Royal Purple. Engine Damage In The Long Term?

dad · 02-01-2011, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

7-8K, really?

I was running RP for awhile and once went all the way to 6K and it turned to sludge.

I now just run M1 to about 5K and have had no problems, I as a general rule would never run to your intervals OP.

What year, make, and model was that, that slugged?
7,500 is the limit for Synthetic oil, the OP is fine!

Waiz · 02-01-2011, 12:23 AM

I use the M1 filter as well, Pep Boys had a killer deal combining both 5qts of M1 and thr filter for $30.

Walmart has the 5qt jug for $27

The RP was in my 2004 350z with about 70K miles at the time. I have run RP for about 40K miles and had no issues prior. I pushed the interval to 6K and the master tech who inspected my Z said it looked horrible.

Lug · 02-01-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CharleyGFX

This might be somewhere on the forum, but I can't seem to find it. But anyways. I've had my Z for about a year now, bought it last April. And ever since than, I've ALWAYS change my oil every 7-8K thousand miles with Royal Purple, with a KN oil filter. But I had a discussion with one of my friends today, and they swear up and down that in the long term, Royal Purple will ultimately mess up your internals. My two friends are driving a Civic Si(K20) and a TSX(K20).

So the question is? is this true. If so? do you guys recommend switching to Mobile 1. With A Mobile Filter

Your friend doesn't know what the hell he's talking about....hope that helps!

Kduong01 · 02-01-2011, 06:41 PM

I have used RP before in my turbo cars and its been perfectly fine! However in my 370Z, I use Motul 300V Power Racing 5w30!

GZ3 · 02-01-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kduong01

I have used RP before in my turbo cars and its been perfectly fine! However in my 370Z, I use Motul 300V Power Racing 5w30!

ohh oil snob....nice...one of my favorite oils!

Lug · 02-01-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kduong01

I have used RP before in my turbo cars and its been perfectly fine! However in my 370Z, I use Motul 300V Power Racing 5w30!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GZ3

ohh oil snob....nice...one of my favorite oils!

pfft.

I use Motul 301W Double Power Racing 6W31!

dang370z · 02-01-2011, 07:55 PM

Might not be the oil your using... I recommend using oil 5k and no more. Sometime I would use the gold extended performance M1 and still change it at 5k or may be 6k but if regular M1 5k would be the limit.

Unclemeaty · 02-01-2011, 08:59 PM

What about Rotella T Synthetic? I used to run that in all my cars when I found out about it. The price is decent (Walmart) and its mainly designed to be cleaner for use in Diesel trucks. Lots of tq and boost out of those engines...

I have not used it in years, for no good reason though.

crash1369 · 02-02-2011, 07:26 AM

Rotella seems to be just about universally accepted as a high grade oil, my concern with using it in a car is how thick it is. Especially in the Z which for a special super thin oil.

That said I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anything, just stick with it if you make the change.

Unclemeaty · 02-02-2011, 09:11 AM

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Rotella seems to be just about universally accepted as a high grade oil, my concern with using it in a car is how thick it is. Especially in the Z which for a special super thin oil.

Rotella is good indeed... but I think I remember now why I stopped using it - because there are not too many viscosities available. I think the thinnest Rotella gets is 5w40 which is likely no good for our cold cars. Perhaps in Florida it would be fine.

GZ3 · 02-02-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug

pfft.

I use Motul 301W Double Power Racing 6W31!

SPOHN · 02-02-2011, 11:37 AM

I've always used Mobil1 and a there filters. I believe Mobil is the oldest oil company out there. But Nissan oil filters are great also. I use Motul when if was FI on my 350.

JollyGoodChap · 02-02-2011, 01:12 PM

Mobil1 with Bosch filters is what I like to use....

You're friends own hondas so they don't know what they're talking about....

I kid I kid!

GZ3 · 02-02-2011, 01:16 PM

pureone purelator + 5w30 Pennzoil platinum for me

SPOHN · 02-02-2011, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JollyGoodChap

You're friends own hondas so they don't know what they're talking about....

I kid I kid!

I don't kid, I don't kid

02-02-2011, 07:26 AM	#24 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 43 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 730	Rotella seems to be just about universally accepted as a high grade oil, my concern with using it in a car is how thick it is. Especially in the Z which for a special super thin oil. That said I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anything, just stick with it if you make the change. __________________ "At no point during your rambling, incoherent response did you ever come close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. We are all now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul."

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	I've always used Mobil1 and a there filters. I believe Mobil is the oldest oil company out there. But Nissan oil filters are great also. I use Motul when if was FI on my 350. __________________

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Kduong01 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 4 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z SW M6 Rep Power: 16	I have used RP before in my turbo cars and its been perfectly fine! However in my 370Z, I use Motul 300V Power Racing 5w30!

02-01-2011, 07:55 PM	#22 (permalink)
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02-01-2011, 08:59 PM	#23 (permalink)
Unclemeaty Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 203 Drives: 150cc Scooter Rep Power: 16	What about Rotella T Synthetic? I used to run that in all my cars when I found out about it. The price is decent (Walmart) and its mainly designed to be cleaner for use in Diesel trucks. Lots of tq and boost out of those engines... I have not used it in years, for no good reason though.

02-02-2011, 01:12 PM	#28 (permalink)
JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 16	Mobil1 with Bosch filters is what I like to use.... You're friends own hondas so they don't know what they're talking about.... I kid I kid!