its time for an oil change!
i was thinking about going with royal purple, is it worth it?
what oil do you guys recommend?

 

in a word...yes
dont get me wrong though, its a want it dont need it situation. but you do want it.
any (reputable) synthetic will do you fine, but royal purple is worth it. it just works better from what ive heard in reviews. and im a user of it personally, ive never had a problem, so thats enough for me

 

I have RP in my 408

 

its very good oil. just dont go with mobil 1 and think it's fully synthetic. Get a good filter like the k&n gold too

 

German Castrol 0w-30 from autozone rates high as does Penzoil Platinum. If you run GC make sure you see the MADE IN GERMANY on the back of the bottle. There is a MADE IN USA version but it's not the same thing. I run PP and just buy a big jug from Wally world for $20 + pour in another half qt. Did it last night!

 

Agreed, & the best advice in this thread. No to the RP. Visit Bobistheoilguy to learn just about anything you need to know & more, about oil.

 

oil is like cigs ever1 has there fav brand
i myself like royal purple with the k&n gold filter
i have ran it on my truck for 40k now and my oil looks good evertime i change
put 5w-30 or lighter but dont go thick like some people who say ive ran blah blah blah
in ever car ive owned for 30 years
i worked in a lube place for a brief period while going to tech school and nothin was greater than fussin with a guy for 30minutes about why u dont put 50 weight in a brand new caddilac truck

 

Actually, choosing oil is about reading "oil change analysis" reports posted by others whom have used a particular oil in the same engine, w/ a similar set-up up to the person researching the oil. In the LSX engine German Castrol & Pennzoil Platinum have produced very good wear & related numbers where as the "not as originally formulated" RP numbers have not been ideal. As noted, all can visit "BITOG" web site to learn about oil reports, analysis,...etc..

 

well today i bought the oil, i got royal purple 20w50, and the k&n gold filter, see how it works out

 

Thats the wrong weight!

 

jesus man that thing got a diesel or something. that is wayyyyyyyy too thick. 5w30 is it man.

 

haha why the HELL would you buy 20w50 ???

 

castrol syntec 5w-40!!! good stuff!!!

 

nOOO not 20w50!!

 

why would you say mobil 1 is not full synthetic??? i use it! it works for me!!

 

well i havent changed it yet, at the place i bought it they nly had 5w30 and 20w50, and they recommended the 20w50.
im probably going to have to change it then.

i have about 130,xxx miles on it

 

take that stuff back and throw it at the guy who (recommended) it to you

 

what can happen if the oil is too thick?

 

Look, for High Milage, you want a full synthetic blend, and 10w 40

 

what would happen if i was to put that oil into my 130,xxx mile camaro?
(20w50 royal purple)