Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Vs Valvoline Extended Protection Vs Valvoline Advanced vs Mobil 1 EP

[@jibrilthegreat35]

Im a life long valvoline man, have never in nearly 40 years experienced any engine issues. Ill keep doing what has worked for me 😊

[@boomerguy9935]

Wish I could say the same. I used Valvoline exclusively from the early 1970's through the late 1980's dino oil with 3K mile interval changes. Even with interstate driving, my valve cover completely plugged and I had to dig the black clay out with a screwdriver and putty knife. Switched to Mobil1 full synthetic and never had a problem. Now I'm looking at switching to Pennzoil.

[@nicholasr7987]

Valvoline is now owned by Saudi Arabia. So there is that.

[@TylerBassett-dv5ue]

@@boomerguy9935 Mobil1 is trash. Valvoline is better. Penz ultra is better then both though

[@boomerguy9935]

My experience with Valvoline cannot change. History is History. I was a very loyal customer and used it for 20+ years before I switched to Mobil1. Valvoline may be better now, but I won't give it a chance. "Burn me once, shame on Valvoline, Burn me twice, shame on me." In spite of my wonderful experience with Mobil! full synthetic over the last 30+ years with no problems in any of my 20+ vehicles, I am now switching to Pennzoil full synthetic because of all the research I've seen. @@TylerBassett-dv5ue

[@notsureyou]

Regular oil changes with quality oil (the best you can afford) which meets the requirements that the manufacturer stipulates, Will keep the engine running smoothly.

[@RajeshR-bz3nj]

I love how people fight over $2 or $3 per jug - and then go and have a Starbucks coffee for $10

[@gregorymalchuk272]

I don't think the motor oil purchasing demographic shops at Starbucks. LOL

[@joeb2588]

I always go to Walmart and say, "can't wait to change my oil today, gonna get me some Valvoline or Castrol...I walk out with QS. It's that $4 I save! Why not. I change it 3-4k and my motor is just about as quiet as if I used Castrol Edge. Not sure if it's psychological, but Castrol Edge keeps my engine so quiet at idle. I feel the filter has to be high end though. Mobil 1 etc..

[@noahbolt]

@@gregorymalchuk272 Sure they do. You’d be surprised the people you see at Starbucks getting the girliest of drinks.

[@juicebox41]

I was a Mobil 1 fan for years. Just bought two jugs of Valvoline Ex protection. Never to old to learn, Thanks

[@mikem6280]

Mobil1 was the way in 1995. When Valvoline developed a full synthetic I never looked back. Valvoline is constantly innovating a better product. For the cost off the shelf it cannot be beat.

[@bdtaylor1979]

I’ve been a long time Mobil 1 user and on my last oil change on my 2007 Avalanche I decided to use Pennzoil Platinum Synthetic after hearing lots of good reviews about it. I wanted Ultra Platinum but couldn’t find it locally. Even with the Platinum synthetic the engine is quieter. Sometimes I get a tapping at startup because of GM wonderful afm crap. With the Mobil 1 the tapping would sometimes last 30 seconds or more but with the Pennzoil it only lasts maybe 1-2 seconds. I ordered a 3 gallon pack of the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum from Amazon and I’m looking forward to seeing how it works compared to the Platinum synthetic. I never thought that I would be using Pennzoil in my vehicle but thanks to your videos and other people’s reviews I decided to give it a try.

[@bigben4159]

You will not be disappointed with the ultra platinum I love that use

[@TurnThemWheels]

Good information

[@daveroski]

Napa carry’s it

[@Davido50]

Ultra Platinum is even better! Be sure run it at least 5-6k mis. It can handle easily. -Ohio

[@bdtaylor1979]

@@Davido50 I’m looking forward to trying the Ultra Platinum synthetic. With full synthetic oil I always change it at 5k miles.

[@stevelapienski3242]

Rich, I went with the Pennzoil ultra platinum on the most recent oil change i did on my F-150. 2018 with 5.0, it is super quiet at idle at operating temp. Big difference from the Mobil 1. I'm sold. Thanks for all of the great information you share.

[@FordBossMe]

Thanks for sharing

[@nicmo6913]

​@@FordBossMe I started using Pennzoil Platinum high mileage do you know the difference between Platinum, platinum high mileage and Platinum Ultra? Great Videos!!!!!

[@zed4229]

@@nicmo6913 oil geek did a video ultra as the most additives and the high mileage had some seal softeners to help with seeps.

[@billkoskie6888]

Project Farm did an excellent oil comparison series and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum came in second to Amsoil. For the cost difference, I think the Pennzoil is well worth the cost difference. The only problem I have with the Pennzoil is it's a bit hard to get. I ended up ordering it from Walmart online and have it shipped to the house.

