So I went onto AMSOIL's website to order some 5W-30 to put into my car. And basically what I'm trying to figure out if it was a wise decision or not. I tried to look up various comparison tests between AMSOIL and other brands such as the Royal Purple, Mobil 1, Redline, etc......but everything I found was from 3-5 years old....some older. Couldn't find any recent comparison tests. And I couldn't find any real solid info on Redline oil vs. the other two.

So how bout it.....was this a good choice in oil or should I go with Royal Purple or Redline?? Yes I placed the order already....but it was just recent and hasn't been processed or shipped yet so I can cancel it if necessary. And I understand Redline is a Group V oil but I was also read that it's a better oil for racing applications and not a logical choice for street cars. But again....all the info I could find was a bit sketchy.

ALL brands come recommended to me....and I seem to find people swearing by ALL of these brands....so I'm a little tied up.

And don't F*CK with me either people.....I need some serious and honest answers please!

 

You made the right call. What variety of oil did you get?


Modified by Kidnkorner at 6:09 PM 9/5/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You made the right call. What variety of oil did you get?


Modified by Kidnkorner at 6:09 PM 9/5/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>

What do you mean by "variety"?? The grade?

** EDIT ** Nevermind. I just remembered there's two different types of 5W-30 they make. I got this one.

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/asl.aspx


Modified by RICO_ at 7:20 PM 9/5/2008

 

Amsoil FTMFW, I put it in my tranny and my shifts were butter smooth evey time.

That really has nothing to do with your post now that I read but I was really happy with amsoil and alot of my friends swear by the stuff.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 100miles+ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Amsoil FTMFW, I put it in my tranny and my shifts were butter smooth evey time.

That really has nothing to do with your post now that I read but I was really happy with amsoil and alot of my friends swear by the stuff.</TD></TR></TABLE>

So why didn't you use their oil then?

 

Okay I count 4 people that have voted....but only two actually wrote a response.

This is a discussion thread....if you cast a vote please write a response as to WHY you voted for that particular brand or discounted the other brands. kthx!

 

I use amsoil 5w-30 too, good stuff

 

amsoil ftw, i use it in my ej1 good stuff

 

out of those, id say you made the right choice. i'v heard so-so things about royal purple and i wouldnt use redline oil. the only redline product i've used is "water-wetter" which worked fantastic in my last car.

how come you decided to spend the extra money vs. using something lik mobil1?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pd0019 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

how come you decided to spend the extra money vs. using something lik mobil1?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well I've been hearing some things about Mobil1 not being as good as they used to be. I know people still stand by it and it's a good oil....but if there's something better out there....then that's what I want.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RICO_ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Well I've been hearing some things about Mobil1 not being as good as they used to be. I know people still stand by it and it's a good oil....but if there's something better out there....then that's what I want. </TD></TR></TABLE>

To be completely honest with you, I think people bag on M1 because it is so much more affordable than Redline, Torco, Amsoil, etc. Those oils may or may not provide a little better performance. But people that spend the money for the "performance lubricants" wanna feel special that they spent so much more money than the average guy so they bag on M1. That's my theory!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2008fijibluesi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

To be completely honest with you, I think people bag on M1 because it is so much more affordable than Redline, Torco, Amsoil, etc. Those oils may or may not provide a little better performance. But people that spend the money for the "performance lubricants" wanna feel special that they spent so much more money than the average guy so they bag on M1. That's my theory! </TD></TR></TABLE>

I think it goes a little deeper than that. Mobil1 I believe actually uses Group 3 basestocks....they used to use Group 4. That doesn't give off a very good vibe to alot of people.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RICO_ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I think it goes a little deeper than that. Mobil1 I believe actually uses Group 3 basestocks....they used to use Group 4. That doesn't give off a very good vibe to alot of people. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm not saying that the more expensive oils aren't going to provide better performance. I'm also not saying they are either. I don't have personal experience with anything above M1. I just think some people are a little bone-headed about the whole topic, and have to justify spending the money they did by downplaying how much of a bargain M1 really is.

