Amsoil: Positive Feedback!

[BLACKRAM]

My first experience with Amsoil was in a '38 ft Hatteras with twin Detroit 6-71's. The engines would use about 2 qts every three hours during cruise each. Switch to Amsoil, and the exhaust temps go down 30 degrees, and oil comsumption stops completely. If temps go down, that means friction is reduced.

Second use was a MB 300D that used 1 qt every 700 miles. Switch to Amsoil, and consumption stops (15-40 marine).

Now I buy the Dodge, break in for 10K with regular oil, and then switch to Amsoil. Fuel economy went up 1 mpg, and I use no oil between changes. The truck is on 5-30w series 3000. I have Amsoil throughout the vehicle now.

I would put it in my airplane if they made an oil for aviation. This stuff is the best. #ad
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1999 2500 4x4, auto, 3. 54 LS, HD241, Quad cab SLT, Blk Sport Pkg, 16x8 Eagles, 285 Bridgestone AT, Amsoil, 80/100w lights, Valentine One, DTT TC/vb, DD2's, DD TTPM, Isspro gauges.
1992 SC400
1978 Mooney 201 IFR

 

[drawson]

I am an AmsOil fan and have many good experiences with it starting when I was a teenager using the 2 cycle oil in my dirt bike. But just lately I installed a clutch and while I had the trans out I update the fifth gear nut. I was completely blow away by my ser 2000 gear lube!!!! It was still <font color=blue> BLUE</font> and the inside of my transmission was clean, no black build up. In fact at the level of the fluid in the trans it was like new. This fluid had 30,820 mile on it. #ad
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I am a bombaholic and AmsOil give me piece of mind!!!!!!

 

[Bob Riley]

2000, what kind of plane do you have? What engine?
Bob

 

[Timinator]

I love it. I use it from front to rear, except for power steering. When I switched, I didn't tell my wife. The next we drove in it together, she looked at me funny and asked what was with the engine. I gave her an innocent, 'I don't know what you're talking about' look. She said the engine was much quieter and smoother. I had noticed it a couple days earlier as as well, but thought I might be fooling myself. Her uninformed opinion and statement said it all. I am showing just shy of 1 mpg improvement. I keep very detailed maintenance and mileage records.

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'95 2500 SLT ClubCab, automatic, 3. 54 LSD

 

[Sled Puller]

Just in the family alone, all positive feedback.
My Mother even said her car was quieter, did not need as much pedal. I didn't tell her what to look for.
Father in-law loves it in is 97 Caddie, just back from Fla, Used no oil, and he runs 90mph. 0W-30 in that one.
I switched the old 73 Oliver diesel over, no leaks, and it will fire without ether now when it's cold.
Chainsaws and snowmobile run MUCH better on synthetic. Really see the difference there.

Excellent oil samples back on my Dodge.
No problems whatsoever. It does what they say it will do.
I would not sell something if it did not work.
Gene

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1997 Cummins Dodge 4x4 Bombed & Amsoiled. Amsoil Premiere Direct Jobber, Member of: NRA Business Alliance, GLTDR, WANTED: Wrecked Dodges.
www.awdist.com

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

NEVER any serious issues as to the benefits provided by ANY of the synthetics - only whether their benefits justify the cost. In terms of dino oils, *I* have never had any oil related failures with THEM, either in my 64 years... BUT, I would GLADLY switch to the synthetics in my engine if it didn't cost over 3 times as much to buy. As it is, I *do* use synthetic lube in my differential, and plan to switch to synthetic in my transmission next service, as well as possibly install one of the deep cast aluminum transmission pans.

Somehow, I just can't bring myself to increase the expense of engine oils when my Cummins will ALREADY most likely outlive me anyway with the dino oils... #ad


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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...

 

[BLACKRAM]

Bob, I fly a Mooney 201 with a Lycoming IO-360. I also fly a L39 Chech fighter.

