Favorite Synthetic Oil

Minicobra1 · 02-01-2009, 04:15 AM

A friend swears by the Royal Purple, so I bought some last night. Only other synthetic that I've tried is Mobil 1. Any feedback on the RP?? or other brands?

Braden

Slidefox · 02-01-2009, 10:53 AM

I have always used Mobile 1 synthetic, and never had any issues. I hear Motul is good as well.

dad · 02-01-2009, 12:05 PM

Your not thinking of changing the oil are you?

Minicobra1 · 02-01-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

Your not thinking of changing the oil are you?

Pretty soon, I've got 1600 miles so far in the first 3 weeks

I want to switch to a Synthetic around 2000 or so.

dad · 02-01-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Pretty soon, I've got 1600 miles so far in the first 3 weeks

I want to switch to a Synthetic around 2000 or so.

Try too go to 3500, preferably 5000.

More people prefer RP, over Mobil! I need and look into Motul, I don't have enough feed back on that brand.

chubbs · 02-01-2009, 02:18 PM

Motul smells sooo nice you could drink it - and the engine always seems to love it (I'm sure that's just my imagination) - but I tend to go for the cheapest, because I'm an old skinflint

M.Bonanni · 02-01-2009, 02:20 PM

Pure Power. Check into it

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RCZ · 02-01-2009, 04:51 PM

The RP is awesome, but it burns too quickly.

mspeasl · 02-01-2009, 10:09 PM

Gang,

I have used Mobil 1 in everything I own for the last several years. My 03 350 has 56K on it and has had Mobil 1 in it since 500 miles. Same for my Toyota X-Runner and Toyota Camry Hybrid. I used it in my 95 and 96 Impala SS's and several cars before them and have had no problems at all. BTW I changed them all at 500 or less miles.

LiquidZ · 02-01-2009, 10:15 PM

Royal Purple or Mobil 1.

I plan on using Royal Purple.

ssqpolo · 02-01-2009, 11:04 PM

amsoil

Minicobra1 · 02-02-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

The RP is awesome, but it burns too quickly.

RCZ, what do you mean, it get hots too fast or has a lower temp flash point or burn rate?? I want to go with an oil that will help the car run a little cooler. I was reading through a thread were a guy was tracking a 370z and the car went into limp mode because the oil temp was too high.

I'll probably ad an oil cooler down the line, but for now just want to help it out a bit with a good synthetic.

AK370Z · 02-02-2009, 01:49 AM

Only ones I have used are Mobil 1 since they are available everywhere here. I don't change oil brands. Whichever I use, I'll stick to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dad

Try too go to 3500, preferably 5000.

More people prefer RP, over Mobil! I need and look into Motul, I don't have enough feed back on that brand.

I think he has a good point. 350Z VQ wasn't too fond of Synthetic, right? I think it's better to wait a little longer like 5000 - 7000 maybe? Just a thought. I sure it'll be fine even if you decide not to wait.

nogoodname · 02-02-2009, 09:07 AM

i've always been a Castrol guy

drmike · 02-02-2009, 09:26 AM

I tend to buy Red Line when I find it on sale (not very often!) but RP and Mobil 1 are very good too. Usually I wind up with Mobil 1 because it's less expensive (can't call it cheap!).

View Poll Results: What is your synthetic oil of choice?
Mobil 1	62	43.06%
Royal Purple	21	14.58%
Castrol Edge	13	9.03%
Amsoil	14	9.72%
Motul	10	6.94%
Red Line	10	6.94%
Valvoline Synpower	4	2.78%
Pure Power	3	2.08%
Other	7	4.86%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

02-01-2009, 04:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 644	Favorite Synthetic Oil A friend swears by the Royal Purple, so I bought some last night. Only other synthetic that I've tried is Mobil 1. Any feedback on the RP?? or other brands? Braden __________________ 370z Tour\| Spt Pack\|Navi\|BERK CBE\|Berk HFC's\| Eibach Springs\| Hotchkis Sway Bars\|SPC Camber Arms\|15mm Ichiba Wheel Spacers\| 19"Factory Nismo Wheels-Matt Black\|Stop Tech Rotors\|TWM Shifter\|3M Tint\|Black Fangs\|Black Rear Valance\|JDM Fog Light\| MY BAND-www.myspace.com/petroleum

02-01-2009, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Slidefox Previous Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,534 Drives: A Pony Rep Power: 213	I have always used Mobile 1 synthetic, and never had any issues. I hear Motul is good as well. __________________ Forum Rules: Click Here Before Posting Click Here to Become a Premium Member Go Turbo or Go Home!!//Cowboys 2012 Superbowl Champs// Suns 2012 NBA Champions

02-01-2009, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Your not thinking of changing the oil are you? __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

02-01-2009, 02:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7586	Motul smells sooo nice you could drink it - and the engine always seems to love it (I'm sure that's just my imagination) - but I tend to go for the cheapest, because I'm an old skinflint __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

02-01-2009, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	Pure Power. Check into it . __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

02-01-2009, 04:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	The RP is awesome, but it burns too quickly.

02-01-2009, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 268	Gang, I have used Mobil 1 in everything I own for the last several years. My 03 350 has 56K on it and has had Mobil 1 in it since 500 miles. Same for my Toyota X-Runner and Toyota Camry Hybrid. I used it in my 95 and 96 Impala SS's and several cars before them and have had no problems at all. BTW I changed them all at 500 or less miles. __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

02-01-2009, 10:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	Royal Purple or Mobil 1. I plan on using Royal Purple.

02-01-2009, 11:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	amsoil

02-02-2009, 09:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	i've always been a Castrol guy

02-02-2009, 09:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
drmike Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kern Co., California Age: 53 Posts: 356 Drives: '03 Mini S+'94 Miata Rep Power: 16	I tend to buy Red Line when I find it on sale (not very often!) but RP and Mobil 1 are very good too. Usually I wind up with Mobil 1 because it's less expensive (can't call it cheap!). __________________ txwerks.com (side biz) xcor.com (main biz)

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