Oil if you had to pick - Page 2

gw6211 · 11-04-2016, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SSNYSTR

Are there any benifits of using royal purple?

yes, more money and more sales to the vendor.

TheShadow · 11-04-2016, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SSNYSTR

Are there any benifits of using royal purple?

Royal Purple will tell you there is... oddly enough the other manufacturers tell you their own benefits...

Obzen · 11-04-2016, 09:47 AM

Pennzoil Platinum

SpookShow'84 · 11-04-2016, 09:50 AM

Is there any advantage in durability/engine life running an oil that's ZDDP enhanced? I run Penn grade 1 in my gen1 sbc and have been really happy with it. Haven't looked into their synthetics yet though, would a modern engine get any benefit from more Zinc?

Captain Obvious · 11-04-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SSNYSTR

Are there any benifits of using royal purple?

Only for Royal Purple. IMHO.

cellsafemode · 11-04-2016, 10:41 AM

Additives do play a factor in how an oil performs. Most people change their synthetic oil way too frequently for that to play a major factor in engine wear though compared to the competitors additives.

If you're changing the oil when you change out the filter every 5k miles or so then the additives and minute differences in the synthetic oils dont have time to outperform. That's fine for your engine. Not really a big deal for your wallet. Means you can buy whatever synth is on sale.

tcal780 · 11-04-2016, 02:26 PM

Using Mobil 1 currently, but I may switch to Amsoil.

I used to have an 03 Montero LTD that I bought with 58k miles. Soon after, I put in Amsoil 0W30 and changed it every 30k miles and filter every 15k. It always did use about a quart every 7-8k miles, but when it was sold with 230k, it ran as strong and shifted as smoothly as the day I bought it (I also changed the trans over to Amsoil ATF) It never had an internal engine/trans problem and none of the seals ever leaked.
It was an off-road beast for sure and it had it's share of little frustrating problems but never left me stranded. It had a solid engines/trans, but I'm still amazed about the durability and drain intervals Amsoil was able to support.

WhyUMad1LE · 11-04-2016, 03:43 PM

My favorite oil is Belgian Castrol Syntec 0w30. I've heard that the German 0w40 is just as good and cheaper so I will try it out next time.

uberjeff · 11-05-2016, 04:21 AM

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum full synthetic

Megahurtz · 11-06-2016, 01:14 AM

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 w/PF64 Filter

EMTNLSS · 11-06-2016, 01:29 AM

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 with Fram Ultra filter.

Emoto · 11-06-2016, 06:14 AM

Why so many Pennzoil fans here? Not knocking it, just curious.

Glen e · 11-06-2016, 07:02 AM

Pennzoil ultra made using natural gas, supposed to be a cleaner running syn oil.....google it

Dog1 · 11-06-2016, 08:43 AM

You can read up on oil at bobistheoilguy.com pretty much standard for people comparing oil now a days. The Pennzoil platinum is the best from Walmart oil based on information I have researched.

Personally I run amsoil in all of my toys.

11-04-2016, 09:50 AM	#18
SpookShow'84 Bump in the night Drives: '84 Monte Carlo SS, '15 Optima Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 744 View My Garage	Is there any advantage in durability/engine life running an oil that's ZDDP enhanced? I run Penn grade 1 in my gen1 sbc and have been really happy with it. Haven't looked into their synthetics yet though, would a modern engine get any benefit from more Zinc? __________________ https://youtu.be/Acui13Vz5Lk

11-05-2016, 04:21 AM	#23
uberjeff Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: AZ/CA depending on the week Posts: 40 View My Garage	Pennzoil Ultra Platinum full synthetic __________________ Hyper Blue 2SS - A8, NPP, 56W wheels

11-06-2016, 01:29 AM	#25
EMTNLSS Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 498	Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 with Fram Ultra filter. __________________ 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic \| A8 \| Jet Black Interior \| NPP Exhaust Current Mods: Catch Can \| aFe Lowering Springs \| GM 2nd Gen Splitter \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| MRR FS02 Wheels \| Flowmaster Exhaust \| Dark Tail Lights \| Diode Dynamics Sidemarkers \| Roto Fab \| Solar TB \| PRAY Ported IM \| BMR \| PRAY Tune Upcoming Mods:

11-06-2016, 06:14 AM	#26
Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	Why so many Pennzoil fans here? Not knocking it, just curious. __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle.

11-06-2016, 07:02 AM	#27
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Pennzoil ultra made using natural gas, supposed to be a cleaner running syn oil.....google it __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

11-04-2016, 09:47 AM	#17
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	Pennzoil Platinum

11-04-2016, 10:41 AM	#20
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	Additives do play a factor in how an oil performs. Most people change their synthetic oil way too frequently for that to play a major factor in engine wear though compared to the competitors additives. If you're changing the oil when you change out the filter every 5k miles or so then the additives and minute differences in the synthetic oils dont have time to outperform. That's fine for your engine. Not really a big deal for your wallet. Means you can buy whatever synth is on sale.

11-04-2016, 02:26 PM	#21
tcal780 Drives: 16 1SS White M6 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NEPA Posts: 155	Using Mobil 1 currently, but I may switch to Amsoil. I used to have an 03 Montero LTD that I bought with 58k miles. Soon after, I put in Amsoil 0W30 and changed it every 30k miles and filter every 15k. It always did use about a quart every 7-8k miles, but when it was sold with 230k, it ran as strong and shifted as smoothly as the day I bought it (I also changed the trans over to Amsoil ATF) It never had an internal engine/trans problem and none of the seals ever leaked. It was an off-road beast for sure and it had it's share of little frustrating problems but never left me stranded. It had a solid engines/trans, but I'm still amazed about the durability and drain intervals Amsoil was able to support.

11-04-2016, 03:43 PM	#22
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	My favorite oil is Belgian Castrol Syntec 0w30. I've heard that the German 0w40 is just as good and cheaper so I will try it out next time.

11-06-2016, 01:14 AM	#24
Megahurtz Snackbar Tuning Drives: 2023 SGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 1,123	Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 w/PF64 Filter

11-06-2016, 08:43 AM	#28
Dog1 Drives: 2013 Cadillac ATS,92 Camaro, 90 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 14	You can read up on oil at bobistheoilguy.com pretty much standard for people comparing oil now a days. The Pennzoil platinum is the best from Walmart oil based on information I have researched. Personally I run amsoil in all of my toys.

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