Best Oil?

**levityinc3** · 02-26-2009, 11:13 PM

For a stock LS1. Completely stock. I've always used Lucas Oil, but I just switched to Royal Purple. It seems to run smoother now, althogh people are telling me to switch to Pennzoil Platinum.

What do you think?

**JoshieDoom** · 02-27-2009, 12:50 AM

PP 10w30.

157k. All the way

**Mr. Luos** · 02-27-2009, 07:08 AM

Royal Purple is one of the worst....

**jmatt07** · 02-27-2009, 07:17 AM

why is royal purple one of the worst? Ive been using it for about a year in my 98 ss with 100k. Im just curious what your reasons are for why its so bad?
its been dyno proven to give you extra horsepower and extensively tested to be safe.

**levityinc3** · 02-27-2009, 09:36 AM

Yeah I've heard a lot of people say that Royal Purple isn't very good without saying why. My old automotive teacher from high school swore by Royal Purple, and he was an intelligent man with a bunch of car projects.

**JoshieDoom** · 02-27-2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by jmatt07

why is royal purple one of the worst? Ive been using it for about a year in my 98 ss with 100k. Im just curious what your reasons are for why its so bad?
its been dyno proven to give you extra horsepower and extensively tested to be safe.

I take it your read the ads?

**levityinc3** · 02-27-2009, 01:14 PM

I'll give PP a shot in about 3000 miles.

**GTO1_OHIO** · 02-27-2009, 01:44 PM

I've only ever used Mobil 1

**qwkgto** · 02-27-2009, 02:03 PM

Ive used the walmart syntec brand in everything I have for the past ten years,oil comes from the ground,any name brand oil should do, keep it changed and a good filter..$.002

**levityinc3** · 02-27-2009, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by GTO1_OHIO

I've only ever used Mobil 1

Yeah I only ever used Mobil 1 in my IROC with no problems.

**levityinc3** · 02-27-2009, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by qwkgto

Ive used the walmart syntec brand in everything I have for the past ten years,oil comes from the ground,any name brand oil should do, keep it changed and a good filter..$.002

So my conclusion. The best oil to use in a stock LS is either Royal Purple, Mobil 1, Pennzoil Platinum, OR Walmart Synthetic Brand. Haha, I guess I'll just keep doing what I've been doing.

**02blkws6** · 02-27-2009, 02:58 PM

SuperTech/Walmart full syn = 1 1/2 quarts consumed between oil changes
Valvoline Full Synthetic = 1 1/2 quarts consumed between oil changes
Royal Purple = Maybe 1/4 - 1/2 quart between oil changes
I am thinking about trying Amsoil on my next oil change.

**JoshieDoom** · 02-27-2009, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by 02blkws6

SuperTech/Walmart full syn = 1 1/2 quarts consumed between oil changes
Valvoline Full Synthetic = 1 1/2 quarts consumed between oil changes
Royal Purple = Maybe 1/4 - 1/2 quart between oil changes
I am thinking about trying Amsoil on my next oil change.

get a catch can and change your pcv valve

Ive got 157k, i only use about a 1/2 quart at 4500 miles.

**Dr.Crash** · 02-27-2009, 03:13 PM

i've got 98k on my bitch and Royal Purple is the only thing she knows!

**Dr.Crash** · 02-27-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by levityinc3

For a stock LS1. Completely stock. I've always used Lucas Oil, but I just switched to Royal Purple. It seems to run smoother now, althogh people are telling me to switch to Pennzoil Platinum.

What do you think?

Hey check this out.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1299

**levityinc3** · 02-27-2009, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by Dr.Crash

Hey check this out.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1299

Thanks Doc, that told me something.

**Sarge** · 02-27-2009, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by jmatt07

why is royal purple one of the worst? Ive been using it for about a year in my 98 ss with 100k. Im just curious what your reasons are for why its so bad?
its been dyno proven to give you extra horsepower and extensively tested to be safe.

Bullshit.
Read it all...when you come out the other side you will piss in Royal Purple jugs and see the improvement. You will also be able to differentiate based on fact and not butt dyno nor marketing crap.

**levityinc3** · 02-27-2009, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Sarge

Bullshit.
Read it all...when you come out the other side you will piss in Royal Purple jugs and see the improvement. You will also be able to differentiate based on fact and not butt dyno nor marketing crap.

What do you recommend Sarge?