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TunedIS300 · 09-20-2009, 07:26 PM

so on my last oil change i used royal purple since i got 5 qts free. i always use mobile 1 fully syth. since it good for the price but i heard somewhere that if u go to use royal purple u gotta stick wit it for good is this true so i cant go back to using mobile1 one i gotta fork out the money to use royal purple?

05 mazda6s · 09-20-2009, 07:36 PM

There's no sticking with any particular oil once you get it. You can always revert back without a problem.

BoostedQuad4 · 09-20-2009, 07:40 PM

lol thats not true at all, and royal purple IMO is way overpriced, but so is almost everything else in america now days

ndubz · 09-20-2009, 11:23 PM

Eeeeeewwwwww. U used Mobil 1 before. Stick with the purple **** or Q

russiankid · 09-20-2009, 11:54 PM

^^ Quakerstate?

OutToWinPAHC · 09-21-2009, 12:58 AM

Amsoil / End thread

justinlansdale · 09-21-2009, 03:31 AM

i've used royal purple since i've purchased my car, and i'm 65k miles in with no issues/problems at all. the car runs great, even at the higher mileage.

FocusDude · 09-21-2009, 07:39 AM

Ha I've never used pricey oil and at 105k the hamster's pulling better then ever.

jpalamar · 09-21-2009, 08:21 AM

If you change your oil at normal intervals, it doesn't matter what oil you use. Synthetic may get a few more miles but who wants to really push it when it only takes 30 minutes to do an oil change.

I use whatever is on sale.

OMGz Turbo · 09-21-2009, 09:16 AM

I always used mobil 1...thats all the neon has ever seen

marshallpre1 · 09-21-2009, 10:30 AM

Normal Oil for Corolla- when it was still alive
Mobil 1 for SRT-4- Since it's on sale most of the time
Castrol Syntec/Edge for Supra w PureOne or Mobil 1 Oil filter

Elliott18t · 09-21-2009, 10:33 AM

castrol syntec ftw.. mobil 1 is crappy anymore, i noticed in my car..

vdcoff · 09-21-2009, 11:10 AM

when i bought my car i used mobil 1, but now i use royal purple...i may start using castrol syntec, my last oil change cost me 60 dollars and I change it myself, thats just buying the oil and filter

TunedIS300 · 09-21-2009, 11:28 AM

yea royal purple coast me about 50ish wit oil and filter where i can get mobil 1 and a filter for a little under 35 bucks

KingKong8247 · 09-21-2009, 11:36 AM

I used royal purple for a while. I stopped when my block cracked. I thought it was just a BHG so I swapped the head gasket and you could tell it was still burning coolant. With the Royal purple you couldn't really tell there was coolant in the oil.

I used a metal HG and just figured it didn't seal right. So I changed it again for a felpro. This time used regular oil and when I drained it, it came out looking like chocolate milk.

Yeah that day sucked.

OutToWinPAHC · 09-21-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TunedIS300

yea royal purple coast me about 50ish wit oil and filter where i can get mobil 1 and a filter for a little under 35 bucks

Lucky I am up to about 100 bucks an oil change now. Needs 8.5 qts

marshallpre1 · 09-21-2009, 11:55 AM

It seems like EDGE is a really good product. Apparently it is a Group IV oil like Mobil 1 EP (EDIT: This may not be true, EDGE may only be a Group III).

Castrol also has a $15 off mail in rebate for the Edge!

http://www.castroledgeusa.com/?utm_s...trol_EDGE#/faq

Twinz · 09-21-2009, 11:57 AM

use to only use royal purple on my z, then switched to mobile 1 synthetic and been using that for the past couple years with no problem..purple is way over priced

turboman808 · 09-21-2009, 12:14 PM

All the Porsche guys swear by Brad Penn oil. Seems to be reasonably priced. Not even sure if it's synthetic or not. But even all the engine builders I know swear by this stuff.

I have it in my porsche since my mechanic puts it in for me. Other cars are running Castrol synthetic since thats what I have always used. I might try Brad Penn but I never see it in the stores.

TR MS3 · 09-21-2009, 12:30 PM

Pennzoil Platinum showed great resistance to fuel dilution and break down when used in MZR engines. This is all according to a OA. So as long as I own the ms3 it will get PP.

09-20-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
TunedIS300 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5696 My Ride: family sedan. iTrader: (0)	using royal purple? so on my last oil change i used royal purple since i got 5 qts free. i always use mobile 1 fully syth. since it good for the price but i heard somewhere that if u go to use royal purple u gotta stick wit it for good is this true so i cant go back to using mobile1 one i gotta fork out the money to use royal purple? __________________ 06 rsx-sold 05 is300-sold 08 boosted civic si- sold 94 boosted civic-sold 11 lancer-current

09-20-2009, 07:36 PM	#2
05 mazda6s Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richboro, PA Member #5265 My Ride: 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT iTrader: (0)	There's no sticking with any particular oil once you get it. You can always revert back without a problem. __________________ PennState Class of '12

09-20-2009, 11:54 PM	#5
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	^^ Quakerstate? __________________ 2012' Scion tC 6-speed M/T.