[@FordBossMe]

I mean project Farm does a great job displaying stuff but he does not do things the way I do things I do things a little bit different than him some things are better some things not so much such as my code full testing it's much better than his cold flow testing and the results don't quite come out the same way that's why I always tell people to watch as many people as you possibly can get information look at how they do things and then decipher for yourself because not one person is actually better than the other because if it came down to technical terms of who does this in the field who is a professional in the field whose licensed in the field who does this on a daily basis in the field that would all come down to me myself out of all these people you see doing oil testing but I'm not the best at it I'm just part of the influence In Crowd that's trying to give information so I think my personal cold flow testing overall is better than his and several other people because I do it in a more realistic manner and my results don't come out the same way as him The Valvoline Advanced and Valvoline extended protection as well as Pennzoil Ultra platinum and Pennzoil Platinum are to me more cost-effective and the smarter Choice over Amsoil

[@jamram9924]

It is always more cost effective to purchase engine oil in larger containers as opposed to single quart bottles. I purchase multiple 5 qt. containers through Walmart or Amazon as I perform multiple oil changes on a variety of vehicles. I primarily use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum and Pennzoil Full Synthetic High Mileage engine oil for my customers. Pennzoil has come a long way from the times of the wax infused oils of yesteryear. Make sure you tell your grandfather.....😁

[@boostedmaniac]

Yeah pennzoil has come a long way. So has Quaker state. In my opinion it wasn’t very good oil in the 70s and 80s. My dad’s El Camino 454 was destroyed running on Quaker state.

[@seanmclaughlin7415]

They need to start making 6 quart bottles so you don’t pay $9 for an extra quart.

[@jamram9924]

@@seanmclaughlin7415 I just purchase 3 containers and 2 engine oil filters. That gives me enough oil for 2 oil changes

[@seanmclaughlin7415]

@@jamram9924 Awesome! I just wished it was 6 quarts in a jug.

[@joshpodolsky7740]

Yup, I've swapped to only buying 5qt or 5gal containers.

[@BlackHawkPSU]

I used to use Mobil 1 0w20, but switched to Valvolive and there's no question the engine is quieter.

[@forte2359]

I have a 2022 4Runner. I do all my own oil changes and I have used Valvoline Extended Protection 0w20 and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w20. Both stayed pretty clean by 3,000 miles. However I did notice my 4.0 V-6 was quieter with the Valvoline. My engine has 10,600 miles and at 3,000 miles my engine used 12oz of oil with the Pennzoil. It used no Valvoline. For me ill continue to use the Valvoline

[@brianklamer3328]

Have you considered running 5W-30 in it now since you change it yourself?

[@beboboymann3823]

Your reports makes me feel good about switching from Mobile 1 to Valvoline extended protection 5W-30 for my Ford Edge 2.0 Ecoboost. Every second oil change I run Royal Purple 5W-30 because I’ve seen so much reporting that it cleans up an engine in an awesome fashion. I just can’t afford RP every oil change. Thank you for all the info you provide. Long time subscriber here.

[@Dropshot1]

If you’re so worried about cleaning your engine, why don’t you just get an engine flush? Why would you waste money on expensive I’ll do that.

[@TerdisLesezchuan]

@@Dropshot1 some EPR ought to do it

[@turo3066]

Started doing as much as my own maintenance as possible. You have been a godsend sir! I also bought into the Mobil 1 hype and have been using it the last few years. Just bought my very first new car and I will be babying it until the wheels fall off. Thanks for the awesome content and God Bless!

[@tundras4ever552]

Nice video! I switched over to the valvoline extended protection last oil change. Engine is noticeably quieter and I’ve noticed slightly better fuel mileage. Oil is still golden/amber at 4100 miles. I still do 5k oil changes regardless. Zero complaints on this oil and for $27 bucks for 5 quarts it’s not that bad. Plus it’s more readily available than the pennzoil

[@kobiemangala950]

Assuming you drive a Tundra, Toyota engines usually stay very clean. I've seen many regulars come in and usually toyota's oils are pretty clean if they're around the 5k interval. Only time I've ever seen one that was black, was a woman who brought her corolla that takes 0w-20, but she wanted conventional oil (only comes in 5w-20 in the store) and went on 10k intervals between oil changes. Yup the oil was black, but none of it burned. My lexus gs400 only starts to change color maybe around 2-3k miles, but that's because it is a 200k mile motor, and it gets beat on hard every day with short trips

[@jeffreyzabawski4862]

Within the last few years I started to experience with different Pennzoils and the one thing that really sticks out is how awesome it flows in the cold, and how much quieter my Engine is with it, especially with just the normal Full Synthetic Version. I live in MI and them 4am winter mornings can be brutal, and that stuff just performs amazing compared to what I was used too, all of them.

[@hordebutcher2651]

I have a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro that I started running Pennzoil Platinum in, where previously I had run Royal Purple. The Penzoil Platinum really quieted down that LS1! I swear, it's like it rebuilt the motor!

[@ChicagoRob2]

Ultra Platinum cold flow performance is virtually identical to the far more expensive Amzoil.

[@GokuInstinct1]

@@ChicagoRob2 no it’s not. But I’d say in the real world Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is good enough. Search Amsoil vs Pennzoil ultra platinum and you’ll see at negative 50F Pennzoil flows much slower than Amsoil.

