Thank you all for suggesting the oil playoffs. Here's the list of oils in the showdown. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum: amzn.to/34pgEll Mobil 1 Annual Protection: amzn.to/31m3bcq Lucas: amzn.to/3iYkvdg Kendall: amzn.to/3hfPa5r Liqui Moly: amzn.to/31l8eJY Amazon Basics: amzn.to/32ef4jL Quaker State: amzn.to/2EgE7uv Amsoil: amzn.to/3aNZYoV Castrol: amzn.to/3jhgYan Red Line: amzn.to/34kkV9T Royal Purple: amzn.to/31l9ehc Schaeffer's Supreme 9000: amzn.to/3goLaOK Valvoline: amzn.to/2YrJGgq Motul 8100: amzn.to/3l9AfMw WalMart: www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-High-Mileage-SAE-5W-30-Motor-Oil-5-Quarts/17134875
I still want to see Renewable Lubricants (RLI) and Green Earth Technologies' G Oil in these tests. RLI's is Veggie Based Oil, GAT's G Oil is Beef Tallow based. Both are non toxic and few people talk about them yet.
When you have a winner of your oil race, please compare it to (one of) the worst performing oil(s). Would be very interesting how big the difference is.
It would be nice to compare their prices at the end of the race. and see would the price to performance is. personlly i use castrol but now thanks to the video series i will now you penzsoil because how good it is and it's pretty cheap here.
OEM oils are ok, but only ok. They are obviously all made by oil companies, purchased in bulk, and not necessarily special. I am interested in seeing BMW Turbo oil getting tested. It is european SHELL! Should be similar to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum (it is actually Shell Euro Helix). If you are looking to see how embarassing car manufacturer supplied oil is, then tests away!
Paul M Understandable theory but why would BMW spend Millions in engineering & R&D the high performance $100,000+ M Series engines only to skimp out on developing mediocre engine oil to protect it? Oil plays a tremendous part in performance & reliability. Why would they first go through all the trouble of developing their own oil only to skimp on quality just to turn a profit? At the risk of their reputation & costly warranty repairs. There's much much more profit to be had skimping elsewhere where not so much is at risk
@@Mr.Beastforpresident Ahh. Hahaha! You got me!! Touche. I based my BMW information on 6 year old RUclips videos from 2013! Link below: ruclips.net/video/g7Tc-YkJRxk/видео.html It was a Russian BMW mechanic literally boiling 2013 version of BMW oil along with Castrol Edge in a round bottom flask using ceramic heaters. I thought this was a very good quick simulation of heat on the oils. Unfortunately, I have been referencing this outdated video. Prior to 2015, BMW actually used CASTROL as their supplier. It was German Castrol Softec TXT. Strange how it left more carbon and residue vs the Castrol Edge tested at the same time. So confused. Regardless, I have never bought Castrol except GTX for lawn mowers and topping off friends' high milage beaters. Guess what? BMW oil is excellent. I take my words back. In 2015 BMW switched to Shell oil for factory fill Turbo oil. THAT (Shell) is good stuff in Europe and the USA. You are correct. BMW had a requirement that would not be met by the older Castrol oil. They needed a better SN Plus type oil for their tens of thousands of upcoming turbo engine. Shell
This is one of my absolute favorite channels on RUclips. I love that it's unsponsored. I actually make product decisions based on these. The last time I bought screws it was the winner of the toughest screw/nail video.
Admit it, bud.. You really REALLY love doing the oil race at the end... Your voice just jumps when that section comes up. Looking forward to placing bets on the final!
I'm both a Gun Nut and a Motorhead, that happens to distill Whiskey for a hobby, and I just skipped ALL THREE of my favorite things for Project Farm. This channel is GOOD.
@tone167 Funny thing is, I hardly drink at all, I give it away at Christmas in little one gallon kegs (that cost to much) after it's 3 years old. About 145 proof. Your allowed to make 10 gallons a year for your own use so that is how much I make, officially.
@@Colorado_Native LOL, You can get your Still the same place I got mine, North Georgia Still Company. They will even teach you how to use it. Price is pretty cheap for something that lasts decades.
Im lucky my local Mills Fleet Farm carrys a lot of Amsoil products. Been using them the last 15 years with 0 problems. My favorite is the Sabre Professional. Mix it 100:1 and throw it in any 2 stroke no need to worry about ratios. Love the videos!
You should test if fuel storage additives (like STA-BIL) really work. Obviously it’s going to take 3-6 months to truly see gas degradation and I also don’t really know how you’d test it. But it’d be interesting to see if I’ve been wasting money. This was a great video today.
nowr2run for the longest time I didn’t use it for our lawn mowers and gas can. And it seemed to be fine, but I started using it 2 years ago and I really can’t tell if it’s actually made an objective difference.
John Moore I’m a head lab technician for a major oil company. We put antioxidants in our gas. Our gas is stabile and won’t break down for at least a year as long as it isn’t exposed to the elements. Like in a sealed can. We test every gasoline final tank for it before it leaves the refinery.
Oil races are exciting and no one does better testing than Project Farm! I am bummed about Redline but very impressed that Penzoil made it this far! Amsoil for the win? Can't wait for the finals! Great job sir!
This is the old Amsoil Signature series formulation. Amsoil reformulated the signature series about a year and a half ago. The bottle says 75% more wear protection on the front. The total Base number also was raised to 12.5. Just something to think about. You do amazing videos! Keep it up!
need to test it against those cheap plastic/wire thingies you stick down the drain. They work pretty well on light clogs. Otherwise just buy a 1/4 by 25' snake that goes on your drill. It will clear more clogs and save you more $$ than fussing with those nasty chemicals.
This is getting extremely exciting and I usually hate ads but because Project Farm puts so much work and time into these videos for us, I’m more than happy to watch any ads he puts on. Also because of his integrity and honesty of not being persuaded to favor one brand over another, I fully support ProjectFarm and his channel. Great work 👍🏻
I forgot to say in my first comment, I’m glad to see that you switched from the Platinum to the Ultra Platinum like I commented in a past video that you replied to. I really like how you listen to us. 👍
Same here. Luckily, the burn off and flow characteristics of the regular Platinum 5W30 most likely still would have let it move to the next round. I will rewatch the other test to confirm.
