*UPDATE* on my experience with Royal Purple Motor Oil.

[Conehead]

Guys.

As I have said, I am very sceptical of claims by car product manufacturers about there products.

I will also say that I was a bit sceptical of the claims made on Royal Purple (yes, even tho Pirate is a good friend).

Anyway I have now driven 500 kilometres (town only 720km all up) since changing the oil in my car to Royal Purple and this is what I have observed.

1. The oil light goes out almost the instant you turn the key to start. Used to take a second or so.

2. The 'tap' on start up is gone.

3. The valve gear 'tap tap' after a good hard run is gone.

4. The engine seems to be smoother and want to rev easier BUT overall the engine seems 'tighter'. If you know what I mean. Hard to explain.

5. The car went from (around town) 8.4 litres per 100km (33MPG) down to 7.7 litres per 100 kilometres (36 MPG). My wife drove the car during this period around town and her driving style ...UUMM....hasnt changed....

So, based on the facts that I have observed I would suggest that Royal Purple oil is..well...Bloody Brilliant.

Cone
XXX

[E36 Phantom]

+1

I've noticed significantly better mileage on it as well, and the tapping I used to get is virtually gone. Great stuff!

[Pirate_copy]

+2

I am getting a bit better mpg too, but my foot has got heavier cos the engine is more responsive...doh!!

[DominguesE30]

lol i gotta get me some of this stuff

[320what?]

OK!!!! ENOUGH!
Where is this bloody Royal Purple?? where can I buy the damn thing, who makes it, which type you should use on E36 like mine... Convert me. please. Im on castrol right now.

[DominguesE30]

lol 320. Calmaaa. Im actually interested in it aswell. However my m44 makes no ticking sound whats soo ever. It might have it already

[Conehead]

OK!!!! ENOUGH!
Where is this bloody Royal Purple?? where can I buy the damn thing, who makes it, which type you should use on E36 like mine... Convert me. please. Im on castrol right now.


You might have to look for the local distributor. The 'weight' I used was 10W-40.

Cone
XXX

[DominguesE30]

where do they sell it here cone? does Autobarn have it?

[Conehead]

Yes mate. Autobahn is the place in Aust to get it.

Cone
XXX

[DominguesE30]

thanks bud

[DominguesE30]

thanks cone :)

[Pirate_copy]

Dom, it is not only to stop your tapping, that is just a nice bonus :)

[DominguesE30]

yeah i know pete :)

[320what?]

crap, they dont sell it here.. Arrghhh.

[DominguesE30]

im sure your local car shop would be able to order it in for ya :)

[vull]

what's a tapping sound?
my baby runs on castrol 5w40 atm and fortunately i haven't lost any oil during the 4000 km i've driven with it (maybe 2 millimeters on the wire rod, but not significantly).
i have the basic OBC, so i cant see any calculations either... only the gauge on the dashboard..
do you think i can install the 18 button OBC when i've got 2 sets of wires hanging at the back of the OBC? only 1 is used atm and i think the otherone is black.

[bobbobb]

i was told that the oil to use is 5/40 whats the diffrence between that and 10/40 i know its the weight but what does it really mean?

[Pirate_copy]

The tapping sound when you start the car is the hydraulic lifters. They tap until the oil gets to the top of the engine. Some times (like with my car) the lifters tap all the time as they need replacing

Not doing any real damage to the engine, just bloody annoying!!

[Pirate_copy]

i was told that the oil to use is 5/40 whats the diffrence between that and 10/40 i know its the weight but what does it really mean?

Have a read of this buddy, it explains it better than i can hehehe

http://www.performancemotoroil.com/info_about_motor_oil.html

5W40 is basically thinner than 10w10 when it is cold

[320what?]

what's a tapping sound?
my baby runs on castrol 5w40 atm and fortunately i haven't lost any oil during the 4000 km i've driven with it (maybe 2 millimeters on the wire rod, but not significantly).
i have the basic OBC, so i cant see any calculations either... only the gauge on the dashboard..
do you think i can install the 18 button OBC when i've got 2 sets of wires hanging at the back of the OBC? only 1 is used atm and i think the otherone is black.

