What Oil Do You Use?
07-15-2005, 09:42 PM
#24
Originally Posted by sspower
how long does amsoil last i heard u can go 15 k with it.
Personally I use a mobil 1 filter M1-206 cuz it is bigger than the "stock" M1-207
07-16-2005, 09:05 AM
#26
Originally Posted by Ryan02SS
My best used oil results came from Schaeffer 15W-40 PAO Blend oil. I've used up that supply and plan on going with Mobil1 5W-40 T@ SUV.
Where did you get the Shaeffer oil??..I have not seen that brand in a long time...about 25 years ago they had a synthetic oil that was great..I ran a Pennziol sticker on the car for the $$...but I ran the Shaeffer in the engine..it actually picked up almost a tenth at the drag strip...I was amazed at the time..
07-16-2005, 09:08 AM
#27
Originally Posted by raven4960
ok about the oil...I'm noticing a lot of you big H/c guys have heavier weight oils. Any particular reason why??
When you run a good size cam it makes its HP at higher RMP's so you run a heavy oil to protect the engine when you wind it up like that..ie when you stress it you do your best to protect it...
07-16-2005, 08:08 PM
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I really like the Schaeffer's oil. My oil analysis' with their oils have all been exceptional. http://www.schaefferoil.com/ There's a place on the right hand side of the page to find a dealer locator in your area. I usually did the $250 order and got free shipping. Comes out to $2.72 pr qt for some awesome oil.
07-18-2005, 09:40 PM
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Amsoil XL 5w30 is what I use, along with an Amsoil SDF32 filter. Change my oil & filter every 6 months or 6k miles, whichever comes first.
If anyone's interested, let me know as I'm a dealer and will give the best price I can for fellow board members.
If anyone's interested, let me know as I'm a dealer and will give the best price I can for fellow board members.
07-19-2005, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by slt200mph
When you run a good size cam it makes its HP at higher RMP's so you run a heavy oil to protect the engine when you wind it up like that..ie when you stress it you do your best to protect it...
Maybe that's why my step dad was telling me to use 20w50 in my stock motor. I don't because the owner's manual says specifically not too but let's say I had a big cam with heads and some other goodies...then it would be more reasonable to do that.
07-19-2005, 10:54 AM
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Mobil 1 5W-30, but I think I might try the 0W-40, if I can find it around here; I'd like something a little heavier in the heat. I run the same thing in my wife's Jimmy. One time when I checked the oil in her car nothing showed on the stick AT ALL! I guess it'd been a while since I'd checked her car. The car was making no noise, and suffered no damage. I changed oil, and have sworn by Mobil 1 ever since.
