548chevelle

Anybody have anything to say about Pennzoil ultra platinum oil? Their website shows a test that looks better vs Mobil1. Any independent test results available?

Cman01

I used it once or twice.........good oil but hard to find in my area so I just use the Platinum version.

Oil is oil to me......................ALA it is the right type for the car (5w30 synthetic and meets the GM 4718M rating) it's good to go (I stocked up on 6 cases of Mobil 1 5w30).

I could use it on other cars I have (might switch to Amsoil 5w30 once I finish my head/cam swap).

Tony

Unreal

Yes, use it a lot. No issues. I do like it better than M1 but I run whatever is on sale most of the time.

Dan_the_C5_Man

I believe this one (or a version of it) scored on the top of "540 RAT"'s wear report, when mixed with Prolong oil treatment.

I plan to seek this out for my next change as well.

Michael_D

I saw that Walmart had 5 quart jugs of it the other day while I was getting 0-20 for my pickup. Under thirty bucks.

Unreal

The ultra version that scored high in that test was the last revision. I don't think it is available anymore.

Michael_D

http://www.walmart.com/ip/43803330?w...361888&veh=sem

Dan_the_C5_Man

That's what I recall from the article as well - I'll have to re-read it and compare to what Michael just posted..

Fifedogg

I've been running Penzoil Platinum and Ultra Platinum for years now. Its really good stuff and can be had for $22 a jug on sale at Walmart. I also use the prolong engine treatment as well...

OnPoint

Any objective - i.e. not from Pennzoil or Mobil - comparison of how Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra Platinum stack up against Mobil 1 on performance/engine protection?

I've heard lots of good things about the Pennzoil Platinum/Ultra - just not whether it's equal to, lesser than, or better than Mobil 1.

Dan_the_C5_Man

Look at the blog I referenced - search 540 RAT oil blog.

M1 finished around 5th or so.

lebvette

TheSenator

What's cool about the Pennzoil Platinum (& Ultra), is that the base oil comes from natural gas, and is refined through a GTL Process. Natural gas is much cleaner from the beginning than crude. Shell released some studies as well, but they were a bit vague. I will post some info if I can find it.

I have used it for 18-20K miles in my Lexus (daily) and plan on using Ultra for my first oil change in my new Z. I have no complaints so far, and at 5K intervals on the Lexus, the oil looks great.

ZedNought6

Use it and prolong... Based my decision on the RAT write up. In reality it probably doesn't matter a damn bit. But I bit since it was easy to obtain vs Amsoil.

MarkC

The 540Rat write up is a sticky under the C3 tech and performance forum. I tried the ultra in several cars. I had to go to 3 Walmarts to fine enough for the Z06. I went back to Amsoil as it was a pia to fine.

REDZED2

Any good name brand syn. on sale is fine... Everyone has their preferences... I like Castrol Titanium or I have been using Valvoline Synpower 5w30. It's (independant) lab results were amongst the highest in several tests it was run in. Forgot where I read about it a few years back.

ZO ZICK

Royal Purple is what I use in Z06 and Grand Sport
mobil 1 in Silverado
Mobil 1 in FJ Cruised

Never used
pennzzoil

arturox2

It's available through Auto Zone and Amazon.com also. Maybe be cheaper at Walmart.....

HC-C7

I do in my 2015 SRT Hellcat Challenger. lol Really good stuff . I just stick with Mobil 1 for my C7 ZO6 . Real Good stuff aswell.

548chevelle

Just go on the Walmart website and order. Pick it up at your store. $25 for 5 qt.