Royal purple oil?

***mikes-si*** · 02-28-2008, 12:37 PM

hey guys,
Has anyone one here used the Royal Purple Oil in their civic? And if so, did you notice any kind of difference? just let me know guys! I appreciate it in advance..

nighthawkblacksi07 · 02-28-2008, 12:38 PM

i use it it feels a little smoother

***mikes-si*** · 02-28-2008, 12:51 PM

hmmm I've heard that it wasn't that great

isaac1976 · 02-28-2008, 12:52 PM

I use it in the tranny and the engine.I the tranny is %100 better.

CanyonDriver · 02-28-2008, 12:54 PM

Royal Purple is great oil. I'd recommend it. Also it's dyno proven to add like 3/4 of a hp

GARCIA8519 · 02-28-2008, 12:54 PM

I saw a segment on Power Block TV and they did a comparison test and found that it gave them something like 10hp extra.

corollaxrs · 02-28-2008, 01:07 PM

I vote for Mobile 1 synthetic.

***mikes-si*** · 02-28-2008, 01:28 PM

Ok, we have a Royal plant right next to my house and its a tad bit cheaper around here so I was thinking about getting it...

10hp? i doubt it can free up that much.. but if so I'll deff. do it! lol

Driversound · 02-28-2008, 01:31 PM

I have it in the tranny and I can definitaly feel a difference on smoothness from Honda oil to Royal Purple.

**Yodums** · 02-28-2008, 01:32 PM

Personally, there are better options out there. You're buying oil for the wrong reasons if you are basing it on "gains."

nayilsi · 02-28-2008, 02:31 PM

no Royal Purple....

Mobile 1 with m110 filer = lexus smooth idle & 2nd gear pull sounds like a super charged engine pull....

I highly recommend it !!!!

car feels like day 4 new.

OneBamfSi · 02-28-2008, 04:56 PM

i swear by it!!! and that powerblock show had more than just the oil. it was a camaro (i believe) and they swapped out ALL the fluids/lubes with royal purple brand. they dynoed the car before and after the royal purple treatment, and it literally had almost 10 more hp just from all the Royal Purple brand lubes. That...and the fact that a few of my buddies who are mechanics use the stuff...convinced me to try it and so far, I loove it. might even try the tranny fluid. i'm gettin desperate with the 3rd gear troubles

my08Si · 02-28-2008, 06:00 PM

its great..engine runs smoothier..it feels smoothier at idle also!! highly recommend it!

RastaD · 02-28-2008, 06:46 PM

Here is a discussion about RP and a few other synthetics over at Bob's. It looks like the major complaints about RP is that it doesn't meet all the certifications which might cause warranty issues and that it doesn't seem to have any additional proven benefit for the price premium. But as you can see from the posts, everyone has their preference and they all probably get the job done just fine. Rank these synthetics in order.... - Bob Is The Oil Guy

***mikes-si*** · 02-28-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nayilsi

no Royal Purple....

Mobile 1 with m110 filer = lexus smooth idle & 2nd gear pull sounds like a super charged engine pull....

I highly recommend it !!!!

car feels like day 4 new.

i have heard this is better... i dk which one to choose! lol

and no im not buying it based on "gains", more of just better performance and a smoother feel

PalmBeachFG2 · 02-28-2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikes-si

hey guys,
Has anyone one here used the Royal Purple Oil in their civic? And if so, did you notice any kind of difference? just let me know guys! I appreciate it in advance..

At around 5,000 miles I switched to RP 5W30, and have since used it for the last 2 oil changes in my 07 SI. I noticed that I have consumed less oil, and the car has had a smoother idle as a result. I attributed this to mainly being a synthetic grade oil and the characteristics they yield over conventional oil. Independent lab results placed RP below several other brands such as Amsoil.My honest opinion is that it is a good oil, but will be trying Eneos 5W30 my next scheduled change.

CanyonDriver · 02-28-2008, 11:07 PM

as much as i love royal purple im gonna have to go with mobil1 next week because im pretty broke right now, at 30%, and have a coupon for ez lube and the one buy my house pours nothing but mobil 1.

dominicanto17dr · 02-28-2008, 11:26 PM

[quote=Driversound;2345241]I have it in the tranny and I can definitaly feel a difference on smoothness from Honda oil to Royal Purple.[/QUOTE

So we can use this oil for draining and refilling the clutch fluid with RP? I have 16,000 miles on my car and planning on changing my clutch fluid on my 4drsi.

CanyonDriver · 02-28-2008, 11:38 PM

[quote=dominicanto17dr;2349062]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driversound

I have it in the tranny and I can definitaly feel a difference on smoothness from Honda oil to Royal Purple.[/QUOTE

So we can use this oil for draining and refilling the clutch fluid with RP? I have 16,000 miles on my car and planning on changing my clutch fluid on my 4drsi.