I know that when my brother and I tore down the f22 in my '91 Accord (with 158k on it), it looked brand new on the inside. It never leaked a drop in it's 17 years of life. I bought it with 71k on the clock from a family friend who said he used nothing but M1 from his first oil change. I never really used synthetic or M1 for the extended oil change interval purpose, but I can say the oil stays cleaner (or transparent) for much longer than any oil I have ever used.

 

Amsoil might work great (I don't know and i don't want to find out) but don't expect any dealership or warranty help when you have any problems with the engine or transmission. It's not API certified and therefore is not acceptable to be used in any component under warranty.
ANY oil you buy needs to have this seal on it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross 2.0 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Amsoil might work great (I don't know and i don't want to find out) but don't expect any dealership or warranty help when you have any problems with the engine or transmission. It's not API certified and therefore is not acceptable to be used in any component under warranty.
ANY oil you buy needs to have this seal on it.
</TD></TR></TABLE>

Why is it NOT API certified? Does this have anything to do with their claimed "extended drain interval"?? I don't see how it wouldn't pass their test if it's supposed to provide better protection than the other leading oils in their comparison testing.

API certification is voluntary for engine oil marketers. I don't see how the warranty is void if there's a problem with the engine not directly attributed to the oil. And if it IS because of the oil then AMSOIL would now be held liable for the damages.




Modified by RICO_ at 3:42 PM 9/6/2008

 

Because the formula doesn't meet their criteria. API certified oils only are recognized by both Factory and Aftermarket warranty companies.

If the oil is so great why is it not the factory fill on ANY new vehicle?

 

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If the oil is so great why is it not the factory fill on ANY new vehicle?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Probably not cost effective to market to the majority of automakers. I'm guessing maybe it's too expensive to attract auto dealers....that and the whole deal with API certification (which seems to me more like an endorsement).

 

Honestly I didnt even know they made Oil, When I found out about Amsoil it was for my tranny.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross 2.0 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Amsoil might work great (I don't know and i don't want to find out) but don't expect any dealership or warranty help when you have any problems with the engine or transmission. It's not API certified and therefore is not acceptable to be used in any component under warranty.
ANY oil you buy needs to have this seal on it.
</TD></TR></TABLE>

WRONG http://www.amsoil.com/magnuson_moss.aspx

 

i have used amsoil and royal purple.
i felt that the royal purple made my car run smoother and better. not to mention the slight increase in gas mileage.
i actually got worse mileage with the amsoil.
driving both in the same condition.
to work and back home shifting at 3500
never hit WOT

 

o btw i use amsoil 0w-20 and never have any problems...i change about every 3000-4000 miles s2000 oil filter.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by i-VTEC_DOHC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have used amsoil and royal purple.
i felt that the royal purple made my car run smoother and better. not to mention the slight increase in gas mileage.
i actually got worse mileage with the amsoil.
driving both in the same condition.
to work and back home shifting at 3500
never hit WOT</TD></TR></TABLE>

You can go a whole oil change interval without hitting WOT?! Damn! I can't go a day without ripping through the gears lol.

 

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You can go a whole oil change interval without hitting WOT?! Damn! I can't go a day without ripping through the gears lol. </TD></TR></TABLE>

haha i can barley go 10 mins lol thats why i change my oil 4 times a year or more just to be safe

 

"What Oil" is something people will argue about until the end of time.

Check out these two links, learn what you can

http://www.ferrarichat.com/for...icles
Oil Basics by Dr. Haas.

http://bobistheoilguy.com/

 

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haha i can barley go 10 mins lol thats why i change my oil 4 times a year or more just to be safe</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL. Yeah..I've changed mine 5 times already in 2008, but I drive my car hard. It doesn't leak or burn a drop, but better safe than sorry. I go to the drag strip at least twice every interval too (with like 15-20 runs each time) so that's hard on my car.