Synthetic Motor Oil Comparison | Which Engine Oil is Best?

In this video we'll compare 6 motor oils to find out which one is the best for it's price and value, according to API standards. Royal Purple, Mobil 1, Castrol Edge, Valvoline, Pennzoil, and Supertech are reviewed to see which is the best synthetic oil based on API standards.

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[michigan_supercars]

I've been using Castrol Edge High Mileage 5W-30 Full Synthetic for two or three years now. My 2.5L T5 engine was burning about .5qt to 1 qt every 2, 500 miles. Since switching to Castrol Edge, I've noticed that the engine oil burning has slowed down quite a bit. The additives in Castrol Edge High Mileage really do seem to work in engines with over 100, 000. I've been pretty impressed with it and will keep purchasing it for my car for now on.

[venividivici]

I swear by Castrol for my car. Runs great in my engine.

[NickBeechKingair]

Great video, factual and honest! Yes, any oils that meet a high standard will work, I feel the same way about gasoline. I have always been a Castrol guy myself but I would not have a problem using any others in your list in a pinch. I have a Honda EU1000 generator with 1300 hours on it and still running strong!

[HMuny]

Pennzoil dramatically got better because they were purchased by Shell, which now provides them with some of the best base oils in the world considering they are completely vertically integrated and produce and refine their own supply on a global scale.

[gmsagolil]

Castrol Edge Here!! My Toyota Camry has over 300, 000 miles and it's still running strong. My local mechanic are impressed how well and strong the car is still running like new

[gaguil]

I’ve tried mobil1, pennzoil, and Castrol edge. And Castrol Edge has been my #1. Super smooth!

[graba.wrench]

Great review! Im a loyalist to Supertech, although i agree with your video. I have ran Super in a 07 focus for 300k and it still isnt burning any oil, no knocks, no pings. But Great Vid

[johnnychun]

I'd want to drink beers with this guy and listen to him talk about car oils

[nuancolar]

I bought a brand new 2014 Toyota Tacoma and started out using Mobil 1 (5000 mile changes) and have consistently used that oil since then. I'm not a heavy duty driver, but it does have well over 100k miles and still running like new (and no oil loss between changes).

[farquadshmoogle]

I was 100% Pennzoil. used it for my 2006 kia rio. but now, i switched over the past few years to SuperTech. Yes, its cheaper, but like you said, it passes all the tests like the others, so no need to pay more if you same quality as the others. I do replace oil and filter every 6, 000 miles in my cars now.

[neutrodyne]

I use whatever brand I get the best price on as long as it has the SN rating and the correct viscosity rating. I have never had an oil related issue.

[bradleypetersen]

Been using super tech in my car for few years no oil leaks or burning and runs great at 170k miles.

[toddradfordjr.]

Excellent video Sir👍🏻!
working out of our 2022 F-350 XL reg cab long bed 2wd with the 6.2 Gas, regularly using since new, the Pennzoil Synthetic Blend 5w30 or the Valvoline Daily Driver 5w30 Synthetic Blend, both performing extremely well after always changing oil & filter right at 5, 000 mile intervals! Thanks again for your videos!

[idksk]

I have been using Mobil 1 for about 2 years on my 13 boosted tc and it does great.

[steaksandwiches]

Valvoline has been doing a great job on my Saab Turbo. It’s a high compression four-cylinder turbo with 260 hp.I have the Valvoline place down the street do it. They are always busy and do a good job. I drive it less than 5000 miles a year but change the oil every year.

[djlowtek]

Oh boy, after watching project farm videos.... coming to some guy reading the packaging giving his opinion is painful.

[jamesbrown]

I use Pennzoil 5W30 Full Synthetic myself. It goes into a BMW V8. X5 to be precise. At one point BMW was recommending Castrol Full Synthetic. But now it seems that Pennzoil is the prefered brand. I remember the yellow M3 Pennzoil used as an advertising catch. In tests Pennzoil has done better than Castrol at heat dissipation and thermal expansion as well as breakdown. It is also created using 100% clear synthetic base oils derived from natural gas. It is the Best... What do you think. ???

[l.cfootman]

I'm a huge Pennzoil Platinum fan myself! I use to Castrol Synthetic for many years without issues! But, in the past year and a half I switched to Pennzoil Platinum. I've been and Enthusiast for ever, and have worked in the car business. But;, I have Travel across country many times buy car, and have tried different Oils, and additives. So, I've come to believe Pennzoil Platinum offers the best bang and protection, at a good price!

[h-waytwan]

Well I appreciate your opinion. I'm going to switch from Valvoline to Mobil 1 full synthetic 5W-20 so I can get the best performance out of my 4.6 liter 2v

[JohnYonkers]

2018 Impala V-6, I use MOBIL1. I get it on sale at Costco for $30 and buy 2! I did use Royal Purple onetime, but I stick with Mobil 1 since. Make sure you use a quality filter with any good oil.