Paul M according to Pennzoil’s website the Ultra Platinum flashes off at 17C higher than the base Platinum (224C vs 207C.) Other than that the main difference is the amount of detergents. So the Ultra Platinum would’ve just done better than the Platinum in the first round, it would’ve won. It’s really easy to find their data sheets on their website if you’re interested.
@@johnmoore1495 Thank you John! I keep forgetting Flash Point is a standard in SDS sheets and descriptions of any lubricant or solvent! Yes, 224C Ultra vs 207C regular. At least the pour point of -48C is the same, but that is something an additive will not change. It is just an inherent property of the 5W base oil. Thanks again, this was easier tgan rewatching the other video for the scale weights. Mmm. I'm going to watch them again anyway!
Paul M one weird thing about Pennzoil’s lineup is that the Platinum high mileage has a pour point of -51. So I don’t know if it’s a mistake or if they’re actually adding something because otherwise the stats are really similar to the base platinum.
I feel like the lubricity test is most important overall.. You can always add oil for evaporative loss, and cold flow only affects extremely cold regions.
I sort of agree with you... I am looking for lubricity... But I also live far north, and I need to see that oil flowing at cold temperatures.... If I lived in Florida, I guess I could ignore those -40 flow tests.... If the oil is not flowing, it cannot provide lubricity....
After my own study of oils i did 2 years ago i chose Amsoil Signature mostly due to the fact its 100% Synthetic with NO Gravel like the Full Synthetic oils on a Molecular scale. I very much enjoy your thorough testing you do and the hard work you put into it. Thank You!
Wow it seems like it was months for your Amsoil test..lol that just shows you that we love your channel, kept up the great work. if it was not for you we would never have a honest test of these oils... GO AMSOIL.. I live in AZ and it gets brutally hot out here so I do run Amsoil XL 0w20 so I feel better in extreme heat..
good test.. i have been a amsoil user since 2006. just got done tearing my 6.0L power stroke down as it had blown head gaskets and oil leaks on the rocker covers. i tore the engine completely down and the inside looked like brand new. mind you this is a engine with 254k miles and over 7k hours on it. the cly walls looked great and was able to ball hone the walls and put stock pistons back in it. the rod and main brgs looked like brand new and so did the cam shaft and lifters. the inside looked great i am really impressed after seeing the inside of my engine after this many miles and hours.. i will keep using amosil...
I always love how you test these oils. You are very transparent about your methods, show no bias, and admit that your testing isn’t quite perfect. However I do feel that your testing does show how well oils perform during extremes.
I have done countless oil changes with conventional and synthetic Castrol oil for my cars. I would never thought Pennzoil would be in the final four. I figured Amsoil would be. What ever oil is the winner, will be my oil from now on. I feel you do a great job in testing the oils. Thank you for your time and money to do these test runs.
Here is a great idea for you to try on a lawnmower... Running your simple motor on hydrogen only. As a lawnmower only has one piston, it would take very little gas to fill up the chamber. I’ve wondered for quite a few years how well this would work but I use the old style of turbine blade lawnmower that uses no fuel or electricity so I’m out on this one. I love watching your videos. Very straightforward, to the point and informative. Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm Don't waste your time! There is no need to add ANYTHING to your motor oil or gasoline! Use Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra Platinum Motor Oil and Shell Gasoline and that's it!
@Richard Skipper it's not that expensive. I use it in my truck and it still cost me less than what a shop would charge and I am running the best oil I can get.
@Richard Skipper honestly if you thrash on your cars then l don't think it matters. I mean you probably change the oil so often in race cars anyways that it wouldn't make a difference what you run since it wouldn't have much time to break down.
Just so you know , once you put the coffee decanter on the scale if you press the tare button it will read zero . at which point everybody will be able to tell that you've put exactly 200 grams of oil in the decanter . You must remember some people are really bad at simple math . There's no question whether you've added 200 grams if the scale says 200 , not 476.583 . I find your testing methods to be absolutely fantastic , great job as usual .
I am impressed with how far your testing of all things has come since I started watching your channel. It really shows that you have done your homework so much that your wife would probably like to have her husband back!! Joking but thanks for the effort and cost you put into it.
I have a 2014 Toyota Camry se sport with 270k miles. I bought it brand new. I've only used kendall 5w20 full synthetic oil in the winter and kendall 5w30 full synthetic oil in the summer only. No leaks, no burning oil and still runs good! (I've been the only one that changed the the oil myself) kendall has been good to my car.
Todd, thanks to your testing, I went to Walmart yesterday and bought two oil changes worth of Pennzoil Platinum to put in both my 19 Chevy 2500 and my 08 Toyota Sienna. I had been a Mobil 1 man before. It was even cheaper at $22/gallon compared to $26/gallon for Mobil 1 Thanks again for all you do.
Yeah. I could see Amsoil costing so much IF it wins as #1, but if winner #2 is half the price, then that will be my most preferred oil to go to. I never believed in the Mobil 1 hype... Always so thin, watered down, and always had to add more to all our vehicles at work.
My engine thanks you for taking the time to perform these tests and share them with us. It is hard to trust what the manufacturers say these days and this shows true unbiased real world tests.
I would be curious to see how these oils do when different additives such as Marvel Mystery Oil and Lucas Oil Stabilizer and such are added to them. It would be interesting to see what if any benefits they have.
Schaeffer's all the way! and yes, I really do believe these are some very well thought out tests that come close to what the oils do inside the engine! As a mechanical/robotics engineer I approve of these test methods. If the oil you waste money on didn't make the finals maybe you should look into changing for a better performance product.
Richard Skipper I can buy a gallon of Schaeffer's for $21 from my local representative. that's $5.25/ quart for a full synthetic motor oil with a very good reputation. Mobil 1 is a good oil don't get me wrong but if you have been around and have not been doing your homework (research and development), then you're going to get passed by better products in competition to be number one. Mobil 1 has definitely come up in the years as far as staying competitive. however, I am afraid this is due to the ingredients (detergents, base chems, and other additives) being of better quality. The tests he does here in this video really do show a good idea of how these oils work. the concept of the tests here are on a more generalized generic scale but he is not a scientist and thus doesn't have the fancy equipment. Although entertaining as it may be, the general take away of the performance in his tests is pretty clear. That under not only under environmental circumstances, but general operating circumstance that the performance of the oil will show up when put through generalized tests. It is good research and fantastically executed!
