What the best synthetic oil
02-08-2003, 06:45 PM
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Re: What the best synthetic oil </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by sconnor:
<strong> Well I guess it going to be between Royal Purple and Redline. My next question is, my car has the famous oil consumption problem what should I run 5w-30 or 10w-30???? Scott </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you have a lot of oil consumption, go with 10w40.
<strong> Well I guess it going to be between Royal Purple and Redline. My next question is, my car has the famous oil consumption problem what should I run 5w-30 or 10w-30???? Scott </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you have a lot of oil consumption, go with 10w40.
02-09-2003, 09:01 AM
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Re: What the best synthetic oil </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patman:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by sconnor:
<strong> Well I guess it going to be between Royal Purple and Redline. My next question is, my car has the famous oil consumption problem what should I run 5w-30 or 10w-30???? Scott </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you have a lot of oil consumption, go with 10w40. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Will 10w-40 effect my HP or MPG at all??????
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by sconnor:
<strong> Well I guess it going to be between Royal Purple and Redline. My next question is, my car has the famous oil consumption problem what should I run 5w-30 or 10w-30???? Scott </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you have a lot of oil consumption, go with 10w40. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Will 10w-40 effect my HP or MPG at all??????
02-09-2003, 11:50 AM
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Re: What the best synthetic oil Both Royal Purple and Redline 10w40 are on the lower end of the 40wt range, so it shouldn't cost you more than a hp or two, and the MPG shouldn't change by more than maybe 0.5 if even that much.
But that's a small price to pay for lower consumption and possibly better engine protection too. Part of the reason LS1s consume oil using Mobil 1 is because their 5w30 and 10w30 are both on the low end of the 30wt scale.
But that's a small price to pay for lower consumption and possibly better engine protection too. Part of the reason LS1s consume oil using Mobil 1 is because their 5w30 and 10w30 are both on the low end of the 30wt scale.
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Re: What the best synthetic oil </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patman:
<strong> Both Royal Purple and Redline 10w40 are on the lower end of the 40wt range, so it shouldn't cost you more than a hp or two, and the MPG shouldn't change by more than maybe 0.5 if even that much.
But that's a small price to pay for lower consumption and possibly better engine protection too. Part of the reason LS1s consume oil using Mobil 1 is because their 5w30 and 10w30 are both on the low end of the 30wt scale. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds great!!!! My last question, If I use Royal Purple 10w-40 and then decide I don't like it can I change to Redline or will that give me problems???? That's the last question I promise!!!!! I hate to keep bothering you..... But I appreciate your help....Scott
<strong> Both Royal Purple and Redline 10w40 are on the lower end of the 40wt range, so it shouldn't cost you more than a hp or two, and the MPG shouldn't change by more than maybe 0.5 if even that much.
But that's a small price to pay for lower consumption and possibly better engine protection too. Part of the reason LS1s consume oil using Mobil 1 is because their 5w30 and 10w30 are both on the low end of the 30wt scale. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds great!!!! My last question, If I use Royal Purple 10w-40 and then decide I don't like it can I change to Redline or will that give me problems???? That's the last question I promise!!!!! I hate to keep bothering you..... But I appreciate your help....Scott
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Re: What the best synthetic oil </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patman:
<strong> Both Royal Purple and Redline 10w40 are on the lower end of the 40wt range, so it shouldn't cost you more than a hp or two, and the MPG shouldn't change by more than maybe 0.5 if even that much.
But that's a small price to pay for lower consumption and possibly better engine protection too. Part of the reason LS1s consume oil using Mobil 1 is because their 5w30 and 10w30 are both on the low end of the 30wt scale. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds great!!!! My last question, If I use Royal Purple 10w-40 and then decide I don't like it can I change to Redline or will that give me problems???? That's the last question I promise!!!!! I hate to keep bothering you..... But I appreciate your help....Scott
<strong> Both Royal Purple and Redline 10w40 are on the lower end of the 40wt range, so it shouldn't cost you more than a hp or two, and the MPG shouldn't change by more than maybe 0.5 if even that much.