 

[Big K]

I guess I need to clarify. This is NOT intended to be a thread dedicated to technical argument or justification. This is a thread for those of us who use, and believe, in synthetic lubrication products. Amsoil responses are preferred, but check in if you have been a loyal user of Mobil 1 or Red Line. I am willing to spend a little more for the best product I can find, and Amsoil has been it in almost every instance. I am an Amsoil dealer, for personal use only, and have never sold a drop for profit. I merely ask for your longevity stories, as there has been much arguing on the technical points.
BTW- the reason I began using Amsoil in the first place was the technical information made available by the company. Yes, I buy the line, but the product has proven itself to me and many others.

 

[TowPro]

I put 15w40 in my engine, and 2000 75w90 in the trans yesterday. Started it up and let it idle for a couple minutes (also changed the fuel filter). As soon as I went to put it in gear the shifter felt smoother. Drove it around the block (8 miles) and it shifted much better! (it already has 80K on it). I also noticed my home made E-Brake switch on the shifter rattles less.

Drove it about 40 miles today and noticed the oil smell don't smell as bad as the Rotella T did right after a change! The truck seams to like the Amsoil. the real reason I switched in the motor over to it was for the added protection when it sits all week (I now drive a VW TDI diesel to work).

 

[Big K]

How many miles do you have on your vehicles/toys using Amsoil products?
I've used it in everything I've owned for over 15 years, and still do.
-1988 Ramcharger to 140k+
-1990 Dodge W-350 CTD to 230k+
Added after break-in period
No wet parts repairs of any kind, both vehicles sold in excellent mechanical condition.
Thats all the proof I need.

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'99 2500 QC 4x4 Auto 4:10
'01 Durango SLT+
Eric

 

[Josparkz]

Works for me !

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"Roadrunner"-96 4X4 club cab-12v-auto-3. 54 gears-Amsoil bypass filter - all Amsoil fluids-trans filter-britebox-shelfit-DeeZee boards-Rhino liner-Rancho 5 speed shocks-Hellwig rear antisway & overload springs-Warn 12000 lb. winch-dual redtop optimas-combo gauge and trans. temp gauge in pillar mount-255/85R16 Kelly MSR tires-custom pinstriping- Walker muffler-Cummins mudflaps-Tuff Country control arms-2" coil spacers

 

[John Berger]

I just put Amsoil 15W40 in the motor at 45K miles. Last tank my around town fuel mileage was up almost 1 mpg. I use the Series 2000 gear lube in the transmission and the differential.

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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec diff. cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges. Amsoil foam air filter and synthetics from nose to tail.
Cummins Power, don't leave home without it

 

[John]

I started using Amsoil 15W-40 HDD&M in my ISB, later switching to their Series 3000 5W-30 HDD engine oil at the same time I installed an Amsoil Dual Remote Bypass filtration system... about 9k ago. The first thing I noticed was the idle speed... it increased by at least 100 rpm! It stayed that way for the first one or two engine starts (until the ECM made the appropriate adjustments to compensate). And the best part, my last oil analysis report was as close to perfect as one could expect. I swear, the unused oil in my garage would probably net the same results as my 8k old (at the time) used oil.

Amsoil Series 3000 5W-30 HDD oil together with an Amsoil Dual Remote Bypass filtration system... an awesome, one two punch! #ad

 

[Steve Campbell]

please don't beat up on me tooo hard here. Would there be any benefit to only adding 2-4 qts of Amsoil to regular oil at each change? Compatibility/pros/cons???

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1999 Qcab 4x4 Driftwood
Lets move election day to April 16th Steve

 

[DocStressor]

There could be some benefit, but it would not be cost effective. Synthetic blend, either purchased or home brewed, will show better low temperature performance (pour point, pumpability) than straight mineral oil. You may also see some improved film strength at high temperature. But you shouldn’t be able to extend the oil change interval beyond that recommended for the mineral oil (and no manufacturer of any of the blends makes this claim). That is because the components of the mineral oil will break down just as fast in the blend as they would by themselves. The synthetic will not protect the viscosity improving compounds from mechanical shear breakdown and the unsaturated components of the mineral oil will oxidize anyway. And while synthetics are conventional oils are compatible for topping off, each type of oil has its own optimized additive package and how they might interact over the long haul is anyone’s guess.

