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J Lambert · 11-04-2009, 09:37 PM

I was told today by a Royal Purple rep today that I should change my oil twice before putting Royal Purple in my car.

He said "Those cars have break in oil in them. You don't want any of that mixing with the Royal Purple. I suggest you chage your oil two times before you put Royal Purple in."

Has anyone herd of anything like this. I just have a hard time beleiving it.

topgun1 · 11-04-2009, 09:54 PM

no experience using Royal Purple. "break-in oil"? that's a new one, sounds like a marketing ploy. Although, I changed my oil at 400 miles anyway (only mobil 1 synthetic of course).

savage71ChevelleSS · 11-04-2009, 10:09 PM

Your Royal Purple guy is a Royal Idiot

RedJewelrsss32 · 11-04-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by savage71ChevelleSS

Your Royal Purple guy is a Royal Idiot

RedJewelrsss32 · 11-04-2009, 10:12 PM

Just go MOBIL 1

bobakane · 11-04-2009, 10:16 PM

Take care of your child and use mobile 1. I changed my baby at 600 miles and plan on changing it again around 3000.

RedJewelrsss32 · 11-04-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

I changed mine twice anyways before I reached 1,500 miles and I just put in the Royal Purple motor oil, Synchromax trans fluid, and Max Gear differential fluid. What a difference. Car idles smoother, runs smoother, shifts smoother and it's noticeably quieter inside the car. Well worth it. I've used RP for years and their stuff is great.

So your saying to go ahead and go two Mobil 1 oil changes before going to RP??? huhhhh

RedJewelrsss32 · 11-04-2009, 10:41 PM

1000 miles on her now Did a oil change at 500 with Mobil 1 Car isnt broke in yet no changes in runnability yet, she hasnt woke up yet. I just like to follow the manufacture suggestions. Not triing to disagree with you Put what you want in your car. Hope it works well for you.

Sir Nuke · 11-04-2009, 10:41 PM

J Lambert, if the car in your avatar is your, your car came from the factory with Mobil 1 in it, not break in oil, which is a old wives tale. We don't know how many miles you have on it now, but most of us have changed it at about 1000 miles, then start your normal oil change schedule. and stick with MOBIL 1 and good quality filters and you can't go wrong.

WhiteCrane · 11-04-2009, 11:13 PM

Royal Purple... What's the benefit here? Haven't countless studies proven that oil is oil is oil. I've never heard of a well maintained engine blowing because of the oil brand.

Drive a car with Mobil 1 and a car with Supertech (Walmart's oil brand) and you won't be able to tell which is which. You guys think the Mobil 1 car will last longer???

ttazzijr700 · 11-04-2009, 11:17 PM

i was going to change mine but with my previous cars, i just took it to some oil change place. I have no idea what they use. If i wanter to get mobile 1, how should i got about it. I dont plan on changing it my self. Should i go to the dealer? thanx

LikaRokBowTie · 11-04-2009, 11:44 PM

I'm thinking of switching to Crisco

MightyT · 11-04-2009, 11:49 PM

So I will admit this right out ... I wouldn't know the difference regarding oil type, but will say that for the first time in my long car buying life, I changed the oil in my current 10 year old car every 3,000 miles mostly and every now and then at 5,000.

In the early days it was all with the dealer and whatever oil they put in, then after maybe 7-8 years mostly local auto shops.

Anyway, I now have over 260,000 miles on this baby, the most I have ever gotten a car to. Not sure if it was my commitment to changing the oil that helped or that is was a Honda, but ... I will surely do the same with my Camaro and find out.

That said, I am intrigued in this oil type debate ...

MightyT · 11-04-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LikaRokBowTie

I'm thinking of switching to Crisco

No No No ... You need Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a Camaro! Crisco will fry it !!!

Sorry, You started it and I couldn't help myself ...

