Nope, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is made from Natural Gas and is tops. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is a bit better than the top Valvoline. I've been purchasing it for less than $24.00 5 quart jug at Walmart, so you're not being honest. I think this video is easily spotted as a Valvoline commercial. You said you aren't being paid but are you getting compensated with free products? How much in products have you gotten for free? You hardly stated anything about Pennzoil and I think that's because you know the top Pennzoil is better than the top Valvoline. You didn't bother to price out the Pennzoil so, that's your tell on what you said. You weren't being truthful. I won't be a subscriber.
Yeah I don't really know what you're talking about Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is my number one oil I have that all over this channel but when you're talking about ease of getting it it's not easy to get sometimes and if you go through the oil videos people say that all the time you have to order it Valvoline is easier to get but Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is my number one video now I'm going to tell you right now you're allowed to stay but if you keep running your mouth causing problems and not doing the research and asking questions and making assumptions I will remove you from the channel for being an idiot
@FordBossMe you always talk about Pennzoil Ultra Platinum this guy I just trying stir up trouble you inform us all very well about the different brands....This guy either doesn't listen or is a fool
@dennisrutherford6973 Get a fkn clue maate! Penns oil platinum ultra is Richs number one recommendation. He even shows how good it is on test. Thier are very few vids were he doesnt blather on about how good penns oil is. Try watching his channel before you write your ignorant comments. And the products sent to him are with out advertising pay. Because he wants be honest about those products, but not beating up on them. And he ain't sponsored by valvoline. Rich is an honest man.
I've built a half dozen 4R75E transmissions, and I've used SuperTech Merc V in all of them. I've never had any issues whatsoever, aside from having a slightly thicker wallet.
Supertec is actually a great oil. Warren company have been making oil since the 1930’s if I am not mistaken. Regardless of what synthetic oil you use, as long as it says API certified on it, you’re okay. Change your oil at regular intervals or more frequently based on driving conditions👍🏽
All the oils are good oils. API approval your good to go. The government is up the ass of these oil companies. The guys at Blackstone labs use what’s on sale. Just use the correct weight oil. It says on your oil cap. I use a 5/30 instead of 5/20 because I have high mileage on my vehicle 144,000 Honda Ridgeline a bit thicker is good for compression. If you buy Napa oil your getting Valvoline. Walmart super tech is blended by Warren oil company. Great oil. API approved. Don’t be fooled by pretty jugs and logos.
I totally agree with you on this subject. I used SuperTech for 25 plus years and do regular oil changes and nothing breaks down on any of my vehicles. They used to be way cheaper but now like anything elses, it went up in prices too.
supertech is marginally cheaper than the name brands, id rather go for a name brand. i used to buy supertech before 2019 when it was VERY cheap like 12 bucks for 5 quarts of full synthetic. then around 2019-2020 they jacked their prices up to almost what the other brands are
I used to be a Castrol and Mobil 1 and to be honest thought they were completely over rated. I did my research on Pennzoil and been a fan since. Definitely believe in the gas to Oil technology, which is cleaner than crude. GOOD REVIEW BROTHER.
Yep ultra, it's hard to get in this part. I'll stick with Mobil1 because it's always available In most stores. Check back with me in 12 years and I'll tell you how the engine made it.
My brother-in-law worked for United Refinery in Pennsylvania for 30+ years, where they refine oil and blend to make gasoline, laquear thinner, paint thinner, kerosene, diesel fuels, and motor oils. I asked him about the low-down on motor oils and what brand they sell. They market their own brand under Brad-Penn oil. However, he said that they blend for Kendall, Quaker State, and some of the store brands. They used to do Pennzoil and other name brands. One thing he said about the Pennzoil was that the natural gas derived base stock was as clear as water because it was so pure versus what was pulled as a liquid from the ground and refined. In talking oils, he said all the base stocks are the same for all brands. The only difference is the additive package that a particular brand wants blended into the stock oil; they did not make additive packages. He said the packages they received were proprietary mixes hauled in on rail and truck from Lubrizol. He said that Lubrizol makes virtually all the additive packages for just about all refiners. The distinction is that each brand has chemists that R&D on what they have found is the right chemical formulations for auto engines. He said that the higher priced oils that the typical user buys have a more expensive and usually a more effective wear package for auto engines. BTW, he said they refine and blend oil for railroad diesel locomotives from Pennsylvania crude because the diesel engineers have found that PA crude is the best oil for preventing excessive wear on the rod and crank bearings in those engines since those parts are made with high concentrations of silver.
I've read over the last several years that PA crude still has unique properties than any other. Also, Driven GP-1 oil was developed from PA crude much like the Brad-Penn formula for vintage engines.
I'd never use Valvoline. Ashland oil ruined them and then sold them to Aramco and the things that were good about Valvoline have not been restored. M1 uses trinuclear moly. Valvoline uses di... it's not the same so you can't compare the two by looking at the ppm. This guy is an idiot.
For 25+ years I've.mostly used Mobil 1 full synthetic and Valvoline full synthetic (non extended performance). As of late, I've been pretty high on pennzoil ultra platinum full synthetic, mostly because of some testing by project farm. I tend to stay away from extended performance oils because I read somewhere that it can swell your rings. Then later can cause oil blowby Unsure how true that is
The Gold Bottle is Top Quality regardless of these internet video reviews. Castrol Titanium Extended Performance 5W30 Won all the test I performed. Gold Bottle.
I used to work with oils and lubricants in the military. What I know is, change your oil more often and use a good oil. Shell (Pennzoil) and Valvoline are excellent oils.
I use Super Tech full synthetic, high mileage. The most important thing with oil is that you use the correct weight and that you change it regularly. I change mine about every 5k miles. Picking an oil and sticking with it is also a good idea.
same here i mostly use supertech high mileage but ill use any variety of the 10k or 20k formula depending on whats in stock at the time. im not sold on the idea that one has to pick a brand and stick with it. that makes no sense to me but i do agree that keeping the oil fresh is the most important part.
Motor oils all have different additives and if you mix different oils they may work against each other. All motor oils are required to be miscible so you won't have catastrophic failure from mixing oils, but over a long period of time it's unhealthy for the engine.
When you drain your oil there's always a little bit left in the engine. I agree that changing from one brand to another is not going to hurt your engine if do it once but if you are always changing from one brand to another brand the different additive packages can cause sludge to build up in your engine. Sticking with one brand is better for your engine in the long run. I run 10w-30 in the summer and 5w-30 in the colder weather and some times blend the two. I have been doing that for years, in the past I ran straight 30w in the summer and 10w-30 in the colder weather.
For awhile, the 5qt jug of Valvoline was the best price because Valvoline offered a $5 rebate on the 5qt jugs. It made a 5qt jug $21.97. The rebate just ended but I picked up a 5qt jug for my truck right before it ended. Now I’m back to getting the Valvoline garage box. Don’t forget to check offers and rebates for these oils.
I’ve picked up the 12quart boxes of Valoline full synthetic high mileage for the families cars. So far the engines seem rather smooth and happy. Also cheaper that way since I am Canadian and buy in the USA.
Our Walmart in Florida carries Havoline full synthetic and high mileage full synthetic in a 6 quart box. The price is cheaper then the 5 quart jug. I use it regularly, but have never heard of any test results.