The major advantages of synthetics come from their low requirement for viscosity improverers and low percentage of targets for oxidation. By mixing with mineral oil, these advantages are diminished.

IMHO, synthetic blends are one of the biggest consumer ripoffs going. They typically contain less than 20% synthetic yet cost midway between mineral and synthetic prices. I think that you would be better off using a good conventional oil (and these are getting better each year) and changing more frequently than to use a blend.

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1999 Quad cab 2500, SB, SLT, 4X4, 5-speed, 3. 54, tow and camper package, Lance 820 camper, Lance cabover stabilizers, Rancho 9000s, Airlift airbags

 

[SlyBones]

So what about the payback of synthetics based on extended drain intervals, not longevity? Seems like synthetics pay for themselves by not doing the 3K interval thing.

 

[DocStressor]

Full synthetics can be cost effective. Especially if your time is valuable. I was only dumping on blends.

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1999 Quad cab 2500, SB, SLT, 4X4, 5-speed, 3. 54, tow and camper package, Lance 820 camper, Lance cabover stabilizers, Rancho 9000s, Airlift airbags

 

[Deezal Man]

Bound to forget one or two vehicles, but here's what I can think of. .

82 Jeep scrambler=2MPG improvement
85 Datona Shelby turbo=155K, 1. 5MPG improvement, Better operating Temps. (sold it)
85 Cutlas Ciera=141K (sold it) AMSOIL from day 1.
90 Mustang GT=60K (sold it) Don't remember noticing a MPG improvement over Mobil 1. Better oil pressure & operating temp.
90 Acura Integra GS 1. 8L=224K, 1 MPG Improvement (Sold it to daughter who continues to use AMSOIL)
98. 5 Dodge Ram Cummins 5. 9L=32K Switched engine @20K. Averaging 1MPG. Still need to do transmission and rear.
97 BMW M3 Soon to be switched

90' Yamaha Warrior (? hours/miles)
93' CBR 600 F2=12K (For sale)
93' VFR 750=14K
99' JD 4100 150 Hrs
Weedwacker,leaf blower, edger, etc... .

Although I can't say which benefit I enjoy most. (A) Better fuel mileage, (B)performance (especially in the 2 strokes), (C)less frequent oil changes, or (D)spending the extra money I saved by using the stuff.

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98. 5' 24v 2500 Auto/3. 54 4x4 SB QC 285-75-16's on Alcoa's. Everything but leather. PIAA 1200's, AMSOIL dual filter relocation system, Smittybuilt Stainless Steel Nerfs, Rhino Liner(Junk), K&N air filter(For Sale)15 year AMSOIL dealer. Time permitting, Soon to include Ultra-lite Pyro,0-50lbs boost, Trans temp in the pillar. Rancho 9000's with in cab adjustment.

 

[Steve Campbell]

Thanks Lee

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

"So what about the payback of synthetics based on extended drain intervals, not longevity? Seems like synthetics pay for themselves by not doing the 3K interval thing. "

C'mon guys let's not blow our perspective again! We'll acknowledge that the synthetics usually privide longer drain intervals so far as oil analysis is concerned, but SO WILL DINO oils if you bother to do analysis to keep tabs on their condition - synthetics don't have a "lock" on extended drain intervals!

"But you shouldnÂ’t be able to extend the oil change interval beyond that recommended for the mineral oil (and no manufacturer of any of the blends makes this claim). "

AND which of the *synthetics* will GUARANTEE their product to go beyond the engine makers specified service interval? By what amount?

Now, don't get me wrong, I'd LOVE to be able to convince myself Amsoil or one of the other synthetics could be cost effective - but it would require that the synthetic maker guarantee IN WRITING, that their product will extend service life *4 times* before it would start saving over and above standard dino oils, Does Amsoil or any other provide such a guarantee?

Gotta watch out for over-exuberance... #ad


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http://community. webshots.com/user/davison71 Early '91 250, 727 AT, 307 rear... Banks Stinger exhaust, intercooler... US Gear OD... MORE than a match for every new PS Ford encountered so far...