is royal purple a big deal?

305pride · 03-23-2010, 06:47 PM

because ive been hearing alot of royal purple since last year. i put some royal purple oil in my car today.

coolman · 03-23-2010, 07:01 PM

Like anything else, some people love it ,and think it's the best thing since sliced bread. Others believe it's only a marketing ploy.

*DGthe3* · 03-23-2010, 07:04 PM

I'm pretty sure Spike swears by the stuff

305pride · 03-23-2010, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

Like anything else, some people love it ,and think it's the best thing since sliced bread. Others believe it's only a marketing ploy.

yea i think its just an up-and-coming company trying to go mainstream. they seem cool though.

SSMickey · 03-23-2010, 07:44 PM

In my opinion, it is a good oil, but also a marketing thing too. If I recall correctly, I saw a list of GM approved oil one time recently and RP as well as Amzoil was not on the list. Now, I'm not saying GM will void your warrenty for using RP or Amzoil, just food for thought. I'm sticking with Mobil1.

ron10 · 03-23-2010, 08:13 PM

wise choice.

chutoyy · 03-23-2010, 09:09 PM

I've had no problem using Mobil1 or Royal Purple on my other cars... but a RP rep told me there is "less detergent" in RP...

Blownhotrodder · 03-23-2010, 09:18 PM

Some hate it, some love it. Im using it in my SS.

JKLNHYD · 03-23-2010, 09:50 PM

Swear by it...

305pride · 03-23-2010, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSMickey

In my opinion, it is a good oil, but also a marketing thing too. If I recall correctly, I saw a list of GM approved oil one time recently and RP as well as Amzoil was not on the list. Now, I'm not saying GM will void your warrenty for using RP or Amzoil, just food for thought. I'm sticking with Mobil1.

oil is just oil isnt it? i usually use penzoil or mobil1.

*DGthe3* · 03-23-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 305pride

oil is just oil isnt it? i usually use penzoil or mobil1.

Not quite. Most stuff is good enough, but premium synthetics are better.

2010 SS RS · 03-23-2010, 10:50 PM

Let me start by saying I am using RP. However RP does not meet all the standards set by GM. It is low in sulpher which could damage the Cat Converter should oil get into the combustion chamber. well if you get oil in there you have more problems than the Cats. Way less detergent than Mobil 1 and IMO a better overall product. I also use it in the Diff along with the GM additive.

OUR72GTO · 03-23-2010, 10:57 PM

So you ask AFTER you put it in?

305pride · 03-24-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

So you ask AFTER you put it in?

it was only a quart of it. i put a quarts of oil in my car every now and then because i have an oil leak lol

03-23-2010, 06:47 PM	#1
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03-23-2010, 07:04 PM	#3
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03-23-2010, 07:44 PM	#5
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	In my opinion, it is a good oil, but also a marketing thing too. If I recall correctly, I saw a list of GM approved oil one time recently and RP as well as Amzoil was not on the list. Now, I'm not saying GM will void your warrenty for using RP or Amzoil, just food for thought. I'm sticking with Mobil1. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

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03-23-2010, 10:50 PM	#12
2010 SS RS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Black Polished Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,106	Let me start by saying I am using RP. However RP does not meet all the standards set by GM. It is low in sulpher which could damage the Cat Converter should oil get into the combustion chamber. well if you get oil in there you have more problems than the Cats. Way less detergent than Mobil 1 and IMO a better overall product. I also use it in the Diff along with the GM additive. __________________ 418 Stroker, 621RWHP 648 lbs TORQUE Built by Laramie GM Auto Center Tuned by Nick at Mac Autosport. EForce SC, 2 3/4pulley,LPE dual fuel pump, JRE Twin fuel rail upgrade, posi clutch kit, RX oilcatch can and breather, Callies Compstar crankshaft and rods, Racing bearings, CP -13.8 race pistons, steel rings, Comp Cams X6 blower cam, Springs, HD timing chain and tensioner, Doug Thorley Tri Y LT headers, 89.7lb injectors, RPM rollbar, DSS1400 shafts, Simpson 5 pt harness, BMR Toe rods and trailing arms, led lights, RPM input and output shafts

03-23-2010, 07:01 PM	#2
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	Like anything else, some people love it ,and think it's the best thing since sliced bread. Others believe it's only a marketing ploy.

03-23-2010, 08:13 PM	#6
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	wise choice.

03-23-2010, 09:09 PM	#7
chutoyy knows nothing... Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle-ish, WA Posts: 151	I've had no problem using Mobil1 or Royal Purple on my other cars... but a RP rep told me there is "less detergent" in RP...

03-23-2010, 09:18 PM	#8
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,857	Some hate it, some love it. Im using it in my SS.

03-23-2010, 10:57 PM	#13
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	So you ask AFTER you put it in? __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

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