ON bimmerforums there is a diy that says it's totally possible to do so and there are other DIYs from Pelican parts i think that tell you how to change 11 to 18 button OBC.

Where do you oil service vull? Valdek? Yourself? After around 4000km i have gone down to right on the middle of the marker. Looks like 4k more and oil change but i have a small leak in the oil cap.. grr. will have to adress this i reckon.

[vull]

ON bimmerforums there is a diy that says it's totally possible to do so and there are other DIYs from Pelican parts i think that tell you how to change 11 to 18 button OBC.
well, i've got these wires at the back of the OBC:
http://vull.planet.ee/pemm/obcjuhe.jpg
http://vull.planet.ee/pemm/obcjuhe2.jpg
i think the white one is in use and the black one just sits there...
whats the wire on the right used for?

Where do you oil service vull? Valdek? Yourself? After around 4000km i have gone down to right on the middle of the marker. Looks like 4k more and oil change but i have a small leak in the oil cap.. grr. will have to adress this i reckon.
oil service text in Estonian:
Carstop-is lasin vahetada. tööraha maksin mingi 250 eeku. õlid (käigukast, tagasild, mootor) ja filtird (bena, õli, õhu) ise mingi 2k kokku. tegelt tahtsin 10w40 panna, aga seda neil enam polnd ja siis lasin veidi kallima 5w40 sisse panna :p

[Pirate_copy]

Wish i could do this :( - http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/E36-OBD_Convert/E36-OBD_Convert.htm

[vull]

Wish i could do this :( - http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/E36-OBD_Convert/E36-OBD_Convert.htm
i think you have to do the wiring yourself if you don't have this extra wire (the black one on my previous pic) at the back of the OBC, but i'm not sure. if i get the money, i will buy the 18button one, but till then, i just have to ask from the forums :D

[Gryz]

Two question:

How much do you order to do an oil change yourself? and
Would using RP benefit any vehicle? I have an SUV that runs a little rough...

[Pirate_copy]

I needed 7-8 UK litres for mine buddy

What oil do you use in your SUV at the moment?

[Gryz]

To tell you the truth, I have no idea what kind of oil is in my SUV. I just use it as a winter beater since I live up in the mountians. I take it in for an oil change every 3000 miles and just say "change the oil" and could really care less what's in it. I know for sure that it is not synthetic, but feel that it would run smoother if I used some good oil.

[Pirate_copy]

I think that the oil we used wouldn't be good for the engine but Royal Purple do lots of different oils buddy

drop them a line and see what they say - www.royalpurple.com

[Gryz]

Thanks Pirate

[Gryz]

From the site...


"Royal Purple Motor Oil is recommended for use in all four-cycle gasoline engines and both two-cycle and four-cycle diesel applications including cars, trucks, motor homes / RVs, boats, commercial fleet and stationary industrial diesel engines.

Royal Purple Motor Oil is a tough, long life, high performance oil that delivers superior protection and enhanced performance to gasoline and diesel engines. It gains its performance advantages from a blend of synthetic oils plus Royal Purple's proprietary, synthetic Synerlec additive technology.

Synerlec additive technology greatly reduces engine wear, including ring, cylinder and bearing wear. It is extremely tenacious, adheres to engine surfaces and remains after shutdown, which provides protection upon initial startup.

Environmentally Responsible: Royal Purple Motor Oil extends oil drain intervals. Less oil is purchased and less oil is being disposed of***8212;It's good for your vehicle, and good for the environment!

Multi-Grade Oils: SAE 5W20, SAE 5W30, SAE 5W40, SAE 10W30, SAE 10W40, SAE 15W40, SAE 20W50

Straight-Grade Oils: SAE 30, SAE 40, SAE 50

Royal Purple Motor Oils are compatible with other mineral and synthetic motor oils."

[Pirate_copy]

Anytime buddy