[@J_J_Ander]

That's awesome, taking the time to address questions from fans ....

[@FordBossMe]

It's what I do

[@floydwilliams3321]

@@J_J_Ander it is I wish he would answer my question on the diesel side of Mobile one

[@markharootunian775]

I even got Valvoline Advanced for my tractor, lawn mower and generator!! I'm not messing around!! LOL!! All three take 10-30, and Advanced is the only oil of these Big Three I could find in that weight. All better then the regular (10,000 mile) Super Tech or the Advanced (20,000 mile) Super Tech I was using in the equipment and my vehicles. I've got the Valvoline EP in my Mazda and Lexus. Thanks for all the great info, Rich!!!

[@FordBossMe]

You are very welcome

[@stevestarr6395]

Absolutely agree on the Pennzoil Ford Boss. Big believer in Mobil 1 was the best affordable oil until I put Pennzoil Ultra Platinum in and felt the difference immediately and being that the Mopar guys are putting this in their high performance vehicles says a hell of a lot! Blessings!

[@TurnThemWheels]

Good information 👍🏻

[@hotrodray6802]

Pennz is giving free oil to Mopar, just like Mob1 gave free oil to Corvettes. Free oil means free advertising.

[@packoutjunkie5813]

I am planning on switching from Mobil 1 extended performance to Valvoline extended performance because of your videos. We shall see.

[@CA-nm7mb]

Mannnn rich, I so appreciate you doing this kind of testing for all of us to see. It truly exposes how average top brands like Mobil 1 oils are. They are no longer the superior oil everyone seems to believe, and they honestly haven’t been for a long time now. I’ve even noticed when using Mobil 1 in my cars how some of them burn oil. I’ve been using Penz Ultra Platinum and mostly Castrol for years now without problems. But seeing how much better Valvoline oils have become lately, I’m going to switch over to them now. And also for years Valvoline oils used to be much cheaper option to Mobil 1 but as of recently, they are just as expensive as Mobil 1 today. Walmart is usually the go to spot for oil for me as parts stores mark up their prices anywhere between $5-15 depending on the brand. It’s ludicrous. Anyway, thanks so much for uploading this vid and taking your time, money and effort to test so many different oils for us , it’s an eye opener for sure! 👌👊🤝🤜🤛😎

[@rileyrogers3912]

Just a warning as a shade tree mechanic who's rebuilt a fair few motors- Castrol engines I've rebuilt have a ton of sludge and varnish compared to other oils by the time folks like me come around to fix em, do your engine and your mechanic a favor and run Penz or Valvoline

[@mikehughes8]

Absolutely!! I have tried to go back to Mobil 1 and motor instantly clatters! And oil consumption shoots up!! It's Crazy!!

[@boomerak4774]

I’ve been using Mobil 1 oil in my car since I’ve gotten it. I got it with 26,000 miles and now it has 302,000 miles on it and not once did it every drop an ounce of oil and never had a problem with the engine

[@lobbyrobby]

I started using pennzoil platinum in my f150 and ultra platinum in my mustang. I used Mobil 1 for about a decade in my f150 and I think the pennzoil helped to quiet down the valve train noise.

[@ishakzaghari]

Recently bought a 2018 grand Cherokee SRT, gonna be running Pennzoil ultra platinum, heard many great things about it, especially your vid, thanks

[@hfcxf426]

I was watching the Oil Geek on youtube and he did some interesting analysis on the Pennzoil made from natural gas. What I took from him was the natural gas oil is so pure base stock they can pass certifications with lower add packs.

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Thanks for the video on these oils. It helps me decide what oil I going with next.

[@bradmittelstadt8147]

Im new to synthetic oil. I had a 06 Ram 1500 5.7 I bought new and ran for 160K miles on conventional oil mainly Castrol. Worked great but now have a 2020 Ram1500 5.7 and with the new VVT I felt I should run better oil. Been using Mobil 1 due to availability but I hear you on the Penn ultra platinum. I have enough oil for 2 more changes then gonna try and find it. If its good enough for a Hellcat its good enough for my little Hemi. Thanks for your research I always find it interesting.

[@FordBossMe]

Thanks for sharing

[@agt4487]

I've tried valvoline EP and PUP in my 2016 charger with a 5.7L. Both are great oils. PUP has a hot idle oil pressure of 33 PSI compared to Valvoline EP at 29 PSI. I think I'll be sticking with PUP for the cold winter that's coming up here in Michigan. I'm really impressed with PUP's cold flow.

[@cztech2631]

I just started getting into cars and working on them. I notice that Valvoline makes my engine run much better product than the STP oil I was using. Car seems to run better on Valvoline Daily Protection Synthetic Blend vs STP Full Synthetic. I changed the oil after 7-months and 2500 miles on my Family's Honda Accord. I'll probably be buying more Valvoline products in the future, though your video showed the oils are still pretty similar with the flashpoint being generally the biggest difference. Biggest thing is to change the oil regularly rather than using top shelf oil and letting it be used in a car for 10,000 miles.

