Royal Purple?

KTempleton · 10-11-2009, 02:00 PM

I've been using this oil in my truck since I got it 8 years ago. Everyone here in town swears by it. However, it's made just down the road. So I was just curious what everyon elses thoughts were on it. Haven't had any issues, but was just thinking about it. I have heard and experienced nothing but great things, but since it's a local product everone swears by it. Just lookin for an outside opinion.

algranger · 10-11-2009, 02:07 PM

I ran it for a while it's definitely good stuff but not worth the money for my 20+ year old motors.

A cheap sinthetic blend does me just fine.

If i had a newish motor i would probably run the Royal Purple though

IamHimeros · 10-11-2009, 05:18 PM

you're more than likely going to get blasted for not just searching. most ppl on this board don't like it...claiming they have either had it destroy an engine or know someone that did.

I'm running Mobile 1 in the engine and Redline/Amsoil in the trans/TC/Diffs...but did run the synchromaxx in my old TT Stealth and liked it

a31gun · 11-04-2009, 02:07 PM

Royal Purple is one of the best lubes out there, but there are a few that can hang in there as the best as well. The price is the only thing that gets me. I change oil every 3k so that gets expensive. Regular oil worked just fine for the last 30 years of my life. I would run RP if I was into racing or precision motor rebuilding.

tarantulaman · 11-07-2009, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a31gun

Royal Purple is one of the best lubes out there, but there are a few that can hang in there as the best as well. The price is the only thing that gets me. I change oil every 3k so that gets expensive. Regular oil worked just fine for the last 30 years of my life. I would run RP if I was into racing or precision motor rebuilding.

RP is the shiznit. 9.00 bucks a quart??? C'mon. It's not like there's coke in it! If I could afford it yes.

ARB1977 · 11-07-2009, 06:32 AM

Never used RP. Any oil pretty much will give you the same results. Ive used Amsoil, Redline, Mobil, Pennzoil Platinum, Syntec...all have givin me pretty good results as far as cleaning. If you want to know what works best get a oil analysis done.

GDOG57 · 11-07-2009, 08:28 PM

Just don't use the gear oil in your trans.(if it's a manual) because it sucks ass! It also eats at the brass syncro's.The Toyota trans. don't like gear oil.You must use a manual trans oil.Maybe RP makes one now,i don't know.But the motor oil is good,just remember it is NOT full synthetic,so to me it's over-priced.

TacoDell · 11-07-2009, 08:48 PM

just replaced all the lubricants today...

axle's = Mobile 1

Trans = Amsoil
-------------- } best choice for these. IMO
TCase = Amsoil

Engine = Mobile 1

I've also read several complaints about RP used in the trans...
But never cared to find out fer myself.

ChaoticSilentium · 11-08-2009, 03:23 PM

I've run RP and I'm running Mobil 1 all the way around now. And the RP is not worth the extra money IMO. I like the Mobil 1 the best in my motor, axles, and T-Case. Its ok in the trans.

gsmsnuffy · 11-09-2009, 09:56 PM

Reading is fundamental:

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

RP =

TacoDell · 11-09-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsmsnuffy

Reading is fundamental:

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

RP =

cute avatar old salt...
good to see that old shit get retired...

or maybe it's just wishful thinking when it comes to choice snacking.

thanks fer helping me change out the lubricants on my junk sunday.

EvanF. · 11-10-2009, 12:45 AM

amsoil, go with amsoil. Iv heard good and bad about RP, i ran it in my jeep which did well.
but it doesnt compare to amsoil. a little cheaper too.

spacewrangler · 11-10-2009, 07:42 AM

unless you're having it analyzed, there's no way to tell if one oil is better than another.

post up if you have some data backing your claim.

noahrexion · 11-10-2009, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacewrangler

unless you're having it analyzed, there's no way to tell if one oil is better than another.

post up if you have some data backing your claim.

I can...

http://www.amsoil.com/lit/g2457.pdf

Yes this is an amsoil study - though as legit as any outside source from the looks of it. Have a look and see. I have personally never heard any good things about Royal Purple from any "backed" perspective.

trifenix · 11-10-2009, 04:14 PM

i would only use RP for high performance applications. trucks dont need RP. stick with good ol cheap dino oil or mobil 1 every 3k-5k/7.5k and you will be fine.

