Any of you guys using Amsoil? If so, what are you using and how do you like it? I am thinking about trying it in my Street/Strip Firebird. I've had Excellent luck with their 2 Stroke oil and it seems like they have a good reputation in the automotive world.

 

Can't afford such luxury.

 

I used to use nothing but Amsoil, but I can't justify their prices anymore when there are other options out there that are just as good, and can be found locally at decent prices. Typically, I use the European formula Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 or Castrol Edge 0w-40 since they tend to have better wear additives.

 

For as little as it gets driven cost wouldnt be a huge factor. But it is definitely on the expensive side.

 

I was an avid user of Amsoil and their filter, but became tired of paying around $60 for an oil change. That was over 20 years ago. What's the price for oil and a filter these days?

 

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Their retail price for the Signature Series stuff is $13.30/quart and they want $19.40 for the LT1 oil filter. So, you're looking at $86 if you pay the retail price, plus shipping. You could reduce the cost down to $15.15 for the filter and $10/quart by becoming a preferred customer, but that is still $65.15, plus $20 for a 1 year membership, plus shipping if you don't spend $100 in products to get free shipping.

Versus $34 for a Mobil 1 filter and 5 quarts of Pennzoil Platinum at Advance Auto. Amsoil is a great oil and I used to use them almost exclusively, but I can't justify the cost anymore when there are plenty of other damn-good oils out there for a fraction of the price. Also, their whole MLM setup really annoys me and the attitudes that a lot of these dealers carry are just absurd.

 

I only use Amsoil Signature Series oil and a WIX XP filter. My cost is $9.55 per quart and then about $10 for the filter. At that cost it’s well worth it to me since I only change the oil once a year. As a dealer I also get annoyed how Amsoil has set everything up. I usually wait until I need a big order for myself and customers to get the free shipping.

 

I think Amsoil makes good/very good/excellent products. Based upon my experience, and with my vehicles, I would argue that whether or not they are worth the price premium is probably debatable. I would never apply my situation to everyone as there are a lot of variables in play.

 

I simply use Valvoline 10w-30 regular oil at $17 for 1 gallon. Then a $6 Napa Gold "Wix" filter.

Change it every 2500-3000 miles of hard driving. My LT1 turd doesn't like synthetic, it bleeds it out some of the seals.

 

Some people cant justify the cost of Amsoil Signature Series. But they do offer other versions. The OE and XL. Both are still far superior to almost any oil out there. Even their OE version still Exceeds Mobil 1. And the OE is only $7.xx/qt
If someone is still planning on normal oil change intervals (5,000-8,000 miles) OE is perfect for stock to mild builds. But XL or Sig Series is recommended for higher hp. Especially turboed cars . Coking is a major issue on turbos.

If you can't justify a $85 oil change on a $8-10,000 engine, you really shouldn't be in this game.

 

Super tech synthetic $20 for 5 quarts plus $10 filter. Honestly who cares what brand it is. Just as long as it’s a 5w-30 and is maintained. I look at oil like gas. Do I sit there and ask myself what gas station sells the best 93 octane? No. Nor do you really b!tch and complain that it went up 10 cents.

 

No point to the $85 oil change if a $35 oil change yields the same performance. Being in "this game" doesn't mean you have to spend money just to spend money. There are plenty of oils out there that perform just as well as the Signature Series at OE prices, and you can get the oil locally.

 

Thats like saying a all season tire will hook as hard a slick. But OK, if your wally-world oil protects as good as Amsoil, Brad Penn etc, then go for it. But numerous tests have prove otherwise. i.e. bearing wear scar tests. That's basically your engine. But that's on you.

 

I run whatever name brand 5w30 synthetic is on sale at Walmart, plus a Delco PF454 filter. Was running Valvoline, but now I'm running the Pennzoil with the natural gas base. I'm probably going to switch back to Rotella T6 next change because the heavier weight is more suited to my loose bearing clearances. Unless you're running an oval track car screaming at 7k for 2 hours straight, I wouldn't overthink it.

Apparently the Supertech synthetic was repackaged Mobil1 on the west coast, but is made by a company called WPP elsewhere. The private label stuff can switch sources anytime they feel like it, so I'd spend a few extra bucks on a name brand for some consistency.

 

11 bucks a gallon
https://www.costco.com/kirkland-sign...100665743.html

May try it out in my heep

 

Saw that yesterday at the Costco. Kirkland also makes a pretty good tri tip!
I said "**** it" and put in some Rotella T6. Fight me!

 

My used oil analysis yielded no significant differences between Amsoil, Mobil 1 & Castrol. I suspect the same would apply to a lot of other oils.

 

Any full synthetic xW-40. Mobil 1, Rotella T6, Castrol European on sale along with the once a year 75% Napa Gold (Wix) filter sale FIL 1069 for $3.

 

Not really. It's more like saying Firestone has a summer tire that performs just as well as Michelin's summer tire for a fraction of the price.
And sure, we'll call Pennzoil Platinum Euro L 5w-30 and Castrol Edge Euro 0w-40 "wally-world oil."