My wife’s 2004 Lexus RX330 (255K miles) used to burn a quart of oil between oil changes when using Mobil 1. When I switched over to Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic High Milage, she hasn’t burned a single drop and gets a couple more miles to the gallon than before. For me this is the best bang for your buck oil out there. Hands down.
Penzoil is parrafin based. So makes sense. The wax will help stop the leaks. Completely opinionated. But sense penzoil is parrafin based i do not trust it in any of my engines. The wax will sludge your engine and cause premature failure. I would basically trust any other oil over penzoil.
I have always used Castrol Syntec 5W-40 Euro Oil every 5k miles (with a new filter) on my wife's '14 Beetle Turbo. Never had any issues so far. It's one of the only 5W-40 Euro Synthetics that I can find locally and at Walmart.
Ive been a Castrol buyer all my car driving life. Sponsored oil racing CanAm Midgets as well. I was going for Castrol Edge in my new incoming Turbocharged car but after your reviews and many other good youtube channels I'll be switching to Penzoil .
I'm a Quaker State fan myself, and I never exceed 5000 miles between changes. However my father in law (who is chincy with oil changes) believes you should only change the oil twice a year. He also doesn't drive much mileage in a year (usually less than 6000 miles a year)
I've used Quaker State for 36 years and have always had good luck with it. I've never had any engine problems from using it. I worked at my dads garage growing up and we always used it. I don't think it gets the credit it deserves. Also Quaker State and Pennzoil are both Shell products. The only difference is the additives. I can honestly say I don't think I'll be going to him and telling him he was right on which oil was best. Talk is cheap, I think I'll go by what's worked for me.
Regarding Mobile vs the others, people need to understand that things change. Mobile 1 was a *great* oil compared to others a number of years ago, but other manufacturers didn't stand still. They have kept innovating. Pennzoil came out with Platinum and that was a big step forward, and now Valvoline has made changes and are much better than they used to be. We need to stay informed and not become blind to change. Good video!
Rich brother I really appreciate the research you do for us on products. A good friend of the family was a auto mechanic all his life had his own business and he passed away a few years ago at 82. He was always a firm believer in Valvoline. That’s all he used in his and his customers vehicles unless they specified something else. I sure miss him he was so damn good and honest you could trust your life with him. You’re so much like that yourself. Take care brother. 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏✝️✝️
When you think about it, we are actually placing our lives in the hands of mechanics who work on our cars. A sloppy one or one who cuts corners can put us in harm's way, and a good one can catch a developing problem before it becomes dangerous. I'm sorry for your loss, good friends and good mechanics are hard enough to find, and having someone that's both is truly a blessing.
@@mikelemoine4267 Thank you. He was what I called old school mechanic but he kept up on his certifications . His customers were long term customers. He ran the business by himself I don’t know how he did it but he did. I learned a lot from him growing up because my parents lived next door to him but he had a shop in town and my father grew up on a farm so they had to know how to repair everything that broke. So between the two that’s where I got my mechanical knowledge.
That's funny ever taken a engine apart when client used only Valvoline? You will see issues of the oil hardening and globs of oil that has stuck to engine components that is actually burnt onto internal medal surfaces! I bet you this man has never taken a engine apart using Valvoline for the life of the car!
Well, you just blessed us with more information, Rich! There is a reason why I subscribe to channels such as this. I will take all of the nickel's worth of free advice from anyone has more knowledge than I do. I am a big fan of the Penzoil Ultra Platnium after watching videos such as this and others. I thought about trying Amsoil just one time but I cannot justify the cost compared to Penzoil Ultra Platnium. Thanks for keeping us informed, Rich!
In the valvoline you say the extended and high mileage are really good, my question is would you use these in a brand new or low mileage engine? Thanks
Valvoline has been a family favorite for 50 years!! I do stock a little of everything . Catch a good sale and I am stocking up. Never thought much of Mobil 1 since it's introduction!! It was a nightmare in the 70s!! Leaked everywhere till the formulas were changed. 😊 The Valvoline garage box is generally a deal on line from Walmart delivered to my house free!! Catch a sale and I order 4 at a time! Lots of vehicles and machinery here!! Good job Rich!! 😊❤
It’s strange but back in the day if a car was use to having Penzoil and then another brand was used, the engine would start burning oil. My dad always told me that if I bought a used vehicle and I didn’t know what brand of oil it was use to, then always use Penzoil, but if I bought a new vehicle, Always use Valvoline. My mechanic also recommends Valvoline. I’ve been using Valvoline for 30+ years now (on new vehicles). In 83 I bought myself an 82 (used) F150 for myself as a high school graduation gift… well I paid for 1/2 of it and my dad paid the rest. At around 150K miles I needed to replace the valve cover gasket and the rear main seal. I asked my mechanic how much he would charge me and back then he quoted me $700. I then asked him how much to rebuild the 300 (4.9L) in line 6cyl. He told me $1500. At that time he was head mechanic for the Post Office and did other mechanical repairs on the side. I was getting about $2K back on my taxes that year so I told him to rebuild the engine. After he had completed the rebuild I asked him what oil should I use. He told me to use Valvoline. I put another 200K miles on that pickup. In 97 Ford changed the body style on the F150. The dealership had a left over 96 XLT super cab long bed with the 300 in line 6cyl, so I got a killer deal on it. That old 300 in line was an AWESOME bulletproof engine. After buying the 96, I kinda retired my 82 to our farm. Years prior I had put 3/4 ton leaf springs in the rear of the 82 as I hauled a lot in the bed. I put just shy of 400K on my 96, of course using Valvoline (conventional oil back then) and changed the oil and filter every 3K miles. I now change the oil and filter every 5K miles with full synthetic.
Hey @fordbossme for a Ecotec Silverado truck engine (4.3/5.3/6.2) it says on Pennzoils website that the ultra platinum "meets or exceeds" the DEXOS certification. However, on the jugs it makes no reference to DEXOS. would you reccomend running it? Thanks!
Bottom line is that if you change oil regularly, (i.e. every 5k because it's easy to remember, 5, 10, 15, 20, etc), so long as you're not abusive in your usage of the motor, any named oil is going to be just fine. If you're buying oil yourself, you're probably changing it yourself, so mechanic charge isn't a factor... Change regularly and all will be well!
Agree with you on Mobile 1. My 03 suburban lq4 makes a lot more valve train clatter upon start up and oil pressure is at least 5 psi lower than Pennzoil counterpart or Valvoline
Good Evening Rich: Thank you for another oil roundup video. Your store has considerable more inventory than here in N.J. Most of the time the shelves are just about picked clean. As you know I've always been a Mobil 1 user as far back as I can remember. Rich you have educated me through your videos & backed up with scientific data that nobody else has ever done on the tube. For that alone I must thank you again sir. Ever time I see the 5qt jugs of Valvoline advanced max, high mileage I always grab some cause it's not easy to find. Thanks again brother & my best to the family. TMP from N.J.
Yeah same here the NJ Walmart that I usually get my oil doesn't have alot of oil in stock ,usually mostly quart jugs too ,mostly Mobil1 & SuperTech, I am now more interested in the jugs or shop box oil ,especially Vavoline or Pennzoil
hudson county. i am a big walmart fan. there is less shelf space at bayonne but more at toms river. depends on walmart. i use supertech synthetic and fram low end. may change to a bit better wix filter. i bought a blend by accident supertech. what should i do with it? i was thinking about putting it in 1 quart bottles and add it to my 07 camry oil burner. your thoughts?