But that's a small price to pay for lower consumption and possibly better engine protection too. Part of the reason LS1s consume oil using Mobil 1 is because their 5w30 and 10w30 are both on the low end of the 30wt scale. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds great!!!! My last question, If I use Royal Purple 10w-40 and then decide I don't like it can I change to Redline or will that give me problems???? That's the last question I promise!!!!! I hate to keep bothering you..... But I appreciate your help....Scott
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Re: What the best synthetic oil I prefer amsoil 5w30! I use amsoil through out my drive trains of my 2001 WS6 and My Durango R/T. I have noticed performance gains and better fuel economy. IMHO amsoil products are among the best!
hope that helps
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02-10-2003, 05:14 AM
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Re: What the best synthetic oil </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by sconnor:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patman:
<strong> Both Royal Purple and Redline 10w40 are on the lower end of the 40wt range, so it shouldn't cost you more than a hp or two, and the MPG shouldn't change by more than maybe 0.5 if even that much.
But that's a small price to pay for lower consumption and possibly better engine protection too. Part of the reason LS1s consume oil using Mobil 1 is because their 5w30 and 10w30 are both on the low end of the 30wt scale. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds great!!!! My last question, If I use Royal Purple 10w-40 and then decide I don't like it can I change to Redline or will that give me problems???? That's the last question I promise!!!!! I hate to keep bothering you..... But I appreciate your help....Scott </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It won't give problems at all, you can switch from one to the other without any harm. Just don't do extended intervals (7k+) on the very first interval after switching brands. On the first interval with a new brand, stick to a 5-6k interval.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patman:
<strong> Both Royal Purple and Redline 10w40 are on the lower end of the 40wt range, so it shouldn't cost you more than a hp or two, and the MPG shouldn't change by more than maybe 0.5 if even that much.
But that's a small price to pay for lower consumption and possibly better engine protection too. Part of the reason LS1s consume oil using Mobil 1 is because their 5w30 and 10w30 are both on the low end of the 30wt scale. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds great!!!! My last question, If I use Royal Purple 10w-40 and then decide I don't like it can I change to Redline or will that give me problems???? That's the last question I promise!!!!! I hate to keep bothering you..... But I appreciate your help....Scott </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It won't give problems at all, you can switch from one to the other without any harm. Just don't do extended intervals (7k+) on the very first interval after switching brands. On the first interval with a new brand, stick to a 5-6k interval.
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Re: What the best synthetic oil </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patman:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by sconnor:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patman:
<strong> Both Royal Purple and Redline 10w40 are on the lower end of the 40wt range, so it shouldn't cost you more than a hp or two, and the MPG shouldn't change by more than maybe 0.5 if even that much.
But that's a small price to pay for lower consumption and possibly better engine protection too. Part of the reason LS1s consume oil using Mobil 1 is because their 5w30 and 10w30 are both on the low end of the 30wt scale. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds great!!!! My last question, If I use Royal Purple 10w-40 and then decide I don't like it can I change to Redline or will that give me problems???? That's the last question I promise!!!!! I hate to keep bothering you..... But I appreciate your help....Scott </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It won't give problems at all, you can switch from one to the other without any harm. Just don't do extended intervals (7k+) on the very first interval after switching brands. On the first interval with a new brand, stick to a 5-6k interval. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds great!!!! Thanks you've been a big help! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by sconnor:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Patman:
<strong> Both Royal Purple and Redline 10w40 are on the lower end of the 40wt range, so it shouldn't cost you more than a hp or two, and the MPG shouldn't change by more than maybe 0.5 if even that much.
