Pennzoil Platinum vs Ultimate - Toyota Yaris Forums

daf62757 · 07-19-2012, 02:46 PM

I am about to change my oil and found some Pennzoil 0w20 Platinum. But I am curious if anyone has experience with the Pennzoil Ultimate and what makes it better (costs about $3 more per gallon).

I don't think they make the Ultimate in 0w20 and was surprised to find it in the Platinum version.

Anyone have any information?

RedRide · 07-19-2012, 06:05 PM

It think you answered your question.
The Platimen has more of the compound that enablies it to flow at lower temps.
5- 30 is more than adiquate in most places excepte close to the the poles.

Having said that, giving any product a different name enables a company to charge more as they can infer that it is a better product whether its true of not . It an age old marketing gimmick and the oil industry is one of the biggest offenders. The industry is rampant with maketing gimmicks to get your money by misrepresenting their products.
When was the last time you trusted any major oil company to be 100% honest?

Happy Little Pony · 07-19-2012, 06:27 PM

You'll be happy with the Pennzoil Platinum. It's a very popular oil with a sterling reputation. And, as you noted, you can't get the Ultra in 0wXX anyway. The Ultra is a superior oil, too, and meets a lot more international specifications than the Platinum does, but for the engine in a Yaris the Ultra is overkill.

bronsin · 07-19-2012, 08:04 PM

The guy with the 400,000 (or is it 500,000) mile Yaris uses Walmart Synthetic.

daf62757 · 07-19-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsin

The guy with the 400,000 (or is it 500,000) mile Yaris uses Walmart Synthetic.

And you point is what? That synthetic provides superior protection?

bronsin · 07-20-2012, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daf62757

And you point is what? That synthetic provides superior protection?

No. Its the cheapest synthetic out there. Castrol GTX costs more. ($21 vs $26)

RedRide · 07-20-2012, 09:21 AM

FWIW......
I got my oil changed in my Celica (bought new) exclusively at the local Toyota dealer simply because it was convienent and quick. I'm shure that they did not us any sort of premium oil , just a standard 5-30 oil that met the nessary/required specs.
The Celica was DD used for commuting in all kinds of NY weather. When I sold it at over 95k miles the engine still ran like new.

Hershey · 07-20-2012, 10:46 AM

Just put the Platinum 0w-20 in the '11 Fit . No issues . Use Platinum 10w-30 for the riding mower and generator with no problems . No consumption . Here's the Technical Data Sheet for the Platinum .

Hershey · 07-20-2012, 11:06 AM

Here's the Technical Data Sheet for the Ultra , http://www.epc.shell.com/Docs/GPCDOC...1112051450.pdf .

07-19-2012, 02:46 PM	#1
daf62757 Nothing beats a Toyota! View User's Garage Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 564	Pennzoil Platinum vs Ultimate I am about to change my oil and found some Pennzoil 0w20 Platinum. But I am curious if anyone has experience with the Pennzoil Ultimate and what makes it better (costs about $3 more per gallon). I don't think they make the Ultimate in 0w20 and was surprised to find it in the Platinum version. Anyone have any information? __________________ Big Dave Indianapolis, IN Synthetic Oil....its in my car.....for at least 10,000 miles!

07-19-2012, 06:05 PM	#2
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	It think you answered your question. The Platimen has more of the compound that enablies it to flow at lower temps. 5- 30 is more than adiquate in most places excepte close to the the poles. Having said that, giving any product a different name enables a company to charge more as they can infer that it is a better product whether its true of not . It an age old marketing gimmick and the oil industry is one of the biggest offenders. The industry is rampant with maketing gimmicks to get your money by misrepresenting their products. When was the last time you trusted any major oil company to be 100% honest? Last edited by RedRide; 07-19-2012 at 06:20 PM.

07-19-2012, 08:04 PM	#4
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	The guy with the 400,000 (or is it 500,000) mile Yaris uses Walmart Synthetic. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

07-20-2012, 10:46 AM	#8
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Just put the Platinum 0w-20 in the '11 Fit . No issues . Use Platinum 10w-30 for the riding mower and generator with no problems . No consumption . Here's the Technical Data Sheet for the Platinum . Attached Images Last edited by Hershey; 07-20-2012 at 11:03 AM.

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Happy Little Pony Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 83	You'll be happy with the Pennzoil Platinum. It's a very popular oil with a sterling reputation. And, as you noted, you can't get the Ultra in 0wXX anyway. The Ultra is a superior oil, too, and meets a lot more international specifications than the Platinum does, but for the engine in a Yaris the Ultra is overkill.

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RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	FWIW...... I got my oil changed in my Celica (bought new) exclusively at the local Toyota dealer simply because it was convienent and quick. I'm shure that they did not us any sort of premium oil , just a standard 5-30 oil that met the nessary/required specs. The Celica was DD used for commuting in all kinds of NY weather. When I sold it at over 95k miles the engine still ran like new.

07-20-2012, 11:06 AM	#9
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Here's the Technical Data Sheet for the Ultra , http://www.epc.shell.com/Docs/GPCDOC...1112051450.pdf .