I Compared 5 Oil Brands Over 200,000 Miles — One Clear Winner
Video Overview & Insights
What really happens when you run different engine oil brands over 200,000 miles? In this video, we put five of the most popular oils through a long-term, real-world comparison — and the results reveal a clear winner. After tearing down engines, analyzing wear patterns, and reviewing oil lab tests, the truth was undeniable. Some oils delivered exceptional protection… while others failed far earlier than expected.
Ravenol VMP 5W30. Don't mention it!
You’ll see a full breakdown of our 200,000-mile oil comparison, including sludge buildup, viscosity stability, and metal wear levels. We’ll also explain the science behind oil performance, showing how additives, detergents, and base oil quality impact engine longevity. If you've ever wondered whether brand names really matter, this test provides a definitive answer.
We’ll share practical engine care tips to help you choose the right oil for your driving habits, climate, and engine type. Whether you drive a high-mileage car or a modern turbocharged engine, understanding oil performance is the key to preventing early wear.
What a heap of bullshit
Along with the test results, you’ll learn car repair prevention methods trusted by professional mechanics to keep engines running smoother, cleaner, and longer. These insights can help you avoid thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs — simply by choosing the correct oil.
If you care about engine health, long-term reliability, or maximizing the lifespan of your vehicle, this video is essential. The data doesn’t lie — and you may be shocked by which oil brand comes out on top.
5000 miles is too long. Japan typically does 5000 km. :-P
#CarMaintenance #EngineCare #OilTest
Oil fouls at different rates. Why would you keep the interval static? It's more realistic to base changed on dipstick indication. You could pick up a translucency/opacity meter to be scientific about it even.
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This is a AI generated video
@Abaddon184Liquy molyyy the bestttttt
@MelindaAdemi-ec8rzmy car is Kia rio 2012 GDI 1.6 , total destination 300.000 km .. what i should use 5w-30 or 5-40 or what ? and what brand i should use ? Pls answer .
@Riyadh-c2hAI SUCKS! GET RID OF IT
@littlet7556Valvoline restore and protect is the best oil out there you cant change my mind
@GoldRaven-oe4byWhat in the ai slop is this
@chickenslapshard1982😆 🤣 😂 😹
@marecki2576I used Amsoil and my car exploded 2 miles down the road, I don't think it liked it.. So I switched to Mobil one. 🤣
@HookLineSinkerOfficialエンジンオイルは黒くなるオイル程エンジン内部の汚れをとっていると聞いたことが有るのだが・・・・?
@よし行くぞう-n4dJust use mobile 1 as many exotics and Porsche solely use this brand. Mobile 1 even beat the oils with separate synthetic additives that are suppose to make your engine last longer and run when the oil has ran out.
@msar2971You are 100% wrong about penzoil and turbo engines. Penzoil works the best for ALL engines. Not just NA engines.
@ThanosWasRight1983If it was a new engine on break in the oil used was going to show the most wear.
@frankroper3274If you did the engine tear down at the end, you don’t have any idea how any oil affected the inside of the engine. AI generated bs.
@StevieG_GuitarManFake test. Your video showed several different oils from Pennzoil ) 0W-20, 5W2+, etc.) Sameme with Valvoline. Please try again.I agree though that Mobil 1 is good and I stick to that.
@KariAlhaNo mechanic will suggest extending oil changes and all recommend OEM drain intervals.. I used Amsoil before and it does not meet their claims. Low viscosity 0W30 had elevated LEAD from bearing wear and switching to the SAE-30/10W30 Diesel Oil had lower wear metals in the same vehicle. Oil Testing Results from basic off the shelf oils had similar results w/o spending extra money on BS Marketing by DECEPTION.
@heavymechanic2머가좋다고???
