Topic: Where can I find Amsoil or Royal Purple 5w40? (Read 1301 times)

TheVR · « **on:** May 31, 2009, 10:52:13 AM »

Hi all, just wondering where i can buy some Amsoil or Royal Purple 5w40 around town? As I understand it the parts store don't sell them. A little help.. thanx

101stvet · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2009, 11:08:47 AM »

I know on FT.Carson they sell royal purple in several weights but not sure if they carry what ya looking for but somewhere to look i'll be on post later today i'll swing by and see if they have what your looking for

Southcross · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2009, 12:32:18 PM »

Pepboys, the "larger" Checker, and NAPA carry it

armydub01 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2009, 02:25:17 PM »

amsoil you have to get through a dealer the guy i get mine from is in fountain dudes name is don and the number is 719 634 6222,

TheVR · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2009, 02:40:03 PM »

ok thanx peoples. I was under the understanding none of those places carries them. Go take a look. Anyone partial to one of them? I've been pretty satisfied with the Royal Purple in the past, I've heard good things bout Amsoil, maybe it the new oil hotness, and i think it's a bit cheaper.. thanx anyways

jonbaker · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2009, 02:53:08 PM »

there is a place in denver called On Track Performance. they have RP.

lpshade · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2009, 05:30:20 PM »

I think MileHighAssass in on here is an Amsoil dealer. Send him a PM

Barry · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2009, 06:19:24 PM »

yeah... I am an Amsoil nutswinger myself... switched over to it on all 4 of my cars, and love it.... engine noise decreased on all 4 motors (5.0L, Toyota 3.4L, VR, and 2.0L 16V)

You can buy it from the guy in Fountain, or Milehigh, or you can PM Juan (RSR32) since he has a good hookup.... or you can just buy the dealer license from Amsol for like $35, and then get everything to your door for a discounted price for a year....

armydub01 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2009, 06:56:04 PM »

you know how i stand dude amsoil has beat out many of the top oils in an independent test but dont take my word for it its all there and the thing about rp is i went on their web page and couldnt find any test data out side of the guys on hot rod tv saying its good, amsoil its proven to you in the specs dude we have seen 10% millage in every car we have it in so millage means less friction which is also more power, plus its nice changing my oil every 7500 miles with the mobil 1 filter. and as far as filters mobil 1 and k&n are 10 to 12 micron the amsoil is like 12 to 15 and fram is like 30 ish. if you want I'll see if i can find where that amsoil test was or im sure it on their web page good luck dude

TheVR · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2009, 11:12:19 PM »

Quote from: GotMyDub on May 31, 2009, 06:19:24 PM

yeah... I am an Amsoil nutswinger myself...

no good sir.. this is a "nutswinger" ----> armydub01.. your woman must love when u talk about dirty to her bout microns and filthy, nasty oil filters. You playboy you. haha

haha hammy you know i had say something, i couldnt let that slide.. i bet u didnt stutter once too.

hey p.s. wanna buy my rc's? so you can get some "real" wheels. i'll hook it up since i fuck with you constantly, bump me down a few spots on your "list". hit u up tomorow.

RSR32 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2009, 11:22:35 PM »

yah ..i dont exactly have hookups..but i can get it for like 6 90 per qt...amsoil that is.

it is pretty damn good

i LIVE by the stuff....

i think it is way better......

than any other oil out there....that is the only thing that has touched my R32 since 30k...and it has 75k now....religio usly every 5000 miles...even though it still shows very little dirt in it.

Southcross · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2009, 08:33:34 AM »

there were some studies on the RP website a few years ago, they're not there any more? I've been torn between RP (has been my first choice) and Lucas.

Southcross · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2009, 08:39:36 AM »

ahhh... I think I found out why... RP got challanged that the only info on their website was customer "testimonial" and no actual scientific tests, AND, false claims to be "API/ILSAC Certified"
http://www.imakenews.com/lng/e_article001398592.cfm?x=b11,0,w

Nevermind! I'm going Lucas
Article on the Lucas website:
http://www.enhancedsyntheticoil.com/Royal_Purple_vs_AMSOIL.htm

MileHighAssassin · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2009, 09:00:08 AM »

I can help you out with the Amsoil. I sell it and I will give it to your for my cost. Amsoil has several different 5w40 oils. Make, model, year and motor would help. I can see what they recommend.

Or if you have a specific Amsoil oil in mind, let me know.

