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2lane 1LE · 10-24-2016, 09:31 PM

anyone using royal purple ?

shibbs · 10-24-2016, 10:10 PM

I used it because I scored 2 cases for cheap.

It's oil.

JimE · 10-27-2016, 02:53 PM

There are several topics worth of debating about what to use and why.

I'm of the opinion that as long as you change it as recommended, the type and brand do not matter. I do use synthetic, and as I have the dealer perform the maintenance, I use Mobil 1 as that is what they stock.

2lane 1LE · 10-27-2016, 05:06 PM

yea i'm just going to get the mobil 1 oil and filter from walmart

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Originally Posted by JimE

There are several topics worth of debating about what to use and why.

I'm of the opinion that as long as you change it as recommended, the type and brand do not matter. I do use synthetic, and as I have the dealer perform the maintenance, I use Mobil 1 as that is what they stock.

Davidd_SS · 10-27-2016, 06:00 PM

Iv been using pennzoil ultra from day 1 and zero problems. But like jimE said, just change it often if tracking the car or as recommended

Jayjellyfish212 · 10-27-2016, 06:04 PM

The mobile 1 full synthetic is great so why defer from it? I change it myself and use a KN race oil filter.

jeff657756 · 10-28-2016, 07:30 AM

I use it in my cammed 1LE.

20142SS/1LE · 10-28-2016, 01:33 PM

I use Amsoil, been using it in all my vehicles ever since I became a dealer.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 10-29-2016, 01:15 AM

I use Mobile 1 at the same weight/viscosity recommended in the manual. I change ever 10K miles or slightly earlier.

Back "in the day" you had to change ever 2 to 3K miles if you were a perfectionist or every 5K miles per the book. I did 2-3K on my '84 Z28. When GM created the Northstar engine servicing it was a thing in the past. And oil changes didn't require as few miles between changes.

I used to have a Procurement Prof in college who swore that it wasn't changing the oil that was important. I twas changing the filter. Think about that for a moment. I don't follow such instructions but I'm not overly concerns with changing ever 8-10k miles nowadays.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 10-29-2016, 01:21 AM

This is just a test.

Olddudesrule · 12-02-2016, 08:58 PM

I've used RP for my last three oil changes, and track the car pretty regularly. I change my oil around every 3000-4000 miles, and the Blackstone reports show there's plenty of life left. I do agree with others. Good quality synthetic, changed regularly, is the real issue.

L99CAMA2011 · 12-02-2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2lane 1LE

anyone using royal purple ?

ewwwwww

Abelardoo_12 · 12-02-2016, 09:44 PM

I used it once and didn't see or feel a problem with it, lasted the same as mobil 1 which i always use, i just wanted to try royal purple but only used it once because i read on the back of the jug that it said it would void the warranty (this was after i had already poured it in my car) so I went back to mobil1 just for the peace of mind

SS Performance · 12-03-2016, 12:09 PM

I'm a fan of Amsoil. Been using it in everything from tractor trailer rigs to race cars for years. Motor, trans, & dif.

I order it and have it the next day.

But as JimE said the biggest issue is performing the oil changes on schedule.

Oil filters might be more important than the brand of oil. You should check the micron size that's filtered. The info isn't available from all MFG's but with a little research you can usually find it.

10-24-2016, 09:31 PM	#1
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10-27-2016, 06:04 PM	#6
Jayjellyfish212 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,050 View My Garage	The mobile 1 full synthetic is great so why defer from it? I change it myself and use a KN race oil filter. __________________ Car mods: never enough!

10-29-2016, 01:15 AM	#9
CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	I use Mobile 1 at the same weight/viscosity recommended in the manual. I change ever 10K miles or slightly earlier. Back "in the day" you had to change ever 2 to 3K miles if you were a perfectionist or every 5K miles per the book. I did 2-3K on my '84 Z28. When GM created the Northstar engine servicing it was a thing in the past. And oil changes didn't require as few miles between changes. I used to have a Procurement Prof in college who swore that it wasn't changing the oil that was important. I twas changing the filter. Think about that for a moment. I don't follow such instructions but I'm not overly concerns with changing ever 8-10k miles nowadays. Last edited by CrystalRedTintcoat; 10-29-2016 at 01:21 AM. Reason: typo

10-29-2016, 01:21 AM	#10
CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	This is just a test. __________________ 2013 1LE NPP GBE Mods Track Days

12-02-2016, 08:58 PM	#11
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	I've used RP for my last three oil changes, and track the car pretty regularly. I change my oil around every 3000-4000 miles, and the Blackstone reports show there's plenty of life left. I do agree with others. Good quality synthetic, changed regularly, is the real issue. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

10-27-2016, 02:53 PM	#3
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	There are several topics worth of debating about what to use and why. I'm of the opinion that as long as you change it as recommended, the type and brand do not matter. I do use synthetic, and as I have the dealer perform the maintenance, I use Mobil 1 as that is what they stock.

10-27-2016, 06:00 PM	#5
Davidd_SS Drives: LSX FTW Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 526	Iv been using pennzoil ultra from day 1 and zero problems. But like jimE said, just change it often if tracking the car or as recommended

10-28-2016, 07:30 AM	#7
jeff657756 Drives: 2014 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 660	I use it in my cammed 1LE.

10-28-2016, 01:33 PM	#8
20142SS/1LE Drives: AGM 2014 Camaro 2SS/1LE Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 12	I use Amsoil, been using it in all my vehicles ever since I became a dealer.

12-02-2016, 09:44 PM	#13
Abelardoo_12 Drives: 2011 camaro ss convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 421	I used it once and didn't see or feel a problem with it, lasted the same as mobil 1 which i always use, i just wanted to try royal purple but only used it once because i read on the back of the jug that it said it would void the warranty (this was after i had already poured it in my car) so I went back to mobil1 just for the peace of mind

12-03-2016, 12:09 PM	#14
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	I'm a fan of Amsoil. Been using it in everything from tractor trailer rigs to race cars for years. Motor, trans, & dif. I order it and have it the next day. But as JimE said the biggest issue is performing the oil changes on schedule. Oil filters might be more important than the brand of oil. You should check the micron size that's filtered. The info isn't available from all MFG's but with a little research you can usually find it.