Royal Purple

02AFStang · 06-16-2008, 07:38 PM

I am wondering if Royal Purple full syn oil is as good as they say it is. Does anyone have an opinion or experience?

96greengt · 06-16-2008, 09:11 PM

I use it in mine, but the engine has less then 3000 miles since I have built it. I use the 5W20 and mine holds 8 quarts....

I plan to change it at about 4k miles and then slowly extend the intervals 1000 miles each oil change.

TonyToughNuts · 06-16-2008, 09:21 PM

i use royal purple and mainly cause of this article. read the whole thing. really good info.

http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf

03mach1ftw · 06-16-2008, 09:33 PM

wow great article thanks for the info.

2004gt · 06-16-2008, 09:46 PM

I use royal purple, I use the 5w30, works great!

H0SS302 · 06-16-2008, 10:15 PM

nothing better than reg ol' motor oil! iv heard nothing but good things about RP..but its WAY to expensive to justify IMO.

FordGT08 · 06-16-2008, 10:15 PM

i used royal purple badass oil never had a problem

04Roush2 · 06-16-2008, 10:16 PM

That's the only oil I use on my car

4.6stanger · 06-17-2008, 12:14 AM

Ive been wanting to use that monkey blood oil.. LOL but is it true once u use it theres no goin back to conventional oil?

gip99gt · 06-17-2008, 07:49 AM

I use it 5w20, change mine every 4500 miles.

thatdavidkid · 06-17-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 4.6stanger

Ive been wanting to use that monkey blood oil.. LOL but is it true once u use it theres no goin back to conventional oil?

that's all a stupid rumor... kinda like you can't go swimming right after you eat.. any engine i own has rp in it... (i stock it in my shop, and i get a pretty decent discount when i buy drums of it)

96greengt · 06-17-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thatdavidkid

that's all a stupid rumor... kinda like you can't go swimming right after you eat.. any engine i own has rp in it... (i stock it in my shop, and i get a pretty decent discount when i buy drums of it)

Now be a sponsor and quit advertising your "stock" in "your" shop..

CobraCommander · 06-17-2008, 07:53 PM

I use RP 5W20 and change every 2,000 miles. I love it.

Bigdrumma22 · 06-17-2008, 08:11 PM

Holy CRAP!

Is Mobil 1 really that bad compared to Royal Purple? I thought they were on the same playing field with RP only slightly outweighing it. If this is true, I'm definitely switching from Mobil 1 to Royal Purple.

BlackSunshine01 · 06-17-2008, 08:35 PM

wow im supprised that the dura blend did as well as it did.

Mustang_68_Coup · 06-18-2008, 07:28 PM

I run the Mobil 1 in my pickup and Castrol Full-Synth in the little car ... I've never had an oil related issue in either one.

However, it must be also said that I've never had an oil-related issue with any oil. Even when (as a poor person, running cheap shit no-name non-synthetic) I've run many cars for many years and never had any issue related to lube in the engine. I've had mostly Fords, but a few Chevys ... some in excess of 250K miles on them.

My pick up has been mine for over a decade, and I've put almost 150K miles on it with Mobil 1.
OTOH, Don's Lightning has almost 400K miles on it, and he runs the plain ol' whatever-is-on-sale-at-O'Reilly's 10w40 ...

The true key to longevity in an engine is the regularity with which you change your oil and filter!!!

In my opinion, the big names only come with big prices -- not bigger performance.

**12second5.0** · 06-18-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustang_68_Coup

I run the Mobil 1 in my pickup and Castrol Full-Synth in the little car ... I've never had an oil related issue in either one.

However, it must be also said that I've never had an oil-related issue with any oil. Even when (as a poor person, running cheap shit no-name non-synthetic) I've run many cars for many years and never had any issue related to lube in the engine. I've had mostly Fords, but a few Chevys ... some in excess of 250K miles on them.

My pick up has been mine for over a decade, and I've put almost 150K miles on it with Mobil 1.
OTOH, Don's Lightning has almost 400K miles on it, and he runs the plain ol' whatever-is-on-sale-at-O'Reilly's 10w40 ...

The true key to longevity in an engine is the regularity with which you change your oil and filter!!!

