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dragon2368 · 09-03-2010, 10:23 PM

Royal Purple is not GM6094M certified which is what they recommend. Furthermore look on the back of the bottle and see how many API tests your wonderful Royal Purple has passed?? None. They are not API certified and basically have just a great marketing campaign from day one.
Look at the back of the bottle on your oil and see how many API tests it has passed out of a total of 9.
Go back to a good high quality dino oil that is certified for use in your vehicle and make sure it passes as many API tests as possilble.

KJS · 09-04-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon2368

Royal Purple is not GM6094M certified which is what they recommend. Furthermore look on the back of the bottle and see how many API tests your wonderful Royal Purple has passed?? None. They are not API certified and basically have just a great marketing campaign from day one.
Look at the back of the bottle on your oil and see how many API tests it has passed out of a total of 9.
Go back to a good high quality dino oil that is certified for use in your vehicle and make sure it passes as many API tests as possilble.

WOW - This post should be a must read for everyone who is addicted to Royal Purple. THANKS for the heads up!!!!!!

dragon2368 · 09-04-2010, 08:47 PM

I have double checked and it looks like that the 5w-20 Royal Purple (which is the oil weight recommended for your Camaro but is still not GM6094M certified) has finally passed 1 certification test out of the total of 9. I apologize for the discrepancy but the last time I checked they had not had any certs from the API.
Granted not one oil passes all nine but many inexpensive oils pass between 4 and 7 different certs.

blkngldbabe · 09-04-2010, 08:52 PM

Most engines that come using sythetic from the factory have been bench run on regular oil for ten thousand clicks. It allows everything to sync properly and seat up. Then they put in the synthetic. I personally wouldn't change to synthetic until I've hit the 10,000km mark or whatever the Mile equivalent is. Just my two cents.

raqball · 09-04-2010, 08:53 PM

I have personally heard several horror stories about RP... I read a post a while back here on Camaro5 from a race driver who said it was the worse oil he had ever used and would never put it in another car again...

dragon2368 · 09-04-2010, 09:31 PM

Be careful when switching from synthetics to dinos and be careful when switching brands of oils back and forth all together. Different additives in different oils should not be mixed. The main thing to watch for is foaming. Foam does not lubricate!!!

zen · 09-04-2010, 09:31 PM

The V6 comes from the factory with Dino oil not synthetic. Also GM has a new oil requirement starting with the 2011's. The oil has to meet DEXOS . So far the only oils that meet that requirement are Quaker State Ultimate and Pennzoil Platinum.

Camarodriver · 09-04-2010, 09:37 PM

I was hearing a tick tick tick turning to a tack tack tack, I added oil as it was down about 1/2 quart. The sound was much less, but I was still concerned and brought it in. There was a spun bearing and the engine was dropped and taken completely apart. I have 6400 miles on it, GM is only repairing it. IT's been over 2 weeks, no Camaro. I ain't happy, it sucks bad. Do check your oil regularly!

eB

blkngldbabe · 09-04-2010, 09:40 PM

SOrry to hear. At least it will be back to you soon and will be good as new!

spyderbuddy · 09-04-2010, 09:46 PM

Use Mobil One in mine.
no problems with the V6

esperman · 09-04-2010, 09:57 PM

run, don't walk away, from RP.

Toasty · 09-04-2010, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zen

The V6 comes from the factory with Dino oil not synthetic. Also GM has a new oil requirement starting with the 2011's. The oil has to meet DEXOS . So far the only oils that meet that requirement are Quaker State Ultimate and Pennzoil Platinum.

...the addendum to the owner's manual does specify that if dexos oil (yes it's dexos not DEXOS) is not available, to revert to GM 6094 spec oil for the V6. No conventional oil is dexos certified, and likely won't be.

v6sonoma · 09-05-2010, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon2368

Royal Purple is not GM6094M certified which is what they recommend. Furthermore look on the back of the bottle and see how many API tests your wonderful Royal Purple has passed?? None. They are not API certified and basically have just a great marketing campaign from day one.
Look at the back of the bottle on your oil and see how many API tests it has passed out of a total of 9.
Go back to a good high quality dino oil that is certified for use in your vehicle and make sure it passes as many API tests as possilble.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJS

WOW - This post should be a must read for everyone who is addicted to Royal Purple. THANKS for the heads up!!!!!!