There are other comparison videos out there, but yours are by FAR my favorite! Thank you for taking the time to put these videos out, I’ve learned a lot about different products from watching your videos!
You just can't beat the Penzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 for $24.99 5 quart jug. You can also save money at Walmart buy buying in bulk . $71.38 for a 3 pack .
You said it! It is one of the best off the shelf, mid priced oils out there! I use it along with QS full synthetic and Fuchs GT-1 Pro Flex 5W-30. Unfortunately, it will be beaten by Penrite, Schaefers, or Amsoil! Their base oil, additives, and cost make them superior. However, I will always recommend everyone to get Pennzoil Ultra Platinum at every chance. Especially since it is available from WM at discount. I am still making an Excel sheet with data, facts, and notes from every oil test. It's a lot of data! Burn off weight and percentage. Bearing test loss and percentage. Bearing scar dimensions and area, plus appearance comment. Cold flow will be harder to put in a sheet. I got lazy.
I can always count on project farm having the most controlled tests i have seen on youtube. I look forward to all your videos, thank you for making these videos!
How about you take the #16 finisher and use different oil additives to see how it compares to the overall winner... Could cheap oil plus an additive be cheaper and better overall than the expensive winner?
Eduardo Barba It seems Shaeffer’s would win the cold flow test, Amsoil would win the evaporative test, Wear test looks to be even between the two maybe he can run the wear test double the time to get a winner.
@@matt7sixty Its amazing to see Schaeffer oil at 6$ a quart run with the big amsoil 9-14$ a quart 👍 I am loyal to my Schaeffer even if it falls short. Redline disappointed me really.. I thought it would have done much better especially in the cold flow test being a Group 5 ester.
Charles Peterson II A lot of guys are saying that even still running Royal Purple/M1 ect.. Because they are loyal or “it’s always worked for me”. What’s the point of these test then you know.. Shaeffer’s seems to be just as good as Amsoil aside from the Evaporation test but it cold flows better than Amsoil, I personally live in Southern California in my area it doesn’t get very cold.
ive been buying penzoil since i bought my truck a few years back. its comforting to know ive chosen right especially given the cold flow test considering the winters i get here in wisconsin
I have used both Pennzoil Ultra platinum and Kendal gt1 max liquid Titanium. Both are high quality and in the real world, you won't notice a difference. I am happy you did these test and I have purchase Amsoil Signature series to try after all these years.
I am too, particularly the ones Opti-Lube offer. They have XPD which is an all-around additive but isn't the best for increasing the Cetane number, nor is it the best for Lubricity. I, instead, use their Cetane Boost and XL (Extreme Lubricity) additives.
As soon as I saw the Kendall GT-1 MAX Liquid Titanium Full Syn I hit the thumbnail to check out the video in RECORD TIME!!!.. lol. These lil "VS" race contest videos are fun bro keep it up! :)
I do enjoy trying to see if Drake will do anything funny at the Toronto arena during those "other" playoffs. Cameras too far away. However, by and far I give these oil playoffs every second of my attention
Great review! I knew Amsoil was gonna be top dog! My only regret is that I didn't switch to it sooner on my vehicles. In the past I had a hard time believing the hype and marketing they push on you to use their oil plus the price. Your review has eased those doubts!
quick question, how do you determine how high to fill the cups on the lubricity test? that could (potentially) affect the outcome of the test. Hey, that's a video idea!
From what I observed, he doesn't necessarily determine the oil level. I assume he now has an exact measurement. That measurement 'I assume' is based on the right amount that it takes to keep it well lubricated. As well as when the lubricity tester is running it doesn't spit too much oil out when it's in motion.
Best video yet! You must have your own show with a cable budget for testing everything!! My wife hates most of what I yt but gets mad if I watch 1 of your videos without her. Best part was calling the oils like a dog race. Epic stuff never stop! I'd love to see you testing gun oils and everyday house and kitchen cleaners. Did you know Listerine used to be used as a kitchen floor cleaner?
Your test videos are the perfect mix of entertainment and educational for those who love anything to do with motors. I've actually learned things from you and for that I thank you
Amsoil EaO vs. Fram Ultra Synthetic. Strangely, Fram might beat Amsoil but it'll be super close if I'm not missing anything (going by the specs of what they filter out.) Never heard of MicroGreen, I'm interested.
I think the wear protection dominance of redline should have been weighted higher. My engine never gets to 350 or -40 degrees but it does have moving parts.
Amsoil is like the best engine oil out there. My brother uses a full synthetic amsoil in his chevy derimax. Me and my dad use a full sythectic 2 stroke amsoil in almost all of our 2 stroke engines. Amsoil is very expensive but I think it is worth the money.
@@charlespetersonii6989 ah hahaha didn't even read 2 stroke. But yes it is great oil, I havent found anything that mixes more easily and burns more clean. There is a distinct difference between Dominator 2 cycle racing oil and other top shelf oils. You can mix it real rich too and it still burns ok.
@@charlespetersonii6989 I use Quakerstate full synthetic, ultimate durability for around $5.66 a quart at Walmart. It actually did pretty well in these tests, considering how cheap the price is. I know that it's not considered a true Group IV or V PAO but my truck seems to like the oil.
I appreciate all the time you have put into this study. It is enjoyable to watch and when someone else releases a video along these lines they are out of their league.
PF --Your videos rock man! I've been testing Amsoil in my cars for a good 25 years, it's never failed me. But It's been interesting to watching Amsoil progress through this little competition. Thanks for all your testing.
Thank you all for suggesting the oil playoffs. Here's the list of oils in the showdown.