[@MrKLenning]

I've used the Valvoline Advanced in the past and had a very quiet running engine. Just picked up the Valvoline Extended Protection 5 quarts for $28 and did a change in my aunt's Honda CR-V with Fram Ultra Synthetic filter. Unfortunately, the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum has been out of stock or pricing has been very high in my area. I still would give the Pennzoil a try if it comes available.

[@mcsqueegee81]

try the penzoil platinum? seems also really good, probably has less of additive package. its a bit cheaper maybe mid 20s for 5qt jug

[@MrKLenning]

@Andrew McInnis I haven't tried the regular Pennzoil Platinum, but I found it for $26 at the local Home Depot of all places. Might just give it a try next time!

[@TurnThemWheels]

Hopefully it quiets down my 5.3

[@marketingmajor8126]

@@mcsqueegee81 In testing the regular penz platinum didn't yield that great of results, especially for the price as other lower priced full synthetics such as Quaker State Full Synthetic actually did better than the regular penz platinum and around $5 bucks cheaper per 5 quart jug. Even Pennzoil own Full Synthetic scores statistically identical to the regular platinum but is cheaper than the platinum. The ONLY thing where the regular platinum had any sort of advantage with was evaporative loss, but in all other relevant categories, the regular penz platinum was the same or worse than the penz full synthetic which costs less than the platinum. kzbin.info/www/bejne/emTUd5l3etVsd7c

[@mr.volleyball13]

Amazing content. I have been using mobil 1 for years and recently have considered whiching to Pennzoil, this video confirms that I will/should be switching.

[@nathanielcasas8923]

Valvoline EP and amsoil signature series is what I use on my vehicles but the Valvoline is definitely the best bang for your buck! But the amsoil has gotten expensive as hell even tho I still pay for it

[@skullhart]

Same for me too. My engine is too expensive and I'm not leaving anything to chance.

[@jaywinters2483]

Amsoil will not tell you if their Signature Series base oil is PAO or Group 3. Last time I buy Amsoil.

[@fishman80]

thanks for doing this video. It’s something I’ve wondered about for a while and I don’t see much online about the extended protection Valvoline. I’ve been using the ultra platinum for several years now in my 14 silversdo 5.3. So when I saw the extended protection Valvoline, it just made me wonder how it performed, and I toyed with switching to see how it would do.

[@FordBossMe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JamesCalhoun-s3d]

I used pennzoil for a long time. Tried valvoline for a few years. Went to Mobil one ,then started noticing being a little low of oil in multiple vehicles before the millage was up . Switched to Castrol synthetic and been with it ever since .

[@steverugerguy9606]

I recently started using Castrol edge black bottle...so you like the castrol better than mobil 1...does it clean as good?

[@mack606]

This is the best damn straight to the point video to put my mind and wallet at ease I’ve been using those 3 top oils and I’m glad I dropped Mobil one from my Altima I felt the same way that it just wasn’t a good brand to my liking so thank you for reviewing these products

[@KM-bs1gf]

My experience with Penzoil ultra platinum on my Ford transit 350 is feel better power band up to 2000 miles or about 3 weeks in my use. I've had a one of the synthetic valvoline, and I don't remember which one, but it doesn't last up to 2000 miles of feel good. For all my GM customers I stick with valvoline advanced with Dexos sign on it and not having any issues, my RAM customers I'm about to try the Penzoil ultra platinum and see what will be the result. Thank you for sharing the lab data, Sir.

[@TurnThemWheels]

Good information Valvoline advanced 👍🏻

[@TheHandyHam73]

I used to get into this with people about the old air cooled VW motors. I was a mechanic for many years and if you know the old VW motors you know they tend to fail by the #3 exhaust valve breaking off and spaghettifying the motor. The reason these valves were failing was complex but easy to identify as being a failure in lubrication in the exhaust valve guide from thin burnt oil. Invariably the oil used in those days was Castrol and people loved the stuff but it could not withstand the heat cycles placed upon it from the motor using the oil for cooling as well as lubrication. I found that Valvoline oil did not break down like Castrol and after I started using and recommending Valvoline oil the incidence of failed #3 valves diminished to almost unheard of status. In the old VW air cooled motors the parts that were cooled by air were only the cylinders the main and journal bearings are all cooled by oil only and this heat cycling is hard on oil.

[@Spartan77]

Thank you for the video. I have been using mobile 1 for 20 years now but after this video, I better rethink my choice of oil. Thank you for the information.

[@FordBossMe]

Mobil Truck and suv formula cold flow tested thed best

[@TurnThemWheels]

Yessir

[@rtaggs8178]

A rarity, an actual professional mechanic that knows about different motor oils.

[@Funkydood]

This weekend I purchased 4 jugs of "Advanced Valvoline" for $22.56 each!!!

[@sydecarnutz972]

Great info. Thank you! Hope that knee of yours is healing young man! Take care of yourself, the world needs you!

