Royal Purple?

xhorseluck · June 16th, 2009, 03:46 PM

So. I've had my car for almost 5,000 miles now.
Time for an oil change.
It was last changed at the JiffyLube by the previous owner.
I want to do it myself.
My boyfriend keeps telling me to get Royal Purple & a K&N oil filter.
I did.

So, my question.
Is there anything that you have to do when changing from non synthetic oil to synthetic oil?
What's your opinion on Royal Purple?

AzSonicSnake · June 16th, 2009, 03:53 PM

if your using royal purple oil be sure to change it right on the 3k mark. the additives in RP oil break down rather quickly, and can severly hurt your motor if left in for an extended change interval. personally i would stay very far away from thier oil, but for some reason it seems to be gaining popularity. honestly in your v-6 i would not hesitate 1 second to put good ol motorcraft semi-synthetic in it with a motorcraft filter. both are good stuff, and can be bought inexpensively at walmart.

Kuro · June 18th, 2009, 03:25 PM

I use castrol synthetic blend in my 4.0L with a wix filter. Bosch also makes really good filters.

Just be careful of your downpipe when your changing your filter. I got a nice little burn on my arm from mine.

rk_2000_Z/28 · June 18th, 2009, 03:55 PM

Royal Purple makes a great product. That's all I use in my car, with a Wix filter.

It is expensive though, so for the non-performance cars (girlfriends dd, work truck) I use Mobil 1.

I honestly don't think you should spend the extra cash on the RP or K&N.

Silversixspeed · July 4th, 2009, 01:46 PM

To answer your question, no, there really is nothing to do when simply switching from conventional to synthetic oil. I'd just recommend sticking with one or the other, and not switch between them all the time.

01GT7051 · July 5th, 2009, 01:20 PM

used royal purple in my diesel cost me a hella of a lot but worked awesome and if you change oil,trans,and rear end you can actually gain power, dont call bs on this cause it was dyno proven numerous times in the truck mags i used to look at all the time wasnt a bunch but picked up 4-5 hp

Jeff2000GT · July 6th, 2009, 08:55 PM

I'm not a fan of Royal Purple, I ran it in my 2000 gt with 100k and it just seemed too thin for 5w30. I had trouble checking the oil level because it would barely stick to the dipstick.. also seemed to make my engine louder (ticking).. I switched to Mobil1 Synthetic 5w30 and haven't had a complaint. Also a friend of mine's dad used to run drag cars and he ran nothing but RP and after continually blowing motors he switched and the problems stopped.. I'm not saying that caused it, but he seems to think it did.

Ke^in · July 15th, 2009, 08:39 AM

Mobile 1 FTW. It doesn't use purple dyes for gimmicks.

Grabber523 · July 15th, 2009, 09:01 AM

I wont use RP either...good old Mobil 1 with a Fram Tough Guard filter, every 3000 miles. It's not so much the breakdown that makes me change it at that interval, but the climate is extreme all year round and unbelievably dusty. You'll be fine with what you already bought, just change it at 3,000...and don't EVER go to Jiffy Lube again! The employees actually have a code they use...if you're not watching, they'll just wipe the filter off instead of pulling it off and replacing it...and this is straight from a buddy of mine who quit working there when he saw that shit happening. You'll really enjoy doing your own maintenance...and the peace of mind you get from it.

Jeff2000GT · July 27th, 2009, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Grabber523

I wont use RP either...good old Mobil 1 with a Fram Tough Guard filter, every 3000 miles. It's not so much the breakdown that makes me change it at that interval, but the climate is extreme all year round and unbelievably dusty. You'll be fine with what you already bought, just change it at 3,000...and don't EVER go to Jiffy Lube again! The employees actually have a code they use...if you're not watching, they'll just wipe the filter off instead of pulling it off and replacing it...and this is straight from a buddy of mine who quit working there when he saw that shit happening. You'll really enjoy doing your own maintenance...and the peace of mind you get from it.

