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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Royal Purple 51130 API-Licensed SAE 10W-30 High Performance Review

Royal Purple 51130 API-Licensed SAE 10W-30 High Performance Synthetic Motor Oil - 5 Quart Jug
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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A good oil will just work. It will lubricate and protect. Most oil manufacturers create various grades of oils using different bases and techniques and they produce products that will do the job.

A fantastic oil will go beyond and Royal Purple does exactly that.

I am not an expert but I do know a thing or two about automotive mechanics. The area of lubrication fascinates me and from what I see on the internet, it fascinates many others as well. This is delightful as I was beginning to think that I was a freak! Perhaps I am and perhaps all of us are. Is it so bad to want what's best for your ki.......cars? Your cars! Yeah that's it, yeaaaah. Seee.

After building a supercharged vehicle, I became obsessed with making sure it was running in top shape. It was at the time, my only means of transportation. I started using Mobil 1 synthetic right away and for years, there was no problem. Mobil 1 is a perfect example of a good oil. It did it's job. I've always known about these so-called "high performance" engine oils out there such as Redline, Motul, AMSoil and Royal Purple. I figured that they were all just gimmicks because really, oil is oil right? Well I was wrong.

While shopping in Walmart, I noticed that they had cases of Royal Purple 10w30 for sale. I was there to pick up a case of Mobil 1 but the royal purple was there and it was only a few dollars more expensive. I figured, "why the hell not?". I brought it home and the next day, I changed my car's oil from Mobil 1 to Royal Purple. Now I forgot to mention that my oil changes, which I obviously do myself, happened every 3000-5000 miles and that I change the filter, every time. You can never be too careful with a forced induction car that wasn't meant to be forced to begin with.

Well when I started her up, I IMMEDIATELY noticed that there was a difference. What I noticed was quiet! Then I noticed how smooth the engine was running. It was just plain old special. After warming up I took her for a spin because that's what we do when we try new oils :). The butt-dyno was definitely telling me that the car was faster. She was definitely running stronger and smoother.

A few months ago, I decided to go back to Mobil 1 due to their formula changing (so I read). I wanted to give it another shot. After all was said and done, I went from a "fantastic oil" (Royal Purple) back to a "good oil" (Mobil 1)

Even though I knew I did not need to do it, I quickly swapped it out for some fresh new Purple :)

I tried using it in my little CRF150RB dirt bike but I didn't notice any differences. That bike is like a little bat outta hell. It does however, make a nice difference in my scooter. It is again, smoother, quieter and more powerful and with a scooter, every little bit helps.

In conclusion, in my personal experience and opinion, Royal Purple is just far beyond anything else that I've used.

Info:

Car 10w30:

Mobil 1 Good

Royal Purple Fantastic

Dirt Bike 15w40-20w50

AMSOil Too happy to care

Motul Having too much fun to give a rip

Royal Purple Noticeable gains in yeeehawww but not with oil

Scooter: 10w30-10w40

Mobil 1 Noticeable gain in speed, lower temperatures, and longer viscosity life over petroleum-based oil

Motul semi Similar to Mobil 1

Motul ester Similar to Mobil 1

Motul double Slower more sluggish at first but once oil is HOT, performs exceptionally better than Motul or Mobil 1

Royal Purple Performs similar to Motul double ester but seems to keep viscosity longer and has a quicker "warm-up"

AMSOil AMSOil is also a fantastic oil however, it is in my opinion, slightly less than Royal Purple. It does the job well and keeps it's viscosity for a long time but it does so at a higher cost.

I hope this helps!

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It was mentioned to me by a friend that he used Royal Purple in his rigs, and thought I would try it out. I am glad I did. My Suzuki has 97,000 miles on the motor and it has never, I really mean never run so smooth. We get a steady mile and a half more in gas milage. I am going to change my Tahoe and my GMC over when it is time.

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I used Mobil 1 in my engines for over 10 years and this was a really good oil. A friend put me on to Royal Purple and at first I though it would not be that much different as I've tried Amsoil and Redline before and wasn't really impressed and ended up going back to Mobil 1. However, the RP was a different story. I though it was just me and the fact that it was a new oil but my engine became quieter and engine temp went down. I also noticed an increase in fuel economy by 2.5 3 mpg on average. Not only that but the engine spins up much more quickly and feels really free and eager which is great for an engine with an 8000 rpm red line. I was really surprised cause I wasn't expecting much of a difference.

Just to make sure I put RP in another vehicle and again I felt the difference. I then secretly switched the oil in my girlfriend's car to RP and waited to see what she would say. She asked me what I did to her engine cause her car was driving better than when it was new.