Well on 1979 I was using 20/50 valvealine in my 1968 chevelle, dang good oil, always have used valvealine, I am 60 yrs old now, still use valvealine in all my vehicles today.😊
Mr Boss question I've always been curious into why ford recommends syn blend on their Turbo GDI power engines with all that heat and power full synthetic will be the better oil, and their NA engines are full syn.
Hello Ford Boss Me, thank you for sharing the information! New 4runner limited, just changed my oil at 3k miles with 0-20 full syn mobile 1 for Toyota/Nissan/ect. What do you recommend as I'm doing the DIY oil changes. Thanks and God Bless u n fam.
As a 17+ year vet technician, I can say this was a very honest oil 'Best bang for the buck' video for the customer and the DIY person as well. I like that you are a fellow honest technician. I have done well over the years never having to upsell anything someone didnt need. I prefer to keep my customers informed so they can make good choices or at least have a chance to, as you do. Good content.
for decades i only used CASTROL GTX but now i only use SUPERTECH FULL SYNTHETIC along with LUCAL FULL SYNTHETIC oil stabilizer every oil change which is every 3500-5000 miles (for me). i dont care that the vehicle manufacturer calls for 6500 or more miles.
I currently use Mobil 1 0w-20 in my 2020 Trailboss and 4Runner. Would you recommend changing to a Castrol Edge or Valvoline product? I know some Pennz products aren’t Dexos approved so just curious.
Thanks for the informative video. In your opinion is Valavoline a better oil then Castrol? I get good results with both. I use the high mileage blend formula in both brands.
Rich, really appreciate all the good info on oils and the technology that goes into them. Ive been a subscriber for several years now and still watch the channel regularly. I refer people to your channel whenever they have questions about oil or ford vehicles. Ive tested just about every brand of oil in my 03 Mercury mountaineer 4.6 awd with 144k on the clock and counting. It doesnt seem to care whats in it but I always run fs or fs hm purchased at Walmart most often. I mostly run quaker state hm fs but I will be trying out valvoline hm fs soon. My engine runs smooth with no leaks, I change oil from 3-5k. I can honestly say that this vehicle runs better with every oil change and still feels brand new in terms of performance, mpg and smoothness. My lady has run royal purple most of the time in her 2013 mks 3.5 eb. Now that her car is over 10 yrs old, over 140k and has a very slight oil pan weep we will be switching out to a high mileage. Because of this video, I will be running a valvoline hm fs 5w30 product with confidence for both vehicles. Thank you for helping us save money and keep our engines running for the long haul. I love both of our vehicles and want them to last as long as possible.
The master engine builders in Japan who build custom Skylines say the frequency of changes is all that matters. As long as it's synthetic, you can just buy Kirkland Costco oil but replace every 5,000 miles. For my high mileage vehicles, I just buy the liquid molley made in Germany to help with old seals and just add a little.
Im a Pennzoil fan. I've been using it on all my fords for past 20yrs and never had any problems with oil burning or rough idling. My wife has a 09 suburban been using mobile 1 synthetic. But on next oil change im going to try valvaline high mileage see if runs smoother. It take 5w 30 you think its ok to try 10w 30. It burns oil to slow the oil consumption
Ive always used the Super Tech 10W30 in my cars. Of course my newest is 2009 and i change at 3K miles. Ive put hundreds of thousands of miles on different cars using them.
I was wondering what you thought of Costco's Kirkland brand of fully synthetic oil. It is made by the Warren Oil company, which makes oil for a number of different companies. Today they had the box of two 5 quart jugs on sale for $30.99, which comes out to $3.10 per quart.
Walmart Supertech oil is the best bang for your buck been using since the 90s on all my cars, all have 200k+ miles no engine issues clean oil is the key
I am so confused. What would you recommend. I change my oil every 5k miles. Both my cars are 3.5 toyotas. I want to get 200k at least. Both engines are low miles under 50k. One is a higland and the other is a tocoma.
Thanks man, good to hear the oil I've been using since I crossed 200,000 in my 04 silverado 1500 5.3 is a good choice (high milege valv) I get the fram ultra filter as well.
This video is fantastic! Thank you. Can you use high mileage oil in a sub 75k mile engine? Also everytime I go to Walmart I see non detergent oil on the shelf. I wonder how many people have mistakenly used that. What would you use that oil in?
@@FordBossMe Just wanting to know if the high mileage Valvoline should be used on my 23 year old truck with over 121k on it. I've been using the Valvoline Advanced FS 5w30 in it.
I’ve always seemed to get the best results with Valvoline full synthetic maxlife. My only evidence of this is by feel of my truck running so nothing scientific. But you’re oil reviews and test have really backed up what I thought I felt running different oils. Have you thought about expanding your tests/reviews to gear oil like 75w90 and atf fluids?
New oil just dropped recently. Valvoline Restore and Protect. It's supposed to clean 100% of deposits in about 4 oil changes. Cost more than Pennzoil Ultra Platinum though at $35 compared to $32 for 5 quarts. Wonder if it's worth it for what it does?
Yep! Valvoline 5w30 for the BMWs and Quaker Euro 5w40 for the Porsche/Audi/VW products. Works good for me! Then again I’ve never had an issue using the Kirkland oil from Costco for my friends cars since it’s $30 for 10qts of synthetic. Warren distribution makes it like super tech. Of course prices went up since last year. Miss the days of Costco oil being $25 for 10 qts!
@@FordBossMe What shocked me the most was I thought the euro cars run better on Quaker State 5w40 over mobil and castrol euro formulas. Valvoline euro formula looked disappointing in terms of their add pack.
@@lucaskowcz8437bro seeing these comments make me confirm my car runs so much better and more quiet on the quaker state 5w 40 and i have a f10 m5!!havent tryed valvoline but def better then mobil and castrol
Hey what do you recommend for a high mileage 0w-20 that’s dexos gen3 approved? Doesn’t seem to be any options for a high mileage oil that’s dexos approved anymore so was thinking about standard valvoline extended performance. Only go about 3-4K between intervals. Thanks!
You know my feelings all the way Rich, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 in all four of my vehicle's! Combined with a K&N premium oil filter, I've had the best results when comparing to Quaker State Ultimate Durability, or Mobil 1 Truck/SUV. Thanks for sharing another video live in Wal-mart, take care, be blessed! Cheers!
If it was my truck I would use Mobile 1 0w40 full synthetic European blend, it has an excellent additive package. Also frequent oil changes are the key, I will not go over 5K miles in my stock vehicles.
If you were in San Fran you could grab 4 giant bottles and run out the door NO PROBLEM! Lots of views there! Seriously...I appreciate this "off the cuff" stuff.
Your vids are great. I ended up just ordering pennzoil ultra platinum since it was free shipping from Walmart and nobody Carries it by me. I used Mobile one in my last change and it’s been fine. I’ll probably keep it as my secondary since it’s everywhere. I’m using purolator boss filters. What filters do you like?
If you drive 100 miles a day in mild weather with a low wearing engine without direct injection. Having said that I haven’t tried. But I’ve seen some good UOA running amsoil signature series oil and an amsoil bypass filter on a Honda S2000.
It’s been 2 years since I’ve had my oil change. I’ve only driven 20k miles. Oil light been on for a looong time but truck has been running smooth since my last change. It’s 188k miles right now. I’m going with the Valvoline premium full synthetic high mileage. Ima have someone at Walmart change it for me soon. Soon enough 😆.