Some guy at an oil change place here told me i could go 10,000 miles on my mobile1.. he said "just come in after 5k miles and we'll just change the filter and you can run it another 5k" now personally i had never heard that before.. and on a motor with 106k miles it starts smoking when my oil hits 4k (no cats though) so that's not a risk i'm willing to take..

89Domindart · July 27th, 2009, 05:09 PM

shit , I dont know whether to try RP or not now. lol

I also heard from someone else that it adds a couple hp if you switch.

But not with this thread, there are so many storys on what rp does. hmm

Destination S197 · July 28th, 2009, 12:07 AM

I've used 5W30 Motorcraft oil/filter in my truck since day one. Haven't had any problems with it lasting the 3,000 miles. If its just your daily driver, stick with the motorcraft or similarly priced respectable brands, no need for the $4 a quart in a DD imo.

weezer · July 28th, 2009, 01:28 AM

I use Castrol Synthetic on my car and change it every 3k miles. Synthetic is the only way to go.

89Domindart · August 2nd, 2009, 06:10 PM

Well I spoke w someone else who uses RP and he has restored some of my faith. Still kinda on the fence.

330CubeGt · August 10th, 2009, 11:47 PM

I use royal purple in my car and i love it but its not a Daily Driven car.
I run what ever is on sale in my DD V6 mustang

89Domindart · August 11th, 2009, 11:44 PM

How many miles are on your car ^? I ask because I recently read again that the detergents in RP are such that it can make a car leak if its got higher miles. It basically whipes away the thick build up and may leave the car prone to leaking.

Ke^in · August 12th, 2009, 08:22 AM

OK this has nothing to do with RP, but I didn't want to make a new thread. The PO of my car used Mobile 1 from the start (Thank God) I was wondering what a good oil filter was for the Mustang that uses Mobile 1? I don't want something REAL expensive. It's just a daily driver... not a track car.

sonicstang03 · September 19th, 2009, 06:29 PM

iv heard its just as good at any synthetic. but idk if thoes guys they told me that were thinking with there dipstick

June 16th, 2009, 03:46 PM	#1
xhorseluck Newbie 2006 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Royal Purple? So. I've had my car for almost 5,000 miles now. Time for an oil change. It was last changed at the JiffyLube by the previous owner. I want to do it myself. My boyfriend keeps telling me to get Royal Purple & a K&N oil filter. I did. So, my question. Is there anything that you have to do when changing from non synthetic oil to synthetic oil? What's your opinion on Royal Purple?

June 16th, 2009, 03:53 PM	#2
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	if your using royal purple oil be sure to change it right on the 3k mark. the additives in RP oil break down rather quickly, and can severly hurt your motor if left in for an extended change interval. personally i would stay very far away from thier oil, but for some reason it seems to be gaining popularity. honestly in your v-6 i would not hesitate 1 second to put good ol motorcraft semi-synthetic in it with a motorcraft filter. both are good stuff, and can be bought inexpensively at walmart. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

June 18th, 2009, 03:25 PM	#3
Kuro Banned 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 895 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use castrol synthetic blend in my 4.0L with a wix filter. Bosch also makes really good filters. Just be careful of your downpipe when your changing your filter. I got a nice little burn on my arm from mine. __________________ [url]www.ctxracing.com[/url] [url]www.tandlmedia.com[/url] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

June 18th, 2009, 03:55 PM	#4
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,312 iTrader: 0 reviews	Royal Purple makes a great product. That's all I use in my car, with a Wix filter. It is expensive though, so for the non-performance cars (girlfriends dd, work truck) I use Mobil 1. I honestly don't think you should spend the extra cash on the RP or K&N. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

July 4th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#5
Silversixspeed Newbie 1990 Notch Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	To answer your question, no, there really is nothing to do when simply switching from conventional to synthetic oil. I'd just recommend sticking with one or the other, and not switch between them all the time. __________________ Chad 1990 Notch 12.9 @ 105

