As the title states, is Pennzoil Platinum better than MC syn-blend or Mobile 1? I'm talking a 5w-30. I'm not looking for top dollar product here and I don't run extended oil changes. I need a good to great oil but not the best oil at $10qt.
As the title states, is Pennzoil Platinum better than MC syn-blend or Mobile 1? I'm talking a 5w-30. I'm not looking for top dollar product here and I don't run extended oil changes. I need a good to great oil but not the best oil at $10qt.
As the title states, is Pennzoil Platinum better than MC syn-blend or Mobile 1? I'm talking a 5w-30. I'm not looking for top dollar product here and I don't run extended oil changes. I need a good to great oil but not the best oil at $10qt.
On paper, Platinum is a better lubricant. However, that's not saying Motorcraft 5W-xx doesn't return good results.
As others have stated, use Ultra instead if you can find it. That is the best off the shelf lubricant you can buy, currently.
Good info. So Ultra is that good, huh?
I have been running Platinum in my '04 Cobra (10w-30) and it seems to get the job done. I have always been a fan of the MC oil - but when they stopped offering the 5w-30 in the 5qt jug, I couldn't force myself to pay the same for 6 separate qts - as buying a 5qt Platinum and extra single.
I swapped to Platinum on all my vehicles. The Milan, Focus, Cobra and the 320K Mile Super Scort.:rockon:
Walmart use to carry the utlra for 27$ an use to have a $5 instant rebate on top of that
Ultra is hard to find and considerably more expensive in what I'm finding. Sounds like Platinum is a really good oil but I could do better with ultra. If there's a good deal on ultra I'll get that, otherwise it's platinum.
Walmart use to carry the utlra for 27$ an use to have a $5 instant rebate on top of that
You can still order it online for $27:
Purchase Pennzoil Ultra 5W30 Motor Oil, 5 Qt for less at Walmart.com. Save money. Live better.
I'm interested in trying Ultra in something in the near future. Perhaps the SVTP GT?
NICE FIND! Looks like I will swap to Ultra. I do know, I used to see it on the shelf at my local Wally Worlds.
On the topic of Mobile 1, I think Advance Auto has a 5 qt + filter special for Mobil 1 Extended Performance for $36. Is the Extended Performance still a good choice, considering the price and good for use for 1 year like Amsoil SS? I thought EP used to be a good choice, but I thought I read that they changed the formulation so its not as good as what it used to be.
Thanks for the responses. I wasn't sure if there was anything between the additives that maybe would make the AZO a better choice over the ASL or vice versa, aside from cold flow performance.