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First off, either FULL synthetic oil IS or IS NOT better than conventional motor oil (or manufacturer's motor oil made for your vehicle). The answer can't be both. The reason why I'm venting is because wherever i go (to the shops) and ask for RP in 5w20, they ask me, "what car?" and i say, "ford focus" and they say, "you don't need that stuff. Your car only needs regular motor oil".

In my opinion, i think regular motor oil is fine as long as you change at the proper intervals, but FULL SYNTHETIC is a better motor oil to use for various reasons except for the increased price you're paying.

Anyways, when it comes to full synthetic, i like to use mobil 1 but i thought i'd try RP just to try it out (and i usually heard good things about it).

Most major centers do not carry RP, let alone RP in 5w20. So a guy in partsource recommended me to a place which is Precision Tuning Motorsports at 2901 Steeles West. He fixes only audi and vw cars but sells RP in 5w20 @ reg. price 10.99 a quart.

When i changed my oil the other day i was amused to find out the motor oil is actually PURPLE lol. I guess they added food colouring?
It's really hard to measure by feel alone without any computer diagnostics and high-tech equpiment over a long time...but i guess i'll say that the engine felt like it was running smoother and i think it is probably saving me 1 or 2 mpg of fuel efficiency or it could all be the placebo effect and its all psychological. In any case, so far i'm pleased with it.
LOL it's actually purple.