@공도레이스I’ve used Castrol edge extended, and it made my car feel super smooth It was also during the summertime and I drive my car like crazy every day 60 to 90 miles a day sometimes stuck in traffic. And that oil hold its own and did a good job. It’s hard for me to believe that this oil doesn’t perform well in summertime when it’s specifically meant for performance. And seems very hard to believe that it doesn’t perform well with wear and tear because it seems like all the specifications and all the requirements it meets and other reviewers say it’s an amazing oil. Sometimes it depends on the vehicle itself and with oil darkening quicker at time sometimes doesn’t always mean that the oil is bad or that it was dirty quickly, sometimes that tells you that it’s cleaning out or doing what the other oil previously didn’t do
@matthewvaladez8209I believe this is AI and fake
@jbilh2624For a civic with 175k miles I’ll keep using pennzoil.
@cvtec43405:19 weird way to say 250 degrees 😂
@2strokeFOReverThis video is nonsense.... they compare the stats of amsoil at 20,000 miles to the stats of penzoil at 40,000 miles??? Like show us the lab results after the same # of miles on each engine
@jonh2408I don’t change my oils. It’s the reliable cAr manufacturer not the lubricants. Ford is number one built tourist
@RobustArid379Just change the oil and filter every 5 thousand miles. I've had three go well over 300 thousand miles.
@daveb3599Anyone that drives like you ain’t worth listening to.
@Giannis3434I use bacon grease mixed with transmission fluid
@sabertoothcat2957I’ve not even watched a video gone straight to comments and I’m having a good laugh. I don’t even need to watch the video.😂😂😂😂😂😂
@simonbackhurst7247How can you rate the break in oil with the last oil in this test?
@Mark-gi5miI drive a 2014 3.3L Kia Sorento with 327,000 miles. Bought new. Mostly around town miles. 50K was uber miles. I use Valvoline regularly oil or high mileage red/black when DIY. Now here is the secret…. Change your oil MORE often. Contamination is contamination regardless of the oil. Less expensive oil more often.
@WarnerNKingANOTHER FAKE Ai pile of GARBAGE 🗑
@brightsmile8369I have been using Mobil 1 full synthetic on my 5.7 gen 3 hemi and had no problems at all at 200k miles. At 2005k miles I had a timing chain problem so I decided to over haul my engine and the entire engine was unbelievably clean. I still use the same oil today
@sammywinstead9007Who cares !!
@chrisparker1923Give me a brake✋️About Motor OIL technologies ☝️I'D Rather be Muddy💩 & Moody😤.
@jonathanfernandodiazsanche8432Im using Baguio fully synthetic oil great oil for high mileage diesel car and trucks
@renatomanuel632511:23 blunt 直白的
@marin5381I Don't Believe it Period!
@NikiPuravet-rs6wiNOT even close to a valid test. Any 1st year statistics major ilaughs how this 200,000 miles was conducted.
@Joseph-namvetl huile xenum
@heradoudoum66I don't comment much but wow, the most scientific meaningless oil test I have ever watched. I would really like the time back that I wasted watching this useless video.
@EmrichHladky-i8oThe horrible AI naration of this video makes it almost unwatchable.
@82lowe36idIt doesn't make sense. If AMSOIL SIGNATURE SERIES SYNTHERTIC MOTOR OIL is so Good. Why it not available in Amazoncom?
@aymw9259Viel Werbung..wenig Wissen..🤦♂️
@Topgun345The way you do your final report, it seems you ran five cars concurrently with the different oils.
If not this test means nothing. You needed five separate but same model cars doing very similar operational conditions to even make an objective test result.
The most objective real world comparative oil tests should be done on fleets like taxis or delivery vehicles. They all have to be same model, same year and do the same journey profiles. One has to swap drivers at predetermined intervals. One also has to include a reasonable number of vehicles for each oil brand to get a reasonable average in testing conditions
I visited the Castrol laboratories in Pangbourne UK in 2009 and was immensely impressed with their professional setup. I’m sure the other labs are just as impressive.
Sorry their is just to many gaps in this test
Best oil brightens your car up. Headlights shine more than the Eiffel tower 🗼 👎
@walkortalk66All bullshit
@douglowenthal1320AI BS video
@us2tohell16.55 why are you showing oil report fo an Isuzu 6.6l Duramax. The engine you were using at the start of the video was a Toyota Camry 2.5L 2AR - FE which is petrol
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