[@mohdibrahim1350]

Hey Mr. I admit I watched this video and tried Mobile EP 0W20 on my 2020 honda civic for 2000 miles. Long to be hold, all the symptoms that you experienced happened to my vehicle. I changed it with valvoline HM and that sucker made all the differences! Thanks you sir My odometer is 24k miles so far. Keep up the good work Love from Lansdale PA

[@FordBossMe]

I'm telling you brother the mobile stuff for some reason just ain't no good no more

[@danielperez-mo4uy]

2015 f150 5.0 penzoil ultra platinum 5w30 its great.

[@jerryjeromehawkins1712]

Yup... '17 5.0. Ultra 5w-30 and a Fram Ultra filter. 👍🏽🇺🇸

[@patrickdiehl6813]

Thanks Rich 👊 in this economy you're doing so much good helping us make knowledgeable decisions on choosing what will keep our vehicles running better and longer 👊 Side note: The 14 Fiesta timing belt replacement is complete, your Duratech video series was very helpful 👍 Be blessed!

[@FordBossMe]

Very nice

[@patrickdiehl6813]

@@FordBossMe PS, If you know the engineers name who dreamed up the stretch belt for the "Accessories" ( funny, always thought of them as "Necessities") I would love to have a deep discussion with them about ridiculous design.... Be well and blessed 👊

[@patmurphy2472]

Your numbers are sure pointing to the Pennzoil. My only thing is that you can't really tell how good an oil is unless you do a teardown of the engine. I built lots of race car engines and used Mobil 1 20W50 exclusively (a sponsor). Never had an engine failure because of lubrication issues and the main, connecting rod bearings and cams always looked good. For every day use, it looks like the lower viscosity Pennzoils are the best bet for the modern tight tolerance engines..

[@orionschroeder9401]

Loved this video, as a Pennzoil Ultra Platinum user, it is the best. I'm not an Amsoil fan, but I would be curious to see a lab test breakdown of Mobil 1 Truck/SUV 5W-30 as it's quoted as being for "hard working engines".

[@rds990]

Have used Penzoil Ultra Plat for 3 years in my Coyote (Gen 4). GREAT stuff.

[@TavosMr]

In the last couple of oil change in my vehicles I’m using Pennzoil to give a try. I was using for years Mobil1. With Pennzoil I noticed the engine runs a little more quiet than with Mobil1.

[@TurnThemWheels]

Yessir

[@bigben4159]

I've been running penzzoil ultra platinum in Mty 2011 5.0 f150 for the last 10k miles it quieted down the ford tick I had and seems to be very good I will stick to that for now

[@briankalagher6687]

Thanks man! Good to know Valvoline is a great back up if I'm out of Ultra.

[@jonhansen4745]

I've been watching you now for the past several months & like the comparisons you make & the advice you give. I've watched this video for the third time and finally subscribed. We bought a new RAV Limited Hybrid last summer & absolutely love the vehicle. It's a huge difference from Mustangs that I broke my eyeteeth on back in the late 60's, but I guess I've changed a bit since I started driving 56 years ago... My question for you, since I plan on changing from strictly using Mobil1 products for the past 30 odd years, is more about oil weight than brands. Our new Toyota 2.5L Atkinson engine calls for 0W16 oil. I've been using 0W20 Mobile1 in our last 4 Honda 3.5L engines with no issues at all, but I'm now convinced that the 3 oils you've mentioned here are better. I would go with the Penz Ultra, but it's not available in 0W16. My next choice is to go with Valvoline Advanced 0W16, but I'm not sure it's any better (although cheaper) than the TGMO (made by Mobil BTW) 0W16 I'm currently using. I'm also not 100% convinced that I need to stick with 0W16 in this engine. In several other countries the 16 weight oil isn't even available & they're using 5W30. What are your thoughts on using 0W20 oil in this Atkinson engine? Thanks in advance.

[@tariqbhatti6584]

Would you be able to compare Castrol Edge extended performance, Regular Castrol Edge and Castrol GTX full synthetic? I would love to see your feedback on them. Thank you!

[@toenails.]

That was me Ford Boss! Thank you so much buddy!!!! Love your channel Ford Boss. I'm going to send money your way.

[@FordBossMe]

Tyvm

[@snowpatrol685]

good stuff. thanks for all your time and effort you put into these oil reviews !!

[@tag_76]

May be a controversial comment, but I firmly believe all of the higher quality synthetic oils will do just fine and no engine is truthfully going to perform any differently from one to another especially if you're doing oil changes every 5000 miles.

[@FordBossMe]

But mobil isn't high quality

[@Timothy7877]

This guy is the reason my 2011 Ford Fusion se 2.5l is still running like a boss, no pun intended. When I put Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic high mileage 5W20 in my car it's just so calm and smooth. I also top it off with Marathons top tier detergent gasoline and a little Marvel's mystery oil just for that little something extra.

[@largecarken8504]

It does fit my fancy in some way thanks for all you do. I am currently using Amsoil xlboosted 5w20.