Southcross · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2009, 10:36:11 AM »

interesting... Oil Analysis reports for Mobile 1 5-30 and Amsoil 5-30:
http://neptune.spacebears.com/cars/stories/mobil1.html
http://neptune.spacebears.com/cars/stories/amsoil.html

For those of us with "aged" motors... Amsoil has 20% more zinc than Mobile1, according to these tests, Zinc is a friction modifier and a "good" thing for us

LOS · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2009, 11:45:14 AM »

Ive run Mobil 1 in my GTI since I got it. Nothin against Amsoil, but Im perfectly happy w/ my mobil 1. It does just fine, and considering I change the oil in my car once a year (it really only sees 5K max in that year) it seems like a waste of money to go w/ the more expensive stuff (amsoil).

Southcross · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2009, 11:55:05 AM »

Quote from: LOS on June 01, 2009, 11:45:14 AM

Ive run Mobil 1 in my GTI since I got it. Nothin against Amsoil, but Im perfectly happy w/ my mobil 1. It does just fine, and considering I change the oil in my car once a year (it really only sees 5K max in that year) it seems like a waste of money to go w/ the more expensive stuff (amsoil).

if you read the reports on the two.. they are about neck and neck, the Amsoil really shined on the longer change interval. The extra Zinc in Amsoil is a definate anit-wear bonus, especially if you like to romp on the engine

TheVR · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2009, 11:57:10 AM »

i was looking to get the european blend. if i'll prob just go to napa or something. whats the retail on amsoil?

Southcross · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2009, 11:59:08 AM »

Quote from: TheVR on June 01, 2009, 11:57:10 AM

i was looking to get the european blend. if i'll prob just go to napa or something. whats the retail on amsoil?

I've only seen RP at NAPA $:-\$ sorry, I should have been more specific... but, call around, I bet its out there

TheVR · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2009, 12:05:48 PM »

ooo gotcha. no probs. yea if anything i'll talk to one of these guys on here.. how quick can i get it? amsoil?

LOS · « **Reply #20 on:** June 01, 2009, 01:26:05 PM »

Quote from: Southcross on June 01, 2009, 11:55:05 AM

Quote from: LOS on June 01, 2009, 11:45:14 AM
Ive run Mobil 1 in my GTI since I got it. Nothin against Amsoil, but Im perfectly happy w/ my mobil 1. It does just fine, and considering I change the oil in my car once a year (it really only sees 5K max in that year) it seems like a waste of money to go w/ the more expensive stuff (amsoil).
if you read the reports on the two.. they are about neck and neck, the Amsoil really shined on the longer change interval. The extra Zinc in Amsoil is a definate anit-wear bonus, especially if you like to romp on the engine

Yeah I read it and the funny thing is I dont put that many miles on mine in a year so where the amsoil shined, I wouldn't really be using it. That article also said the oil was getting thicker w/ the amsoil, so the weight was changing from the 5w30 to 5/40, then 15w40 or something like that. I run 10w30 in my vr and dont want it getting thicker as it will cause more heat (vr's already run hot enough!)
Lastly, mobil 1 is listed on the vw approved motor oil list for the vr6 engine, where as amsoil is not. Not that my car has warranty anymore but vw kept the additives and cleaners in mind when approving/recommending a specific oil.

Again, nothing against amsoil, it seems like a good oil, but for an off the shelf synthetic.. mobil 1 works just fine for me. Ive used it for many years, and from everything I read, I'll continue to use it.

Southcross · « **Reply #21 on:** June 01, 2009, 02:23:10 PM »

I understand the "off the shelf" sentiment, and being "VW Spec'd for the VR6", I'm only slightly weary of the lack of specific additives in Mobile1 proven to extend the life of flat tappet engines. The only oils that Mobile Spec's for the earlier VW engines isn't even synthetic, its their "MobileClean" line of traditional oils, and even they are lacking friction modifiers

formulanerd · « **Reply #22 on:** June 01, 2009, 02:31:19 PM »

reguardless, i'll take a group IV (ams) over a group III (mobile) any day.

mobile 1 is fine if you're changing at short intervals (3 or 5k) but in my experience costs as much or more than amsoil.

also, amsoil is vw cert for 502.00, 505.00, 505.01.

armydub01 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 01, 2009, 02:36:42 PM »

call that dude, then just roll out to his house and get your shit, the other thing i read the other day was that the k&n oil filter uses a resin to get to the 10 to 12 micron leave, so people were having trouble burning up oil pumps, cause your trying to suck it through that resin

formulanerd · « **Reply #24 on:** June 01, 2009, 02:48:20 PM »

sounds like k&n air filters that destroy your maf.

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