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum: amzn.to/34pgEll
Mobil 1 Annual Protection: amzn.to/31m3bcq
Lucas: amzn.to/3iYkvdg
Kendall: amzn.to/3hfPa5r
Liqui Moly: amzn.to/31l8eJY
Amazon Basics: amzn.to/32ef4jL
Quaker State: amzn.to/2EgE7uv
Amsoil: amzn.to/3aNZYoV
Castrol: amzn.to/3jhgYan
Red Line: amzn.to/34kkV9T
Royal Purple: amzn.to/31l9ehc
Schaeffer's Supreme 9000: amzn.to/3goLaOK
Valvoline: amzn.to/2YrJGgq
Motul 8100: amzn.to/3l9AfMw
WalMart: www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-High-Mileage-SAE-5W-30-Motor-Oil-5-Quarts/17134875
I would love to see spectro synthetic versus amsoil
The best STEEL TOE PUNCTURE RESISTANT SNEAKER AND BOOT por favor
Amsoil vs Cerma oil
Amsoil decreased the contain of PAO in Signature Series. So it’s a shity oil now.
Would be awesome to see a similar playoff/shootout with turbo diesel motor oils. Love your channel btw, it's "very impressive!" 🙂
i’ll buy the oil when they print, meets or exceeds PF (project farm) testing requirements on the bottles
Thank you very much!
Underrated comment! Hahaha! Thanks...that was awesome
I still want to see Renewable Lubricants (RLI) and Green Earth Technologies' G Oil in these tests. RLI's is Veggie Based Oil, GAT's G Oil is Beef Tallow based. Both are non toxic and few people talk about them yet.
@@101Volts THIS would be awesome!! Put a copy of this in the main Comment section!
@@ProjectFarm what Austin Lucas said too!
When you have a winner of your oil race, please compare it to (one of) the worst performing oil(s). Would be very interesting how big the difference is.
Great video idea Dr. House!
Dr. House Royal purple vs Amsoil lol
@@matt7sixty The royal purple turned into Laffy Taffy 😂 Keep in mind that was before project farm went even colder on the oil flow test...
Riley Neufeld Sheesh Lol I am an Amsoil Distribution now but I used and paid retail for Amsoil for many years.
It would be nice to compare their prices at the end of the race. and see would the price to performance is. personlly i use castrol but now thanks to the video series i will now you penzsoil because how good it is and it's pretty cheap here.
Please do testing on the Winner against factory OEM oils like BMW, Toyota, Honda, AC Delco, Mopar, and Motorcraft
Thank you for the video idea!
OEM oils are ok, but only ok. They are obviously all made by oil companies, purchased in bulk, and not necessarily special.
I am interested in seeing BMW Turbo oil getting tested. It is european SHELL! Should be similar to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum (it is actually Shell Euro Helix).
If you are looking to see how embarassing car manufacturer supplied oil is, then tests away!
Bob is the Oil Guy or a Google search may reveal who blends, packages, and supplies which oils.
Paul M Understandable theory but why would BMW spend Millions in engineering & R&D the high performance $100,000+ M Series engines only to skimp out on developing mediocre engine oil to protect it?
Oil plays a tremendous part in performance & reliability. Why would they first go through all the trouble of developing their own oil only to skimp on quality just to turn a profit? At the risk of their reputation & costly warranty repairs.
There's much much more profit to be had skimping elsewhere where not so much is at risk
@@Mr.Beastforpresident Ahh. Hahaha! You got me!! Touche.
I based my BMW information on 6 year old RUclips videos from 2013! Link below:
ruclips.net/video/g7Tc-YkJRxk/видео.html
It was a Russian BMW mechanic literally boiling 2013 version of BMW oil along with Castrol Edge in a round bottom flask using ceramic heaters. I thought this was a very good quick simulation of heat on the oils. Unfortunately, I have been referencing this outdated video.
Prior to 2015, BMW actually used CASTROL as their supplier. It was German Castrol Softec TXT. Strange how it left more carbon and residue vs the Castrol Edge tested at the same time. So confused. Regardless, I have never bought Castrol except GTX for lawn mowers and topping off friends' high milage beaters.
Guess what? BMW oil is excellent. I take my words back. In 2015 BMW switched to Shell oil for factory fill Turbo oil. THAT (Shell) is good stuff in Europe and the USA. You are correct. BMW had a requirement that would not be met by the older Castrol oil. They needed a better SN Plus type oil for their tens of thousands of upcoming turbo engine. Shell
These oil races are more exciting than Nascar
Thank you!
And they never seem to be making yet another left turn 😜
This whole series is better than nascar, basketball, football, baseball n every other sport. Let the final four begin
More like a drag race 🏁🏁
And 10 times better than NFL...
The rate of high-quality videos you put out is astonishing. I love it
Thank you very much for the positive comments! Always striving to improve the testing and production quality. Thanks again!
@@ProjectFarm your efforts produce some awsome results. Thank you for every minute
@@ProjectFarm 4:54 Amsoil lost: 0.005 And then at 7:07 Redline Lost: 0.006
less lost=better?
But you say then Redline wins...??
This is one of my absolute favorite channels on RUclips. I love that it's unsponsored. I actually make product decisions based on these. The last time I bought screws it was the winner of the toughest screw/nail video.
Thank you!
Admit it, bud.. You really REALLY love doing the oil race at the end... Your voice just jumps when that section comes up. Looking forward to placing bets on the final!
lol. Yes, I have a LOT of fun with the oil commentary. Thank you and hope you have a great week!
Chris Tallant all in on Ams
Yeah, I was thinking "I bet he never thought he'd be an oil race announcer when he started this YT channel."
@@johnpossum556 I know, but it's so fun to watch and listen to! I honestly can't wait for the finals!
You do an awesome job, lets get you a million subscribers.
Thank you!
Project farm, can you test grease as engine oil?
Amsoil #1
yes
I've been watching for a year or so and I can't believe I wasnt subscribed well I fixed that today, love this show down can't wait to see who wins 😁
Highlight of my day are these oil videos
I'm both a Gun Nut and a Motorhead, that happens to distill Whiskey for a hobby, and I just skipped ALL THREE of my favorite things for Project Farm.
This channel is GOOD.
Thank you very much!
Gun enthusiast you mean. Gun nut will probably get you bad on youtube.
