I Tested 3 Formulas of Mobil 1, Then Picked Pennzoil
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Published 2024-07-19
Let's take a look at what's changed in the Mobil 1 0W-40 formula and review the used oil analysis results of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum compared to Driven Racing Oil's GP-1. We also take a look at the pros and cons of used oil analysis and magnetic drain plugs. This video is packed with great data and some helpful tips.
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Who is the @themotoroilgeek ? I'm a Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Certified Lubrication Specialist and Oil Monitoring Analyst (I've maintained both of those for over a decade). I also worked for Joe Gibbs Racing for 12 years as their lubricant specialist. During that time, we worked with Wix Filters (one of our sponsors) to test and develop filters for our race engines. We also worked with Lubrizol and Chevron-Phillips Chemical to test and develop oils for our race cars. Following that, I was the head of R&D for Driven Racing Oil. During that time, I formulated and tested over 50 products. We also worked with Cummins, Comp Cams, Oak Ridge National Labs and General Motors on various R&D products. Those efforts are recorded in peer reviewed white papers published by SAE International and ACS Sustainable Chemistry journals. I also own and operate SPEEDiagnostix, which provides used oil analysis.
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All Comments (21)
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I appreciate you doing all this for us mere mortals. I've been a hot rodder for years (40+). I've always understood the importance of oil, now I'm understanding the science. Knowledge is power.
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15 quarts of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum for $70? Can't beat it!
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I tested all Mobil-1 and Pennzoil and then chose Amsoil Signature Series Motor Oil because of what I saw on lab analysis reports. I'm not saying this will be everyone's result but it certainly was the superior oil for my application.
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From an m96 owner thank you Lake! Can’t wait till the next vid to hear your conclusion!! Get out and drive the wombat!!
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Can you do a similar analysis of what is best for direct injection daily drivers? I have my first DI car (NA) and because of the years of good reviews on Platinum, I put that in. But just as I did that, the new Restore and Protect came out which also sounds good due to extra cleaning. With my older engines and Mobil 1 0W40, I never had any wear nor cleanliness issues. Now I not only need low wear, but also more cleaning and more pre ignition protection. Thank you for the great info you provide!
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Thanks, Lake, for the great comparison. I had an abnormally high level(70 ppm) of iron in the 5W-40 Motul 300V oil that I was running in my 370Z at about 3500 miles and so I'm experimenting with other oils. I'm currently waiting to test the 5W-30 Redline that's in it now and if that doesn't come out good I'll go to another oil, probably the Pennzoil Ultra Platinum. I'd love to see a comparison of the Pennzoil with the other boutique oils, like Motul and Redline.
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Found out about how good Mobil ESP is on BITOG forums. Switched to the 5W-30 ESP and do oil analysis every oil change and results have been outstanding. Extremely low wear metals. Not sure if it's possible to get any lower. I'm happy with it.🤙
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Thank you for all the great info, Lake. This is my go-to channel for all things engine oil.
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Great video Lake!! Thanks for all your hard work!
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Oh man, this leaves me with more questions than answers: 1. You said you doubt the new Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 (Euro car formula) contains PAO, but you’ll check. Instead you showed the results for super car formula. I’m dying to see the spectrum analysis for Mobil 1 euro 0w-40, because their current msds lists 1-decene, homopolymer hydrogenated at 25-50%, which I think is PAO. Now I’m wondering if their MSDS is BS, pun intended. 2. When you suggest for us, mortal non-tribolobist folk, to pick out oil according to spec, please keep in mind that the Pennz Ultra Pla 0w-40 doesn’t have any approvals/recommendations listed other than Chrysler. None listed for your Porsche, and none for my Benz. While it’s apparently a great oil, someone seeing the lack of manufacturer-specific approvals or recommendations could be having second thoughts. Love the videos and can’t wait to watch the follow up!
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I learn so much when I watch your videos
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"First, you must pre-fill the oil filter!"😂
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I got my Oil Education Fix for the Day.. All is right with the world through my eyes. Thank you for the Video Lake! All the love.
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Thanks from Australia
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Valvoline vs Penzoil next?
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I love this channel! Commenting just to drive up engagement. Really like the emphasis on the double flush for these test. Absolute truth. Amsoil and the newly popular Prolube oil additive test would make for some high click videos. Thanks Lake!
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I truly appreciate the work that has gone into your research. What my takeaway from this is that no particular oil is an all around "Best" oil but rather there are oils that suit one engine better than another. For my purposes as a daily driver, I just stick to regular oil changes and have not been disappointed in over 50 years of driving.
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Wow Lake always blows me away! Thank you, Lake!
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Once again a great video and I continue to use Pennzoil knowing it works and works well all while being priced right.
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Any chance you could look into why the Porsche C40/VW 511.00-specification isn't compatible with older specifications? Of course you shouldn't put 0W-40 into an engine that needs 0W-20, but if an older engine calls for either 0W-40 VW 502.00 or 5W-30 VW 504.00, then why not 0W-40 VW 511.00? Is there something incompatible in the additive package? Can't find anything but speculation in online forums.
