NickD

After reading several posts on full syn oils, I have decided that next oil change is either Royal Purple or Amsoil. Anyone try both? Any imput on either oil would be helpful!

Thanks,
Nick D

Ac_Attack

I use Royal purple 5-20 and a wix filter now...I talked to a guy at RP and was talking to him about the XPR 5-20 and he said he used that in his drag car, after the end of a season and a tear down, couldnnt really see any wear...I was thinking of trying it...but even at my employee discount its hard to spring $147 for a case...

ballinfizzle89

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Royal.

stillhere153

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I use amsoil 5w30 with hemp s2000 filter.... You are in Nyc, hit me up when you want to do your oil change, I can hook you up with a hemp filter since I ordered a 10 pack... they are 12 a pop

Ac_Attack

wth is hemp filter?

type-s09

royal purple all the way..unless you enjoy throwin cash in the trash

KenTL

I have no experience with Royal purple, but I have experience with Amsoil. Several years ago I used Mobil 1 and sent samples of used oil over a period of time to blackstone labs for analysis and switched to Amsoil (back then the oil I used was called series 2000 5w30) and did the same on my old Nissan. I drove around 5k miles then drained and collected the samples.

The oil change recommendation by the lab for the Mobil 1 was 7k intervals. When I switched to Amsoil and sent in samples they recommended 10k intervals. I used Amsoil SDF oil filters for both oils. Can't argue with unbiased test results.

Now in my TL I use Amsoil oil with Mobil 1 extended performance oil filter.

ILLustriousUA6

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^ niice ken. thnx for sharing. I will be doing this once my VCP is up.. 8k more miles...

will we need to do any type of flush before using amsoil//royal purp? My car is used to sucking up stealershit oil... ugh..

type-s09

just let it drain for a lil longer than normal...there is no way to get all the oil out...

stillhere153

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Sorry my ass had a brain cramp I ment Hamp lol

Introducing Japan Honda's aftermarket line of automotive products..."HAMP Synergy". HAMP Synergy are aftermarket products designed by Honda and are a step up from the "Honda Original Parts" products. Not meant to compete with racing produts, however, these pieces are quality. The HAMP oil filter can be used on any Honda, but was specifically designed for use in the Type-R and S series cars in mind. Features include a unique release valve that dynamically adjusts to the conditions within the filter to keep the oil flow and pressure constant. The HAMP oil filter will last longer and filter better than any of the oil filters currently on the market.

Now those but for the S2000 which is a larger diameter filter....


and um that purple stuff is $6 a quart....

francois

Good morning Gentlemen,
I have tried amsoil and mobile one synthetic I would say that the royal purple is the way to go if you feel the extreme viscosity is worth the price .I finally decided to put
Elf racing oil as a comprimise.The elf exillium is superb and the engine runs more
quietly and after 2000 kms is still looks gold and clear.The oil meter in the car did not move from 100 percent for 1500 kms and from what I remember the amsoil broke down alot faster.I hope this is helpful.
Francois

stillhere153

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(5w30) well the elf stuff is what $9 a bottle, the royal stuff is $6 a bottle and the amsoil is $8

I am confused why there is a problem with going with the best out of the 3, I was reading up on the royal stuff and it says 1.5-2.5hp increase? is that right, lol....

francois

Well maybe down there the royal purple stuff is cheaper but up here in canada It is alot more from the shops I can buy it from.There is nothing wrong with buying the best if it is that cheap.Differences in economy perhaps.And by the way the elf is
not just a little better than amsoil but alot.Ultimately it is a fine line we are still
splitting hairs.
Francois

n00blike

jegs.com has them for $6. I think they ship to canada

stillhere153

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so which is better
Elf>Royal Purple>Amsoil????
is that the proper order

THTL

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wow Mobil 1 didn't even make the list, i guess i am getting Royal Purple for my next oil change.

stillhere153

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inlinefour.com
s2000 filter - $8.80 (x1)
1 Bottle of Purple Stuff - $5.59 (x5)
Doing it yourself priceless (cuz is free lol)

THTL

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you telling me inlinefour sell these stuff. hahahhaha.

blue96813

Where is the cheapest place to buy Royal Purple?

stillhere153

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read my post above I gave you the address where I get all my perforamce goodies for my civic... the only other cheaper place I saw was eBay and it wasn't cheaper

blue96813

ebay is cheaper. inlinefour.com add shipping and tax (CA) which is more. thx.

t0talacuratl

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So you're saying that the S2000 oil filter will fit on the 04-07 TL's?

cali2882

So how about Redline? also I can just buy a Hamp filter for the S2000 and it is a direct fit to a 07 Type S?

JamminTL

Royal purple in the engine and Amsoil in the ATF for me.

jchcmax

Amsoil owns Royal Purple. Amsoil created synthetic oil and can outlast and protect most oils on the martket. Check out their tests on their website. I've used many oils and Amsoil is tops!

stillhere153

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just a heads up all oil filters on honda's from 1989 to the present are interchangeable in between cars

056spdtl

damn i think i need to jump on some royal purple

Orgasm_Donor

I put in Amsoil in my car last month. My car runs a whole lot better. Im running 0w20 instead of the 5w20. The car runs smoother, more quiet.

n00blike

Does weight have to do anything with how much it protects?
I see some of you running 0w20, 5w20, and 5w30.
What is recommended? Will weight effect how well the oil pump works and lubercats the engine?

Jrbn2g04AcuraTL

Where did you heard of Amsoil? lol

6spdtls

puhahaha you said hemp, so i thought it was made out of marijuana.

THTL

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so do you guys think i should switch from M1 oil to Royal Purple oil.
thanks.

Shinj1EVA

I just changed my oil today and flushed my ATF (both amsoil). I've been putting amsoil in my car since the 3rd oil change. Always runs very nice, I never sent the oil to the labs to test, but I've been quite happy with it, and the car still runs very well.

THTL

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how do you the ATF flush.

Shinj1EVA

Drain the ATF fluid. Fill the ATF fluid. It's 3 quarts each time. It's not a complete flush, there's still ATF in the transmission. I've done it twice. Factory recommends first ATF drain at 60,000, but I did mine at 25,000 given Honda's track record...

I hate cars

The oil meter only calculates oil change intervals based on driving style. It doesn't know the difference between $.99 off brand dino oil or $6 synthetic. You probably had more highway miles when it stayed on 100% for a long time.

I have no experience with the Purple but I do have experience with Mobile 1 and Amsoil. I can only offer a little info since our cars don't have enough miles to really tell a difference. Most of us have <60k and at this point the motor would still be alive and well if you ran $.99 off brand oil for it's entire life. I currently run Amsoil 5-30 and the Amsoil S2000 filter. The difference I noticed over Mobil 1 is the valvetrain noise my car (and every TL I've heard) has had since day 1 is gone. Take it for what it's worth. I will stay with Amsoil for the rest of it's life. I would put more weight on what the guy who had oil analysis done says.

sherwin991

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CASTROL GTX FTW!!!!! Uh, sorry, did I say that out loud? Guys, let's be real, if you drain between 4500 and 5000mi for regular driving that does not involve extended driving at or near redline, or in dusty areas (in other words, suburban traffic), is $8/qt oil warranted? Of course, that said, I run M1...... Honestly, I'm not sure I dig it all that much, it's very black at drain time as recommended by the MID, so I may switch to Amsoil. Or GTX..