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Rhythmic 05-24-2007 03:51 PM

Royal Purple oil weight
 
I know a lot of folks are using 10w30 RP oil, but is this the preferred weight? They offer 5w20 and 5w30. I'm in Virginia and summer is right around the corner. I'm thinking of picking up some 10w30 soon but wanted a few extra opinions.

No search flames please, just opinions and experiences. Thanks

rotarygod 05-24-2007 04:02 PM

Just pick one of them. You'll be fine any way you go. 5W30 and 10W30 are basically the same weight oil when it's hot.

brillo 05-24-2007 04:03 PM

I live in Houston and run 5W-30 with no issues.

staticlag 05-24-2007 06:52 PM

i would go for 10w40

rotarygod 05-24-2007 11:39 PM

I wouldn't go over a 30W oil personally. There is absolutely zero benefit from doing so anyways. No greater protection either. Just added drag. The Renesis bearing tolerances are a bit tighter than the 13B bearings which is a big reason as to why you can run a thinner oil. You don't want to get too thick of an oil in there.

Rhythmic 05-25-2007 08:22 AM

Retailer near me has 10w30 in stock, but no 5w30. Looks like it going to be 10w30 for me.

benh 05-25-2007 02:31 PM

I thought the oil cap and manual said to use 5w20! I put Royal Purple 5W20 XPR in mind and love it.

rotarygod 05-25-2007 02:46 PM

Either will be fine.

nycgps 05-25-2007 05:28 PM


Originally Posted by benh (Post 1895925)
I thought the oil cap and manual said to use 5w20! I put Royal Purple 5W20 XPR in mind and love it.



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solito77 05-25-2007 06:10 PM

Florida 5w30. No problem Mon.


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