09-21-2009, 03:31 AM	#7
justinlansdale Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Member #4286 My Ride: old BMW & obnoxious bike(s) iTrader: (5)	i've used royal purple since i've purchased my car, and i'm 65k miles in with no issues/problems at all. the car runs great, even at the higher mileage. __________________ // To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-21-2009, 07:39 AM	#8
FocusDude Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lower Lower Bucks Member #6269 My Ride: 01 Focus ZX3 iTrader: (0)	Ha I've never used pricey oil and at 105k the hamster's pulling better then ever. __________________ 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-20-2009, 11:23 PM	#4
ndubz Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: tristate area Member #6107 iTrader: (1)	Eeeeeewwwwww. U used Mobil 1 before. Stick with the purple **** or Q

09-21-2009, 12:58 AM	#6
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Amsoil / End thread

09-21-2009, 08:21 AM	#9
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	If you change your oil at normal intervals, it doesn't matter what oil you use. Synthetic may get a few more miles but who wants to really push it when it only takes 30 minutes to do an oil change. I use whatever is on sale.

09-21-2009, 09:16 AM	#10
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	I always used mobil 1...thats all the neon has ever seen __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

09-21-2009, 10:30 AM	#11
marshallpre1 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Member #6445 My Ride: N/A iTrader: (1)	Normal Oil for Corolla- when it was still alive Mobil 1 for SRT-4- Since it's on sale most of the time Castrol Syntec/Edge for Supra w PureOne or Mobil 1 Oil filter __________________ Jeremy 1997 Supra TT 6MT- PT67/Vipec/HKS/AEM/etc- fun street car 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT- Brembo pkg- daily/track days 1994 SC300 5MT- NA-T- PT61/AEM V1- future track car

09-21-2009, 10:33 AM	#12
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	castrol syntec ftw.. mobil 1 is crappy anymore, i noticed in my car.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

09-21-2009, 11:10 AM	#13
vdcoff Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nazareth, PA Member #6984 My Ride: 2011 Impreza WRX Ltd / 2012 Yamaha FZ8 iTrader: (1)	when i bought my car i used mobil 1, but now i use royal purple...i may start using castrol syntec, my last oil change cost me 60 dollars and I change it myself, thats just buying the oil and filter __________________ You can't have pie without cool whip. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-21-2009, 11:28 AM	#14
TunedIS300 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5696 My Ride: family sedan. iTrader: (0)	yea royal purple coast me about 50ish wit oil and filter where i can get mobil 1 and a filter for a little under 35 bucks __________________ 06 rsx-sold 05 is300-sold 08 boosted civic si- sold 94 boosted civic-sold 11 lancer-current

09-21-2009, 11:36 AM	#15
KingKong8247 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2007 Member #4700 My Ride: Black 240sx coupe iTrader: (0)	I used royal purple for a while. I stopped when my block cracked. I thought it was just a BHG so I swapped the head gasket and you could tell it was still burning coolant. With the Royal purple you couldn't really tell there was coolant in the oil. I used a metal HG and just figured it didn't seal right. So I changed it again for a felpro. This time used regular oil and when I drained it, it came out looking like chocolate milk. Yeah that day sucked.

09-21-2009, 11:55 AM	#17
marshallpre1 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Member #6445 My Ride: N/A iTrader: (1)	It seems like EDGE is a really good product. Apparently it is a Group IV oil like Mobil 1 EP (EDIT: This may not be true, EDGE may only be a Group III). Castrol also has a $15 off mail in rebate for the Edge! http://www.castroledgeusa.com/?utm_s...trol_EDGE#/faq __________________ Jeremy 1997 Supra TT 6MT- PT67/Vipec/HKS/AEM/etc- fun street car 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT- Brembo pkg- daily/track days 1994 SC300 5MT- NA-T- PT61/AEM V1- future track car Last edited by marshallpre1; 09-21-2009 at 02:00 PM.

09-21-2009, 11:57 AM	#18
Twinz Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SE PA Member #2189 My Ride: 1990 Skyline GT-R iTrader: (4)	use to only use royal purple on my z, then switched to mobile 1 synthetic and been using that for the past couple years with no problem..purple is way over priced

09-21-2009, 12:14 PM	#19
turboman808 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Jersey Member #5285 iTrader: (0)	All the Porsche guys swear by Brad Penn oil. Seems to be reasonably priced. Not even sure if it's synthetic or not. But even all the engine builders I know swear by this stuff. I have it in my porsche since my mechanic puts it in for me. Other cars are running Castrol synthetic since thats what I have always used. I might try Brad Penn but I never see it in the stores.

09-21-2009, 12:30 PM	#20
TR MS3 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pottsgrove, PA Member #13820 My Ride: 07 MS3 & 09 CRV iTrader: (0)	Pennzoil Platinum showed great resistance to fuel dilution and break down when used in MZR engines. This is all according to a OA. So as long as I own the ms3 it will get PP. Last edited by TR MS3; 09-21-2009 at 12:35 PM.

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