11-04-2009, 09:37 PM	#1
J Lambert Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 116	Oil change question??? I was told today by a Royal Purple rep today that I should change my oil twice before putting Royal Purple in my car. He said "Those cars have break in oil in them. You don't want any of that mixing with the Royal Purple. I suggest you chage your oil two times before you put Royal Purple in." Has anyone herd of anything like this. I just have a hard time beleiving it. __________________ I GOT THIS!

11-04-2009, 09:54 PM	#2
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	no experience using Royal Purple. "break-in oil"? that's a new one, sounds like a marketing ploy. Although, I changed my oil at 400 miles anyway (only mobil 1 synthetic of course). __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

11-04-2009, 10:12 PM	#5
RedJewelrsss32 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Helena Mt Posts: 423 View My Garage	Just go MOBIL 1 __________________ WHAT IS CAMARO? A small viscious animal that EATS mustangs!!! Delivered 9/17/09

11-04-2009, 10:41 PM	#8
RedJewelrsss32 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Red Jewel Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Helena Mt Posts: 423 View My Garage	1000 miles on her now Did a oil change at 500 with Mobil 1 Car isnt broke in yet no changes in runnability yet, she hasnt woke up yet. I just like to follow the manufacture suggestions. Not triing to disagree with you Put what you want in your car. Hope it works well for you. __________________ WHAT IS CAMARO? A small viscious animal that EATS mustangs!!! Delivered 9/17/09

11-04-2009, 10:41 PM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,680 View My Garage	J Lambert, if the car in your avatar is your, your car came from the factory with Mobil 1 in it, not break in oil, which is a old wives tale. We don't know how many miles you have on it now, but most of us have changed it at about 1000 miles, then start your normal oil change schedule. and stick with MOBIL 1 and good quality filters and you can't go wrong. __________________

11-04-2009, 10:09 PM	#3
savage71ChevelleSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 264	Your Royal Purple guy is a Royal Idiot

11-04-2009, 10:16 PM	#6
bobakane Drives: 2010 Yellow 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merced, Ca Posts: 165	Take care of your child and use mobile 1. I changed my baby at 600 miles and plan on changing it again around 3000.

11-04-2009, 11:13 PM	#10
WhiteCrane Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 395 View My Garage	Royal Purple... What's the benefit here? Haven't countless studies proven that oil is oil is oil. I've never heard of a well maintained engine blowing because of the oil brand. Drive a car with Mobil 1 and a car with Supertech (Walmart's oil brand) and you won't be able to tell which is which. You guys think the Mobil 1 car will last longer???

11-04-2009, 11:17 PM	#11
ttazzijr700 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 145	i was going to change mine but with my previous cars, i just took it to some oil change place. I have no idea what they use. If i wanter to get mobile 1, how should i got about it. I dont plan on changing it my self. Should i go to the dealer? thanx

11-04-2009, 11:44 PM	#12
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 986	I'm thinking of switching to Crisco

11-04-2009, 11:49 PM	#13
MightyT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 539	So I will admit this right out ... I wouldn't know the difference regarding oil type, but will say that for the first time in my long car buying life, I changed the oil in my current 10 year old car every 3,000 miles mostly and every now and then at 5,000. In the early days it was all with the dealer and whatever oil they put in, then after maybe 7-8 years mostly local auto shops. Anyway, I now have over 260,000 miles on this baby, the most I have ever gotten a car to. Not sure if it was my commitment to changing the oil that helped or that is was a Honda, but ... I will surely do the same with my Camaro and find out. That said, I am intrigued in this oil type debate ... __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT RS - Rally Yellow Ordered from Tom Bell 1100 Prelim. Order - (09-18-09) 2000 GM Accepted - (09-22-09) Order NPJWCM. 3000 Prod Control Accepted - (10-14-09) *TPW 11/02/09. 3300 Scheduled - (10-26-09)* 3400 Broadcast - (10-31-09) 3800 Produced - (11-06-09) VIN 2G1FC1EV6A9165272 4200 Shipped - (11-09-09) Rail ETTX701486 5000 Deliver dealer - (11-27-09) 6000 Deliver customer - (11-27-09)

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