From all the reviews on Amazon and tests I've read online RP really seems to be a different oil. It really got me interested and the same friend who put me on to it works for an oil company he says one day he was walking through the machine shop and saw barrels of RP oil. Apparently it's the only oil they use on their high compression turbines and pumps.

I guess there is something different about RP's Synerlec additive and it has made me a believer.

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A good oil will just work. It will lubricate and protect. Most oil manufacturers create various grades of oils using different bases and techniques and they produce products that will do the job.

A fantastic oil will go beyond and Royal Purple does exactly that.

I am not an expert but I do know a thing or two about automotive mechanics. The area of lubrication fascinates me and from what I see on the internet, it fascinates many others as well. This is delightful as I was beginning to think that I was a freak! Perhaps I am and perhaps all of us are. Is it so bad to want what's best for your ki.......cars? Your cars! Yeah that's it, yeaaaah. Seee.

After building a supercharged vehicle, I became obsessed with making sure it was running in top shape. It was at the time, my only means of transportation. I started using Mobil 1 synthetic right away and for years, there was no problem. Mobil 1 is a perfect example of a good oil. It did it's job. I've always known about these so-called "high performance" engine oils out there such as Redline, Motul, AMSoil and Royal Purple. I figured that they were all just gimmicks because really, oil is oil right? Well I was wrong.

While shopping in Walmart, I noticed that they had cases of Royal Purple 10w30 for sale. I was there to pick up a case of Mobil 1 but the royal purple was there and it was only a few dollars more expensive. I figured, "why the hell not?". I brought it home and the next day, I changed my car's oil from Mobil 1 to Royal Purple. Now I forgot to mention that my oil changes, which I obviously do myself, happened every 3000-5000 miles and that I change the filter, every time. You can never be too careful with a forced induction car that wasn't meant to be forced to begin with.

Well when I started her up, I IMMEDIATELY noticed that there was a difference. What I noticed was quiet! Then I noticed how smooth the engine was running. It was just plain old special. After warming up I took her for a spin because that's what we do when we try new oils :). The butt-dyno was definitely telling me that the car was faster. She was definitely running stronger and smoother.

A few months ago, I decided to go back to Mobil 1 due to their formula changing (so I read). I wanted to give it another shot. After all was said and done, I went from a "fantastic oil" (Royal Purple) back to a "good oil" (Mobil 1)

Even though I knew I did not need to do it, I quickly swapped it out for some fresh new Purple :)

I tried using it in my little CRF150RB dirt bike but I didn't notice any differences. That bike is like a little bat outta hell. It does however, make a nice difference in my scooter. It is again, smoother, quieter and more powerful and with a scooter, every little bit helps.

In conclusion, in my personal experience and opinion, Royal Purple is just far beyond anything else that I've used.

Info:

Car 10w30:

Mobil 1 Good

Royal Purple Fantastic

Dirt Bike 15w40-20w50

AMSOil Too happy to care

Motul Having too much fun to give a rip

Royal Purple Noticeable gains in yeeehawww but not with oil

Scooter: 10w30-10w40

Mobil 1 Noticeable gain in speed, lower temperatures, and longer viscosity life over petroleum-based oil

Motul semi Similar to Mobil 1

Motul ester Similar to Mobil 1

Motul double Slower more sluggish at first but once oil is HOT, performs exceptionally better than Motul or Mobil 1

Royal Purple Performs similar to Motul double ester but seems to keep viscosity longer and has a quicker "warm-up"

AMSOil AMSOil is also a fantastic oil however, it is in my opinion, slightly less than Royal Purple. It does the job well and keeps it's viscosity for a long time but it does so at a higher cost.

I hope this helps!

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Royal purple has always been my go to performance oil for all my automotive needs.

They have a great reputation.

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Monday, March 17, 2014

Cheap Fram XG16 Ultra Spin-On Oil Filter with Sure Grip

Fram XG16 Ultra Spin-On Oil Filter with Sure Grip
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I use only synthetic Mobil 1 and use these filters in all my vehicles. No better value built by anyone. Meets automobile warranties as well.

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For me this is the best choice of oil filters. Obviously, I change oil myself. So, the fewer times I do, the more time is saved. This extended life filter is good for about 10,000 miles. Along with this filter I use Mobil-1 synthetic oil. It too has longer life.

Far from an expert on car care, I have never had a problem with any of my vehicles owing to engine oil over hundreds of thousands of miles.

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It will last up to 10,000 miles before oil change. Half of the changes .Couldn't beat the price.Thanks for the service.

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There is no one in the professional auto world that trusts Fram!

