Amsoil for a new truck

[Archive]

I am interested in going synthetic in my 2001 HO. I have a few questions I need answered. Which ans oil should I use, I visited the Ams-oil web site and was surprised to see so many oils they have. I currently have 7000 miles, should I change over yet? I used about a half quart in 3500 miles. Which bypass system do I use, I thought the bypass was seperate from the stock filter location, but I saw that there was a full flow/bypass combo, this sounds easy to work with. I'm trying to find a local amsoil dealer to talk with and buy from. How does this sampling thing work, where do I send the sample to? How much does the whole change over cost?

T. J. Brienen

------------------
2001 2500QC H. O. 6 Speed
4WD, 3. 54, Limited Slip,
Line-x bedliner,Pulling a
7500# Travel Trailer (with EASE)
7500 Miles as of 10/00

 

[Archive]

I several issues of TDR it recommends you not conscider synthetic motor oil till you have surpassed 10k as the rings may not be fully seated yet. Diesels have a longer breakin period and is best to break them in under a load; don't baby them. As for as Amsoil buying goes, for a small fee you can be a dealer and buy direct at dealer cost. If you want more info e-mail me.

 

[Archive]

Originally posted by T. J. Brienen:
Which ans oil should I use...
I currently have 7000 miles, should I change over yet?

If you have chosen Amsoil, then I would recommend the Series 3000 5W-30, Product Code HDD-04. There are some things I really don't understand about this company; their October 2000 Amsoil "Action News" magazine talks about the "unbeatable wear protection and maximum fuel efficiency" of their 15W-40 product, but if you call them on the phone they will tell you that the Series 3000 5W-30 is "even better". So why did it not get even mentioned in the October 2000 article? go figure... #ad


Question #2 - 7000 miles - NO, don't change yet. Past posts have suggested waiting 10k to 20k miles. I split the difference and changed at about 12k.



------------------
2001 ETH, QC, LWB, 4WD, 3. 54, SPA Pyro & Boost, K&N RE-880 w/foam pre-cleaner, ARE Z-series Cab-high shell, Rear ARB locker, and all kinds of synthetic fluids...