10-11-2009, 02:00 PM	#1
KTempleton Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Humble, Tx (just north of Houston) Posts: 59	Royal Purple? I've been using this oil in my truck since I got it 8 years ago. Everyone here in town swears by it. However, it's made just down the road. So I was just curious what everyon elses thoughts were on it. Haven't had any issues, but was just thinking about it. I have heard and experienced nothing but great things, but since it's a local product everone swears by it. Just lookin for an outside opinion.

10-11-2009, 02:07 PM	#2
algranger Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Here in the PNW Posts: 22	I ran it for a while it's definitely good stuff but not worth the money for my 20+ year old motors. A cheap sinthetic blend does me just fine. If i had a newish motor i would probably run the Royal Purple though __________________ Doorless Yota Built and Beat

10-11-2009, 05:18 PM	#3
IamHimeros Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 123	you're more than likely going to get blasted for not just searching. most ppl on this board don't like it...claiming they have either had it destroy an engine or know someone that did. I'm running Mobile 1 in the engine and Redline/Amsoil in the trans/TC/Diffs...but did run the synchromaxx in my old TT Stealth and liked it __________________ *BLKTACO* 2000 Black 3.4L 5sp 4x4 SR5 Mods: AirRaid M.I.T. with TrueFlow drop in filter/elbow mod, 2 1/2 Daystar full lift kit (M/T Classic II 15x10-BFG A/T 32x11.5), Audio: Pioneer Premier MP3/CD/USB, Infinity Reference component, ED 7kV.2 woofers, ED nine.4, ED eDead ~50sqft Future: TRD SC, FTC, New Tint, Tundra Brake mod, new seats, actual lift kit

11-04-2009, 02:07 PM	#4
a31gun Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Phoenix Posts: 97	Not bad Royal Purple is one of the best lubes out there, but there are a few that can hang in there as the best as well. The price is the only thing that gets me. I change oil every 3k so that gets expensive. Regular oil worked just fine for the last 30 years of my life. I would run RP if I was into racing or precision motor rebuilding. __________________ 01 SR5 V6, 4.88 Yukon Gears, Lock-Right's Front and Rear.

11-07-2009, 06:32 AM	#6
ARB1977 I LIVE FOR THIS Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,677	Never used RP. Any oil pretty much will give you the same results. Ive used Amsoil, Redline, Mobil, Pennzoil Platinum, Syntec...all have givin me pretty good results as far as cleaning. If you want to know what works best get a oil analysis done. __________________ 2002 TACOMA 3.4L 102K AND COUNTING

11-07-2009, 08:28 PM	#7
GDOG57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: gilbert arizona Posts: 113	Just don't use the gear oil in your trans.(if it's a manual) because it sucks ass! It also eats at the brass syncro's.The Toyota trans. don't like gear oil.You must use a manual trans oil.Maybe RP makes one now,i don't know.But the motor oil is good,just remember it is NOT full synthetic,so to me it's over-priced.

11-07-2009, 08:48 PM	#8
TacoDell Fawking Fly's Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hemet/SoCal Posts: 7,946	fawk I hate the smell of gear oil. just replaced all the lubricants today... axle's = Mobile 1 Trans = Amsoil -------------- } best choice for these. IMO TCase = Amsoil Engine = Mobile 1 I've also read several complaints about RP used in the trans... But never cared to find out fer myself. __________________ '00 Taco SR5 V6, 5-SP, 4X, and some extras... My Garage

11-10-2009, 12:45 AM	#12
EvanF. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: slut Posts: 94	amsoil, go with amsoil. Iv heard good and bad about RP, i ran it in my jeep which did well. but it doesnt compare to amsoil. a little cheaper too. __________________ "Meg!! Meg!! look Meg look I am so freakin good at colorin, I know I not suposted to go outsid da lines, but I do anyway cuz I like bein mysellf!"

11-10-2009, 07:42 AM	#13
spacewrangler Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 937	unless you're having it analyzed, there's no way to tell if one oil is better than another. post up if you have some data backing your claim. __________________ 04 Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab SAW 2.0's Alcan's Ion 171 wheels 15x8 (-27mm bs) 32" BFG AT's

11-10-2009, 04:14 PM	#15
trifenix Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cerritos/Irvine Posts: 356	i would only use RP for high performance applications. trucks dont need RP. stick with good ol cheap dino oil or mobil 1 every 3k-5k/7.5k and you will be fine. __________________ 99 4 banging taco

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