Oil brand makes my car feel different - Page 2

Redlinez · 06-12-2021, 09:08 AM

I actually used the same exact oil. I'm going to my 5w30 MST next week and will see if I can tell any difference there. When I put fresh 0-40 ESP in, that's when the engine didn't rev as quickly and it even sounded more "muted".

Doc Oc · 06-12-2021, 10:00 AM

Anyone who hangs out on Bitog will tell you that Redline is one of the thickest oils on the market. Their 30 is closer to the viscosity of most 40's. While it won't flow as well, especially in cold climates, it can make things feel a bit smoother.

Norm Peterson · 06-12-2021, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davecamaro6

Anyone else have the same experience when switching oil brands?

In a car I no longer have, I consistently noticed that the engine ran just a little smoother immediately after doing an oil change than it did before. Same oil, same viscosity.

Norm

WhyUMad1LE · 06-12-2021, 02:01 PM

I use euro Castrol Syntec in all my cars and makes the engine run smoother than the stock oil.

UnknownJinX · 06-12-2021, 02:33 PM

Without some kind of way to quantify the change in a scientific(or heck, semi-scientific) manner, it's hard to say if it's a placebo or not. I personally vote yes.

Just use a reputable oil of the right viscosity, and that's all there is to it.

Redlinez · 06-12-2021, 09:27 PM

I'm betting the European Formula 0-40 Mobil 1 is identical to the 0-40 ESP.

Plasar · 08-02-2021, 02:00 PM

Did you drink the old oil???

getchapull · 08-12-2021, 06:15 PM

Not a placebo.

I changed over from mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 oil to Royal Purple HPS and I actual heard the valve train quiet down when the RP oil was introduced to the top of the engine.

The Royal Purple HPS oil has more zinc/phosphorus anti-wear additives in it to reduce friction unlike the mobil 1 ESP which is designed to keep the cats protected. Emission System Protection (ESP).

I suspect the guys who have felt a difference in engine smoothness or idle have put a higher level of zinc/phosphorus oils in their engines and were not aware.

06-12-2021, 09:08 AM	#15
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	I actually used the same exact oil. I'm going to my 5w30 MST next week and will see if I can tell any difference there. When I put fresh 0-40 ESP in, that's when the engine didn't rev as quickly and it even sounded more "muted". __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

06-12-2021, 10:00 AM	#16
Doc Oc Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: SC Posts: 185	Anyone who hangs out on Bitog will tell you that Redline is one of the thickest oils on the market. Their 30 is closer to the viscosity of most 40's. While it won't flow as well, especially in cold climates, it can make things feel a bit smoother. __________________ 2017 2SS A8 TSP LT's, ported msd/95 mm, e85

06-12-2021, 02:33 PM	#19
UnknownJinX Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,947	Without some kind of way to quantify the change in a scientific(or heck, semi-scientific) manner, it's hard to say if it's a placebo or not. I personally vote yes. Just use a reputable oil of the right viscosity, and that's all there is to it. __________________ Current: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Shock GM Performance Intake and that's it, because driver mods before car mods Past: 2009 Mazda RX-8 GT M6 Velocity Red Mica (Sold) 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2LT M7 Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (Flood totaled)

06-12-2021, 09:27 PM	#20
Redlinez Shifts under load Drives: 2020 Camaro 1SS 1LE rally green Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC Posts: 1,295	I'm betting the European Formula 0-40 Mobil 1 is identical to the 0-40 ESP. __________________ 24 Audi S3 prem plus, sport package HPDE - southeast - JTI- solo, PCA- blue. 22 Suzuki GSX-S 1000GT blue

08-02-2021, 02:00 PM	#21
Plasar Drives: 2017 ZL1 Vert M6 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 477	Did you drink the old oil??? Attached Images

06-12-2021, 02:01 PM	#18
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	I use euro Castrol Syntec in all my cars and makes the engine run smoother than the stock oil.

08-12-2021, 06:15 PM	#22
getchapull TEXIT Drives: 2019 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 160	Not a placebo. I changed over from mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 oil to Royal Purple HPS and I actual heard the valve train quiet down when the RP oil was introduced to the top of the engine. The Royal Purple HPS oil has more zinc/phosphorus anti-wear additives in it to reduce friction unlike the mobil 1 ESP which is designed to keep the cats protected. Emission System Protection (ESP). I suspect the guys who have felt a difference in engine smoothness or idle have put a higher level of zinc/phosphorus oils in their engines and were not aware.

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