City Star goes outside API guidelines, but no one suggests that's a good thing.
That is what I like about the RP lineup. There are API and non-API choices.
That is what I like about the RP lineup. There are API and non-API choices.
2012 Audi A6 Royal Purple 5w40 12,200 mile OCI
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That's an awesome report Deven ! How fast in the 1\4 mile??
RP is a really good oil. Just when I ran it I had a lot of valve train noise upon start up that I've never had before or since. I bet if I ran the 5w-40 RP it may have well not done that ?!?!? But I do know they make a strong product.
RP is a really good oil. Just when I ran it I had a lot of valve train noise upon start up that I've never had before or since. I bet if I ran the 5w-40 RP it may have well not done that ?!?!? But I do know they make a strong product.
Originally Posted By: bbhero
That's an awesome report Deven ! How fast in the 1\4 mile??
RP is a really good oil. Just when I ran it I had a lot of valve train noise upon start up that I've never had before or since. I bet if I ran the 5w-40 RP it may have well not done that ?!?!? But I do know they make a strong product.
Yes indeed it's a good product but I'm biased
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I've never countered valve train noise at start up but my car is also garaged. Its not at work though but can't say I have heart it there either.
My best time in the 1/4 has been 12.48 at 123 mph.
That's an awesome report Deven ! How fast in the 1\4 mile??
RP is a really good oil. Just when I ran it I had a lot of valve train noise upon start up that I've never had before or since. I bet if I ran the 5w-40 RP it may have well not done that ?!?!? But I do know they make a strong product.
Yes indeed it's a good product but I'm biased
I've never countered valve train noise at start up but my car is also garaged. Its not at work though but can't say I have heart it there either.
My best time in the 1/4 has been 12.48 at 123 mph.
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That's a good time.. And fun I'm sure too. I learned the other day that my car can indeed run a 40 viscosity almost yr round where I live. So 5w-40 RP could well be just fine
May try that in the future. I am always game to try new products. I'm not brand loyal. Just quality loyal.
May try that in the future. I am always game to try new products. I'm not brand loyal. Just quality loyal.
Originally Posted By: bbhero
That's a good time.. And fun I'm sure too. I learned the other day that my car can indeed run a 40 viscosity almost yr round where I live. So 5w-40 RP could well be just fine
May try that in the future. I am always game to try new products. I'm not brand loyal. Just quality loyal.
Yea I don't see why you can't run 5w40 in the Nissan especially since you live in Virginia and winters are pretty mild. If you eventually do go with Royal Purple you're probably better off with HPS 5w30. More ZDDP and more Synerlec and a more suited viscosity for the Nissan.
That's a good time.. And fun I'm sure too. I learned the other day that my car can indeed run a 40 viscosity almost yr round where I live. So 5w-40 RP could well be just fine
May try that in the future. I am always game to try new products. I'm not brand loyal. Just quality loyal.
Yea I don't see why you can't run 5w40 in the Nissan especially since you live in Virginia and winters are pretty mild. If you eventually do go with Royal Purple you're probably better off with HPS 5w30. More ZDDP and more Synerlec and a more suited viscosity for the Nissan.
Originally Posted By: deven
Yea I don't see why you can't run 5w40 in the Nissan especially since you live in Virginia and winters are pretty mild.
5w-XX oils are certainly appropriate in places with winters that aren't mild, too.
Yea I don't see why you can't run 5w40 in the Nissan especially since you live in Virginia and winters are pretty mild.
5w-XX oils are certainly appropriate in places with winters that aren't mild, too.
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Originally Posted By: deven
Yea I don't see why you can't run 5w40 in the Nissan especially since you live in Virginia and winters are pretty mild.
5w-XX oils are certainly appropriate in places with winters that aren't mild, too.
Indeed.
Originally Posted By: deven
Yea I don't see why you can't run 5w40 in the Nissan especially since you live in Virginia and winters are pretty mild.
5w-XX oils are certainly appropriate in places with winters that aren't mild, too.
Indeed.
Originally Posted By: bbhero
HPS 5w-30 RP .. Is that available at Walmart ??? I looked and I'm honestly not sure if that is what they are selling there or not.
No. Wal-Mart only sells the API approved RP. I don't think I've ever seen RP 5w40 at Wal-Mart. You can get the HPS stuff online. K Series usually has the best prices.
HPS 5w-30 RP .. Is that available at Walmart ??? I looked and I'm honestly not sure if that is what they are selling there or not.
No. Wal-Mart only sells the API approved RP. I don't think I've ever seen RP 5w40 at Wal-Mart. You can get the HPS stuff online. K Series usually has the best prices.
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