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Mobile 1 or Royal Purple

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edboy21 Reg'd: Apr 28, 2008 Window Washer	i need to start doing my oil change and im hoping to find out which one do you guys prefer between the two?
[#] Jul 20, 2008 07:04pm
O5_TRD_tC Reg'd: May 16, 2008 Vehicle Designer	I use mobil 1 w/ OEM Toyota filters The 4 LED_Headz: Ed (etli), Trung (SquallLHeart), Alan (O5_TRD_tC), and Paul (Dakine)
[#] Jul 20, 2008 07:12pm
andino Reg'd: Mar 05, 2006 Godlike Advisor	^^ Same here. Good combo IMO Are you in SoCal? Come to our CStC meets! Located in Socal? Need something Installed? Have a question and no one is willing to help? Shoot me a PM or hit me up on AIM.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 07:16pm
BRsciontc Reg'd: Aug 17, 2007 Master Mechanic	I use mobile 1 also.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 07:18pm
dsm3383 Reg'd: Mar 14, 2007 Scion Guru	Ugh to both! Mobil 1 used to be one of the top oils on the market until Mobil and Exxon combined to ExxonMobil. Now they suck. C'mon Ferrari used to only use Mobil 1 and recommended it to only be used in their cars but now it's Quaker State. That should let you know that if Ferrari prefers QUAKER STATE over Mobil 1 now then there is a good reason ahaha! Royal Purple usually contains graphite in all their products. This is beneficial for lubrication and everything for that specific time but after use the graphite will increase wear on the internal components. I used Royal Purple in my trans for a bit but after time my trans did not feel right. Swapped to Lucas Oil and it made a huge different. IMO I prefer Valvoline. I only use SynPower and love it. Never a problem and been using it in three cars that I have owned. Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. -Ben Franklin
[#] Jul 20, 2008 07:24pm
Mayo Reg'd: Feb 14, 2007 *The Guru*	O5_TRD_tC wrote: I use mobil 1 w/ OEM Toyota filters Thats what I use. Its affordable, easy to find, good quality. And I doubt I'd be able to tell the difference between most motor oils, haha. "I have an idea! An idea so smart, my head would explode if I even began to know what I was talking about." - Peter Griffin -- Want to post a "For Sale" thread? Check out the rules first.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 07:42pm
air2thethrown Reg'd: Mar 19, 2006 Detailer	I put Royal Purple oil w/ WIX filter. But next oil change I will out Mobil 1 oil w/ WIX filter.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 07:43pm
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	Mobil 1 with OEM filter. Royal purple is not a good choice due to the graphite DSM mentioned. Great lubricant but horrible when it builds up and hardens into almost concrete. I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. A.E.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 08:06pm
RouletteTc Reg'd: Jul 06, 2007 Scion Guru	I have mobil 1 -Thanks for the sig Aciidsneaker
[#] Jul 20, 2008 08:08pm
07sctc Reg'd: Feb 16, 2008 Tech Advisor	mobil1 = exxon = 75% market share in gas = HIGH gas prices = im not gonna buy either exxon or mobil products....we all gotta quit feeding the beast. my .02 on that. i have heard that the royal purple is good though. edit - im running valvoline 5w-20 fully synthetic beware of the mad sciontist ! ask me your car audio and electronics questions!! a little signature love for good sellers.... FULL TBL KIT! O5_TRD_tC HVAC/GAUGE LEDS garage1217.com HID's operatic WHEELS discounttiredirect.com (speak to Justin) TINT (Car Show in Anderson, SC BEST Tinter Around)
[#] Jul 20, 2008 08:36pm
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	07sctc wrote: mobil1 = exxon = 75% market share in gas = HIGH gas prices = im not gonna buy either exxon or mobil products....we all gotta quit feeding the beast. my .02 on that. hahaha....Hooray for higher gas prices! I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. A.E.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 08:48pm
edboy21 Reg'd: Apr 28, 2008 Window Washer	i guess royal purple is out the window. is that true that some oil can actually improve mpg bcoz of better engine combustion? if there is, will mobile 1 do that for me?
