CONSUMER PRODUCT CATALOG 2013 - Royal Purple

the performance oil that outperforms ®2-CYCLE OILSFAQ’Sfrequent towing or hauling, extremely dusty or dirty conditions, orexcessive idling.What is the efficiency rating and at whatmicron size?99% efficiency at 25 or greater micron based on ISO 4548-12multi-pass test methods.What function does the wire-backed mediaprovide?The wire backing is to support the filtration media. Thisfurther reduces the chance that the filter media could collapse.The use of stainless steel wire provides a strong, durable, ANDlow restriction way to provide the support.Are all Royal Purple Premium Oil Filtersconstructed with a silicone anti-drain backvalve? Why silicone?Yes, the silicone anti-drain back valve prevents dry starts byeliminating oil drain-back during shutdown. Siliconeoutperforms and outlasts standard rubber in both extremecold and hot oil temperatures.What are the beta ratios?Average beta rating based on ISO 4548-12 multi-pass testmethods:B100 = 25 (which means at 25 or greater micron; media is99% efficient.)B75 = 20 (which means at 20 or greater micron; media is98.7% efficient. Also considered absolute rating.)B5 = 10 (which means at 10 micron or greater; media is 80%efficient.)MOTORcycle OILSWhat viscosity is recommend for motorcycles?Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regardingviscosity. Most manufacturers recommend a 10W-40 for4-cycle, liquid-cooled motorcycles. Air / oil cooled motorcyclestypically specify a 20W-50. Check your owner’s manual forverification or contact Royal Purple’s Automotive TechnicalDepartment at 888-382-6300 for assistance.How many miles can I go between oil changes?Royal Purple suggests adhering to manufacturer’s recommendedoil change intervals for vehicles under warranty. Vehicles thatare no longer under warranty can frequently double or triplethe number of miles between oil changes depending on thevehicle, its condition, the way it’s used (excessive idling), andthe oil filter that is used. For guidelines specific to yourvehicle, we recommend contacting our technical departmentat rpautotech@royalpurple.com.What product do you recommend for 2-cyclegearboxes?For motorcycle 2-cycle and 4-cycle gearboxes with a separatereservoir, Synchromax manual transmission fluid is recommended.What do you recommend for the primarytank and transmission?Royal Purple Max-Cycle 10W-30, 10W-40 or 20W-50 motor oilmay be used in the primary tank. For transmissions, RoyalPurple recommends Max-Cycle 20W-50 or Max Gear 75W-90.NOTE: DO NOT use Max Gear lubricants in the primary.What oil do you recommend for HarleyDavidson motorcycles?For Evolution and Twin Cam motors, Royal Purple’s Max-Cycle20W-50 is recommended. If the owner’s manual lists a 10W-40or 15W-40, Max Cycle 10W-40 may also be used.Will Royal Purple cause my clutch to slip?No. Royal Purple provides exceptional film strength for excellentmetal-to-metal protection, yet it is also safe for use in wetclutchapplications.I notice a strange odor when running Max-Cycle in my Harley. Is this normal?Yes. Royal Purple uses a different additive chemistry thanmost manufacturers, which is the very foundation of thebenefits RP offers. This technology has a distinctive odor,different from the common odor of exhaust gases to whichmost have become immune.Can I use Royal Purple to pre-mix withalcohol, methanol or nitro-methane?No. Royal Purple’s 2-cycle oils are formulated for use ingasoline applications only.What product do you recommend for oilinjected engines?HP 2-C is recommended for stock oil-injection applications.What product do you recommend for pre-mixin my 2-cycle engine?HP 2-C may be used in pre-mix applications.What product should I use in my oil-injectedsnow machine?For low temperature, oil-injected applications, Royal Purple’sSnow 2-C is recommended.Does Royal Purples 2 cycle oil void a newengine Warranty?Royal Purple HP 2-C meets the performance requirements ofany 2-stroke gasoline engine; however it does not carry anyOEM oil licenses.RACING OILSCan I use racing oils in my street car?Yes. Royal Purple’s XPR racing oils are fully formulated engineoils with complete additive packages needed for long-term use.XPR’s ultra-light viscosities, XPR 3.1 and 0W-10 are typicallyonly suitable for dedicated competition engines that are built touse low viscosity engine oils. Non-ultra light viscosities, XPR5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40 and 20W-50 may be used in streetdriven and daily driver applications, street and track dutyvehicles and dedicated competition applications with gasolineor exotic fuels. Pleas note: Royal Purple’s XPR racing oils do notconform to API and/or ILSAC licensing requirements and shouldnot be used when manufacturer’s warranties are an issue.Can I run your oils with exotic fuels (alcohol,methanol, etc.)?Yes. Royal Purple’s lubricants can be used with exotic fuels. For thebest protection, Royal Purple has formulated its XPR specificallywith this in mind. The XPR oils are formulated to combat fuelemulsification to hold up even better than Royal Purple’s otherengine oils in alcohol and methanol applications. Royal Purple’sother synthetic engine oils will still perform better than conventionalracing oils; however, significant fuel dilution will reduce theeffectiveness of these oils much more than the XPR oils.How will running your product affect my oiltemperature?In most instances, vehicles with properly functioning cooling systemscan reduce oil temperatures by 5-20°F by using Royal Purple.What is the difference between your SAEmotor oils and your racing oils?Royal Purple’s motor oils are formulated to provide unparalleledperformance and protection and comply with API / ILSACspecifications. Its racing oils vary in viscosity and formulationas compared to the SAE motor oils to provide the greatestperformance gains possible without regard to API, SAE and / orILSAC specifications.My retailer doesn’t carry XPR – why can’tthey order it?We do not restrict any automotive product from any retailers thatcarry Royal Purple consumer products. Any lack of availability ofRoyal Purple products at local retail stores is due to the choicesmade by the store owners/buyers. Retailers choose the productsthey stock and order for a myriad of reasons. Many times, a localretailer will special order Royal Purple products if you can providethe part number. Another option is to shop online. Several onlineretailers, including Amazon.com, JEGS.com, Lucky7Trucks.com,PacePerformance.com, and SummitRacing.com carry justabout all Royal Purple automotive and consumer products, andthey will ship directly to you.Is it true that your oils lose their performanceedge after six or eight passes? (Drag Racing)No. Royal Purple has not found any evidence that it showsdeterioration in performance after being subjected to raceconditions. It is possible that fuel dilution contamination maystart to hinder the performance of the engine oil; however, dynoresults do not support this claim.FAQ’STECH TIPHave a Question? Please contact Royal Purple’s Automotive Technical Support Departmentat 888-382-6300 or rpautotech@royalpurple.com3233