Anyone use Royal Purple/Redline oil

[Cash Money]

I'm gonna be coming up on an oil change an have been using Mobil 1 for a while...and now my stocks all used up... now i'm considering getting one of these oils..... can anyone tell me their experience with this oil, as in the noticeable cooler operating temps, gained power, and better fuel mileage and they also claim that for high revving engines it's even more noticeable...or is it a load of crap...and what can you get these oils for price per quart...i can get the royal purple race blend for a lil' less than $4 a quart...friend's dad gets a huge discount for his business...thanx in advance guys, much appreciated...

[t2000gts]

i've noticed the cooler temp bit (takes longer to warm up, cools down more easily, and pulls harder in hotter weather), and the power (pulls noticeably harder all around) with Royal Purplce Racing 21.

however, after the first week or two, i don't notice it anymore...i think it's because i got used to it and i had a full tank of gas and rarely took it out...the car seems to like being driven around for a while as opposed to before where it would feel strong as soon as it was cold, before it warmed up.

[Cash Money]

thanx, i was curious if there was anyone that would back their claims... i'll take all those opinions in... anyone else use this or maybe the redline stuff??? as of now i'm gonna lean to the Royal Purple Racing 21...

[MilinGTS]

i used it once, that was the best my car had ever felt.

i used their transmission fluids and all that too.

i still have the tranyn stuff in there and its nice
im gonna get the oil in there too

maybe it sjust me, but i hate the crap that the dealer uses.

[VZV21]

Do you really want to use a Race grade motor oil in your car?

Keep in mind, these race engines constantly torn down and rebuilt. The race oil only stays for one race.

Using it in your daily driver, isn't such a good idea, unless you don't mind weekly oil changes. Stick to their SAE grade oils instead, that are API licensed.

[t2000gts]

Originally posted by VZV21
Do you really want to use a Race grade motor oil in your car?

Keep in mind, these race engines constantly torn down and rebuilt. The race oil only stays for one race.

Using it in your daily driver, isn't such a good idea, unless you don't mind weekly oil changes. Stick to their SAE grade oils instead, that are API licensed.

their normal 'heavy duty' oils are not even fully synthetic, they themselves say in their FAQ if you want a 'full synthetic' oil to go for the Racing series. Racing 21 is equivalent to a SAE 5w30 oil.

[VZV21]

Just need to warn about if you run into complications with the enigne caused by lubrication, you might want to stick with a API certified oil or you may end up with the shaft.

Delvac1 is a full PAO stock oil (unlike Mobil1), which meets SJ specs and comes as a 5w40. Some car owners have reported a quieter operation using Delvac 1.

It's more expensive than Mobil 1 though.

[t2000gts]

Originally posted by VZV21
Just need to warn about if you run into complications with the enigne caused by lubrication, you might want to stick with a API certified oil or you may end up with the shaft.

Delvac1 is a full PAO stock oil (unlike Mobil1), which meets SJ specs and comes as a 5w40. Some car owners have reported a quieter operation using Delvac 1.

i've only had it in for a few hundred miles, i'm going to ask them again to make sure it has no unusual wear properties that would render it ineffective before ~3000 miles.

[VZV21]

spend $20 to get your oil analyzed also.

[gts_hypertek]

is it true that once you go to full synthetic you cant go back!?

[t2000gts]

Originally posted by VZV21
spend $20 to get your oil analyzed also.

where can i get this done? :wtf:

[GearShifter6]

Is it true that if you use Mobile1, that you only have to change oil every 5 thousand instead of 3 thousand miles?

[VZV21]

SOme auto parts stores sell a oil analysis kit for about $20.

You can also order it from www.amsoil.com.

Basically when you change your oil, you fill the tube up with the oil, seal it, and ship it out (sometimes it's pre-paid), then you'll get an analysis back by mail.

GearShifter6, you can go even longer if you want to. Do an oil analysis first though.

[Phil C]

No it's not true that once you change to synthetic you can't go back.

You can get your oil analyzed at some Autozone's and at a few Napa shops. We don't have them around here but I guess Pep-Boys also has analysis available at some locations. A good oil analysis will be sent out not done on site you give them a sample and they mail you your results in about a week. Ask at the counter the next time you buy oil if they do it or know someone who can. If you trust it... Jiffy-Lube, I think, also does a basic oil analysis.

I general any synthetic will resist breakdown better than a dino-based oil and could go longer between changes. However this all boils down to how you drive, where you drive, and how much risk you are willing to take. It doesn't cost much to change your oil every 3,000 miles just to be safe. As an alternative a new BMW using synthetic from the factory generally can make it 10-15,000 miles before the oil change indicator comes on so that is the interval BMW feels is adequate.