Unveiling the Superiority of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Oil: A Detailed Analysis by Mr. Lake Speed Jr.

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This video is a deep dive into the differences between Pennzoil Ultra Platinum oil and regular Pennzoil Platinum oil. Mr. Lake Speed Jr., a certified lubrication specialist, uses a variety of tests to analyze the two oils. The key takeaway is that there's no difference in viscosity, but there is a significant difference in oxidation value, with Ultra Platinum oil having a lower value.

The Ultra Platinum oil boasts of "extreme protection", a claim that is substantiated by the presence of higher levels of calcium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, molybdenum, and boron. These additives and detergents, particularly the borate ester, are responsible for the oil's friction-reducing properties. Mr. Lake Speed Jr. uses an infrared trace test, F-T-I-R, to identify these esters.

The video also touches upon the differences between conventional and GTL base oils. The GTL base oil has a narrower bottom than the conventional base oil, and the ester spike in Pennzoil Platinum is likely a borate ester, which provides extra wear protection when combined with other additives.

In conclusion, Mr. Lake Speed Jr. is convinced of the superior properties of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum oil and plans to use it in his Porsche. He promises to share his experience in a future video, encouraging viewers to subscribe to his channel. The video is a comprehensive analysis of the two oils, providing viewers with a clear understanding of what makes Pennzoil Ultra Platinum oil stand out.

 

[buster]

I watched this last night too. Awesome Saturday night bro watching oil videos.

Someone recently asked on here if there was a difference between PP/PUP.

Borate esters shown through the oxidation spike from 3.6 for PP to over 10 for PUP due to the boron/borate esters.

 

[Astro14]

Feeling pretty good about that PUP choice in the Tundra…

 

[buster]

He's testing M1 ESP next.

 

[KCJeep]

I suspect some similarities will be seen between mainline full syns and their ”Extended” equivalents, which tend to look like the same thing in a Blackstone analysis.

 

[demarpaint]

He's testing M1 ESP next.

That video I'll be waiting for.

 

[TiGeo]

Watched it this morning (subscribed)...like his videos.

 

[WillB]

Great video! Going to try PUP in my Colorado next oil change.

 

[BornSlippy]

Great video! Going to try PUP in my Colorado next oil change.

Watch for the sale at Canadian Tire. Was on sale last week, so be another couple weeks as they cycle through Mobil 1, Castrol.

Also, Pennzoil has $10 rebate per 5L jug, max of two per year per household. Brings the price down to about $29.95 a 5L jug.

 

[ripcord]

So no benefit if doing 5 to 7.5k oil changes.

 

[Nicasio]

He's testing M1 ESP next.

I wonder how ESP will do against the PUP

 

[chris719]

I’m slightly surprised he’s using a non-Euro oil in his Porsche.

 

[Deleted member 89374]

I’m slightly surprised he’s using a non-Euro oil in his Porsche.

Especially when he could be using QS Euro 5W-40/PP Euro 5W-40/QS Euro 5W-40, which is API SP, contains Borated Ester, has more Boron than PUP, and it can be had for $22.97 per 5 quart jug ... at Walmart.

These 5W-40 API SP full-SAPS Euro oils have a NOACK of 5.7%, pour point of -57C, and flash point of 251C.

What's there not to love?

 

[Tifosi]

Is he or was he ever here on BITOG?

 

[ctechbob]

Is he or was he ever here on BITOG?

Maybe, but if I were him, I would certainly be incognito.

 

[chris719]

Especially when he could be using QS Euro 5W-40/PP Euro 5W-40/QS Euro 5W-40, which is API SP, contains Borated Ester, has more Boron than PUP, and it can be had for $22.97 per 5 quart jug ... at Walmart.

These 5W-40 API SP full-SAPS Euro oils have a NOACK of 5.7%, pour point of -57C, and flash point of 251C.

What's there not to love?

I assume he’s neglecting it because of Pennzoil’s marketing not calling the Euro “Ultra” for whatever reason. A bit hard to understand since it’s probably their best oil.

 

[SemiSub]

The PUP prices are always undulating to a crazy degree, and currently Amazon subscribe and save has the 3 pack of 5qt jugs in 5w30 priced at $64.21. I've moved on to PP Euro L 5w30 for the summer months, but I might grab a stash of the PUP at that price to run beginning this fall.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

I’m slightly surprised he’s using a non-Euro oil in his Porsche.

The 0w40 PUP is probably "okay" on a barely driven Porsche.

 

[Johnny248]

It seems like a lot of people are fans of this oil, and it seems like they run it in all sorts of different applications. Would there be an issue running this is something that was spec'd for 5w20 or 5w30?

 

[stormgol]

it has been my go to oil since 2014. from time to time, i will try something else, but 90% of the time, i will use pennzoil ultra 5w30. it's always in stock at my canadian tire and at good price. i traveled to florida, this past winter and did over 7000 kilometers on pup 5w30. i do mazda severe service oci for 2021 turbo mazda 3 at 8000km.