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Hesh · 01-10-2009, 09:41 AM

Just looked on the Royal Purple site and if you get the auto they have no recommneded tranny fluid for it as of yet. They offer the syncromax for the manuals. There ya go if you are still interested in Royal Purple.

jeffny09 · 01-10-2009, 09:44 AM

[QUOTE=CamaroSpike23;239684]and? do you not run gear oil in your transmission?

didnt ask for smart remarks buddy just asking questions bro

mmbarberoilman · 01-10-2009, 03:00 PM

Forget Royal Purple. Amsoil has been proven to be a much better product and you can get it for less. Especially if you are on the Preferred Customer program. RP is better than most products out there, but I have proven facts in comparison testing as to Amsoil being much better. I of course sell it, but PLEASE feel free to look into it on your own. My site is on the web at www.greatoil4less.com I have not used this before as a forum to sell Amsoil but you really need to look into the differences before you buy anything to put in your new car. The first thing I plan on doing is driving a thousand miles and replace all lubes, and filters with Amsoil products. Every lube is top of the line and the filtration beats anyone out there. PLease do not put a K&N air filter on your cars. Just open a box and look at one at most stores. Hold it up to the light. See all those specks of light? Those are called HOLES. A hole does not filter anything. It acts like a venturi and sucks in all the dirt. Just ask the off road people or dirt bike riders or diesel owners. I assume I will get a lot of hassles on this mail, but whatever. Look into it and decide for yourselves. Mike Barber

mmbarberoilman · 01-10-2009, 03:09 PM

The remarks over warranty are as always ridiculous. As long as any fluid meets the spec it is ok to use. No problems. If at any time anyone has a problem all you need do is take a sample and do an oil analyisis. Cost is about $20 for any fluid and it will give you over a dozen test results. Just like the factorys and truckers do to see if the fluids are still good or if the machine is starting to wear out. Many dealerships selling anything always want you to buy their "approved" products or their own brand. Again you can run anything as long as it meets the spec. You do not need GM fluid or Mobile 1 to maintain warranty. If any manufacturer says you must use their fluid to maintain a warranty they MUST supply it FREE. Thats a federal law. Magnusson Moss Federal warranty act.

mmbarberoilman · 01-10-2009, 05:07 PM

One person writes that it may have synthetic in it already. There are vast differences in synthetics. They are made of differing formulas from each manufacturer. Look over test results if you can find any comparisons. There is a difference in protection, performance and longevity of the fluid. Cost is usually secondary but you will find Amsoil the most cost effective out there and always the best. I have numerous Corvette owners using it and almost all get about 2 to 3 more MPG than ANYTHING else they ever used and would never go back.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-10-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffny09

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

and? do you not run gear oil in your transmission?

didnt ask for smart remarks buddy just asking questions bro

just giving answers.

Badger · 01-11-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmbarberoilman

One person writes that it may have synthetic in it already. There are vast differences in synthetics. They are made of differing formulas from each manufacturer. Look over test results if you can find any comparisons. There is a difference in protection, performance and longevity of the fluid. Cost is usually secondary but you will find Amsoil the most cost effective out there and always the best. I have numerous Corvette owners using it and almost all get about 2 to 3 more MPG than ANYTHING else they ever used and would never go back.

Spoken like a true Amsoil salesman!

..now lets hear from the Royal Purple salesman

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-11-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badger

Spoken like a true Amsoil salesman!

..now lets hear from the Royal Purple salesman

lol....

im not a salesman, but I am a user. and I recommend RP for nearly everything. Amsoil is good, but I have my own reasons for not using them.

gunslinger · 01-12-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackedoutss

horsepower on powerblock changed out the engine oil, tranny fluid, and rear diff fluid all for royal purple on an LS1 camaro. they put it on a dyno and picked up 7hp at the wheels.

Maybe so, but those fluids were most likely a little bit thinner than their GM engineered counterparts.

I am not a mechanical engineer, but I would tend to believe that a fluid that is thicker might provide more shock absorption between the gear teeth in the tranny and between metal contact points in the engine.

Did they analyze the oils to see what the viscosity difference was?

I'll leave that extra 7HP on the table and have my car last to 200K miles.

EDIT: I KNOW that synthetics offer much better lubrication and higher temps and at longer oil/fluid change intervals, but what I am making a point about is: 1)thinner fluids(than designed for) will almost always make more HP because of less resistance 2) don't ALWAYS believe what you see/read!

Vash · 01-13-2009, 12:02 AM

Actually for now stick with Dexron VI for that 6 speed TH (6L80). I don't think it would hurt but it has all the Dexron certs except for Dex6.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-13-2009, 06:27 PM

the new 6-speed auto will be coming with a synth fluid that will not have a time change interval depending on how hard you thrash on it.