[#] Jul 20, 2008 09:26pm
VIP_tC08 Reg'd: Dec 02, 2007 Godlike Advisor	Mobil 1 w/ K&N Oil Filter here '08 // Flint Mica // tC
[#] Jul 20, 2008 09:29pm
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	edboy21 wrote: i guess royal purple is out the window. is that true that some oil can actually improve mpg bcoz of better engine combustion? if there is, will mobile 1 do that for me? That theory lies behind the oil's viscosity. The thicker the oil, the more the engine has to work to move the internals through it. Just think of how hard it would be to swim through cream cheese as compared to water. The thinner the oil, the faster the internal components can move, and as the theory goes, the better mpgs you get out of the engine. But, the downside to thin oil is that it burns off faster as well. Thicker oil is more resistant to thermal breakdown due to it's higher viscosity, but also robs the engine of it's possible power output. The best thing for our engines would be to run a moderately thin oil but not too thin. 5W-30 is usually the best grade to go with due to it's low cold start viscosity and decent operating temperature viscosity and thermal breakdown properties. Unless you're turbo or S/C or live in either Arizona or Maine, I'd stick with 5W-30 for our engines. Hotter climates can deal with thicker oils b/c initial viscosity (xW) is not as important as operating temperature viscosity (-x0). Colder climates want a thiner oil that has a lower cold start viscosity so that the oil can get pumped through the block faster to lube critical engine components. Hopefully this helps. I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. A.E.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 09:41pm
Racr350 Reg'd: May 18, 2007 Chief Mechanic	O5_TRD_tC wrote: I use mobil 1 w/ OEM Toyota filters x2 -BearZ Rules!
[#] Jul 20, 2008 10:08pm
edboy21 Reg'd: Apr 28, 2008 Window Washer	Web wrote: edboy21 wrote: i guess royal purple is out the window. is that true that some oil can actually improve mpg bcoz of better engine combustion? if there is, will mobile 1 do that for me? That theory lies behind the oil's viscosity. The thicker the oil, the more the engine has to work to move the internals through it. Just think of how hard it would be to swim through cream cheese as compared to water. The thinner the oil, the faster the internal components can move, and as the theory goes, the better mpgs you get out of the engine. But, the downside to thin oil is that it burns off faster as well. Thicker oil is more resistant to thermal breakdown due to it's higher viscosity, but also robs the engine of it's possible power output. The best thing for our engines would be to run a moderately thin oil but not too thin. 5W-30 is usually the best grade to go with due to it's low cold start viscosity and decent operating temperature viscosity and thermal breakdown properties. Unless you're turbo or S/C or live in either Arizona or Maine, I'd stick with 5W-30 for our engines. Hotter climates can deal with thicker oils b/c initial viscosity (xW) is not as important as operating temperature viscosity (-x0). Colder climates want a thiner oil that has a lower cold start viscosity so that the oil can get pumped through the block faster to lube critical engine components. Hopefully this helps. it helps alot...thanks web!
[#] Jul 20, 2008 10:21pm
Web Reg'd: Apr 17, 2006 THE SHADOW	no problem I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. A.E.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 10:23pm
CadenceScion Reg'd: May 27, 2008 Oil Changer	I use Mobil 1 5w30 w/ K&N Oil Filter. I change my oil every 4000-4500 miles.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 10:44pm
carcandy Reg'd: Jun 14, 2007 Silver Sponsor	I use ENEOS in all of my cars. I also have it in stock.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 10:49pm
killer08tc Reg'd: Jun 14, 2008 Detailer	Mobile 1 for the win no problems and I beat my car daily 252 hp and 243 ft lbs (only 5 psi spring moves up to 6 psi) 14.3 @ 103 mph
[#] Jul 20, 2008 10:57pm
CadenceScion Reg'd: May 27, 2008 Oil Changer	Also not to mention w/ thicker oils, it takes longer for the oil to get from the oil pan, to the oil pump, to the engine, due to being much thicker. Thicker oil will kill engine performance and also gas mileage. Pending on where you live, thicker oils are not always bad. Hot climates, you'll want a thicker oil. Cooler and really cold climates you do not need thick oil. Most cars/trucks run better on 5w30, compared to pre 1989 when most cars/trucks were 10w30. Oil has come a long ways from yrs ago when our parents were our ages. Oil lasts much longer and holds up better. Plus more abuse can be taken w/ todays oils, than from before. In my opinion all oil is not the same and neither is gas that we burn in our engines. It all comes down to the ingredients/additives.
[#] Jul 20, 2008 11:02pm
keys101 Reg'd: Jul 26, 2007 Tech Advisor	Is mobil 1 full synthetic?? Hows quaker, any good??
[#] Aug 02, 2008 10:36pm
rimjay Reg'd: Jun 01, 2006 Godlike Advisor	mobil 1 does have fully synthetic oil, they also have synthetic blends, etc. get the fully synthetic. i use mobil 1 w/ k&n oil filter, yea, k&n, dont ask why i just like k&n...wanna fight about it?
[#] Aug 02, 2008 11:07pm
fponce Reg'd: Nov 02, 2007 Chief Mechanic	mobil 1 fully synthetic w/ oem filter...
[#] Aug 02, 2008 11:30pm
nola_tc_papi Reg'd: Jun 08, 2008 Window Washer	interesting to see this because im going to have to start doing my own oil changes too. i was going to go with royal purple but had no idea about the graphite component. thanks for the heads up. "Nothing shocks me, Im a scientist"
[#] Aug 02, 2008 11:45pm

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