Fram has a horrific recent history of manufacturing oil filters that fail. Their filters leak and do a poor job at filtering impurities. There are websites devoted to discussing oil and oil filters and Fram products are nearly universally criticized and avoided. There are also videos online that investigate Fram oil filters and they are nearly all universally negative.

Purolator, Wix (NAPA), Mann, Mahle, are some quality filters. Fram are the worst filters and you are risking harming your car.

Search the internet for yourself: Fram is the only oil filter company that has no way to contact them! No phone number or no email address. The other brands I mentioned have a way to reach them. Fram doesn't because doing so the phone line would be jammed with complaints.

Search the web regarding "Fram Oil Filters" as see for yourself.

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Fram HM7317 High Mileage Oil Filter, Pack of 1 Review

Fram HM7317 High Mileage Oil Filter, Pack of 1
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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It's an oil filter, Fram has been my go to filter since I stated driving. What is not to love?

They even added the textured area on the bottom for better grip when putting it on and taking it off. I use the high mileage filter for my cars that are over 70k.

I have zero issues.

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Reasonably priced, optimized for high mileage engine

Fits the vehicle correctly, no worries

Delivered quickly and economically

I would recommend to friends and family

Friday, February 7, 2014

Best Obenauf's Leather Oil 16oz. - Restores Dry Leather - Made in the US Deals

Obenauf's Leather Oil 16oz. - Restores Dry Leather - Made in the US
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I have used this product for years and it is amazing in its ability to restore dried out leather boots, belts, bags and jackets to like new quality. It makes stiff new leather soft and richer looking. It does make the leather darker, but that is the nature of oil. It is all natural, does not smell and is easy to use. The treated item will usually get lighter again in a few days. I restored a dried out pair of Ecco nubuck shoes and after a few days they look like nubuck again, but without the dried out scratched up look they had before. A vintage Schott motorcycle jacket became soft and pliable again. I always keep a couple of pints around to apply to my jackets, gloves and boots/shoes every winter, even the wife's Coach purses. It also works to restore some sun faded leather club chairs we have that sit in front of a window. I have even stopped polishing some shoes, just add another coat of Obenauf's oil!

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I've been a fan of Bick 4 leather conditioner and have been its champion for years. I've applied it to anything that is leather (briefcases, bags (messenger, laptop), jackets, pipe bags, leather tobacco pouches, etc.). I also have a few boots (and "regular" shoes) and that is where it is mostly applied to. I recently ran out of Bick 4 which forced me to hit my local store. Just my luck, they ran out of it. The sales clerk suggested I use Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP and Leather Oil. He explained to me how the product worked. I was extremely apprehensive about this product at first. It did cost a little bit more than the Bick 4. However, I took a gamble and purchased both products. After carefully following the instructions, I applied both LP and Leather Oil to all my boots, jackets and leather bags and brief cases. I was amazed with the result. I could really see and feel the difference. Unlike Bick 4, Obenauf's not only conditions the leather, it also repels water. It even removed the scuff marks that were on my briefcase. It may have cost me a pretty penny for both, but it was worth it. THIS STUFF REALLY WORKS! A word of caution though, it did make the colors on some of my shoes and other leather items darker. Bick 4 has served me well over the years. However, it's time to move over and say hello to my new friend OBENAUF'S.

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I have a wonderful 1950s horsehide Buco motorcycle jacket I've hung onto for years without wearing. It had become literally as stiff as a board. My son had gotten a bike and I wanted to hand this down to him, but first I wanted to soften it enough to at least put on. I had read about Obenauf's and decided to give it a try. It is an oily/waxy mixture with a faintly animal smell (lanolin?). The cap has an applicator under it that one uses to just rub it on. That's it. The leather almost immediately looked better and felt softer. I applied it twice from the "shiny" side with great result (I could get it on!) and plan to now turn the jacket inside-out for an application from the rough side to complete the job. I expect the 16 oz bottle to be about empty when I've restored this one old jacket, so if you're doing a car interior or old sofa, you'll need a lot of it. It soaks in completely and does not appear to rub off on the hands or clothes afterwards, which is nice. For a good result restoring old, dry leather fast, I could not have expected any better performance than I got from Obenauf's.

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This is some of the best leather threatment you can buy. It soaks in and it will darken the leather sightly but just do a small test and see it is darkens too much but be sure to let it soak in and dry completely and you will be pleased.

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I was looking for something to treat some old leather and this stuff got it back to almost new. Works great and really is waterproof.

This will darken the leather, but will make it softer.

Pros:

Works great

Cons:

Applicator likes to slide out of your hand. Can get a bit messy.

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