What's the difference vs the platinum and the ultra platinum now that they are both made via GTL basestocks. Please school me. I've searched for 2 hours and can't find the info I'm looking for. If you are wondering the question is specifically focused towards the 5w-30 grade.
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There's tons of this exact post floating around.
Links please? I can't find them. I can find tons of stuff on the old ultra and platinum. But nothing on the new stuff.
Look like 2 posts under this one in PCMO
Originally Posted By: GutsyGecko
What's the difference vs the platinum and the ultra platinum now that they are both made via GTL basestocks. Please school me. I've searched for 2 hours and can't find the info I'm looking for. If you are wondering the question is specifically focused towards the 5w-30 grade.
Well, the gist of what I've read in other threads is that Pennzoil is vague at explaining it all, except to basically say "Pay more for Ultra if you want a cleaner engine (SN Sequence IIIG piston deposit tests say so.)." Thats it.
What's the difference vs the platinum and the ultra platinum now that they are both made via GTL basestocks. Please school me. I've searched for 2 hours and can't find the info I'm looking for. If you are wondering the question is specifically focused towards the 5w-30 grade.
Well, the gist of what I've read in other threads is that Pennzoil is vague at explaining it all, except to basically say "Pay more for Ultra if you want a cleaner engine (SN Sequence IIIG piston deposit tests say so.)." Thats it.
Originally Posted By: gregk24
Agree with Fetch, better add pack in the Ultra.
Just sayin, experts on this bitog have said that an additive package is a balance and compromise, so that if Ultra is cleaner as Pennz claims, then MAYBE Platinum actually beats Ultra slightly in wear performance. Its been surmised anyway, in a sea of vagueness.
Agree with Fetch, better add pack in the Ultra.
Just sayin, experts on this bitog have said that an additive package is a balance and compromise, so that if Ultra is cleaner as Pennz claims, then MAYBE Platinum actually beats Ultra slightly in wear performance. Its been surmised anyway, in a sea of vagueness.
I haven't even seen Ultra P in person yet...
I know one thing for sure: Walmart it not stocking the shelves with both Platinum and Platinum Ultra. They're going with Platinum and that's it. They probably figure there's no point in stocking both full synthetics.
6 page thread on this section: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3349000/1
Let Me Google That For You links:
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=site:bobistheoilguy.com+PUPP
Let Me Google That For You links:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=site:bobistheoilguy.com+PPPP
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=site:bobistheoilguy.com+PUPP
Originally Posted By: cheesepuffs
I haven't even seen Ultra P in person yet...
I know, in the Colorado area, Walmarts rarely stock Ultra anymore. I ordered a couple of jugs a while back at Walmart.com mailed to me.
By contrast, I noticed my local Walmart is stocking the preimum new-ish Castrol Edge Extended Performance, comparable I suppose to the Pennz Ultra market and Mobil1 Extended Performance market.
I haven't even seen Ultra P in person yet...
I know, in the Colorado area, Walmarts rarely stock Ultra anymore. I ordered a couple of jugs a while back at Walmart.com mailed to me.
By contrast, I noticed my local Walmart is stocking the preimum new-ish Castrol Edge Extended Performance, comparable I suppose to the Pennz Ultra market and Mobil1 Extended Performance market.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
I know one thing for sure: Walmart it not stocking the shelves with both Platinum and Platinum Ultra.
People reported here previously that their Walmarts carry both oils. Both at the same price, too.
I know one thing for sure: Walmart it not stocking the shelves with both Platinum and Platinum Ultra.
People reported here previously that their Walmarts carry both oils. Both at the same price, too.
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
People reported here previously that their Walmarts carry both oils. Both at the same price, too.
None of the Walmarts here have Pennzoil Ultra. It's frustrating because it's not like the store doesn't have the space. They could easily have all the brands in all the viscosity grades if they wanted to.
People reported here previously that their Walmarts carry both oils. Both at the same price, too.
None of the Walmarts here have Pennzoil Ultra. It's frustrating because it's not like the store doesn't have the space. They could easily have all the brands in all the viscosity grades if they wanted to.
The local Wal Mart has BOTH in stock...which is odd considering they NEVER stocked the previous Ultra (Platinum only). Several other Wal Marts in the area DID stock the previous Ultra and I cleaned them out when they discontinued it and put it on clearance. At this rate, I'm good for another year or so. I'll stick with Pennzoil when the time comes and hopefully will have enough info. from the UOA's here to decide which to use.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
People reported here previously that their Walmarts carry both oils. Both at the same price, too.
None of the Walmarts here have Pennzoil Ultra.
Some do, some don't. Don't ask me about the logic involved.
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
People reported here previously that their Walmarts carry both oils. Both at the same price, too.
None of the Walmarts here have Pennzoil Ultra.
Some do, some don't. Don't ask me about the logic involved.
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