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M3n2c3 · 2008-03-23, 01:21 AM

So I switched from Mobil 1 5w30 to Royal Purple 5w30 this time around. I have to say, I like it better so far. Butt-dyno says acceleration is a bit peppier and smoother, but you know how that goes. Still, it definitely seems much happier in the morning, in particular. A nice improvement for an extra $1/qt at Walmart.

Kevin M · 2008-03-23, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by M3n2c3

So I switched from Mobil 1 5w30 to Royal Purple 5w30 this time around. I have to say, I like it better so far. Butt-dyno says acceleration is a bit peppier and smoother, but you know how that goes. Still, it definitely seems much happier in the morning, in particular. A nice improvement for an extra $1/qt at Walmart.

Remember that you went from old Mobil 1 to new Royal Pruple. I bet if you switched back tomorrow, you'd feel the same difference.

Kevin M · 2008-03-23, 06:01 PM

But mostly the difference was in your head.

cody · 2008-03-23, 07:08 PM

Watch for consumption. Many say the 5-30 RP is a bit thin and use the 10-30 instead.

sperry · 2008-03-24, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

Watch for consumption. Many say the 5-30 RP is a bit thin and use the 10-30 instead.

More or less people than say that M1's current formula shears at high rpm and destroys motors?

I was running 15-50 M1 in my motor the last time it died. I don't think it was the oil, but why chance it. I'm planning on running RedLine in the car once the motor's broken in.

Also, 5-30 and 10-30 should be the same viscosity once up to temperature. The only difference is that the 5-30 oil is thinner at low temps.

cody · 2008-03-24, 10:02 AM

Less?

knucklesplitter · 2008-03-25, 08:17 PM

OT but I never thought I'd see the day when a full tank of gas costs so much more than the a DIY synthetic oil change.

It's not even a close anymore. I used fill up with 93 premium for like $12... 10 years ago.

MikeK · 2008-03-26, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by knucklesplitter

OT but I never thought I'd see the day when a full tank of gas costs so much more than the a DIY synthetic oil change.

It's not even a close anymore. I used fill up with 93 premium for like $12... 10 years ago.

Did you also have to walk 12 miles in the snow to get to school and it was uphill both ways and you had to put a cow on your head to keep warm?

Nick Koan · 2008-03-26, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeK

Did you also have to walk 12 miles in the snow to get to school and it was uphill both ways and you had to put a cow on your head to keep warm?

And he also wore an onion on his belt, as was the style of the time.

Also:

M3n2c3 · 2008-04-01, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Remember that you went from old Mobil 1 to new Royal Pruple. I bet if you switched back tomorrow, you'd feel the same difference.

I think it's better than fresh Mobil1 ever was. I'd never noticed an improvement quite as remarkable as this. It's not life-altering, just noteworthy.

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

And he also wore an onion on his belt, as was the style of the time.

D'you have five bees for a quarter?

cody · 2008-04-02, 07:33 AM

I slotted the Fumoto Oil Valve last night. Next oil change, I'll take the tablespoon challenge again.

M3n2c3 · 2008-04-03, 07:18 AM

I should note that I don't care much for Mobil1 at all anymore. I have their synthetic in the transmission, the recommended 75w90, and I've hated it since day one. Next change, I'll either be going back to OEM or trying Redline.

cody · 2008-04-03, 09:00 AM

Ew yah, don't run Mobil-1 in the tranny...way too slippery. OEM is actually quite good. I switched to Uncle Scotty's but I don't get what all the rave reviews are about. It feels almost identicle, except maybe I can down shift into 1st a little easier.

Kevin M · 2008-04-03, 09:14 AM

Yeah, most synthetic gear oils suck in Subarus. Go with 75w90NS or some Lightweight Shockproof next time. I would say "oem" except there really isn't such a thiing. Dealers just use the cheap bulk stuff as far as I know.

M3n2c3 · 2008-04-05, 10:42 AM

This is the closest I've found to OEM. 20L is a bit excessive, though.

2008-03-23, 01:21 AM	#76
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	So I switched from Mobil 1 5w30 to Royal Purple 5w30 this time around. I have to say, I like it better so far. Butt-dyno says acceleration is a bit peppier and smoother, but you know how that goes. Still, it definitely seems much happier in the morning, in particular. A nice improvement for an extra $1/qt at Walmart. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2008-03-23, 06:01 PM	#78
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	But mostly the difference was in your head. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-03-23, 07:08 PM	#79
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Watch for consumption. Many say the 5-30 RP is a bit thin and use the 10-30 instead. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-03-24, 10:02 AM	#81
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Less? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-04-02, 07:33 AM	#86
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I slotted the Fumoto Oil Valve last night. Next oil change, I'll take the tablespoon challenge again. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-03-25, 08:17 PM	#82
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	OT but I never thought I'd see the day when a full tank of gas costs so much more than the a DIY synthetic oil change. It's not even a close anymore. I used fill up with 93 premium for like $12... 10 years ago.

2008-04-03, 07:18 AM	#87
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	I should note that I don't care much for Mobil1 at all anymore. I have their synthetic in the transmission, the recommended 75w90, and I've hated it since day one. Next change, I'll either be going back to OEM or trying Redline. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2008-04-03, 09:00 AM	#88
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Ew yah, don't run Mobil-1 in the tranny...way too slippery. OEM is actually quite good. I switched to Uncle Scotty's but I don't get what all the rave reviews are about. It feels almost identicle, except maybe I can down shift into 1st a little easier. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-04-03, 09:14 AM	#89
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah, most synthetic gear oils suck in Subarus. Go with 75w90NS or some Lightweight Shockproof next time. I would say "oem" except there really isn't such a thiing. Dealers just use the cheap bulk stuff as far as I know. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-04-05, 10:42 AM	#90
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	This is the closest I've found to OEM. 20L is a bit excessive, though. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

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