But that's a small price to pay for lower consumption and possibly better engine protection too. Part of the reason LS1s consume oil using Mobil 1 is because their 5w30 and 10w30 are both on the low end of the 30wt scale. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds great!!!! My last question, If I use Royal Purple 10w-40 and then decide I don't like it can I change to Redline or will that give me problems???? That's the last question I promise!!!!! I hate to keep bothering you..... But I appreciate your help....Scott </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It won't give problems at all, you can switch from one to the other without any harm. Just don't do extended intervals (7k+) on the very first interval after switching brands. On the first interval with a new brand, stick to a 5-6k interval. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sounds great!!!! Thanks you've been a big help! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: What the best synthetic oil ok guys! I've got a question. My husband says there's not since in buying the synthetic oil & paying such a higher price. Just to use a good oil at 5W30. What do you think? I don't race my car (except on the main road!), & temps can range from 0degrees to 95 degrees where I live. any input?
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Re: What the best synthetic oil </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TARA02:
<strong> ok guys! I've got a question. My husband says there's not since in buying the synthetic oil & paying such a higher price. Just to use a good oil at 5W30. What do you think? I don't race my car (except on the main road!), & temps can range from 0degrees to 95 degrees where I live. any input? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I never thought it was worth it untill recently. If you read through this and other posts you can see the advantage of synthetic, it keeps the motor cleaner, longer service intervals, hp and mpg increase. People even said in some cases that the cold start piston slap went away. I will be using synthetic from here on out in both my G/f's car as well as mine......Scott
<strong> ok guys! I've got a question. My husband says there's not since in buying the synthetic oil & paying such a higher price. Just to use a good oil at 5W30. What do you think? I don't race my car (except on the main road!), & temps can range from 0degrees to 95 degrees where I live. any input? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I never thought it was worth it untill recently. If you read through this and other posts you can see the advantage of synthetic, it keeps the motor cleaner, longer service intervals, hp and mpg increase. People even said in some cases that the cold start piston slap went away. I will be using synthetic from here on out in both my G/f's car as well as mine......Scott
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Re: What the best synthetic oil Scott,
I have used Royal Purple 'racing oil' RP21 since my first oil change around 1000 miles. I now have over 63000 miles and the engine ticks like it did new <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I change the oil at 6000 mile intervals. I chose a niche (Red Line / Royal Purple) type of synthetic primarily because I felt comfortable with the extended change intervals. And because either has made more power on the dyno than Mobil 1.
I have used Royal Purple 'racing oil' RP21 since my first oil change around 1000 miles. I now have over 63000 miles and the engine ticks like it did new <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I change the oil at 6000 mile intervals. I chose a niche (Red Line / Royal Purple) type of synthetic primarily because I felt comfortable with the extended change intervals. And because either has made more power on the dyno than Mobil 1.
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Re: What the best synthetic oil Redline 10W-30 here <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Simply the best <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Simply the best <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
02-12-2003, 05:23 PM
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Re: What the best synthetic oil Patman, i spoke with one of my best friends last week about Royal Purple. He is a professional engine builder named Joe Sherman(PHR contest winner) He told me about a 406" SBC he built for a guy out in Cali. that made 785 hp on Joes dyno, they drained conventional 10w30 and added 0w30 RP, it immediately made consistent 800 hp! 15 hp with only a oil change on the dyno! That is awesome to me, i wouldnt have believed it if this info was coming from almost anyone else but its true! Price on that oil seems much more reasonable to me now! LOL
02-12-2003, 05:46 PM
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Re: What the best synthetic oil </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by peterock98:
<strong> mobil 1 10w30 </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah i use Mobil 1 also but its not worth any real measurable power!
<strong> mobil 1 10w30 </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah i use Mobil 1 also but its not worth any real measurable power!
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Re: What the best synthetic oil Thinner viscosity is where the HP comes from. FWIW, I spent a day, and a good bit of cash, dyno comparing Mobil 1, Royal Purple, Red Line, and Quaker State Synthetic. All oils were 10W-30. Although there was virtually no significant difference, the oil that made the most HP in my car was QS. Go figure.