In my opinion, the big names only come with big prices -- not bigger performance.

For 99.99% of everyone on here what you said holds true.I run the Valvoline durablend in the stang.All my other vehicles use Motorcraft 5w20. Royal Purple is overkill for the majority............

Bigdrumma22 · 06-18-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 12second5.0

For 99.99% of everyone on here what you said holds true.I run the Valvoline durablend in the stang.All my other vehicles use Motorcraft 5w20. Royal Purple is overkill for the majority............

Yeah, but wouldn't you rather have overkilled protection than an overKILLED engine?

I know the test they did isn't exactly how the inside of an engine works, but from a protection standpoint, I'd rather have the best I can get. I'm going to try it next change and see if it helps on mileage for sure because I've been wanting to try it, this thread just further convinced me with another reason to try it. I've got almost 75k on the ticker.

H0SS302 · 06-18-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

Yeah, but wouldn't you rather have overkilled protection than an overKILLED engine?

I know the test they did isn't exactly how the inside of an engine works, but from a protection standpoint, I'd rather have the best I can get. I'm going to try it next change and see if it helps on mileage for sure because I've been wanting to try it, this thread just further convinced me with another reason to try it. I've got almost 75k on the ticker.

im sorry but most cars on this forum DO NOT NEED RP... my car has had reg ol motor oil pumped in it for almost 90k and runs just like new...

i can understand the ppl pushing power adders and some high numbers wanting it.. but for a normal run of the mil bolt on gt... there is no need to pay 7+ a quart for a performance oil like that...

Bigdrumma22 · 06-18-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H0SS302

im sorry but most cars on this forum DO NOT NEED RP... my car has had reg ol motor oil pumped in it for almost 90k and runs just like new...

i can understand the ppl pushing power adders and some high numbers wanting it.. but for a normal run of the mil bolt on gt... there is no need to pay 7+ a quart for a performance oil like that...

True, but people don't need a lot of things and they still get them anyways. I'm already paying $5-6/quart for Mobil 1, so I wouldn't mind paying an extra buck/quart for much better protection. I've been changing oil at 4-5k, so it's not like I have to change it everyday. Even if I changed at 3k, I still wouldn't mind. You can spend your saved money on mods or whatever, but I'm basically done modding, so I wanna protect what I got. Just my opinion.

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Originally Posted by ChrisGT2000

and who paid for this test not all the oil companies were in it. I agree unless you have a high powered built engine why spend 7bucks a quart just change your oil every 3000 and your good. I can see using the expensive stuff on a lemans or nascar engines or a drag car thats going to be used under extreme conditions.

I agree that it is overkill, but I say better safe than sorry. And if it was reserved for Lemans or NASCAR... I don't think they'd let out their little secret to the public. Again... just my opinion, not starting any wars here.

06-16-2008, 07:38 PM	#1
02AFStang 02AFStang Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 46 Trader Rating: (0)	Royal Purple I am wondering if Royal Purple full syn oil is as good as they say it is. Does anyone have an opinion or experience? __________________ USAF "Above All"

06-16-2008, 09:21 PM	#3
TonyToughNuts Ya know.....What had happened was....... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft. Hood Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0)	i use royal purple and mainly cause of this article. read the whole thing. really good info. http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf __________________ you laugh cause it's funny, i laugh cause it's true

06-16-2008, 09:33 PM	#4
03mach1ftw Iraq...BRB Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 443 Trader Rating: (0)	wow great article thanks for the info. __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1 - Stock FTL (some top secret stuff in the works ) "Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything." - Alexander Hamilton

06-16-2008, 09:46 PM	#5
2004gt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 313 Trader Rating: (2)	I use royal purple, I use the 5w30, works great! __________________

06-17-2008, 12:14 AM	#9
4.6stanger Three-hundredths of a second away from it!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 2,588 Trader Rating: (2)	Ive been wanting to use that monkey blood oil.. LOL but is it true once u use it theres no goin back to conventional oil? __________________ 2002 Mustang GT-K&N FIPK, Accufab Plenum/ 75mm T-body, Diablosport Predator, 4.10s, Pro 5.0 shifter, Bassani O/r x-pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, Steeda pulleys, Mickey Thompson ET streets, Moser axles, Eibach Sportlines, Hotchkis U/Lca's, 180* t-stat_ best e.t 13.02@103!!!! Soon to come: Weight reduction, weld pro-stars and fox springs.