@tone167 Funny thing is, I hardly drink at all, I give it away at Christmas in little one gallon kegs (that cost to much) after it's 3 years old. About 145 proof.
Your allowed to make 10 gallons a year for your own use so that is how much I make, officially.
@@johnparrish9215 Can I give you my address?
@@Colorado_Native LOL, You can get your Still the same place I got mine, North Georgia Still Company. They will even teach you how to use it. Price is pretty cheap for something that lasts decades.
Im lucky my local Mills Fleet Farm carrys a lot of Amsoil products. Been using them the last 15 years with 0 problems. My favorite is the Sabre Professional. Mix it 100:1 and throw it in any 2 stroke no need to worry about ratios. Love the videos!
Thank you!
i cant believe i got sucked into a motor oil performance tournament showdown... but ive watched every video and keep coming back, i cannot turn away.
Thank you!
You should test if fuel storage additives (like STA-BIL) really work. Obviously it’s going to take 3-6 months to truly see gas degradation and I also don’t really know how you’d test it. But it’d be interesting to see if I’ve been wasting money.
This was a great video today.
Thank you for the video idea!
IT WORKS, FACT. I've been using it in my boats, lawn mowers & my motorcycle for years, BIG DIFFERENCE.
nowr2run for the longest time I didn’t use it for our lawn mowers and gas can. And it seemed to be fine, but I started using it 2 years ago and I really can’t tell if it’s actually made an objective difference.
John Moore I’m a head lab technician for a major oil company. We put antioxidants in our gas. Our gas is stabile and won’t break down for at least a year as long as it isn’t exposed to the elements. Like in a sealed can. We test every gasoline final tank for it before it leaves the refinery.
@@Bushy556 What gas can is truly sealed?
Oil races are exciting and no one does better testing than Project Farm! I am bummed about Redline but very impressed that Penzoil made it this far! Amsoil for the win? Can't wait for the finals! Great job sir!
Thank you!
This is the old Amsoil Signature series formulation. Amsoil reformulated the signature series about a year and a half ago. The bottle says 75% more wear protection on the front. The total Base number also was raised to 12.5. Just something to think about. You do amazing videos! Keep it up!
Great information! Thank you
Test liquid plumbing clog removers?
Great recommendation!
None of these should ever be used.
That was my idea lol you got that from my comments 😂😂😂😂
Please don’t! These things are terrible for your plumbing. The best clog remover would still be a bad thing to use.
need to test it against those cheap plastic/wire thingies you stick down the drain. They work pretty well on light clogs. Otherwise just buy a 1/4 by 25' snake that goes on your drill. It will clear more clogs and save you more $$ than fussing with those nasty chemicals.
This is getting extremely exciting and I usually hate ads but because Project Farm puts so much work and time into these videos for us, I’m more than happy to watch any ads he puts on. Also because of his integrity and honesty of not being persuaded to favor one brand over another, I fully support ProjectFarm and his channel.
Great work 👍🏻
Thank you very much for supporting the channel! It helps!
I forgot to say in my first comment, I’m glad to see that you switched from the Platinum to the Ultra Platinum like I commented in a past video that you replied to. I really like how you listen to us. 👍
Same here. Luckily, the burn off and flow characteristics of the regular Platinum 5W30 most likely still would have let it move to the next round. I will rewatch the other test to confirm.
Paul M according to Pennzoil’s website the Ultra Platinum flashes off at 17C higher than the base Platinum (224C vs 207C.) Other than that the main difference is the amount of detergents. So the Ultra Platinum would’ve just done better than the Platinum in the first round, it would’ve won.
It’s really easy to find their data sheets on their website if you’re interested.
@@johnmoore1495 Thank you John! I keep forgetting Flash Point is a standard in SDS sheets and descriptions of any lubricant or solvent! Yes, 224C Ultra vs 207C regular.
At least the pour point of -48C is the same, but that is something an additive will not change. It is just an inherent property of the 5W base oil.
Thanks again, this was easier tgan rewatching the other video for the scale weights. Mmm. I'm going to watch them again anyway!
@@johnmoore1495 1.22grams for Pennzoil Platinum using the previous shorter burn off test. Has me curious.
Paul M one weird thing about Pennzoil’s lineup is that the Platinum high mileage has a pour point of -51. So I don’t know if it’s a mistake or if they’re actually adding something because otherwise the stats are really similar to the base platinum.
I feel like the lubricity test is most important overall.. You can always add oil for evaporative loss, and cold flow only affects extremely cold regions.
I sort of agree with you... I am looking for lubricity... But I also live far north, and I need to see that oil flowing at cold temperatures.... If I lived in Florida, I guess I could ignore those -40 flow tests.... If the oil is not flowing, it cannot provide lubricity....
Well, evaporative loss will correlate to intake value deposits in modern direct-injection engines, so I think that one is fairly important for some.
All great points. Low evaporation for GDI for sure to avoid those intake valve deposits.
@@catsspat Well, that's why I'm not a fan of direct injection engines unless they have dual fuel injectors. Just another engineering con
1:20 I love how you can see the plate flexing up and down from the heat, something you'd never know of without the time lapse!
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After my own study of oils i did 2 years ago i chose Amsoil Signature mostly due to the fact its 100% Synthetic with NO Gravel like the Full Synthetic oils on a Molecular scale. I very much enjoy your thorough testing you do and the hard work you put into it. Thank You!
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Wow it seems like it was months for your Amsoil test..lol
that just shows you that we love your channel, kept up the great work. if it was not for you we would never have a honest test of these oils... GO AMSOIL.. I live in AZ and it gets brutally hot out here so I do run Amsoil XL 0w20 so I feel better in extreme heat..
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7:54 did you say Amazon instead of Amsoil lol , it's amazing how you can keep up with all the names with barely any hiccups. Good work
lol. Sorry about that!
good test.. i have been a amsoil user since 2006. just got done tearing my 6.0L power stroke down as it had blown head gaskets and oil leaks on the rocker covers. i tore the engine completely down and the inside looked like brand new. mind you this is a engine with 254k miles and over 7k hours on it. the cly walls looked great and was able to ball hone the walls and put stock pistons back in it. the rod and main brgs looked like brand new and so did the cam shaft and lifters. the inside looked great i am really impressed after seeing the inside of my engine after this many miles and hours.. i will keep using amosil...
