Originally Posted By: tinmanSC
The test they show is actually kinda silly. The lubricity tester is an odd machine. a measure of bearing wear is kinda odd, considering most engine oils don't have much extreme pressure additive (for good reason). The amount of bearing wear that any given oil has in this test is only a small part of an oils job. RP has used this test for years in their marketing, but any oil high in zinc (ZDDP) will give you similar results. If you add dandruff shampoo to your oil, which is high in zinc, you will get a similarly impressive result, including enhanced film strength. Please note adding shampoo to your oil is not recommended.
While the tests that all these company's show in the videos are not very "accurate", mobil1's assertion that a engine is not a high pressure environment that mimics the conditions of any of these load tests is absolutely hilarious to say the least, and just goes to show you what happens when you have the marketing dept answering questions that would be better answered by engineers.
Everyone who has any experience building motors, particular for racing purposes knows that all engines are "high pressure" environments. From cam lobes smashing into rockers and bearings that are constantly loaded with the up and down movement of an engine spinning and ridiculously high rpm's. The oils ability to prevent scarring on the bearing, while being loaded with weight is a HUGE factor in engine oils, and royal purples results in actual engines, not just marketing videos have shown that they do make some of the best oils around.
Im not refuting that brands like amsoil, and redline arent as good as royal purple, those bar far are my top 3 favorite oils on the market today. However the whole reason i choose royal purple is because of proven results, and because i am a particular fan of their "synerlec" dry film lubricant technology incorporated in their products. Ive seen how well it works first hand, and i swear by it now.
Mobil 1 however has by far got to be the worst offender when it comes to false advertising, and alot of times ive seen their oil be hit or miss when it comes to actually protecting engine parts. Ive seen guys that have run it for years and it works great when it doesnt see much abuse, and ive seen guys down right rape that oil to death where as other oils like amsoil held up by leaps and bounds ahead of mobil1.
The test they show is actually kinda silly. The lubricity tester is an odd machine. a measure of bearing wear is kinda odd, considering most engine oils don't have much extreme pressure additive (for good reason). The amount of bearing wear that any given oil has in this test is only a small part of an oils job. RP has used this test for years in their marketing, but any oil high in zinc (ZDDP) will give you similar results. If you add dandruff shampoo to your oil, which is high in zinc, you will get a similarly impressive result, including enhanced film strength. Please note adding shampoo to your oil is not recommended.
While the tests that all these company's show in the videos are not very "accurate", mobil1's assertion that a engine is not a high pressure environment that mimics the conditions of any of these load tests is absolutely hilarious to say the least, and just goes to show you what happens when you have the marketing dept answering questions that would be better answered by engineers.
Everyone who has any experience building motors, particular for racing purposes knows that all engines are "high pressure" environments. From cam lobes smashing into rockers and bearings that are constantly loaded with the up and down movement of an engine spinning and ridiculously high rpm's. The oils ability to prevent scarring on the bearing, while being loaded with weight is a HUGE factor in engine oils, and royal purples results in actual engines, not just marketing videos have shown that they do make some of the best oils around.
Im not refuting that brands like amsoil, and redline arent as good as royal purple, those bar far are my top 3 favorite oils on the market today. However the whole reason i choose royal purple is because of proven results, and because i am a particular fan of their "synerlec" dry film lubricant technology incorporated in their products. Ive seen how well it works first hand, and i swear by it now.
Mobil 1 however has by far got to be the worst offender when it comes to false advertising, and alot of times ive seen their oil be hit or miss when it comes to actually protecting engine parts. Ive seen guys that have run it for years and it works great when it doesnt see much abuse, and ive seen guys down right rape that oil to death where as other oils like amsoil held up by leaps and bounds ahead of mobil1.