Thanks for making this video. You mentioned something about hot engine idle. You said Penzoil has more oil pressure than Mobil. I have not seen that metric before. Which 5w30 Penzoil are you talking about and is there any other oil at Walmart that is better at hot idle oil pressure?
Good info, I'm currently running Valvoline High Mileage Synthetic Blend 5W-30 Max Life with Motorcraft filter in my 2012 F150 5.0. So far (about 1K miles on the oil).it really seems to like this oil. On a side note, that is probably the best stocked Wal-Mart Auto department I have ever seen. All the ones by me have about a third of that inventory and none of them have the garage boxes of oil.
Oils that have more additive - are the adds there to improve oil for consumer, OR to clean source/raw oil to meet standards? I'm assuming not all raw oil is the same, and these manufacturers have to tinker with additives to bring oil up to standards?
I’ve always used Mobil 1 when Synthetic was required because I was a GM fanboy and they recommend it. I was never impressed but it was typically the cheapest at Wal-Mart. I recently grabbed a jug of Penzoil Platinum thinking it was the Ultra you recommend but I was mistaken 🤦♂️ anyways I could instantly tell the Platinum poured better, was far cleaner and outright slipperier to the touch than Mobil 1; as stupid as that may sound.
I heard the high mileage with added protectants can cause seals to swell. Therefore it's not good to switch back down to a normal oil after using high mileage ones or it can cause the seal to contract and then leak.
Ford boss man, have a buddy with a 1st gen 3.5 EB and read about others with ignition coil problems. What is cause and is it resolved on new gen 3.5 EB?
I have watched many videos about engine oil. The best channel so far for me has been Project Farm. He actually shows his tests for each product and compares results. You can see the degree of metal wear, evaporation loss and cold oil flow. Just telling us oil specifications is nice but seeing tests is eye opening.
So project for does some pretty good testing but he does not work in the field and he does not do what some of us do he doesn't run the oil like we run the oil so although he's good he's not the only one
Do you still recommend Valvoline high mileage or max life for engines with much lower miles than the 75k..(~30 k miles) or stick with regular full synthetic Valvoline? Thanks for the videos and sharing knowledge.
Years back I purchased CastrolGTX because it was on sale,I noticed the engine stopped clattering at startup which told me it was a superior oil,used it ever since.
Thanks for the advice! Since you clearly have experience with ford stuff. Do you think that penzoil ultra platinum is a good oil for the 2.0 Ecoboost with higher miles. Im about to purchase a focus ST with 138,000 miles and want to get a good idea of what oil to run.
If my 2021Subaru only has 22K miles in 3 years would I be better off with the Valvoline Advanced or the High Mileage version? Cost not being the factor...
Do you have any information on the best oils for small engine use? My engine is a 23 hp Briggs & Stratton OHV. It is operated inside a van of necessity for quite a few hours nonstop in the heat of summer and cold of winter. It can get quite hot ambient temperature even with doors open and windows open in the summer. I'm open to suggestions. I do use Mobil synthetic 5w30, but not necessarily because I think it's the best. I simply do not know what is best for my application so I just go with the brand. I have to change oil & filter several times a year and use the machine year-round.
I bought my 2016 Mazda 6 new 8 years ago, took it straight to Valvoline service station to take out that Castrol they recommend. Change every 4k to 5k miles. never a slip or check engine light. 85k miles and running new.
Nope, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is made from Natural Gas and is tops. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is a bit better than the top Valvoline. I've been purchasing it for less than $24.00 5 quart jug at Walmart, so you're not being honest. I think this video is easily spotted as a Valvoline commercial. You said you aren't being paid but are you getting compensated with free products? How much in products have you gotten for free? You hardly stated anything about Pennzoil and I think that's because you know the top Pennzoil is better than the top Valvoline. You didn't bother to price out the Pennzoil so, that's your tell on what you said. You weren't being truthful. I won't be a subscriber.
Yeah I don't really know what you're talking about Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is my number one oil I have that all over this channel but when you're talking about ease of getting it it's not easy to get sometimes and if you go through the oil videos people say that all the time you have to order it Valvoline is easier to get but Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is my number one video now I'm going to tell you right now you're allowed to stay but if you keep running your mouth causing problems and not doing the research and asking questions and making assumptions I will remove you from the channel for being an idiot
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@FordBossMe you always talk about Pennzoil Ultra Platinum this guy I just trying stir up trouble you inform us all very well about the different brands....This guy either doesn't listen or is a fool
@@dennisrutherford6973 I know lol
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Get a fkn clue maate! Penns oil platinum ultra is Richs number one recommendation. He even shows how good it is on test. Thier are very few vids were he doesnt blather on about how good penns oil is. Try watching his channel before you write your ignorant comments. And the products sent to him are with out advertising pay. Because he wants be honest about those products, but not beating up on them. And he ain't sponsored by valvoline. Rich is an honest man.
I've built a half dozen 4R75E transmissions, and I've used SuperTech Merc V in all of them. I've never had any issues whatsoever, aside from having a slightly thicker wallet.
Transmission fluid is different than engine oil
@@TXCherokeeIt serves an equally critical purpose. Not sure where you're going with that one.
@@TXCherokeetransmissions are generally more sensitive to types of fluid.
When it comes to special lubes. ATF etc. Redline and only Redline
@@davidsteckley8846 Some of us love to save money. Redline is great but not worth the asking price imo.
Supertec is actually a great oil. Warren company have been making oil since the 1930’s if I am not mistaken. Regardless of what synthetic oil you use, as long as it says API certified on it, you’re okay. Change your oil at regular intervals or more frequently based on driving conditions👍🏽
All the oils are good oils. API approval your good to go. The government is up the ass of these oil companies. The guys at Blackstone labs use what’s on sale. Just use the correct weight oil. It says on your oil cap. I use a 5/30 instead of 5/20 because I have high mileage on my vehicle 144,000 Honda Ridgeline a bit thicker is good for compression. If you buy Napa oil your getting Valvoline. Walmart super tech is blended by Warren oil company. Great oil. API approved. Don’t be fooled by pretty jugs and logos.
I use Super tech blend in my 2015 Fusion, I mix 1 quart of full synthetic so I know I'm getting a good blend. Works for me.
i think supertech really good oil for the price point
I totally agree with you on this subject. I used SuperTech for 25 plus years and do regular oil changes and nothing breaks down on any of my vehicles. They used to be way cheaper but now like anything elses, it went up in prices too.
supertech is marginally cheaper than the name brands, id rather go for a name brand. i used to buy supertech before 2019 when it was VERY cheap like 12 bucks for 5 quarts of full synthetic. then around 2019-2020 they jacked their prices up to almost what the other brands are
I used to be a Castrol and Mobil 1 and to be honest thought they were completely over rated. I did my research on Pennzoil and been a fan since. Definitely believe in the gas to Oil technology, which is cleaner than crude. GOOD REVIEW BROTHER.
Yep ultra, it's hard to get in this part.
I'll stick with Mobil1 because it's always available In most stores.
Check back with me in 12 years and I'll tell you how the engine made it.
@@hotrodray6802me too....its good stuff too.
