Opinions on Best Synthetic Oil???

[audioextremez]

Wanting some opinions if anyone has one on the best synthetic oil to use in my New Forte Koup SX, 2.4L 6 speed Manual transmission...I typically keep it reved HIGH A LOT! lol so Im wanting an oil thats gonna hold up and not break down to much with high heat, and thats gonna keep my engine protected from any sludge or any horsepower robbing potentials. please send me some opinions on some oils you recommend...thanks

[ItsaRuck!]

(09-22-2011 03:05 AM)audioextremez Wrote:  Wanting some opinions if anyone has one on the best synthetic oil to use in my New Forte Koup SX, 2.4L 6 speed Manual transmission...I typically keep it reved HIGH A LOT! lol so Im wanting an oil thats gonna hold up and not break down to much with high heat, and thats gonna keep my engine protected from any sludge or any horsepower robbing potentials. please send me some opinions on some oils you recommend...thanks

There ain't none better than Royal Purple, and it now is coming out as an SN oil.

[audioextremez]

(09-22-2011 08:54 PM)ItsaRuck! Wrote:  

(09-22-2011 03:05 AM)audioextremez Wrote:  Wanting some opinions if anyone has one on the best synthetic oil to use in my New Forte Koup SX, 2.4L 6 speed Manual transmission...I typically keep it reved HIGH A LOT! lol so Im wanting an oil thats gonna hold up and not break down to much with high heat, and thats gonna keep my engine protected from any sludge or any horsepower robbing potentials. please send me some opinions on some oils you recommend...thanks

There ain't none better than Royal Purple, and it now is coming out as an SN oil.

yeah Ive heard good things about Royal Purple, but I havent seen it in a Synthetic, atleast not in my local parts stores but I might try it out if I dont get any more opinions or facts on some synthetic oils. thanks tho

[ItsaRuck!]

(09-23-2011 02:49 AM)audioextremez Wrote:  yeah Ive heard good things about Royal Purple, but I havent seen it in a Synthetic, atleast not in my local parts stores but I might try it out if I dont get any more opinions or facts on some synthetic oils. thanks tho

My back up synthetic is Mobil 1. As far as the RP, I get mine through American Muscle for $7.99/qt with free shipping.

[audioextremez]

My back up synthetic is Mobil 1. As far as the RP, I get mine through American Muscle for $7.99/qt with free shipping

thats not bad, thats prob. cheaper than mobil 1, ima check the local advanced autoparts and see what I can get RP and mobil 1 for and go with one of the 2. thanks for your opinion, its most def appreciated. hopefully it will allow my engine to perform the way I want it to!

[CorsaKoup]

I research this subject as much as possible, and after a few less-than stellar used-oil-analyses posted on BITOG (BobIsTheOilGuy.com) and the Mazda3Forum, I came to the conclusion that Royal Purple actually lags behind Amsoil, Redline, Mobil1 and Pennzoil Platinum in wear protection and shear resistance after seeing the analysis for each. Pennzoil Platinum actually performed better than all these on a Mazda3 in wear metal content. Amsoil has an outstanding reputation on BITOG, and I use Redline gear oils in my transmissions and differentials with great success.

Conventional oil producers have really closed the gap between syns and conventionals in the last 15 years, and you'll be fine running pretty much any major oil brand in your car, with the key being the change interval you use. Synthetics come in handy for people who don't like to change their oil often, and are best for high-heat and high-stress situations where conventional oils can sometimes coke internal parts such as turbo bearings, and leave varnish on cams and followers. Syns are superior in resisting shear and viscosity breakdown and won't coke, but if you change oil more often, conventionals can stand up to the stress also....just not for extended drain intervals.

[audioextremez]

(09-28-2011 10:49 AM)CorsaKoup Wrote:  I research this subject as much as possible, and after a few less-than stellar used-oil-analyses posted on BITOG (BobIsTheOilGuy.com) and the Mazda3Forum, I came to the conclusion that Royal Purple actually lags behind Amsoil, Redline, Mobil1 and Pennzoil Platinum in wear protection and shear resistance after seeing the analysis for each. Pennzoil Platinum actually performed better than all these on a Mazda3 in wear metal content. Amsoil has an outstanding reputation on BITOG, and I use Redline gear oils in my transmissions and differentials with great success.

Conventional oil producers have really closed the gap between syns and conventionals in the last 15 years, and you'll be fine running pretty much any major oil brand in your car, with the key being the change interval you use. Synthetics come in handy for people who don't like to change their oil often, and are best for high-heat and high-stress situations where conventional oils can sometimes coke internal parts such as turbo bearings, and leave varnish on cams and followers. Syns are superior in resisting shear and viscosity breakdown and won't coke, but if you change oil more often, conventionals can stand up to the stress also....just not for extended drain intervals.

thats by far the most researched and thought out answer ive ever recieved on a forum. I really appreciate it bro...Ive heard good things about pennzoil recently and thats what I ran in my previous vehicles, im religious about changing my oil every 3-4000 miles so Ill prob go with the pennzoil platinum and do the Redline in my transmission when I change the fluid in it here soon. whats you thoughts on throwing a little ZMAX or Lucus Oil Stabilizer in my oil. any negatives you have researched? I have heard that the microlubricant (ZMAX) works really well and have dyno proven results on adding horsepower. I would like to hear your thoughts on that before I put some in. thanks again man

[CorsaKoup]

Good oil doesn't need additives, and after all the Federal Trade Commission action regarding truth-in-advertising where these types of products are concerned, I don't touch stuff like that. Just use good oil...and only oil.

[ItsaRuck!]

Never use additives. All car makers discourage it, and some warn that the warranty could be voided if you use additives. Oils are specifically made with a chemical mix that creates the best balance for what is being achieved. Adding an additive only serves to mess up that balance. It's kind of like making a cake and adding a cup of Tabasco sauce to it.

A friend in N. Ireland had his engine destroyed by a dealer that (without his knowledge) was adding Slick50 at his oil changes. It only took 4 oil changes and his engine sounded like a diesel. When they tore the engine a part, the Slick50 had caused the lifters, cams and crankshaft bearings to seize.

[audioextremez]

(09-29-2011 10:05 AM)CorsaKoup Wrote:  Good oil doesn't need additives, and after all the Federal Trade Commission action regarding truth-in-advertising where these types of products are concerned, I don't touch stuff like that. Just use good oil...and only oil.

good point, thanks man, def a lot of help, pennzoil platinum for the engine and Redline oil for the transmission and ill be set.