Thank you. Impressive results on the powerstroke!
i agree while i was tear this engine down i seen no wear really surprised me.
This is why I’ve been running AMSOIL FOR YEARS NOW!!’ Love their stuff.
Great oil!
I see you used the Ultra Platinum this time, thank you for the great series of videos.
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I mentioned the same thing back when he first started this series, they are almost identical oils, just more addictive package with Ultra Platinum.
my old mans not a RUclipsr but I let him watch your video for first time and he really enjoyed it.love watching your videos.
Thank you very much for the positive comments! Please tell you dad I said hello!
I've been waiting for this Amsoil video!! Thank you!!!
It's a great oil!
@@ProjectFarm I've been selling Amsoil for a couple years now, nice to see your tests.
Amsoil rocks!
I am really enjoying this series. Thank you. 🙂👍🏻
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I always love how you test these oils. You are very transparent about your methods, show no bias, and admit that your testing isn’t quite perfect. However I do feel that your testing does show how well oils perform during extremes.
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who dislikes a video series this good? (guess there is always somebody who is wayy too brand loyal)
KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORKKK!
Works for Kendal
@@user-ki3dj9pu9y 😂😂 totally
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The oil that people use THAT LOST, LOL.
I have done countless oil changes with conventional and synthetic Castrol oil for my cars. I would never thought Pennzoil would be in the final four. I figured Amsoil would be. What ever oil is the winner, will be my oil from now on. I feel you do a great job in testing the oils. Thank you for your time and money to do these test runs.
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Screw the NBA playoffs, this is far more interesting!
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Agreed!! Who wants to watch "Woke Sports" anyway!!
You always do a fantastic job with the tests. Looking forward knowing which oil to get.
Your channel is amazing. Watching you continuously improve your scientific rigor and methods has been a treat.
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Got here before the notification popped up. This channel is why I love Mondays.
Thank you very much! Glad to be a part of making Mondays better! Hope you have a great week.
Been using AMsoil for 15 years in all my cars. Nothing compares.
4 times less engine wear with Amsoil vs competitors.
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Who thought oil comparisons could be so fascinating. It won't be long before this channel hits a million subscribers.
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Is it just me or is this getting tense. As always I could watch these all day,great job. Ow and loving the new fridge that things a beast 🤣
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Love your videos, you do such a great job. And -40°f/°C is a pretty common temp here in Canada a few months of the year.
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What oil do you typically use during those cold times up there neighbor?
You just had to go and remind me, after it’s finally warmed up! 😜
I use the Pennzoil here in Alberta. Instant oil pressure... or close to it, and I NEVER use a block heater.
Here is a great idea for you to try on a lawnmower... Running your simple motor on hydrogen only. As a lawnmower only has one piston, it would take very little gas to fill up the chamber. I’ve wondered for quite a few years how well this would work but I use the old style of turbine blade lawnmower that uses no fuel or electricity so I’m out on this one.
I love watching your videos. Very straightforward, to the point and informative. Thank you!
Thank you for the video idea!
Please test how oil/fuel additives affect engine seals/gaskets.
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm Don't waste your time! There is no need to add ANYTHING to your motor oil or gasoline! Use Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra Platinum Motor Oil and Shell Gasoline and that's it!
Amsoil seems to be living up to the hype.
I was skeptical about Amsoil, now after watching various yt videos I'm a believer
I agree. Never used it in my vehicles before but I see why it's got a great reputation.
We used it in our race cars, THE BEST WE EVER USED BAR NONE.
@Richard Skipper it's not that expensive. I use it in my truck and it still cost me less than what a shop would charge and I am running the best oil I can get.
@Richard Skipper honestly if you thrash on your cars then l don't think it matters. I mean you probably change the oil so often in race cars anyways that it wouldn't make a difference what you run since it wouldn't have much time to break down.
Just so you know , once you put the coffee decanter on the scale if you press the tare button it will read zero . at which point everybody will be able to tell that you've put exactly 200 grams of oil in the decanter . You must remember some people are really bad at simple math . There's no question whether you've added 200 grams if the scale says 200 , not 476.583 .
I find your testing methods to be absolutely fantastic , great job as usual .
Thank you for the constructive feedback.
We’re all expecting 2x uploads a week now! Great stuff as always!
lol. I wish I could consistently make 2 per week. Thank you!
Amsoil dominating.. These are crazy good matchups!
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I am impressed with how far your testing of all things has come since I started watching your channel. It really shows that you have done your homework so much that your wife would probably like to have her husband back!! Joking but thanks for the effort and cost you put into it.
Thank you very much for the positive comment!!
You're making this showdown fun! Still the best channel on RUclips!
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You've gotten so good at making these videos. Im glad your channel is growing so big, you'll hit 1 million in no time. You deserve it.
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Best commentary of an oil race I've ever heard!
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I love this channel. The tests you do on products are great.
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Great video as always! 7:55 We all knew you meant to say "Amsoil" instead of "Amazon"
Thanks for understanding and sorry for the error
Came to the comments to see if anyone caught it. Hey, at least we're paying attention!
Came here to find this comment!
@@ProjectFarm Quite okay, mostly amusing. I thought I went crazy for a few seconds. Can't wait for the final showdown!
I have a 2014 Toyota Camry se sport with 270k miles. I bought it brand new. I've only used kendall 5w20 full synthetic oil in the winter and kendall 5w30 full synthetic oil in the summer only. No leaks, no burning oil and still runs good! (I've been the only one that changed the the oil myself) kendall has been good to my car.
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It would be really interesting to see a lubricity test for both cooked and uncooked oil.
How about picking just one oil, and buy all the different weights in that line.
Like to see how 0w-20 compares to 20w-50 ect...
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The different "weight" is just a viscosity measure 0w20 the "W" stands for Winter. Tells you flow characteristics at different temps.