My brother-in-law worked for United Refinery in Pennsylvania for 30+ years, where they refine oil and blend to make gasoline, laquear thinner, paint thinner, kerosene, diesel fuels, and motor oils. I asked him about the low-down on motor oils and what brand they sell. They market their own brand under Brad-Penn oil. However, he said that they blend for Kendall, Quaker State, and some of the store brands. They used to do Pennzoil and other name brands. One thing he said about the Pennzoil was that the natural gas derived base stock was as clear as water because it was so pure versus what was pulled as a liquid from the ground and refined. In talking oils, he said all the base stocks are the same for all brands. The only difference is the additive package that a particular brand wants blended into the stock oil; they did not make additive packages. He said the packages they received were proprietary mixes hauled in on rail and truck from Lubrizol. He said that Lubrizol makes virtually all the additive packages for just about all refiners. The distinction is that each brand has chemists that R&D on what they have found is the right chemical formulations for auto engines. He said that the higher priced oils that the typical user buys have a more expensive and usually a more effective wear package for auto engines. BTW, he said they refine and blend oil for railroad diesel locomotives from Pennsylvania crude because the diesel engineers have found that PA crude is the best oil for preventing excessive wear on the rod and crank bearings in those engines since those parts are made with high concentrations of silver.
This is amazing, thank you for sharing!
I've read over the last several years that PA crude still has unique properties than any other. Also, Driven GP-1 oil was developed from PA crude much like the Brad-Penn formula for vintage engines.
great info, thank you.
He didn't tell you the truth but ok. There's Lubrizol, Infineum, Oronite, and Afton major blenders.
I'd never use Valvoline. Ashland oil ruined them and then sold them to Aramco and the things that were good about Valvoline have not been restored. M1 uses trinuclear moly. Valvoline uses di... it's not the same so you can't compare the two by looking at the ppm. This guy is an idiot.
This is my favorite aisle in Wally World.
It's this aisle 1st then everything else after...
This and the fishing aisle
My 2nd favorite aisle below Doritos aisle.
When it comes to oil, I trust you. You can backup your talk on oils. I’ll only use Valvoline or Pennzoil from your testing & using both.
Yep rich is honest and good
I switched too cause his info. Pennzoil ultra
@@jimyep9971 I have used the havoline garage box cause it's 6qts exactly and my 98 ford van takes 6 qts
Pennzoil ultra platinum is good but penz platinum is garbage.
For 25+ years I've.mostly used Mobil 1 full synthetic and Valvoline full synthetic (non extended performance). As of late, I've been pretty high on pennzoil ultra platinum full synthetic, mostly because of some testing by project farm. I tend to stay away from extended performance oils because I read somewhere that it can swell your rings. Then later can cause oil blowby
Unsure how true that is
My best results have been with Castrol Edge. Mileage, engine temps, etc... all got better.
Same here!
The Gold Bottle is Top Quality regardless of these internet video reviews. Castrol Titanium Extended Performance 5W30 Won all the test I performed. Gold Bottle.
Yea me too out of all of them.
I used to work with oils and lubricants in the military. What I know is, change your oil more often and use a good oil. Shell (Pennzoil) and Valvoline are excellent oils.
I use Super Tech full synthetic, high mileage. The most important thing with oil is that you use the correct weight and that you change it regularly. I change mine about every 5k miles. Picking an oil and sticking with it is also a good idea.
same here i mostly use supertech high mileage but ill use any variety of the 10k or 20k formula depending on whats in stock at the time. im not sold on the idea that one has to pick a brand and stick with it. that makes no sense to me but i do agree that keeping the oil fresh is the most important part.
Motor oils all have different additives and if you mix different oils they may work against each other.
All motor oils are required to be miscible so you won't have catastrophic failure from mixing oils, but over a long period of time it's unhealthy for the engine.
im talking about draining the oil and using a different brand... it will not hurt the engine in any way..
I have used Supertech Full Synthetic on a number of vehicles since back in the late 90's. Never had any of those car's engines die an early death.
When you drain your oil there's always a little bit left in the engine. I agree that changing from one brand to another is not going to hurt your engine if do it once but if you are always changing from one brand to another brand the different additive packages can cause sludge to build up in your engine. Sticking with one brand is better for your engine in the long run. I run 10w-30 in the summer and 5w-30 in the colder weather and some times blend the two. I have been doing that for years, in the past I ran straight 30w in the summer and 10w-30 in the colder weather.
For awhile, the 5qt jug of Valvoline was the best price because Valvoline offered a $5 rebate on the 5qt jugs. It made a 5qt jug $21.97. The rebate just ended but I picked up a 5qt jug for my truck right before it ended. Now I’m back to getting the Valvoline garage box. Don’t forget to check offers and rebates for these oils.
You are the ultimate man for sharing this information ! 🇺🇸
I use Castrol GTX and Edge and Wix filters. Never had any issues.
I’ve picked up the 12quart boxes of Valoline full synthetic high mileage for the families cars. So far the engines seem rather smooth and happy. Also cheaper that way since I am Canadian and buy in the USA.
Our Walmart in Florida carries Havoline full synthetic and high mileage full synthetic in a 6 quart box. The price is cheaper then the 5 quart jug. I use it regularly, but have never heard of any test results.
Look up Rat540, he has tested a lot of different oils.
Your oil and oil filter reviews are invaluable.
My wife’s 2004 Lexus RX330 (255K miles) used to burn a quart of oil between oil changes when using Mobil 1. When I switched over to Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic High Milage, she hasn’t burned a single drop and gets a couple more miles to the gallon than before. For me this is the best bang for your buck oil out there. Hands down.
Lmao there’s no way this is true. If it burns oil it burns oil no matter what kind you use.
That's not necessarily correct local
Penzoil is parrafin based. So makes sense. The wax will help stop the leaks. Completely opinionated. But sense penzoil is parrafin based i do not trust it in any of my engines. The wax will sludge your engine and cause premature failure. I would basically trust any other oil over penzoil.
@@thomasbruhn3636
Good to know
Please elaborate.@@FordBossMe
Love that 5w-40 euro Quaker state full synthetic. Has a good additive package and a dose of Moly.
I like the RP 10-30 and 10-40 HPL royal purple.
I have always used Castrol Syntec 5W-40 Euro Oil every 5k miles (with a new filter) on my wife's '14 Beetle Turbo. Never had any issues so far. It's one of the only 5W-40 Euro Synthetics that I can find locally and at Walmart.
Same bro has all approvals and has had samples sent to labs that are identical to pennzoil 5w40 which makes sense as shell owns both
I used mobil 0w 40 on my m5 when i noticed new apporval but stopped as my engine sounded louder
Ive been a Castrol buyer all my car driving life. Sponsored oil racing CanAm Midgets as well. I was going for Castrol Edge in my new incoming Turbocharged car but after your reviews and many other good youtube channels I'll be switching to Penzoil .
I'm a Quaker State fan myself, and I never exceed 5000 miles between changes. However my father in law (who is chincy with oil changes) believes you should only change the oil twice a year. He also doesn't drive much mileage in a year (usually less than 6000 miles a year)
I've used Quaker State for 36 years and have always had good luck with it. I've never had any engine problems from using it. I worked at my dads garage growing up and we always used it. I don't think it gets the credit it deserves. Also Quaker State and Pennzoil are both Shell products. The only difference is the additives. I can honestly say I don't think I'll be going to him and telling him he was right on which oil was best. Talk is cheap, I think I'll go by what's worked for me.