Silver Streak · 01-13-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmbarberoilman

One person writes that it may have synthetic in it already. There are vast differences in synthetics. They are made of differing formulas from each manufacturer. Look over test results if you can find any comparisons. There is a difference in protection, performance and longevity of the fluid. Cost is usually secondary but you will find Amsoil the most cost effective out there and always the best. I have numerous Corvette owners using it and almost all get about 2 to 3 more MPG than ANYTHING else they ever used and would never go back.

AMSoil is very good product!

jeffny09 · 01-14-2009, 06:04 AM

so what do i get that is very good and wont void warrenty

popsnicker · 01-15-2009, 05:21 PM

Mobil 1 is very good and won't void your warrenty
(Disclaimer - Mobil 1 currently meets all GM specs, it might change with the Camaro)

That being said - Royal Purple tranny fluid is the only approved alternative to Ferrari's own fluid. It's good stuff.

01-14-2009, 06:04 AM	#27
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01-10-2009, 09:41 AM	#15
Hesh Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Vin 34334 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 566	Just looked on the Royal Purple site and if you get the auto they have no recommneded tranny fluid for it as of yet. They offer the syncromax for the manuals. There ya go if you are still interested in Royal Purple.

01-10-2009, 09:44 AM	#16
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	[QUOTE=CamaroSpike23;239684]and? do you not run gear oil in your transmission? didnt ask for smart remarks buddy just asking questions bro

01-10-2009, 03:00 PM	#17
mmbarberoilman Drives: 2SS, 48 Plymouth, 77 Coup Deville Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warren Michigan Posts: 218	Forget Royal Purple. Amsoil has been proven to be a much better product and you can get it for less. Especially if you are on the Preferred Customer program. RP is better than most products out there, but I have proven facts in comparison testing as to Amsoil being much better. I of course sell it, but PLEASE feel free to look into it on your own. My site is on the web at www.greatoil4less.com I have not used this before as a forum to sell Amsoil but you really need to look into the differences before you buy anything to put in your new car. The first thing I plan on doing is driving a thousand miles and replace all lubes, and filters with Amsoil products. Every lube is top of the line and the filtration beats anyone out there. PLease do not put a K&N air filter on your cars. Just open a box and look at one at most stores. Hold it up to the light. See all those specks of light? Those are called HOLES. A hole does not filter anything. It acts like a venturi and sucks in all the dirt. Just ask the off road people or dirt bike riders or diesel owners. I assume I will get a lot of hassles on this mail, but whatever. Look into it and decide for yourselves. Mike Barber

01-10-2009, 03:09 PM	#18
mmbarberoilman Drives: 2SS, 48 Plymouth, 77 Coup Deville Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warren Michigan Posts: 218	The remarks over warranty are as always ridiculous. As long as any fluid meets the spec it is ok to use. No problems. If at any time anyone has a problem all you need do is take a sample and do an oil analyisis. Cost is about $20 for any fluid and it will give you over a dozen test results. Just like the factorys and truckers do to see if the fluids are still good or if the machine is starting to wear out. Many dealerships selling anything always want you to buy their "approved" products or their own brand. Again you can run anything as long as it meets the spec. You do not need GM fluid or Mobile 1 to maintain warranty. If any manufacturer says you must use their fluid to maintain a warranty they MUST supply it FREE. Thats a federal law. Magnusson Moss Federal warranty act.

01-10-2009, 05:07 PM	#19
mmbarberoilman Drives: 2SS, 48 Plymouth, 77 Coup Deville Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warren Michigan Posts: 218	One person writes that it may have synthetic in it already. There are vast differences in synthetics. They are made of differing formulas from each manufacturer. Look over test results if you can find any comparisons. There is a difference in protection, performance and longevity of the fluid. Cost is usually secondary but you will find Amsoil the most cost effective out there and always the best. I have numerous Corvette owners using it and almost all get about 2 to 3 more MPG than ANYTHING else they ever used and would never go back.

01-13-2009, 12:02 AM	#24
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Actually for now stick with Dexron VI for that 6 speed TH (6L80). I don't think it would hurt but it has all the Dexron certs except for Dex6.

01-15-2009, 05:21 PM	#28
popsnicker Drives: 2008 G35X Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nashville Posts: 6	Mobil 1 is very good and won't void your warrenty (Disclaimer - Mobil 1 currently meets all GM specs, it might change with the Camaro) That being said - Royal Purple tranny fluid is the only approved alternative to Ferrari's own fluid. It's good stuff.