I've read and read and read I can't seem to find exactly what Im looking for. I currently use M1 5w-30 in my K20A3. I've been thinking of switching to something that lubricates better and has better wear protection to it. From what I understand, Royal Purple uses moly agents in there oil which is supposed to be a very good lubricant, correct? I read a test that some people did on Pennzoil, Mobil 1, Redline, and RP with a bearing and a rocker. Pennzoil scarred the bearing within a few seconds, where Mobil1 took a few minutes, Redline was just a tad bit better than Mobil1 and RP barely scarred it at all after a prolonged amount of time, and it also didn't break down. I've read numerous positive reviews on RP but I want to know what's really different. I'm really just curious as to what's in it that's different from M1 and if it really is excellent oil as far as lubrication, breakdown, and wear protection goes. Please someone give as much of a detailed answer as possible. I've been wanting to know in depth details about what's different from these oils for a while but can't find to much other than opinions. Also, my buddy was running RP when he stock block and head GSR made 320whp on 10lbs....don't know if the oil had anything to do with that great of a power level or what.

 

You clearly have too much time on your hands.

As long as your using "good" oil, like you are, and a decent cardboard filter your car will never notice the difference.

Changing oil and filter at regular intervals will do more for your car than the best oil.

 

Yes I know this and thank you. I don't think my car will last significantly longer if I used RP or something of that sort. But like I said, from my understand it doesn't break down like other oils and provides excellent lubricating. That test that I read about would prove that it has less wear on the moving parts opposed to M1 and others as well. I'm just interested in knowing what's in it that's different from M1, RL, etc. Another words, what attributes to it not breaking down for a long time and what makes it protect against wear better?

 

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As long as your using "good" oil, like you are, and a decent cardboard filter your car will never notice the difference.

Changing oil and filter at regular intervals will do more for your car than the best oil.

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I have to disagree with that statement on the grounds of your oil been the blood of your engine and should be respected as such that’s why I would not use anything less then

Torco SR-5

 

to me it sounds like you're already sold and you're just in here nutswinging....

but thats just my opinion.

 

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Torco SR-5 </TD></TR></TABLE>

I have to disagree with you and say that hondas were topping 200,000 miles on conventional oil.

Unless you have a full blown race car, worrying about what oil you're putting in your car to the degree that you spend $50 on an oil change for your econobox is mind boggling.

 

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I have to disagree with you and say that hondas were topping 200,000 miles on conventional oil.

Unless you have a full blown race car, worrying about what oil you're putting in your car to the degree that you spend $50 on an oil change for your econobox is mind boggling. </TD></TR></TABLE>

PM'd!

 

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9333!!!

 

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I have to disagree with you and say that hondas were topping 200,000 miles on conventional oil.

Unless you have a full blown race car, worrying about what oil you're putting in your car to the degree that you spend $50 on an oil change for your econobox is mind boggling. </TD></TR></TABLE>