July 5th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#6
01GT7051 Newbie 01 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: gig harbor wa Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	used royal purple in my diesel cost me a hella of a lot but worked awesome and if you change oil,trans,and rear end you can actually gain power, dont call bs on this cause it was dyno proven numerous times in the truck mags i used to look at all the time wasnt a bunch but picked up 4-5 hp __________________ 01 gt 5spd, cf stalker hood, tails, custom exhaust, jlt ram air,

July 6th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#7
Jeff2000GT Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm not a fan of Royal Purple, I ran it in my 2000 gt with 100k and it just seemed too thin for 5w30. I had trouble checking the oil level because it would barely stick to the dipstick.. also seemed to make my engine louder (ticking).. I switched to Mobil1 Synthetic 5w30 and haven't had a complaint. Also a friend of mine's dad used to run drag cars and he ran nothing but RP and after continually blowing motors he switched and the problems stopped.. I'm not saying that caused it, but he seems to think it did. __________________

July 15th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#8
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mobile 1 FTW. It doesn't use purple dyes for gimmicks. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

July 15th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#9
Grabber523 Your Mom's Favorite 2007 Mustang GT Eats Chevys, Shits Imports... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scott AFB, Illinois Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wont use RP either...good old Mobil 1 with a Fram Tough Guard filter, every 3000 miles. It's not so much the breakdown that makes me change it at that interval, but the climate is extreme all year round and unbelievably dusty. You'll be fine with what you already bought, just change it at 3,000...and don't EVER go to Jiffy Lube again! The employees actually have a code they use...if you're not watching, they'll just wipe the filter off instead of pulling it off and replacing it...and this is straight from a buddy of mine who quit working there when he saw that shit happening. You'll really enjoy doing your own maintenance...and the peace of mind you get from it. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...p-vote-me.html TEAM RICER GT CREW MEMBER (11 SECOND RIDE WITH A 12 SECOND DRIVER) MEMBERS AGAINST MEMBERS AGAINST STUFF CREW FOUNDER TRUNK MONKEY CREW FOUNDER

July 27th, 2009, 05:09 PM	#11
89Domindart Enthusiast 89mustanglx5.0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: smyrna ga Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	shit , I dont know whether to try RP or not now. lol I also heard from someone else that it adds a couple hp if you switch. But not with this thread, there are so many storys on what rp does. hmm __________________ looking for a mustang again.!

July 28th, 2009, 12:07 AM	#12
Destination S197 Getting Laid Is A Bitch 2007 Mustang GT 13.481 @ 103.65 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,226 iTrader: 1 reviews	I've used 5W30 Motorcraft oil/filter in my truck since day one. Haven't had any problems with it lasting the 3,000 miles. If its just your daily driver, stick with the motorcraft or similarly priced respectable brands, no need for the $4 a quart in a DD imo. __________________ Saleen wheels / Front: 255/45/ Rear: 275/40/ Steeda CAI / 93 Perf. Bama tune Corsa Xtremes, K Springs, Koni STR.Ts, UMI lca relo. Brackets/r lwr ctrl arms J&M adj. panhard bar / Camber plates.

July 28th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#13
weezer Regular 2005 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 256 iTrader: 0 reviews	I use Castrol Synthetic on my car and change it every 3k miles. Synthetic is the only way to go. __________________ ...just one of the few Asians that prefers to eat rice rather than drive it...

August 2nd, 2009, 06:10 PM	#14
89Domindart Enthusiast 89mustanglx5.0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: smyrna ga Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I spoke w someone else who uses RP and he has restored some of my faith. Still kinda on the fence. __________________ looking for a mustang again.! Last edited by 89Domindart; August 2nd, 2009 at 06:14 PM.

August 10th, 2009, 11:47 PM	#15
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	I use royal purple in my car and i love it but its not a Daily Driven car. I run what ever is on sale in my DD V6 mustang __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

August 11th, 2009, 11:44 PM	#16
89Domindart Enthusiast 89mustanglx5.0 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: smyrna ga Posts: 846 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 0 reviews	How many miles are on your car ^? I ask because I recently read again that the detergents in RP are such that it can make a car leak if its got higher miles. It basically whipes away the thick build up and may leave the car prone to leaking. __________________ looking for a mustang again.!

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