No do not use RP for clutch fluid! He was talking about RP manual transmission fluid. use it as clutch fluid and you'll be ******.

***andy22*** · 02-28-2008, 11:44 PM

^^^
I am sure some asshole will come on here and school you on using motor oil for tranny fluid.
I will not. I topped off with royal purple and my car turned Rally Red. 3rd gear troubles go bye bye.

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*mikes-si* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston/ college station, TX Posts: 662 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Royal purple oil? hey guys, Has anyone one here used the Royal Purple Oil in their civic? And if so, did you notice any kind of difference? just let me know guys! I appreciate it in advance..

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Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,240 Hiro Nakamura iTrader: 9 / 100%	Personally, there are better options out there. You're buying oil for the wrong reasons if you are basing it on "gains." __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

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nayilsi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I have to return some Video Tapes. Posts: 7,438 iTrader: 0 / 0%	no Royal Purple.... Mobile 1 with m110 filer = lexus smooth idle & 2nd gear pull sounds like a super charged engine pull.... I highly recommend it !!!! car feels like day 4 new. Last edited by nayilsi; 02-28-2008 at 05:43 PM.

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*andy22* VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA Posts: 450 iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^^ I am sure some asshole will come on here and school you on using motor oil for tranny fluid. I will not. I topped off with royal purple and my car turned Rally Red. 3rd gear troubles go bye bye. __________________

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02-28-2008, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
nighthawkblacksi07 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Age: 21 Posts: 95 Brian Yeager iTrader: 0 / 0%	i use it it feels a little smoother

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*mikes-si* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston/ college station, TX Posts: 662 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	hmmm I've heard that it wasn't that great

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isaac1976 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Age: 32 Posts: 70 Justin Genshaw iTrader: 1 / 100%	I use it in the tranny and the engine.I the tranny is %100 better.

02-28-2008, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
CanyonDriver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West LA Age: 20 Posts: 1,612 Taylor iTrader: 0 / 0%	Royal Purple is great oil. I'd recommend it. Also it's dyno proven to add like 3/4 of a hp

02-28-2008, 12:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
GARCIA8519 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I saw a segment on Power Block TV and they did a comparison test and found that it gave them something like 10hp extra.

02-28-2008, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
corollaxrs Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 58 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I vote for Mobile 1 synthetic.

02-28-2008, 01:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
*mikes-si* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston/ college station, TX Posts: 662 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ok, we have a Royal plant right next to my house and its a tad bit cheaper around here so I was thinking about getting it... 10hp? i doubt it can free up that much.. but if so I'll deff. do it! lol

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Driversound Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 452 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have it in the tranny and I can definitaly feel a difference on smoothness from Honda oil to Royal Purple.

02-28-2008, 04:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
OneBamfSi Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Swansea,MA Posts: 71 Shaun iTrader: 0 / 0%	i swear by it!!! and that powerblock show had more than just the oil. it was a camaro (i believe) and they swapped out ALL the fluids/lubes with royal purple brand. they dynoed the car before and after the royal purple treatment, and it literally had almost 10 more hp just from all the Royal Purple brand lubes. That...and the fact that a few of my buddies who are mechanics use the stuff...convinced me to try it and so far, I loove it. might even try the tranny fluid. i'm gettin desperate with the 3rd gear troubles

02-28-2008, 06:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
my08Si Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Torrance Age: 18 Posts: 289 Cliff iTrader: 0 / 0%	its great..engine runs smoothier..it feels smoothier at idle also!! highly recommend it!

02-28-2008, 06:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
RastaD Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Here is a discussion about RP and a few other synthetics over at Bob's. It looks like the major complaints about RP is that it doesn't meet all the certifications which might cause warranty issues and that it doesn't seem to have any additional proven benefit for the price premium. But as you can see from the posts, everyone has their preference and they all probably get the job done just fine. Rank these synthetics in order.... - Bob Is The Oil Guy

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CanyonDriver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West LA Age: 20 Posts: 1,612 Taylor iTrader: 0 / 0%	as much as i love royal purple im gonna have to go with mobil1 next week because im pretty broke right now, at 30%, and have a coupon for ez lube and the one buy my house pours nothing but mobil 1.

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dominicanto17dr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 404 iTrader: 0 / 0%	[quote=Driversound;2345241]I have it in the tranny and I can definitaly feel a difference on smoothness from Honda oil to Royal Purple.[/QUOTE So we can use this oil for draining and refilling the clutch fluid with RP? I have 16,000 miles on my car and planning on changing my clutch fluid on my 4drsi.

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