Regarding Mobile vs the others, people need to understand that things change. Mobile 1 was a *great* oil compared to others a number of years ago, but other manufacturers didn't stand still. They have kept innovating. Pennzoil came out with Platinum and that was a big step forward, and now Valvoline has made changes and are much better than they used to be. We need to stay informed and not become blind to change. Good video!
Rich brother I really appreciate the research you do for us on products. A good friend of the family was a auto mechanic all his life had his own business and he passed away a few years ago at 82. He was always a firm believer in Valvoline. That’s all he used in his and his customers vehicles unless they specified something else. I sure miss him he was so damn good and honest you could trust your life with him. You’re so much like that yourself. Take care brother. 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏✝️✝️
When you think about it, we are actually placing our lives in the hands of mechanics who work on our cars. A sloppy one or one who cuts corners can put us in harm's way, and a good one can catch a developing problem before it becomes dangerous. I'm sorry for your loss, good friends and good mechanics are hard enough to find, and having someone that's both is truly a blessing.
@@mikelemoine4267 Thank you. He was what I called old school mechanic but he kept up on his certifications . His customers were long term customers. He ran the business by himself I don’t know how he did it but he did. I learned a lot from him growing up because my parents lived next door to him but he had a shop in town and my father grew up on a farm so they had to know how to repair everything that broke. So between the two that’s where I got my mechanical knowledge.
That's funny ever taken a engine apart when client used only Valvoline? You will see issues of the oil hardening and globs of oil that has stuck to engine components that is actually burnt onto internal medal surfaces! I bet you this man has never taken a engine apart using Valvoline for the life of the car!
Troll 👿
@@MissionaryForMexiconot if he change it frequently diligently and often.
Super tech and change your oil every 5,000 miles. You’re good to go!
All the oils and filters are locked behind plexiglass at our local walmart lol. Gotta love California
Biden's America!
Commiefornia - Thieves Are Us . They get everything for free already , yet feel compelled to steal on top of that . Real bottom feeders .
Because the goats like to steal them...
@@Oliver-1755it’s the culture 😅
Well, you just blessed us with more information, Rich! There is a reason why I subscribe to channels such as this. I will take all of the nickel's worth of free advice from anyone has more knowledge than I do. I am a big fan of the Penzoil Ultra Platnium after watching videos such as this and others. I thought about trying Amsoil just one time but I cannot justify the cost compared to Penzoil Ultra Platnium. Thanks for keeping us informed, Rich!
Thanks for the comparison and sharing your knowledge about them. Napa oil are just rebranded Valvoline oil, right?
Yes
In the valvoline you say the extended and high mileage are really good, my question is would you use these in a brand new or low mileage engine? Thanks
Valvoline has been a family favorite for 50 years!! I do stock a little of everything . Catch a good sale and I am stocking up.
Never thought much of Mobil 1 since it's introduction!! It was a nightmare in the 70s!! Leaked everywhere till the formulas were changed. 😊
The Valvoline garage box is generally a deal on line from Walmart delivered to my house free!! Catch a sale and I order 4 at a time! Lots of vehicles and machinery here!! Good job Rich!! 😊❤
That been rated trash , parts farm did the test already
It’s strange but back in the day if a car was use to having Penzoil and then another brand was used, the engine would start burning oil. My dad always told me that if I bought a used vehicle and I didn’t know what brand of oil it was use to, then always use Penzoil, but if I bought a new vehicle, Always use Valvoline. My mechanic also recommends Valvoline. I’ve been using Valvoline for 30+ years now (on new vehicles).
In 83 I bought myself an 82 (used) F150 for myself as a high school graduation gift… well I paid for 1/2 of it and my dad paid the rest. At around 150K miles I needed to replace the valve cover gasket and the rear main seal. I asked my mechanic how much he would charge me and back then he quoted me $700. I then asked him how much to rebuild the 300 (4.9L) in line 6cyl. He told me $1500. At that time he was head mechanic for the Post Office and did other mechanical repairs on the side. I was getting about $2K back on my taxes that year so I told him to rebuild the engine.
After he had completed the rebuild I asked him what oil should I use. He told me to use Valvoline. I put another 200K miles on that pickup.
In 97 Ford changed the body style on the F150. The dealership had a left over 96 XLT super cab long bed with the 300 in line 6cyl, so I got a killer deal on it.
That old 300 in line was an AWESOME bulletproof engine. After buying the 96, I kinda retired my 82 to our farm. Years prior I had put 3/4 ton leaf springs in the rear of the 82 as I hauled a lot in the bed.
I put just shy of 400K on my 96, of course using Valvoline (conventional oil back then) and changed the oil and filter every 3K miles.
I now change the oil and filter every 5K miles with full synthetic.
Hey @fordbossme for a Ecotec Silverado truck engine (4.3/5.3/6.2) it says on Pennzoils website that the ultra platinum "meets or exceeds" the DEXOS certification. However, on the jugs it makes no reference to DEXOS. would you reccomend running it? Thanks!
Yes run it
@@FordBossMe thanks for the reply!
Bottom line is that if you change oil regularly, (i.e. every 5k because it's easy to remember, 5, 10, 15, 20, etc), so long as you're not abusive in your usage of the motor, any named oil is going to be just fine. If you're buying oil yourself, you're probably changing it yourself, so mechanic charge isn't a factor... Change regularly and all will be well!
Well that's a no Brainer but yahoo's on here try to go 10,000 or more
Agree with you on Mobile 1. My 03 suburban lq4 makes a lot more valve train clatter upon start up and oil pressure is at least 5 psi lower than Pennzoil counterpart or Valvoline
Good Evening Rich: Thank you for another oil roundup video. Your store has considerable more inventory than here in N.J. Most of the time the shelves are just about picked clean. As you know I've always been a Mobil 1 user as far back as I can remember. Rich you have educated me through your videos & backed up with scientific data that nobody else has ever done on the tube. For that alone I must thank you again sir. Ever time I see the 5qt jugs of Valvoline advanced max, high mileage I always grab some cause it's not easy to find. Thanks again brother & my best to the family. TMP from N.J.
Yeah same here the NJ Walmart that I usually get my oil doesn't have alot of oil in stock ,usually mostly quart jugs too ,mostly Mobil1 & SuperTech, I am now more interested in the jugs or shop box oil ,especially Vavoline or Pennzoil
@@daewooparts THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR POSTING, TMP FROM N.J.
@@daewooparts u have USA Daewoo parts network?
hudson county. i am a big walmart fan. there is less shelf space at bayonne but more at toms river. depends on walmart. i use supertech synthetic and fram low end. may change to a bit better wix filter. i bought a blend by accident supertech. what should i do with it? i was thinking about putting it in 1 quart bottles and add it to my 07 camry oil burner. your thoughts?
@@daewoopartsppl in nj are mostly libs that dont want to mess up their hands
Pennzoil at Walmart is a steal compared to the auto parts stores lol $23.78 right now while auto parts store price is $37
Hard to beat walmart for oil prices, I get 8 quarts of 5w20 supertech full synthetic for a bit over $35 free shipping too.
A lot of oil shop stores will include a quality filter with the oil.
Well on 1979 I was using 20/50 valvealine in my 1968 chevelle, dang good oil, always have used valvealine, I am 60 yrs old now, still use valvealine in all my vehicles today.😊
Stupid question. My car is only at 36k miles. Is it fine to buy the high mileage oil because it has a better add pack? Or is that dumb for any reason?
