was watching horsepower tv the other day and saw an add for royal purple motor oil. They claimed "up to 5 percent " increase in horsepower. anyone tried this oil? or heard of it? I did a search for this forum but couldn't find anything about it. any help is greatly appreciated.
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Look up SE-rious, I thought I read somewhere today that he is using that stuff now. He'd be able to tell you how it's workin for him
Look up SE-rious, I thought I read somewhere today that he is using that stuff now. He'd be able to tell you how it's workin for him
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Yeah, I've been using the stuff for years now.
Both in my SE-R and in my 3.5 Alty.
As far as the +5 hp claim goes, don't know!
I don't think I'll spend the $$$ on a dyno
for that. However, the bottle does claim it
increases horsepower. Generally, it goes for
about $5.25 a qt and you won't find it at
Wal-Mart.
The stuff looks like grape syrup!
Try it...you'll like it! In the car that is.
Yeah, I've been using the stuff for years now.
Both in my SE-R and in my 3.5 Alty.
As far as the +5 hp claim goes, don't know!
I don't think I'll spend the $$$ on a dyno
for that. However, the bottle does claim it
increases horsepower. Generally, it goes for
about $5.25 a qt and you won't find it at
Wal-Mart.
The stuff looks like grape syrup!
Try it...you'll like it! In the car that is.
Re: Hey, That's Me...!
So where do ya buy it? Or are they on the net?SE-Rious said:Yeah, I've been using the stuff for years now.
Both in my SE-R and in my 3.5 Alty.
As far as the +5 hp claim goes, don't know!
I don't think I'll spend the $$$ on a dyno
for that. However, the bottle does claim it
increases horsepower. Generally, it goes for
about $5.25 a qt and you won't find it at
Wal-Mart.
The stuff looks like grape syrup!
Try it...you'll like it! In the car that is.
SE-Rious, thanks for the reply, How many miles were on your 3.5 before you put royal purple in? I have just over 2000 miles on mine, had the oil changed at dealership at 1000, Do you think it would be safe to switch to royal at my next oil change?
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I have been using royal purple in my firebird for the last 20,000 miles, changing it every 5,000. I have been very happy with it, when I take it out, it looks just like when I put it in. I have read many good things about it. I buy it from www.oiltown.com
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Thanks, mobile 1 is a good oil as well. The only oils that I would use in my car would be mobile 1, redline or royal purple. Some hot-rod mag. did a test several years back with an Impalla SS and gained several hp by switching the trans fluid, rear end fluid and motor oil to red line synthetic.
Thanks, mobile 1 is a good oil as well. The only oils that I would use in my car would be mobile 1, redline or royal purple. Some hot-rod mag. did a test several years back with an Impalla SS and gained several hp by switching the trans fluid, rear end fluid and motor oil to red line synthetic.
I was thinkng about using Royal Purple...
...but then after doing quite bit of research on the net, I figured that I don't really need it.
I considered Royal Purple, Amsoil and Mobile 1. I Decided to go Mobile 1 as Royal Purple and Amsoil are great in racing and turbo cars but - I have neither. I figured - well, why pay about 2x more than for Mobile 1 - just so I can say I have it?
I plan changing every 5000 miles anyway.
It is not like I drive a Viper, but Altima, right?
Just my opinion. You of couse do what you feel confortable with.
...but then after doing quite bit of research on the net, I figured that I don't really need it.
I considered Royal Purple, Amsoil and Mobile 1. I Decided to go Mobile 1 as Royal Purple and Amsoil are great in racing and turbo cars but - I have neither. I figured - well, why pay about 2x more than for Mobile 1 - just so I can say I have it?
I plan changing every 5000 miles anyway.
It is not like I drive a Viper, but Altima, right?
Just my opinion. You of couse do what you feel confortable with.
Re: I was thinkng about using Royal Purple...
That's right, if you were driving a Viper you would have to put synthetic in it to keep the motor in one piece. Your Altima with dino-oil will outlast a Viper with synthetic anyday!rookie said:...but then after doing quite bit of research on the net, I figured that I don't really need it.
I considered Royal Purple, Amsoil and Mobile 1. I Decided to go Mobile 1 as Royal Purple and Amsoil are great in racing and turbo cars but - I have neither. I figured - well, why pay about 2x more than for Mobile 1 - just so I can say I have it?
I plan changing every 5000 miles anyway.
It is not like I drive a Viper, but Altima, right?
Just my opinion. You of couse do what you feel confortable with.
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I use it and its okay
If it looks the same as when you put it in, then its not doing its job of keeping the engine clean. Oil coming out dark after being in the engine means its keeping the engine clean of deposits, etc. That means the oil is still working, and it doesn't mean if its dark its bad.silverbird said:
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I meant it looks the same as in the thickness. I have seen some oils that when you take them out, they are noticable thicker (chunky), because they got to hot. Because the oil is purple, it is hard to tell if it is darker or not.
I meant it looks the same as in the thickness. I have seen some oils that when you take them out, they are noticable thicker (chunky), because they got to hot. Because the oil is purple, it is hard to tell if it is darker or not.
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Slowride, you're going down the same path I traveled!slowride said:
1K used up free oil change at dealership.
4K swithced to RP and will continue to use...
I buy the stuff from my dealership where I have a 10%
discount. You can also buy it at NAPA Auto Parts Stores.
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