[@ksajak]

Just bought the ultra platinum and oem filter for my 05 Corolla. Been using Mobil1 ep but keep hearing such good things about the pennzoil ultra platinum that I had to try it. Cant wait!

[@C25A1guy]

Right on! I usually hop between Pennzoil Ultra Platinum and Valvoline Advanced Syn. I do prefer the Pennzoil as I have personally seen the post race oil analysis as well as internal wear on the Indy and DPi/GTP engines i used to build (not gonna directly say whom, but it's a big red H) and we used off the shelf Ultra Platnium for those engines (Euro spec 5w40). I got turned on to the Valvoline stuff for my own personal cars because there was a time s few years ago when it seemed the Ultra Platinum in 0W20 seemed to be backordered everywhere.

[@CSKauaiGuy]

Wow I’ve been using mobil 1 for years don’t know why exactly probably marketing if I’m honest, but have never really bothered to do any research until recently and I will definitely be trying the pennzoil ultra platinum after watching your videos as well as some other content on KZbin. Thanks for the great advice.

[@willie9397]

This video puts my mind at ease as I just used Valvoline high mileage max on my 17 Escape with the 2.0l. I literally had Pennzoil ultra platinum high mileage in my hand (5 L jug) but there was no 1liter bottles left so I went to Walmart bought 5 liters of Valvoline high mileage max instead it was a couple of dollars cheaper also but just knowing that no matter which one i chose it was a good decision, Thanks Ford Boss Me👍

[@noneOfYourBusinessDotCom]

Unfortunately the only brand I can find on the shelf (0W16) is Mobil 1. I agree with the engine clatter occurring sooner than expected. I lucked out about a year ago when AutoZone stopped selling Castrol Edge 0W16 and reduced it to $2/quart and bought everything on the shelf. Glad to hear that Valvoline Advanced has a good additive package.

[@TurnThemWheels]

Just change from Mobil 1 to Valvoline advanced and it’s a lot quieter on a Silverado. Too much clatter with Mobil 1

[@HypocriticYT]

I remember a quart of oil used to be under a buck. Anything over a buck we avoided and thought was a crazy price 😅Yup showing my age 😮

[@moonshinebandit106]

Yes sir, Valvoline 10W-40 in the can "World's First, World's Finest." Off the shelf at K-Mart for 79 cents a quart can

[@GreatBeyond74]

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum. Can't go wrong with it. It's an oil you know is better than most. Right at the top.

[@mypriusisfaster]

This is true from my own experience. I service my 2 Prius. One is 0w20 and another is 0w16. Mobil in all flavors has been consistently the loudest to an annoyingly loud level, specially noticeable in a hybrid. Valvoline has been my #1 choice just on a noise level. Still running through a stash of Quaker state and Pennzoil that I got from Walmart pricing errors. Them too are also top notch, but prefer the price of Valvoline advanced with $5 rebates, hard to beat.

[@jefweb5043]

Great content and awesome video again. And wow!! That's one heck of a Dr deal with NAPA! A person might have to try them again. I hate dealing with Walbangerz. It's nice having another outlet to get oil from.

[@zurn56]

I like Valvoline High Millage Extended protection in my old push rod engines. My WJ with i6 needs the Zinc. For my VVT engines like my Ford Focus & Chrystler T&C likes Advanced. The detergents really help keep it running right.

[@elroz1675]

Interesting and useful. It is probably safe to assume that Valvoline 5W30 High Mileage will have a similar additive pack that EP and Advanced have.

[@FordBossMe]

We shall see eventually

[@opera93]

Thanks, though,I use the VALVOLINE FULL SYNTHETIC HI MILES:: interestingly had a couple OLDER, Vehicles I ran two OIL CH@NGES QUICK & LOW INTERVAL mILES : seemed to “ run” smoother, etc”……..

[@travislearn9089]

For a 2011 lexus es 350 with 230,000 miles on in which would you recommend? The Pennzoil ultra platinum or the Valvoline maxlife extended protection ultra high mileage

[@HondaSolutions]

Wish that Walmart would stock ultra platinum. They do stock the Valvoline so I went with that. Very happy with the extended protection

[@TurnThemWheels]

Walmart best prices on oil 💪

[@mypriusisfaster]

Advance auto parts carries ultra platinum at $40 a jug. Valvoline EP is $23 at Walmart after $5 rebate from Valvoline.

[@TurnThemWheels]

@@mypriusisfaster better to buy at Walmart

[@Charleshpbs]

@@TurnThemWheels Amazon sells them too, for the same price as Walmart. But you have to be a prime member

[@TurnThemWheels]

@@Charleshpbs could come leaking in a box, got sketched out on those reviews for all oil brands

[@pauls3758]

Thank you for your research i bought the valvoline advanced today the garage box 12 quarts was 58 dollars at walmart we will see how it works in my ecoboost at 5k intervals

[@gregs2509]

Thanks for showing these oil analysis numbers. That helps me make a more informed decision taking care of my motors.