Yes it's fine
I wish they put the Supertech Advanced or High Mileage in the garage box.
Mr Boss question I've always been curious into why ford recommends syn blend on their Turbo GDI power engines with all that heat and power full synthetic will be the better oil, and their NA engines are full syn.
They don't recommend it, that's the minimum they require and people always get that confused
Good video Rich. Thanks 👍 It's amazing how much different brands of oil have changed over the years. Decades actually.
Hello Ford Boss Me, thank you for sharing the information! New 4runner limited, just changed my oil at 3k miles with 0-20 full syn mobile 1 for Toyota/Nissan/ect. What do you recommend as I'm doing the DIY oil changes. Thanks and God Bless u n fam.
i buy supertech synthetic lately. works just fine along with supertech filters. i change every 4000-5000 miles
Me to..
Wotks great
is there an issue with using a high mileage oil in a car that isnt high mileage yet?
No
@@FordBossMe and if the valv max life high mileage doesnt meet dexos thats ok too? i have a gm
As a 17+ year vet technician, I can say this was a very honest oil 'Best bang for the buck' video for the customer and the DIY person as well. I like that you are a fellow honest technician. I have done well over the years never having to upsell anything someone didnt need. I prefer to keep my customers informed so they can make good choices or at least have a chance to, as you do. Good content.
Much love
Do you use the hi mileage in a 30000 mile car?
Yes
for decades i only used CASTROL GTX but now i only use SUPERTECH FULL SYNTHETIC along with LUCAL FULL SYNTHETIC oil stabilizer every oil change which is every 3500-5000 miles (for me). i dont care that the vehicle manufacturer calls for 6500 or more miles.
I currently use Mobil 1 0w-20 in my 2020 Trailboss and 4Runner. Would you recommend changing to a Castrol Edge or Valvoline product? I know some Pennz products aren’t Dexos approved so just curious.
I get Pennzoil, Mobil One, Castrol or Valvoline all full synthetic for a great price at Walmart! Change my oil every 4500 miles!
Thanks for the informative video. In your opinion is Valavoline a better oil then Castrol? I get good results with both. I use the high mileage blend formula in both brands.
I used to use supertech, Pennzoil, quaker stake, but when the price went up, I started buying imported oil from Dubai for a lot cheaper
how do i order
Rich, really appreciate all the good info on oils and the technology that goes into them. Ive been a subscriber for several years now and still watch the channel regularly. I refer people to your channel whenever they have questions about oil or ford vehicles. Ive tested just about every brand of oil in my 03 Mercury mountaineer 4.6 awd with 144k on the clock and counting. It doesnt seem to care whats in it but I always run fs or fs hm purchased at Walmart most often. I mostly run quaker state hm fs but I will be trying out valvoline hm fs soon. My engine runs smooth with no leaks, I change oil from 3-5k. I can honestly say that this vehicle runs better with every oil change and still feels brand new in terms of performance, mpg and smoothness. My lady has run royal purple most of the time in her 2013 mks 3.5 eb. Now that her car is over 10 yrs old, over 140k and has a very slight oil pan weep we will be switching out to a high mileage. Because of this video, I will be running a valvoline hm fs 5w30 product with confidence for both vehicles. Thank you for helping us save money and keep our engines running for the long haul. I love both of our vehicles and want them to last as long as possible.
The master engine builders in Japan who build custom Skylines say the frequency of changes is all that matters. As long as it's synthetic, you can just buy Kirkland Costco oil but replace every 5,000 miles. For my high mileage vehicles, I just buy the liquid molley made in Germany to help with old seals and just add a little.
Im a Pennzoil fan. I've been using it on all my fords for past 20yrs and never had any problems with oil burning or rough idling. My wife has a 09 suburban been using mobile 1 synthetic. But on next oil change im going to try valvaline high mileage see if runs smoother. It take 5w 30 you think its ok to try 10w 30. It burns oil to slow the oil consumption
Ive always used the Super Tech 10W30 in my cars. Of course my newest is 2009 and i change at 3K miles. Ive put hundreds of thousands of miles on different cars using them.
Why every 3,000 miles instead of 5,000? Do you change the filter every time too?
@@stevecooper7883
3K is what I've always heard is best. Yes I do the filter as well.
I use super tech too, been using it for years in my Sebring and Toyota Venza. I change every 3,000 in my Chrysler. Toyota goes every 5,000 miles.
I use super tech too, been using it for years in my Sebring and Toyota Venza. I change every 3,000 in my Chrysler. Toyota goes every 5,000 miles.
I was wondering what you thought of Costco's Kirkland brand of fully synthetic oil. It is made by the Warren Oil company, which makes oil for a number of different companies. Today they had the box of two 5 quart jugs on sale for $30.99, which comes out to $3.10 per quart.
I believe it’s the same as Walmart supertech.
@@boostedmaniac Supertech & Amazon Basics as well
Walmart Supertech oil is the best bang for your buck been using since the 90s on all my cars, all have 200k+ miles no engine issues clean oil is the key
Well it was but not anymore - the price is up there with the rest
I am so confused. What would you recommend. I change my oil every 5k miles. Both my cars are 3.5 toyotas. I want to get 200k at least. Both engines are low miles under 50k. One is a higland and the other is a tocoma.
Thanks man, good to hear the oil I've been using since I crossed 200,000 in my 04 silverado 1500 5.3 is a good choice (high milege valv) I get the fram ultra filter as well.
Thank you! You’re research has got me to switch from Mobile to Valvoline for most of my cars , but went with AMSOIL for my personal daily😊
I mean it is what it is but even Amsoil is not really that great for what people are paying
This video is fantastic! Thank you. Can you use high mileage oil in a sub 75k mile engine?
Also everytime I go to Walmart I see non detergent oil on the shelf. I wonder how many people have mistakenly used that. What would you use that oil in?
Old engines, especially tractors.
Generators, old tractors, power tool equipment like some generators and power washers
Question....what do you consider a high mileage for a vehicle.
How come
@@FordBossMe Just wanting to know if the high mileage Valvoline should be used on my 23 year old truck with over 121k on it. I've been using the Valvoline Advanced FS 5w30 in it.
@BigFish-eo7uj wouldn't hurt anything it's just a better oil
@@FordBossMe Thanks, Sir.
🤓😎 I used to be a mobil guy but once I started to see their test results not any more.
I was there too.
I want to see you do a review of which one would be better VP racing I am or Castrol GTX
I’ve always seemed to get the best results with Valvoline full synthetic maxlife. My only evidence of this is by feel of my truck running so nothing scientific. But you’re oil reviews and test have really backed up what I thought I felt running different oils. Have you thought about expanding your tests/reviews to gear oil like 75w90 and atf fluids?
New oil just dropped recently. Valvoline Restore and Protect. It's supposed to clean 100% of deposits in about 4 oil changes. Cost more than Pennzoil Ultra Platinum though at $35 compared to $32 for 5 quarts. Wonder if it's worth it for what it does?
Yep! Valvoline 5w30 for the BMWs and Quaker Euro 5w40 for the Porsche/Audi/VW products. Works good for me! Then again I’ve never had an issue using the Kirkland oil from Costco for my friends cars since it’s $30 for 10qts of synthetic. Warren distribution makes it like super tech. Of course prices went up since last year. Miss the days of Costco oil being $25 for 10 qts!
