Royal Purple (lubricant manufacturer) Royal Purple (lubricant manufacturer) Royal Purple is an American manufacturer which produces lubricants for automotive, industrial, marine, motorcycle, and racing use. It is known primarily for its line of synthetic Royal Purple Motor Oil products used in gasoline and diesel engines. They also produce other fluids including gear oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and industrial gear, bearing, engine, and hydraulic oil. Other products include chassis and bearing grease, lubricant aerosol, aerosol chain lubricant, and firearm lubricant. The company was founded in 1986 by John Williams, a synthetic oil developer and later consultant. Due to a customer who said he
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