06-16-2008, 10:15 PM	#6
H0SS302 Coming to a 17" rim near you Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SA TOWN Posts: 6,183 Trader Rating: (6)	nothing better than reg ol' motor oil! iv heard nothing but good things about RP..but its WAY to expensive to justify IMO.

06-16-2008, 10:15 PM	#7
FordGT08 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,239 Trader Rating: (0)	i used royal purple badass oil never had a problem

06-17-2008, 07:49 AM	#10
gip99gt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cedar Hill & Dallas,Tx Posts: 98 Trader Rating: (0)	I use it 5w20, change mine every 4500 miles. __________________ 04 GT Mods: BBK Plemum * BBK 75mm T/B * BBK Cold Air Kit * H&R Drop Springs * Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter * Steeda Pulleys * MAC O/R H * UPR C/C Plates * Flowmaster Mufflers * Diablosport Predator Tuner * FRPP Clutch * FRPP 4.10 Gears

06-17-2008, 07:53 PM	#13
CobraCommander Cobra! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 475 Trader Rating: (3)	I use RP 5W20 and change every 2,000 miles. I love it. __________________ Stage IV Steiggy Ported Blower w/ Black Billetflow 2.93 Pulley Dyno Tune by HPP 493.2 RWHP 484.0 RWTQ on pump gas (93) 507.5 RWHP 498.6 RWTQ with Torco 1/8: 7.934 at 94.36 1/4: 12.061 at 119.03 on street tires (Need some DR bad!) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/818396

06-17-2008, 08:11 PM	#14
Bigdrumma22 Evil Angel Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,203 Trader Rating: (5)	Holy CRAP! Is Mobil 1 really that bad compared to Royal Purple? I thought they were on the same playing field with RP only slightly outweighing it. If this is true, I'm definitely switching from Mobil 1 to Royal Purple. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT, 271hp/306tq on 87 CMR Tune, Roush short throw rally style shifter, King Cobra Clutch, Roush CAI, C&L Plenum, BBK/Roush 75mm T/B, Kooks L/Ts w/catted X, Bassani Cat-back, Eibach Pro-kit Springs, Energy Suspension bushings, KYB AGX's, Hotchkis C/C plates, UPR ProStreet rear control arms, Brembo Drilled/Hawk pads, BFG's, Dual Halo Projector 8k HIDs, Kenwood: KDC-X790, KAC-9102D, KAC-8402; Infinity: 6810CS, 6812CF; Orion: P series subs all powered by Optima My car http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2628572 My truck http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2206751

06-17-2008, 08:35 PM	#15
BlackSunshine01 METAL! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north east s.a. Posts: 366 Trader Rating: (0)	wow im supprised that the dura blend did as well as it did. __________________ who needs the after market? lowerd 01 GT.

06-18-2008, 07:28 PM	#16
Mustang_68_Coup My name is Ed; Special Ed ... Like my helmet? Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,782 Trader Rating: (0)	I run the Mobil 1 in my pickup and Castrol Full-Synth in the little car ... I've never had an oil related issue in either one. However, it must be also said that I've never had an oil-related issue with any oil. Even when (as a poor person, running cheap shit no-name non-synthetic) I've run many cars for many years and never had any issue related to lube in the engine. I've had mostly Fords, but a few Chevys ... some in excess of 250K miles on them. My pick up has been mine for over a decade, and I've put almost 150K miles on it with Mobil 1. OTOH, Don's Lightning has almost 400K miles on it, and he runs the plain ol' whatever-is-on-sale-at-O'Reilly's 10w40 ... *The true key to longevity in an engine is the regularity with which you change your oil and filter!!!* In my opinion, the big names only come with big prices -- not bigger performance. __________________ We human beings are very funny: when something bad happens in our lives we say, "Why me? Why is this happening to me?" But when we wake up every morning and are alive and healthy and our family is well, we never say, "Why me? Why am I so fortunate?" 'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.'

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