Yeah the bulk oil from Sam's and Costco is good but again it's just a generic decent oil
@@FordBossMe What shocked me the most was I thought the euro cars run better on Quaker State 5w40 over mobil and castrol euro formulas. Valvoline euro formula looked disappointing in terms of their add pack.
@@lucaskowcz8437bro seeing these comments make me confirm my car runs so much better and more quiet on the quaker state 5w 40 and i have a f10 m5!!havent tryed valvoline but def better then mobil and castrol
Hey what do you recommend for a high mileage 0w-20 that’s dexos gen3 approved? Doesn’t seem to be any options for a high mileage oil that’s dexos approved anymore so was thinking about standard valvoline extended performance. Only go about 3-4K between intervals. Thanks!
You know my feelings all the way Rich, Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W-30 in all four of my vehicle's! Combined with a K&N premium oil filter, I've had the best results when comparing to Quaker State Ultimate Durability, or Mobil 1 Truck/SUV. Thanks for sharing another video live in Wal-mart, take care, be blessed! Cheers!
Thank you for great information you shared with us.Question I have a very old 1993 Ford F150 with 158k miles what kind of engine oil do you recommend?
If it was my truck I would use Mobile 1 0w40 full synthetic European blend, it has an excellent additive package. Also frequent oil changes are the key, I will not go over 5K miles in my stock vehicles.
If you were in San Fran you could grab 4 giant bottles and run out the door NO PROBLEM! Lots of views there!
Seriously...I appreciate this "off the cuff" stuff.
Your vids are great. I ended up just ordering pennzoil ultra platinum since it was free shipping from Walmart and nobody Carries it by me. I used Mobile one in my last change and it’s been fine. I’ll probably keep it as my secondary since it’s everywhere. I’m using purolator boss filters. What filters do you like?
Who goes 20,000 miles on an oil change? Just asking for trouble
If you drive 100 miles a day in mild weather with a low wearing engine without direct injection. Having said that I haven’t tried. But I’ve seen some good UOA running amsoil signature series oil and an amsoil bypass filter on a Honda S2000.
@@boostedmaniac not worth the risk
It’s been 2 years since I’ve had my oil change. I’ve only driven 20k miles. Oil light been on for a looong time but truck has been running smooth since my last change. It’s 188k miles right now. I’m going with the Valvoline premium full synthetic high mileage. Ima have someone at Walmart change it for me soon. Soon enough 😆.
Thanks for making this video. You mentioned something about hot engine idle. You said Penzoil has more oil pressure than Mobil. I have not seen that metric before. Which 5w30 Penzoil are you talking about and is there any other oil at Walmart that is better at hot idle oil pressure?
Good info, I'm currently running Valvoline High Mileage Synthetic Blend 5W-30 Max Life with Motorcraft filter in my 2012 F150 5.0. So far (about 1K miles on the oil).it really seems to like this oil.
On a side note, that is probably the best stocked Wal-Mart Auto department I have ever seen. All the ones by me have about a third of that inventory and none of them have the garage boxes of oil.
I agree the one by me isn’t stocked as well as this one.
I have been using ultra platinum for 3+ years now. I have wanted to try Valvoline or Castrol, though
Big Boss Man
Oils that have more additive - are the adds there to improve oil for consumer, OR to clean source/raw oil to meet standards? I'm assuming not all raw oil is the same, and these manufacturers have to tinker with additives to bring oil up to standards?
I’ve always used Mobil 1 when Synthetic was required because I was a GM fanboy and they recommend it. I was never impressed but it was typically the cheapest at Wal-Mart. I recently grabbed a jug of Penzoil Platinum thinking it was the Ultra you recommend but I was mistaken 🤦♂️ anyways I could instantly tell the Platinum poured better, was far cleaner and outright slipperier to the touch than Mobil 1; as stupid as that may sound.
Come on now.....😂
@@steverugerguy9606 - have you tried Penzoil Platinum?
I heard the high mileage with added protectants can cause seals to swell. Therefore it's not good to switch back down to a normal oil after using high mileage ones or it can cause the seal to contract and then leak.
super tech all the way with my lawn equipment.. runs great!.
It’s all I use in shop for air equipment and repairs
Never had a problem 😊
Ford boss man, have a buddy with a 1st gen 3.5 EB and read about others with ignition coil problems. What is cause and is it resolved on new gen 3.5 EB?
Not servicing enough and water running off cowl on coils
Once again...another awesome video
What filter do you recommend? I like the Mobil 1 full synthetic oil.
I have watched many videos about engine oil. The best channel so far for me has been Project Farm. He actually shows his tests for each product and compares results. You can see the degree of metal wear, evaporation loss and cold oil flow. Just telling us oil specifications is nice but seeing tests is eye opening.
So project for does some pretty good testing but he does not work in the field and he does not do what some of us do he doesn't run the oil like we run the oil so although he's good he's not the only one
i,ve scene the napa grade oils are made by valvoline, do they have the same add pacs as there own? curious of your view on that brand.
I need to run them
Good info
Do you still recommend Valvoline high mileage or max life for engines with much lower miles than the 75k..(~30 k miles) or stick with regular full synthetic Valvoline? Thanks for the videos and sharing knowledge.
Yes
Amazing video, please make a video of your top 10 synthetic and high mileage oils. Thanks for the info.
Is it OK to use Valvoline High Mileage on a new engine
Yes
Which better motor oil you would recommend to used for 2018 equinox?
Ive been using the quaker state ultimate protection in my Tundra. Seems runs noticeably quieter than with the mobil1 i was previously using
Years back I purchased CastrolGTX because it was on sale,I noticed the engine stopped clattering at startup which told me it was a superior oil,used it ever since.
Thanks for the advice! Since you clearly have experience with ford stuff. Do you think that penzoil ultra platinum is a good oil for the 2.0 Ecoboost with higher miles. Im about to purchase a focus ST with 138,000 miles and want to get a good idea of what oil to run.
If my 2021Subaru only has 22K miles in 3 years would I be better off with the Valvoline Advanced or the High Mileage version? Cost not being the factor...
I use the full synthetic supertech 20K miles, but change it at around 3K and it works great in my 2003 Dakota rt.
Do you have any information on the best oils for small engine use? My engine is a 23 hp Briggs & Stratton OHV. It is operated inside a van of necessity for quite a few hours nonstop in the heat of summer and cold of winter. It can get quite hot ambient temperature even with doors open and windows open in the summer. I'm open to suggestions. I do use Mobil synthetic 5w30, but not necessarily because I think it's the best. I simply do not know what is best for my application so I just go with the brand. I have to change oil & filter several times a year and use the machine year-round.
If you had to use one would you rather use Mobil 1 or Quaker State given both high mileage full synthetic?
Quaker State
What is your opinion of each - the Mobil Euro 0W-40 and the ESP Euro Mobil oils?
You have high praise for Valvoline, and rightfully so. Do you have the same praise for NAPA brand oil (made by Valvoline).
Bought today a 5QT Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage on Walmart. Just awesome stuff. Thank you for uploading your videos. 😀
I bought my 2016 Mazda 6 new 8 years ago, took it straight to Valvoline service station to take out that Castrol they recommend. Change every 4k to 5k miles. never a slip or check engine light. 85k miles and running new.
Walmart stopped selling the Pennzoil Ultra in stores in my area. ☹