Wow, the lengths some folks will go to. Unbelievable.
I am not going to go read the drivel that is obviously being posted about me. I can get the jist. Lets be clear on a few things however please...
1 - I am far from the only person on this site who has a preferred brand and posts positive comments about it. Every single brand has those folks. I have 2+ decades using RP but I am constantly challenged on what I say by those with zero experience with it. Just lame.
2 - I don't have to beat up other member's preferred brands to make myself feel like a big deal. To some on here this is life or death I guess and it is taken way too far. I come here mostly for fun. I enjoy vehicles and was glad to find a place where my anal tendencies on maintenance have an outlet to be discussed with like minded folks. I don't come here to brow beat anyone into uising RP nor to avoid brand X, Y, or Z.
3 - I don't beat up on folks who have actually tried RP and had bad results. I had a less than stellar UOA with RP in my current vehicle and I posted about it. If I had an agenda I would not have done that or I would have fudged the #'s to make it look better. I do respond when people post outright falsr info or bash RP with nothing to back it up from a personal perspective however. Again, I am far from the only member here who will defend their preferred brand against false info and unfounded comments.
4 - I don't work for( now or ever )RP and I get nothing for posting positive comments about their products. I get tired of people saying I have ties to RP and that I am an RP shill. I am JUST someone who has used it for a long time and likes it.
5 - I do not say RP is
THE best. I do say it is
ONE OF the best. That is my opinion and I am entitled to it. I also routinely recommend Penzoil, Valvoline, Quaker State, Castrol, Kendall, Amsoil( yes I recommend it at times ), Redline, and Schaeffers. It all depends on what it is for and what the OP wants. I actually say NOT to use RP many times in new vehicles due to warranty concerns. It is hardly a case where I recommend nothing but RP to people as some imply.
6 - I have used many oil besides RP in my life. I do have experience wiith other oils to compare it with. Just because RP is my preferred brand and what I like to use doesn't mean I don't or have never used other brands. I use GTX or Valvoline conventional oil when I need dino. I will also use Penzoil, Valvoline, and Kendall synthetics with no hesitation. I Use Amsoil now in my outboard( from Pablo if you doubt me ).
7 - When a thread is about RP what should I post about? The tension in the middle east?
I would say it is a pretty safe bet that I have as much or more experience with RP products as anyone on this site. So, why would I not respond in the RP threads?
The lengths people will go to to discredit RP, and me because I like it, amaze me.