The reason Royal Purple doesn't "Pass" the tests is due to it's higher zinc content that makes it a better oil. If the level is over a certain amount it doesn't pass because zinc is harmful to your catalytic converters and even though the chance of enough zinc coming from your cars oil is non existent it makes it fail to meet the requirements. Rather than reformulate they choose to loose the certification. Royal Purple is great stuff I have used it for years in all my vehicles. If after 11 years my truck hasn't blown up running it in it's engine, transmission, and rear end I wouldn't worry. At least about the royal purple.

zen · 09-05-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Toasty

...the addendum to the owner's manual does specify that if dexos oil (yes it's dexos not DEXOS) is not available,

It Really is Dexos I:

From GM;
"Starting with 2011 vehicle production, GM no longer specifies Mobil 1® as the required oil for the above vehicles. A new oil specification called Dexos I has been created, which a variety of synthetic and synthetic blend motor oils meet.

Note: For additional information on available Dexos 1 oils, please refer to PI0175.

• 2011 vehicles equipped with DOHC V6 engines (RPO LF1 and LLT) are no longer built with Mobil I logo caps. These vehicles should be serviced in accordance with the Dexos I standard. "

09-04-2010, 08:52 PM	#18
blkngldbabe Barossa's handler Drives: 2LT/RS RJT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Highland Chev,Aurora Ontario Posts: 1,097	Most engines that come using sythetic from the factory have been bench run on regular oil for ten thousand clicks. It allows everything to sync properly and seat up. Then they put in the synthetic. I personally wouldn't change to synthetic until I've hit the 10,000km mark or whatever the Mile equivalent is. Just my two cents. __________________ SLP's GTA Master Specialty Vehicle and Master Parts Dealer

09-04-2010, 09:37 PM	#22
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 611 View My Garage	I was hearing a tick tick tick turning to a tack tack tack, I added oil as it was down about 1/2 quart. The sound was much less, but I was still concerned and brought it in. There was a spun bearing and the engine was dropped and taken completely apart. I have 6400 miles on it, GM is only repairing it. IT's been over 2 weeks, no Camaro. I ain't happy, it sucks bad. Do check your oil regularly! eB __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition by the mediocre mind.... Al E 2010 Summit White 2LT Camaro <-(GONE)*New 2011 2SS/RS SW M6 OEM Hurst shifter ordered Oct 7th, 2010 The perma-grin effect pictured above by a good buddy giving me a ride in my Camaro! Used 75 Camaro = $3500 Rolling restoration over 10 years = $5000 $5 of gas burned in 10 seconds = Priceless!

09-04-2010, 09:40 PM	#23
blkngldbabe Barossa's handler Drives: 2LT/RS RJT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Highland Chev,Aurora Ontario Posts: 1,097	SOrry to hear. At least it will be back to you soon and will be good as new! __________________ SLP's GTA Master Specialty Vehicle and Master Parts Dealer

09-04-2010, 09:46 PM	#24
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09-03-2010, 10:23 PM	#15
dragon2368 Dragon2368 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ewing Ky Posts: 113	Royal Purple is not GM6094M certified which is what they recommend. Furthermore look on the back of the bottle and see how many API tests your wonderful Royal Purple has passed?? None. They are not API certified and basically have just a great marketing campaign from day one. Look at the back of the bottle on your oil and see how many API tests it has passed out of a total of 9. Go back to a good high quality dino oil that is certified for use in your vehicle and make sure it passes as many API tests as possilble.

09-04-2010, 08:47 PM	#17
dragon2368 Dragon2368 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ewing Ky Posts: 113	I have double checked and it looks like that the 5w-20 Royal Purple (which is the oil weight recommended for your Camaro but is still not GM6094M certified) has finally passed 1 certification test out of the total of 9. I apologize for the discrepancy but the last time I checked they had not had any certs from the API. Granted not one oil passes all nine but many inexpensive oils pass between 4 and 7 different certs.

09-04-2010, 08:53 PM	#19
raqball Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Posts: 636	I have personally heard several horror stories about RP... I read a post a while back here on Camaro5 from a race driver who said it was the worse oil he had ever used and would never put it in another car again...

09-04-2010, 09:31 PM	#20
dragon2368 Dragon2368 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ewing Ky Posts: 113	Be careful when switching from synthetics to dinos and be careful when switching brands of oils back and forth all together. Different additives in different oils should not be mixed. The main thing to watch for is foaming. Foam does not lubricate!!!

09-04-2010, 09:31 PM	#21
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	The V6 comes from the factory with Dino oil not synthetic. Also GM has a new oil requirement starting with the 2011's. The oil has to meet DEXOS . So far the only oils that meet that requirement are Quaker State Ultimate and Pennzoil Platinum.

09-04-2010, 09:57 PM	#25
esperman You Can Call Me Jay Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, KY area Posts: 1,284	run, don't walk away, from RP.