With ProMAX Motorsport’s introduction of the latest approved oil for late model Porsche cars from Mobil (namely Mobil 1 New Life 0W-40); I thought some further information about synthetic engine oils would be useful as well as some further details about our very advanced Royal Purple lubricant products which we have been supplying since 2004.
Modern cars have different engine oil requirements than older cars. This is especially so with Porsche, as (on later cars) the tolerances between internal engine components is so small, that special oils are needed to ensure correct lubrication. However, these oils go so much further than just lubrication. Modern synthetic oils consist of chemical compounds which are artificially made (synthesized) using chemically modified petroleum components rather than whole crude oil. Synthetic oils are used as a substitute for lubricant refined from petroleum when operating in extremes of temperature, because they generally provide superior mechanical and chemical properties than those found in traditional mineral oils. So, when applied to automotive engines, synthetic oils, clean protect, last longer and reduce fuel consumption as well as lubricate.
Both Mobil 1 New Life and Royal Purple are highly developed and advanced synthetic oils. ProMAX Motorsport offer both brands (in differing viscosities and grades) across the full Porsche model range.
The benefits of synthetic oil can be summarised as follows:
- Measurably better low and high temperature viscosity performance
- Better chemical & shear stability
- Decreased evaporative loss
- Resistance to oxidation, thermal breakdown and oil sludge problems
- Extended drain intervals with the environmental benefit of less oil waste.
- Improved fuel economy in certain engine configurations.
- Better lubrication on cold starts
- Longer engine life
Royal Purple Motor Oil delivers superior protection and improves performance when used in Porsche engines. It increases horsepower and torque, saves fuels and reduces heat, wear and emissions. It has unsurpassed oxidation stability that allows for extended oil drains and fewer oil changes, which saves you time and money and reduces the impact on the environment. Check out the video below to see how Royal Purple can really make a difference to your Porsche. Andrew S.