Todd, thanks to your testing, I went to Walmart yesterday and bought two oil changes worth of Pennzoil Platinum to put in both my 19 Chevy 2500 and my 08 Toyota Sienna. I had been a Mobil 1 man before. It was even cheaper at $22/gallon compared to $26/gallon for Mobil 1
Thanks again for all you do.
Thank you!
Amsoils super consistent flow when new and cooked was impressive!!
Great point! Very impressive oil.
OMG if Amsoil wins the whole thing, the dealers will be crowing about it for years.
I know I will be
Thanks for watching the video
I dont know if I was the first or not but I am quite happy I suggested amsoil v. Royal purple
YES AMSOIL WILL THEN GO UP IN PRICE, LOL.
Yeah. I could see Amsoil costing so much IF it wins as #1, but if winner #2 is half the price, then that will be my most preferred oil to go to. I never believed in the Mobil 1 hype... Always so thin, watered down, and always had to add more to all our vehicles at work.
My engine thanks you for taking the time to perform these tests and share them with us. It is hard to trust what the manufacturers say these days and this shows true unbiased real world tests.
Thanks for watching.
I would be curious to see how these oils do when different additives such as Marvel Mystery Oil and Lucas Oil Stabilizer and such are added to them. It would be interesting to see what if any benefits they have.
Maybe take the one beaten first by the winner and add the additives to it. Then see which additive, if any, will allow it to beat out the victor.
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You're doing a service for humanity! Amsoil vs Schaffer's , I can't wait!!!!
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I am a Schaeffer guy and amsoil may win but for 6$ a quart I'll stick with my Schaeffer 👍
Schaeffer's all the way! and yes, I really do believe these are some very well thought out tests that come close to what the oils do inside the engine! As a mechanical/robotics engineer I approve of these test methods. If the oil you waste money on didn't make the finals maybe you should look into changing for a better performance product.
Richard Skipper I can buy a gallon of Schaeffer's for $21 from my local representative. that's $5.25/ quart for a full synthetic motor oil with a very good reputation. Mobil 1 is a good oil don't get me wrong but if you have been around and have not been doing your homework (research and development), then you're going to get passed by better products in competition to be number one. Mobil 1 has definitely come up in the years as far as staying competitive. however, I am afraid this is due to the ingredients (detergents, base chems, and other additives) being of better quality. The tests he does here in this video really do show a good idea of how these oils work. the concept of the tests here are on a more generalized generic scale but he is not a scientist and thus doesn't have the fancy equipment. Although entertaining as it may be, the general take away of the performance in his tests is pretty clear. That under not only under environmental circumstances, but general operating circumstance that the performance of the oil will show up when put through generalized tests. It is good research and fantastically executed!
You nailed it, it will be Amsoil vs Scheaffers
There are other comparison videos out there, but yours are by FAR my favorite! Thank you for taking the time to put these videos out, I’ve learned a lot about different products from watching your videos!
Thank you!
You just can't beat the Penzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 for $24.99 5 quart jug. You can also save money at Walmart buy buying in bulk . $71.38 for a 3 pack .
It's a great product! It's going to be very difficult to beat!
It's a great product! It's going to be very difficult to beat!
You said it! It is one of the best off the shelf, mid priced oils out there! I use it along with QS full synthetic and Fuchs GT-1 Pro Flex 5W-30.
Unfortunately, it will be beaten by Penrite, Schaefers, or Amsoil! Their base oil, additives, and cost make them superior. However, I will always recommend everyone to get Pennzoil Ultra Platinum at every chance. Especially since it is available from WM at discount.
I am still making an Excel sheet with data, facts, and notes from every oil test. It's a lot of data! Burn off weight and percentage. Bearing test loss and percentage. Bearing scar dimensions and area, plus appearance comment. Cold flow will be harder to put in a sheet. I got lazy.
Oh, and that is 5 quarts not just a gallon!
Yup for that price point nothing may beat it unless you go pay more like amsoil possibly.
Are you able to compare oil filters for automobile? If so, that will be great.
I hope to do that soon. Thank you!
Cartridge filters too ! (2016 jeep)
@@ProjectFarm Please check Amsoil EaO and Fram Ultra Synthetic Filters!
I can always count on project farm having the most controlled tests i have seen on youtube. I look forward to all your videos, thank you for making these videos!
Thank you
How about you take the #16 finisher and use different oil additives to see how it compares to the overall winner...
Could cheap oil plus an additive be cheaper and better overall than the expensive winner?
Thank you for the video idea!
Doubtful, since neither you, nor the additive company made the cheap oil to know what the additive package is in the cheap oil.
Are you using the "cooked" oils on the lubricity test?
Yes, thank you
There's a reason I come back to this channel like every day!
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Holy crap.... this was the video I kept waiting for.
I feel like Amsoil is going to take it.....
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amsoil for the win.
Eduardo Barba It seems Shaeffer’s would win the cold flow test, Amsoil would win the evaporative test, Wear test looks to be even between the two maybe he can run the wear test double the time to get a winner.
@@matt7sixty Its amazing to see Schaeffer oil at 6$ a quart run with the big amsoil 9-14$ a quart 👍 I am loyal to my Schaeffer even if it falls short. Redline disappointed me really.. I thought it would have done much better especially in the cold flow test being a Group 5 ester.
Charles Peterson II A lot of guys are saying that even still running Royal Purple/M1 ect.. Because they are loyal or “it’s always worked for me”. What’s the point of these test then you know.. Shaeffer’s seems to be just as good as Amsoil aside from the Evaporation test but it cold flows better than Amsoil, I personally live in Southern California in my area it doesn’t get very cold.
GG Amsoil, gg. Great video!!! 👍
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ive been buying penzoil since i bought my truck a few years back. its comforting to know ive chosen right especially given the cold flow test considering the winters i get here in wisconsin
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I'm lovin it! Now we are getting to the nitty gritty.... COME ON AMSOIL!!!
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What about doing wet clutch motorcycle oil? MA and MA2 oils?
Thank you for the video idea!
I have used both Pennzoil Ultra platinum and Kendal gt1 max liquid Titanium. Both are high quality and in the real world, you won't notice a difference. I am happy you did these test and I have purchase Amsoil Signature series to try after all these years.
