Last Edited by onlycash
October 24, 2012
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Myth: Synthetic motor oils are man-made in a laboratory.
Reality: Synthetic motor oils use crude oils extracted from the earth which go through a synthesis process and use man-made additives in the creation of a final product.
Myth: Synthetic oils are too thin, creating blow-by and oil burn-off in older cars.
Reality: Just like conventional motor oil, synthetic oils have a specific viscosity grade. However, synthetic motor oil contains extra lubrication additives to make the oil stronger and provide higher heat dissipation. Synthetic oils do not affect seals and will not be the cause of blow-by or oil burn off in an older engine.
Myth: Once your engine gets a taste of synthetic motor oil, there's no going back to conventional oil.
Reality: Synthetic and conventional oils are compatible - It is not harmful if you decide to switch.
Myth: There is not any real difference between conventional and synthetic motor oil.
Reality: There are not any real differences in the basestocks used to make synthetic and conventional oils, but there are differences in the additives and process used to make the final products.
Myth: Synthetic motor oil will ruin the seals in older vehicles and cause leaks.
Reality: Synthetic motor oil does not cause leaks. It is 100% compatible with all automotive seal and gasket materials.
not to start any kind of debate but is it ok to go from Mobil1 Extended Performance to this stuff and then back to the Mobil 1? Or should I just stick with Mobil1 EP?
not to start any kind of debate but is it ok to go from Mobil1 Extended Performance to this stuff and then back to the Mobil 1? Or should I just stick with Mobil1 EP?
You will be fine using these ultra high quality oils.
Wish I had a Pepboys closer - for this price I'd switch back to Royal Purple from my current Redline usage. While my research indicates Redline>Royal Purple - you REALLY can't beat this price!
Is this for synthetic or regular, or does it not matter? I've never bought RP before
Royal purple is synthetic. If you have a decent amount of miles, guessing 40k+, you shouldn't go synthetic for risk of oil leaks is what I think. I don't drive hard so I just use conventional oil anyway. I change more frequently though. Synthetic can go up to 10k miles per oil change with a filter change at 5k.
Well this info is what I recollect from years ago. Perhaps things have changed because I haven't kept up since I don't use it.
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The sale of Royal Purple Oil is common or not?
Thinking to buy about 3 times from them in order to get 15-QTs.
thank you, guys.
The sale of Royal Purple Oil is common or not?
Thinking to buy about 3 times from them in order to get 15-QTs.
thank you, guys.
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I will do it tomorrow.
Well this info is what I recollect from years ago. Perhaps things have changed because I haven't kept up since I don't use it.