Maintenance Discuss common Lexus maintenance questions here.

Question regarding Royal Purple

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-15-09, 07:48 PM
  #1  
vwynn
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
vwynn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 5,945
Received 53 Likes on 36 Posts
Default Question regarding Royal Purple

If i were to use Royal purple in my Engine can i switch back to say mobil 1 or Amsoil? or am i stuck with RP
Old 03-15-09, 07:54 PM
  #2  
ArmyofOne
Dysfunctional Veteran
 
ArmyofOne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Van Alstyne, TX
Posts: 7,828
Received 160 Likes on 112 Posts
Default

I switch in and out constantly. I am running RP right now as i found a deal on it, next tme around it will be mobil1 again.
Old 03-15-09, 07:57 PM
  #3  
vwynn
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
vwynn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 5,945
Received 53 Likes on 36 Posts
Default

oh so its safe.

Nice guess imma just use my last RP and then later swtich to something else. hopefully my gs4 doesnt mind.
Old 03-15-09, 08:15 PM
  #4  
RTIS250
Yes. I drove the LFA.

iTrader: (9)
 
RTIS250's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Lexus
Posts: 3,003
Received 38 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

There is no reason why you cant switch between different synthetics... I wouldnt constantly switch from synthetic back to conventional though. But switching to different synthetics back and forth is safe.
Old 03-16-09, 02:37 PM
  #5  
werewolf
Lexus Test Driver
 
werewolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 975
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Somebody told me the new Mobil One is not as good as the old Mobil One...

Any truth to this?
Old 03-16-09, 03:52 PM
  #6  
ArmyofOne
Dysfunctional Veteran
 
ArmyofOne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Van Alstyne, TX
Posts: 7,828
Received 160 Likes on 112 Posts
Default

beating a dead horse, the topic has been discussed NUMEROUS times. I have been using Mobil 1 for years and never had any ill effects, my analysis results are always right on the money.

BOT, yes it is more than ok to switch back and forth BETWEEN SYNTHETICS, not so much between dino and synthetic. In switching between synthetics, the only thing is if you switch M1 to RP and then back to M1, you are gonna take a step backwards, but i kinda have to, I dont want to afford $9.00 a quart for oil!
Old 03-16-09, 04:42 PM
  #7  
vwynn
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
vwynn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 5,945
Received 53 Likes on 36 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ArmyofOne
beating a dead horse, the topic has been discussed NUMEROUS times. I have been using Mobil 1 for years and never had any ill effects, my analysis results are always right on the money.

BOT, yes it is more than ok to switch back and forth BETWEEN SYNTHETICS, not so much between dino and synthetic. In switching between synthetics, the only thing is if you switch M1 to RP and then back to M1, you are gonna take a step backwards, but i kinda have to, I dont want to afford $9.00 a quart for oil!
One step back in performance
One step forward in the wallet

Old 03-17-09, 07:59 PM
  #8  
vwynn
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
vwynn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 5,945
Received 53 Likes on 36 Posts
Default

ok so i bought some Royal purple... 75W-140 i think.. I can use 140 for my Diff right?
Old 03-17-09, 08:24 PM
  #9  
VIPFAMILY
Rookie
 
VIPFAMILY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: AZ
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Wow isn't that kinda high? I thought 85w-90 was pretty standard?
Old 03-17-09, 08:31 PM
  #10  
vwynn
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
vwynn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 5,945
Received 53 Likes on 36 Posts
Default

hah yea 140 is perdy dam high.

it also says it contains Limited Slip additives... is that bad to use for STOCK open diff?
Old 03-18-09, 09:04 AM
  #11  
ArmyofOne
Dysfunctional Veteran
 
ArmyofOne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Van Alstyne, TX
Posts: 7,828
Received 160 Likes on 112 Posts
Default

yeah, i wouldnt use anything that thick for fear of lockup/gelling issues.

Ill put it this way, in military grade trucks, including 45 ton 8 wheel drive HEMTT wreckers, we use good ol' NAPA 80/85w-90.
Old 03-18-09, 09:28 AM
  #12  
nthach
Lexus Champion
 
nthach's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: California
Posts: 3,350
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

LS additives won't hurt a thing. The 75/140 stuff is a bit thicker at temp, but it flows like a 75W at colder temps thanks to the viscosity index improver.

I'm running Pennzoil Platinum 5/30 in my 229K LS400, and it allows me to have only 2 oils on hand - the PP also goes into the Sienna and Prius in the family stable, while the beater Quest gets Chevron Delo 15W-40.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mk4r34
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
2
02-23-12 03:59 PM
crazy_vag
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
6
11-13-08 09:46 AM
cmc07e
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
1
07-06-07 05:28 AM



Quick Reply: Question regarding Royal Purple



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:25 PM.