Thank you very much! I'm impressed with all the brands in the Elite 8 and especially the final 4.
I’m super curious which diesel fuel/ oil additives are best!!
Thank you for the video idea!
I am too, particularly the ones Opti-Lube offer. They have XPD which is an all-around additive but isn't the best for increasing the Cetane number, nor is it the best for Lubricity. I, instead, use their Cetane Boost and XL (Extreme Lubricity) additives.
Look into Schaeffers fuel additives. They are some of the best you can buy period 👍🤘👌🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
Thank you for your testing, I am really enjoying these videos.
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As soon as I saw the Kendall GT-1 MAX Liquid Titanium Full Syn I hit the thumbnail to check out the video in RECORD TIME!!!.. lol. These lil "VS" race contest videos are fun bro keep it up! :)
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This is getting exciting! Would love to see 20w50 v twin motorcycle oil go head to head great videos 👍
Thank you for the video idea!
I’d like to see a auto 20w50 vs a MC 20w50 from same mfg to see if any benefit to MC oil
Great idea. Amsoil vs VR1
The ONLY playoffs that matter right now!
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I do enjoy trying to see if Drake will do anything funny at the Toronto arena during those "other" playoffs. Cameras too far away.
However, by and far I give these oil playoffs every second of my attention
Great review! I knew Amsoil was gonna be top dog! My only regret is that I didn't switch to it sooner on my vehicles. In the past I had a hard time believing the hype and marketing they push on you to use their oil plus the price. Your review has eased those doubts!
Thank you!
quick question, how do you determine how high to fill the cups on the lubricity test? that could (potentially) affect the outcome of the test. Hey, that's a video idea!
From what I observed, he doesn't necessarily determine the oil level. I assume he now has an exact measurement. That measurement 'I assume' is based on the right amount that it takes to keep it well lubricated. As well as when the lubricity tester is running it doesn't spit too much oil out when it's in motion.
In previous tests he used a graduated cylinder to measure exactly 40 millilitres
@@obsoleteoptics thanks for the clarification
1:45 "that was a fast 3 hours!" Exactly what I say every time I come to Project Farm
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Best video yet! You must have your own show with a cable budget for testing everything!! My wife hates most of what I yt but gets mad if I watch 1 of your videos without her.
Best part was calling the oils like a dog race. Epic stuff never stop!
I'd love to see you testing gun oils and everyday house and kitchen cleaners.
Did you know Listerine used to be used as a kitchen floor cleaner?
Thank you
Unfortunate for Red Line. The film strength test is probably the most important overall. Still a great oil choice.
Red Line is a great oil!
and even then amsoil did better in that test also lol
Just used AMSOIL for my oil change thanks to your videos. We're getting an oil filter championship too right?!?!?!
How’s the Amsoil been working out for you
Your test videos are the perfect mix of entertainment and educational for those who love anything to do with motors. I've actually learned things from you and for that I thank you
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Oil Filter comparison next! I’d like to see MicroGreen.
PS I am a sad little Redline Fanboy.
Great recommendation! Red Line is a GREAT oil. I'll rank all of them at the end of the showdown.
Amsoil EaO vs. Fram Ultra Synthetic. Strangely, Fram might beat Amsoil but it'll be super close if I'm not missing anything (going by the specs of what they filter out.) Never heard of MicroGreen, I'm interested.
I think the wear protection dominance of redline should have been weighted higher. My engine never gets to 350 or -40 degrees but it does have moving parts.
Amsoil is like the best engine oil out there. My brother uses a full synthetic amsoil in his chevy derimax. Me and my dad use a full sythectic 2 stroke amsoil in almost all of our 2 stroke engines. Amsoil is very expensive but I think it is worth the money.
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It's not even expensive if you leverage the extended OCI it is capable of; you save time and money.
@@nullernullson6749 thanks, this was helpful.
@@nullernullson6749 Not sure but I believe you cant extend the OCI of 2 stroke oil 🤷♂️
@@charlespetersonii6989 ah hahaha didn't even read 2 stroke.
But yes it is great oil, I havent found anything that mixes more easily and burns more clean.
There is a distinct difference between Dominator 2 cycle racing oil and other top shelf oils.
You can mix it real rich too and it still burns ok.
As promised...video on Monday. All I can say is wow, and we so appreciate the testing you have been doing. On to the final 4!!
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Amsoil vs Schaefer's finals, I can see it.
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I am a Schaeffer guy but amsoil should win judging by the cost. I'll stick with my Schaeffer for 6$ a quart 👍
@@charlespetersonii6989 I use Quakerstate full synthetic, ultimate durability for around $5.66 a quart at Walmart. It actually did pretty well in these tests, considering how cheap the price is. I know that it's not considered a true Group IV or V PAO but my truck seems to like the oil.
@@MrRGiller I was very impressed with Quaker state with the evaporation test. 👍
You're the best man ❤👑
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I appreciate all the time you have put into this study. It is enjoyable to watch and when someone else releases a video along these lines they are out of their league.
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You are very welcome
I’m so happy I switched to amsoil 3 years ago. Great video!!!!
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Mobil 1 is the most popular and yet it failed to get any traction, go figure!
Thank you! I was hoping it would still be in it!
Have seen it in Pro Mod blown alcohol engines and the mains failed
PF --Your videos rock man! I've been testing Amsoil in my cars for a good 25 years, it's never failed me. But It's been interesting to watching Amsoil progress through this little competition. Thanks for all your testing.
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@@ProjectFarm --Have you considered re-running the bearing test with the 'cooked' oil? Be nice to see if there is any difference in the scoring.
Video Idea: Can motorkote be used as 2 stroke oil in you’re motorized bike?
Next competition: transmission fluid! …
Please?
Thank you for the video idea!
The amount of variables would be a pain in the ass, I do agree. It was an idea at best! And your welcome Todd! Anytime.
These oil races put a smile on my face every time I can’t wait to see who’s gonna take the crown 😱, thank you for making great content keep it up 😀
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always makes me laugh how the cold oil race makes my heart beat faster lol
as a mechanic its exciting stuff lol
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