but Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is closer to 6th place.

[@corthirteenth94]

Especially because I can get 5 quarts at Wally World for $23 bucks of the PUP/PP and Don't have to jump through hoops to pay MORE money to get Amsoil; Amsoil intentionally doesn't stock their oil in stores to keep the price artificially inflated by perceived scarcity and "elite" status. That's fine, they can keep their product. Shell has Millions if not BILLIONS of dollars invested in R&D for lubricant products and come out ahead of almost everyone except for a select few "boutique" oils. Works for me.

[@ScottSmiley99]

Excellent Thank you. You just changed my mind on what oil I'm using.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@patriley9449]

Thanks for another interesting video. You put a lot of thought, hard work and money into your testing processes. You are my go-to source for information if I am in the market for tools and other items related to actual work.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@coastaku1954]

This man literally mailed a Trophy to Amsoil, I wonder if they ever said anything

[@ProjectFarm]

Yes, they were very appreciative.

[@raabsand]

@@ProjectFarm im sure they liked it. They arent a huge company and it shows with their oil quality and price. Great products and great company just overpriced for me. If i was building a race car or something special I'd run only amzoil until 50k miles or so then switch to whatever

[@raabsand]

They actually commented on the video

[@TheNuclearBolton]

You deserve a raise 😂 I can’t believe how much more engine life I could be getting with Amsoil... thanks ♥️

[@firesquad6150]

@@raabsand I mean your paying the couple extra bucks for a better oil? You might as well right. I just bought 6 quarts today for my gto

[@leedress2187]

That was a great series. I knew pennzoil would do great, but never thought I used the second best oil in the project farm playoff... glad you did this. Thanks!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@stevehumphrey4438]

Ya, Pennzoil was a sleeper... maybe my choice now for the price. I might go platinum and not ultra platinum though. Good stuff PF!

[@leedress2187]

@@stevehumphrey4438 I use pennzoil in my newer cars and napa (really valvoline) in my older ones...

[@jeffstieren4474]

Very impressive and we ( all viewers ) thank you for your dedication. I would like to see “Driven” oil products added to your testing.

[@jeffumbach]

Glad I came across this as I was considering Liquid Moly but no longer after seeing those lackluster results. Also I've heard before that most of the darkening of the oil is from heat and it doesn't mean that it's dirty but this video proved it after seeing the evaporative loss test, that oil looked like it had already been in use for a several thousand miles. Also glad to see that my existing choice of Valvoline does pretty well as it is.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@vasili70]

I've been running Pennzoil Ultra Platinum in my vehicles for several years, but have been wanting to give Amsoil a try. Looks like either one is the right choice.

[@jerryjeromehawkins1712]

Nothing but Pennzoil for me... !

[@rscott2247]

One thing I find interesting about the Pennzoil label is that it states that this synthetic oil is made from natural gas. I've had good results with this brand and will use it if it goes on sale.

[@CWB1863]

@@jerryjeromehawkins1712 Yeah, switched to Pennzoil ultra plat. full synthetic(last two years or so) in my 2014 F-150, it's been purring like a kitten. Amsoil is highly respected, but i'll stick with Pennzoil. Great tests!

[@eobardthawne6962]

@@rscott2247 it seems to always be on sale at Walmart in the 5 qt jugs. It's all I run in my 3.5 ecoboost

[@dsauce8780]

@@jerryjeromehawkins1712 I’m watching this because I filled my 4.6l modular with amsoil signature and a wix instead of pennzoil and a ford filter as I usually do and now it has clear lifter tick at idle. Does away once the oil pressurizes. I believe pennzoil has found the proper balance between viscosity and lubricity so that hydraulic lifter experience less pump down at lower rpm🤷‍♂️

[@norsethenomad5978]

The oil shop I work for used to sell Pennzoil as their basic conventional and synthetic options and Amsoil as their branded synthetic option, and now we use Kendall as our standard and Redline as our branded. Glad to see that the oils we use are actually good, and not just over hyped

[@mxracer6y763]

man whyd you guys switch? sounds like you down graded slightly?

[@norsethenomad5978]

@@mxracer6y763 it got bought out by a large corporation

[@Weimerica8841]

​@@norsethenomad5978 many such cases lol

[@bobbyboothe8964]

Thanks again. I can rewatch all of yr test videos... Thanks

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@RP-cd2ov]

Your videos and testing are a great source of information I always turn to when trying to make a decision. I was considering dropping Amsoil because of the pricing but decided to stay with it with the help of this video and is really only a few dollars more for the added protection. Thank you

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@The49thKey]

Dude! I LOVE your unbiased scientific videos! I have changed my oil brand based on your videos. Keep it up man! This is knowledge GOLD

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Wow, this series was fun & exciting! Thank you so much, Project Farm for the win!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for watching!

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Haven't seen you on forever, bud! Didn't we meet over ChrisFix gasoline additive testing? Or was it on Scotty Kilmer? Either way, I hope to see you around. I did some oil testing too. All real world trying to satisfy my motorcycle is the toughest. I've compared oil filters for my truck too.

[@AnthonyLee-dj1xo]

Love your channel boss, keep up the great and much needed work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@martinespinosa]

Tremendous testing, information and editing! Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!