is AMSOIL worth the price?
06-14-2005, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by contraststriker
Yeah I buy the oil and AMSoil filter at the Millwood Auto Value, right across from the airport on Portage Rd. Sorry for this local interlude, fellow LS1tech members.
Yeah I've tried to do some research in varying oils and have found AMSOIL to exceed the closest competitor, Mobil 1, in every test. Interesting fact: apparently all AMSOIL formulas must improve fuel economy, or they're rejected. Well yeah I did read that in one of their catalogs, but it doesn't seem like something they'd lie about.
Yeah I've tried to do some research in varying oils and have found AMSOIL to exceed the closest competitor, Mobil 1, in every test. Interesting fact: apparently all AMSOIL formulas must improve fuel economy, or they're rejected. Well yeah I did read that in one of their catalogs, but it doesn't seem like something they'd lie about.
Just out of curiousity, if you don't mind my asking... what do you pay for your Amsoil oil and filter (like what formula, and what part #filter), including tax if you can provide it. I like to compare how my pricing is compared to others around the country.
You don't have to post up, you can PM me if that's better... 
06-14-2005, 12:14 PM
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Well I don't remember the part number of the oil filter...I simply asked the cashier what amsoil filter was for an LT1. I know it's a 12,500 mile filter (though I'd never run it that long)
All in all I pay
$7.49/quart of 20W-50 Severe Racing full synthetic
$20.69 for the filter (damn that is one expensive filter)
oh 6% MI tax would obviously be something like $3.60 in addition.
All in all I pay
$7.49/quart of 20W-50 Severe Racing full synthetic
$20.69 for the filter (damn that is one expensive filter)
oh 6% MI tax would obviously be something like $3.60 in addition.
06-14-2005, 01:18 PM
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Just wanted to make sure my price is in line with others out there... for reference, my price would be about the same (slightly less) shipped to your door, which also includes the cost of shipping (about $8) and sales tax in the price quote.
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06-14-2005, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by contraststriker
Since when does one need 6 quarts of oil for the system?
The LS1s take 5.5 quarts, so you'd buy 6 quarts... I just go ahead and put the full 6 quarts in, since the pan will take over 7 without causing a problem.
06-14-2005, 03:24 PM
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Gotcha... didn't realize that.
So your local price, 5 quarts of Severe Service 20w50 and 1 SDF25 filter would be $61.65 or so... my prices are right in line (maybe a little lower) shipped and taxed.
Now for 2 oil changes worth, (10 quarts and 2 filters) the difference grows a little bit there.
Thanks... helps out to provide a comparison, I want to make sure I'm providing a competitive enough price for people.
So your local price, 5 quarts of Severe Service 20w50 and 1 SDF25 filter would be $61.65 or so... my prices are right in line (maybe a little lower) shipped and taxed.
Now for 2 oil changes worth, (10 quarts and 2 filters) the difference grows a little bit there.
Thanks... helps out to provide a comparison, I want to make sure I'm providing a competitive enough price for people.
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06-15-2005, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by contraststriker
Yeah I've tried to do some research in varying oils and have found AMSOIL to exceed the closest competitor, Mobil 1, in every test. Interesting fact: apparently all AMSOIL formulas must improve fuel economy, or they're rejected. Well yeah I did read that in one of their catalogs, but it doesn't seem like something they'd lie about.
06-15-2005, 02:48 PM
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you can always read the oil board for why some people don't like lucas products
this is a good test
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm
this is a good test
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm
06-15-2005, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by buffman
you can always read the oil board for why some people don't like lucas products
this is a good test
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm
this is a good test
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm
06-15-2005, 03:13 PM
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F.W.I.W., Amsoil does whats called a "four ball bearing wear test" before they make ANY claims,they basically coat these four ball bearings with oil and let them WEAR until the oil film is gone. Amsoil has the smallest "wear scar".It is a government testing agency that tests for them. Also their 10w 30 is THE ONLY oil that is turbo "approved". Well worth the $ I.M.H.O. my$.02
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Originally Posted by 87gnx
F.W.I.W., Amsoil does whats called a "four ball bearing wear test" before they make ANY claims,they basically coat these four ball bearings with oil and let them WEAR until the oil film is gone. Amsoil has the smallest "wear scar".It is a government testing agency that tests for them. Also their 10w 30 is THE ONLY oil that is turbo "approved". Well worth the $ I.M.H.O. my$.02
but this 10yr old castrol 20w50 in our oil cabinet claims it's Turbo Approved
06-28-2005, 09:08 PM
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you can always read the oil board for why some people don't like lucas products
this is a good test
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm
this is a good test
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm
06-29-2005, 08:31 AM
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No, but done it many times after a truck has just come in... meaning it still burns. I dunno, first time Ive ever heard of anyone saying anything bad about Lucas, on my TA and Charger Im going to use X1r (now if you wanna find some evidence on that not working... The biggest of big ships built in Finland run it).
Dont mean to get in an argument but, yeah w/e. I wonder why he did not add Lucas to the Schaeffers.
Dont mean to get in an argument but, yeah w/e. I wonder why he did not add Lucas to the Schaeffers.
06-29-2005, 07:53 PM
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here was my response.
Originally Posted by Snow Dog
if you read the link for bob the oil guy youll find out why royal purple is junk. if not the quick break down is that not all synthetics are the same. you have top level synthetics which are amsoil, red line, mobil 1, and the german castrol. i had forgotten about the german catrol. mobil 1 is at the bottom of this top level. royal purple and all other synthetics are level 2 which is crap basically.
also just go find oil discussions on www.FRRAX.com or other road racing forums to find out what works and why. drag racing does not push the limits of the oiling system or the oil. road racing however does.
also just go find oil discussions on www.FRRAX.com or other road racing forums to find out what works and why. drag racing does not push the limits of the oiling system or the oil. road racing however does.