[@NormEZ]

I have had fresh Mobil 1 sitting at home for my next oil change. I think it'll stay right where it is. I plan on switching to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum.

[@829joliver]

me too!...

[@TurnThemWheels]

I gave my Mobil 1 away to a buddy and changed to Valvoline advanced

[@markreuter6929]

Thanks for doing these videos. I just picked up some Valvoline Extended protection for my 2022 Silverado Z71. It's readily available at my local Walmart and it's very affordable.

[@jaywinters2483]

My 92 Volvo 850 had over 420k miles when I foolishly sold it. Ran like top. Oil changes Q 3k. Drain & fill tranny every other oil change. Mobil 1 EP.

[@Tyler0513]

Valvoline has something new on their website. I can’t find it anywhere! It’s basically Valvoline Extended Protection High mileage with Ultra Maxlife. I have Mobil 1 EP HM in my sump right now and I only plan to run it out to about 3,000 miles just from seeing what I saw here. Definitely don’t want to waste it, but damn I always thought Valvoline was junk, glad to see it’s actually has a really stout additive package to it. If only I could find the New valvoline formulation!

[@dustys5512]

Thank you very much for this video. I was uncertain about using Valvoline but it is more readily available in my area than Castrol Edge. I have to drive an hour to get Castrol Edge, but an auto parts store only 30 minutes away caries Valvoline as their flagship brand. I might switch to Valvoline if it does well for my 1.5 Ecoboost and can protect my engine on long non-stop trips from Idaho to Portland Oregon and Salt Lake City. *UPDATE - Took the advice and got Valvoline Advance, they didn’t have extended protection, but i switched anyway. Hopefully runs quieter and less chattery than Castrol Edge*

[@TurnThemWheels]

I also switched to Valvoline Advanced

[@marketingmajor8126]

Any feedback so far with the Advanced?

[@TurnThemWheels]

@@marketingmajor8126 seems to be good

[@dustys5512]

@@marketingmajor8126 So far so good. My fuel mileage average has gone up about 1 MPG. And I had an issue with Castrol Edge where the engine would very slightly stutter on acceleration at low rpm under heavy load, and it doesn't do that anymore since switching to Valvoline Advanced.

[@HP-hm3pn]

I just bought four garage box's (12 qt) of Valvoline Synthetic Advanced 5w30 directly from Valvoline for $47/box. Comes out to 4/qt. with tax. Shipping was free. I went with the Advanced since it has the dexos label. I use it my 22 Silverado 2500 gas and 2018 F150 w/2.7 ecoboost. That's the best deal I've found on oil yet.

[@pkmachinegun]

I watch Todd’s videos from Project Farm religiously and I think some of his most in depth videos were that of the oil shootouts. When they first came out, that’s when I started buying Pennzoil Ultra Plat and I havnt looked back. Even in just the daily commuter cars and my in laws car, they all get the good stuff.

[@FordBossMe]

Some stuff most things I agree with him on other things I don't agree with him on because again he doesn't do what I do in the industry he test things at home but he doesn't actually repair vehicles and stuff but for the most part I can agree with him on most things that he does because he puts in the work to get it done

[@pkmachinegun]

@@FordBossMeI could definitely see where home testing wouldn’t translate 100% into real world wear and tear on an engine but I do think that he gets as close a possible to the ASTM standard as one could in a consumer setting. I will have to take a look through your catalog and see your test videos. 👊🏼

[@peteschiavoni]

All I use is Valvoline or Pennzoil. That’s what I was told back in 1982 and it’s served me well.

[@FleaMarketJohn]

I am heeding your advice! Thank you. Pennzoil Ultra Plat.

[@wayneandrews1022]

Pennz UP is readily available and frequently on sale locally. Because of analyses like this and especially PF, I’ve 100% switched to this oil and Wix/Purolator Boss filters.

[@jeremeytaylor2433]

Loving the content lately on the different oils very interesting! I get a kick out of how hung up people get on brands of oils though. Anymore whatever meets spec and is the cheapest gets dumped in my engine. Sometimes it’s supertec, sometimes Costco, napa, the list goes on. If you aren’t taking your car to the track every weekend whatever is cheapest will be fine…considering you are doing reasonable intervals.

[@Aaron_Voltz]

Interesting that there's so much of a difference in oil additive packages of new (un-used) oils. I'll be getting the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum next time i do an oil change. I just did an oil change with the Valvoline Extended Protection about 1,000 miles ago, so good to see it's also a very good option. Valvoline used to have an oil called Modern Engine for 2014 and newer GDI & tGDI engines. But i think the newest API thing means any oil with that on it won't let LSPI happen in turbo engines.

[@johnpawlowski804]

I now have Penzoil Platinum ULTRA in my 2017 RAM 3.6liter, have been running Amsoil, since new. Let’s roll😎👍

[@user-zc3ve6uy9z]

Great review. I usually run up to 5k between oil changes so I don't care about the longevity of the oil past that. My question is which of these protects the engine best against wear especially direct injection engines? Basiclally I'm looking for the best wear protection with less carbon build up on the valves. Thanks for all you do!

