Royal Purple-->Mobil 1

feelzpwr91 · 03-05-2010, 01:02 AM

eff these oil threads im done and out.

Terror · 03-05-2010, 01:40 AM

There is usually a lot of good information on this website

bobtheoilguy.com

they analyze used oil, and through some good reading you can determine for yourself the best/worst brand(s) of syn oil.

TheSnakeJake · 03-05-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by feelzpwr91

youre a tard, i am sorry, but when you call the worlds leading oil crap, your just ignorant, sure amsoil is great, and btw Mercedes ( a pretty reputable automobile company as far as im concerned, all come with mobil 1)

mcdonald's is the leading restaurant in the world, but that doesn't mean they have the best food...

NIZMOZ · 03-05-2010, 08:26 AM

Mobil 1 use to be good but they have changed their formulation so many times since then that it isn't that great anymore. Penzoil Plat and ultra are better than M1. And just because manufactures use it doesn't mean it's good. Just means they got a good deal on it that is all. BITOG UOA tests are good enough to show how good it is vs other oils and is proof. I stopped using M1 a while back and since now use Penzoil or Amsoil.

ianthegreat · 03-05-2010, 09:58 AM

the n54 engine comes with Castrol from the factory.. i switched to 0-40w soon after. currently, i'm testing out royal purples 5w-30, seems to be fine.. however, only an analysis will tell. little shearing, but that is to be expected from FI engines.

i would assume a similar 5w-30 would be great for the VQ.

feelzpwr91 · 03-05-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSnakeJake

mcdonald's is the leading restaurant in the world, but that doesn't mean they have the best food...

thats in sales, Mobil 1 is number one in quality satisfaction and consumer review.

NIZMOZ · 03-05-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by feelzpwr91

thats in sales, Mobil 1 is number one in quality satisfaction and consumer review.

Hmm where are they #1? Please show us the ratings that say this.

j.arnaldo · 03-05-2010, 02:16 PM

You'll find some guys here swear by Amsoil, others by the Purple stuff, others by Pennzoil, etc. Truth of the matter is, it boils down to personal preferences and budgetary issues. Since the 90s I've been using Mobil 1, with excellent results. Keep doing your homework & arrive at your own conclusion, dude. Good luck!

dad · 03-05-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

Hmm where are they #1? Please show us the ratings that say this.

I would also like to see proof!

TipsZ · 03-05-2010, 02:51 PM

As long as you change the oil within its specified range, I doubt you are going to see much of a difference over a 100k mile period. I think the key is to just change the oil regularly and not try to push the limits of said oil of your choice.

Zsteve · 03-05-2010, 03:50 PM

I was told by the service manager that the ester oil was to help quiet things down in the engine and the only way I can see that happening is that it has to be more lubricated and I guess thats what the ester is suppose to do. But I just put in royal purple and have a couple hundred miles on it and I notice no difference in engine noise. Its loud to begin with.

Chupacabra · 03-05-2010, 04:04 PM

^^^ word... Ive had RP in mine for almost 3,500 miles, and i am pleased with the results, i used to run Mobile 1 on her, and its all the same thing.

IDZRVIT · 03-05-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TipsZ

As long as you change the oil within its specified range, I doubt you are going to see much of a difference over a 100k mile period. I think the key is to just change the oil regularly and not try to push the limits of said oil of your choice.

And it's just that simple!!! Noone has yet come in here and provided proof that an engine will fail by using a 'crap' motor oil.

LiquidZ · 03-05-2010, 10:27 PM

Oil is not just oil. There is a lot more that goes into making a quality oil than just petroleum. Of all things you can save money on, oil would be the last thing I would go cheap on.

370zFORme!! · 03-10-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

I was told by the service manager that the ester oil was to help quiet things down in the engine and the only way I can see that happening is that it has to be more lubricated and I guess thats what the ester is suppose to do. But I just put in royal purple and have a couple hundred miles on it and I notice no difference in engine noise. Its loud to begin with.

When you say quiet things down are you speaking of engine slapping/knocking noise?

I just want to know what oil is best for making that slapping/knocking noise go away. I've been trying to choose between the Nissan Ester Oil and RP. My first oil change is coming up soon.

My dealer says its the injectors and all Nissan injectors sound that way.. Does that hold any truth?

Thanks!

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feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	eff these oil threads im done and out. __________________ Rather be driving my Z

03-05-2010, 08:26 AM	#64 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	Mobil 1 use to be good but they have changed their formulation so many times since then that it isn't that great anymore. Penzoil Plat and ultra are better than M1. And just because manufactures use it doesn't mean it's good. Just means they got a good deal on it that is all. BITOG UOA tests are good enough to show how good it is vs other oils and is proof. I stopped using M1 a while back and since now use Penzoil or Amsoil. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

03-05-2010, 09:58 AM	#65 (permalink)
ianthegreat Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 171 Drives: 08 335i, 86 Ranger Rep Power: 16	the n54 engine comes with Castrol from the factory.. i switched to 0-40w soon after. currently, i'm testing out royal purples 5w-30, seems to be fine.. however, only an analysis will tell. little shearing, but that is to be expected from FI engines. i would assume a similar 5w-30 would be great for the VQ. __________________ JB4 - Helix FMIC - Forge Diverter Valves - UR CAI - RR Downpipes - Bastuck Exhaust - Devils Own Stage 2 Meth Kit - Fully Catless - 423whp 489wtq

03-05-2010, 02:51 PM	#70 (permalink)
TipsZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithia, FL Age: 51 Posts: 552 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 186	As long as you change the oil within its specified range, I doubt you are going to see much of a difference over a 100k mile period. I think the key is to just change the oil regularly and not try to push the limits of said oil of your choice. __________________ Dynojet 285 HP/245 TQ (pre CBE)// Agency Power CBE // GTM Test Pipes // JWT Pop Chargers // B&M Short Shifter // Eibach Springs // Powder-coated Akebono's // Powder-coated Strut Bar // Black Chromed 19" Rays // // Redline Designs Graphics TipsZ journal

03-05-2010, 03:50 PM	#71 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	I was told by the service manager that the ester oil was to help quiet things down in the engine and the only way I can see that happening is that it has to be more lubricated and I guess thats what the ester is suppose to do. But I just put in royal purple and have a couple hundred miles on it and I notice no difference in engine noise. Its loud to begin with. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

03-05-2010, 01:40 AM	#62 (permalink)
Terror Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	There is usually a lot of good information on this website bobtheoilguy.com they analyze used oil, and through some good reading you can determine for yourself the best/worst brand(s) of syn oil.

03-05-2010, 02:16 PM	#68 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	You'll find some guys here swear by Amsoil, others by the Purple stuff, others by Pennzoil, etc. Truth of the matter is, it boils down to personal preferences and budgetary issues. Since the 90s I've been using Mobil 1, with excellent results. Keep doing your homework & arrive at your own conclusion, dude. Good luck!

03-05-2010, 04:04 PM	#72 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	^^^ word... Ive had RP in mine for almost 3,500 miles, and i am pleased with the results, i used to run Mobile 1 on her, and its all the same thing. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

03-05-2010, 10:27 PM	#74 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Oil is not just oil. There is a lot more that goes into making a quality oil than just petroleum. Of all things you can save money on, oil would be the last thing I would go cheap on. __________________

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