[@bretthovis9088]

Check out Project Farm Channel. He does a bunch of Oil Tests, including wear protection

[@Z7691-g1c]

Penzoil Ultra 0W-20 prices went through the roof. I switched to the Valvoline products in your video definitely answered my questions

[@RyanC_04]

Ordering/buying oil tonight. Definitely helping the decision for me.

[@sirjohndoeofpa3292]

I cut my SuperTech synthetic oil change short. I was going to use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, but i caught this video and you said Valvoline Advanced is great too. Just wrapped up the oil change in my car, now heading back out to do the old lady's car. Using Valvoline Advanced for a few, then eventually going to try Pennzoil Ultra Platinum

[@FordBossMe]

Great job!

[@tallthinwavy3]

Just added Valvoline Advanced 5w-30 in my 2001 Infiniti I30t. Thanks for the great review.

[@jamesplotkin4674]

I used Mobil 1 in a 2002 Miata and noticed the valve clatter was very noticeable, especially hot. Switched to Pennzoil Platinum (not Ultra) and the noise stopped.

[@d.b.1008]

Same happend to my Mazda 5 2.0 MZR DISI EU Version

[@TurnThemWheels]

Been using Mobil 1 in a 5.3 Silverado and yeah I agree the clatter is noisy. I’m switching to Valvoline Advanced based upon recommendations

[@marketingmajor8126]

I've tried 4 different versions of Mobil-1 synthetic oil and in each case it made the engines in which I was using it excessively noisy. The last version I tried was the ESP (pricey stuff!) and with that version the noise became so loud including chain noise that I dumped it out within 50 miles and refilled with Castrol Edge. All noise stopped immediately.

[@TurnThemWheels]

@@marketingmajor8126 nice 👍🏻

[@GreatBeyond74]

I think the type of engine you have and the weight of the oil is important factors. I know Rich can't have them all tested. My oil I use now is Castrol Magnatec and now it's called Castrol GTX full synthetic. For a Honda 1.8 Engine. Seems to do good. Not saying it's better than Ultra Platinum, buts Castrol GTX is more available and slightly cheaper. When I get a brand new car someday or newer car low miles, I will most likely be using the Ultra Platinum.

[@Felix的DIY生活]

Is Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage MaxLife good oil with a good additive package?

[@FordBossMe]

I have not completely tested all of the Valvoline line yet so whatever you've seen already is all I've done I have not done the max life yet

[@wallylair7182]

Just bought valvoline extended performance for the wife's Kia sorento next oil change, thanks!!

[@FordBossMe]

Yvw

[@enriqueparedespinel1694]

On my GMT400 Tahoe I use Valvoine HM 5w-30 and it's been working well. Love it.

[@sgtgrantham]

2017 escape 2.0. 1 year on engine replacement. Used valvoline advanced 5-20 full synthetic with ford filter. Had been using whatever the ford dealer put in it.

[@aaronfrench8322]

Hey Rich, great content as always! Quick question, I have an 08 P71 requiring 5W-20 oil. I currently run Amsoil Signature Series and love it. I am considering trying Pennzoil Ultra soon as I found it on sale recently. But with the engine getting around 110,000 miles, any input on switching to 5W-30 with its age? As I understood it, Ford only went to 20 weight for fuel efficiency with newer regulations. We know that the 2V 4.6 does not have complicated VVT in the cam system so I don’t have to fear clogging or starving that area. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you and Be Blessed!

[@FordBossMe]

Go 5w30

[@aaronfrench8322]

@@FordBossMe Good to know, thank you.

[@deanbuffoni5139]

Ultra Platinum is a great oil, just switched over on both our vehicles and engines run quieter and smoother..im a fan of Ultra Platinum..

[@timbur2711]

thanks for these videos, I love putting the best oil I can into my beaters because they already did their hard work and now they can just chill

[@Durataur]

Hey there, wondering if it’s possible to compare Castrol Edge Full Syn to say the Valvolines or Penzoil UP? Curious how it stacks up as that’s what I generally use. I live in Canada and finding cheap oil can be tough, but that’s what Costco carry’s so that’s what I use generally on the 2011 F150 5L

[@FordBossMe]

Yes I can do that

[@petergorenc6691]

I very much enjoy watching your informative videos. Thank you. I use the pennzoil ultra platinum for my vehicle.

[@jessehelm6516]

I have been using ultra platinum for 5 yrs in a 2016 f150. (Using platinum reg prior) both Great oil. Once I researched the oil ultra. I found out that the viper runs on the ultra of oil out of the factory. I was sold.

[@forte2359]

I have also noticed with both oils the Molybdenum only we t down 10-25 mmp while boron is usually 1/2 what it started out as. I send Blackstone Labs both virgin and used oil at all changes.

[@kirrus4781]

Excellent information on oil brother... All your oil videos have been good as hell 👍

[@FordBossMe]

Thank you!