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Posted by 89notchBack (Member # 11198) on :
 
i was told by the previous owner to only run ams oil in the mustang i just bought. i havent heard of it and cant seem to find it anywhere? should i just run royal purple instead?
 
Posted by JUNKYARD5.0 (Member # 10398) on :
 
http://www.amsoil.com/
 
Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :
 
Amsoil is really good stuff, hard to find though.
 
Posted by 89notchBack (Member # 11198) on :
 
do you think i could run royal purple instead? or should o stick with amsoil. what filter should i use anything special?
 
Posted by JUNKYARD5.0 (Member # 10398) on :
 
Here's a link of someone selling some Amsoil on CL...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ptd/2922647129.html
 
Posted by EVLSONC (Member # 6172) on :
 
I only use amsoil. I order everything directly through the site. I pay the $20 a year for the preferred account that gives me wholesale prices on everything. I get 0w-30 signature series for about 8 bucks a quart. Not bad. Plus I get oil for my bike as well so I save a lot of money in the end. I use the EO11 filter. They have a 6 month trial membership for 10 bucks. Worth it just to order once.

[ March 27, 2012, 08:58 PM: Message edited by: EVLSONC ]
 
Posted by 19mystic96 (Member # 7553) on :
 
Its great oil.. I've used it in all my vehicles and it is much better than the other oils I've used..

Where are you located? There's a distributor in San Carlos that has everything you'd need..
 
Posted by JUNKYARD5.0 (Member # 10398) on :
 
I say keep using amsiol since it's a fully synthetic oil. I've heard Royal Purple is not even synthetic, isn't it a blend? [Confused] [Confused]
 
Posted by 89notchBack (Member # 11198) on :
 
im located in brentwood i guess i can just order it online so i can save i just dont wanna mess anything up it has a nice motor in it
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
My dad used only mobil 1 in all his taxis he owned at sfo and they all were operated 24-7. he said he used mobil 1 from when it was brand new til the taxi was past 100k miles and out of service then tore down the engine and said there was pretty much no wear and the engine was incredibly clean. Hes also tried Redline but still prefers mobil 1 because the oil life is longer and stays alot cleaner.

I would think royal purple is more like redline.
 
Posted by Rio1999GT (Member # 9231) on :
 
Amsoil is $10.15/ Quart. Expensive. . . But 15k miles between oil changes kinda makes up for it?
 
Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Amsoil is fantastic stuff. I use their products in most cars i've owned. I currently run their 0w-30 Signature Series and the EA Oil filter in my Mustang... change it once a year.

I also run their EA Air Filter, and i put a half a bottle of PI Performance Improver gas additive through the fuel tank every other year or 5,000 miles... whichever comes first.
 
Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
What is so good about Amsoil?
 
Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
What is so good about Amsoil?
Depends which one of their oils you go for, but for the Signature Series;

-Extended drain intervals (up to 15k miles)
-true 100% synthetic base stock (group IV)
-superior shear resistance
-higher than API allowed levels of ZDDP (Zinc anti-wear additive)
-higher resistance to "foaming"

check out the Used Oil Analysis section of BobistheOilGuy.com;

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=3&page=1

Amsoil routinely returns fantastic UOA's
 
Posted by STEED (Member # 4787) on :
 
Amsoil is a TPS standard.
We use it and recommend it in all of our builds.
I keep it in stock.
Trans Fluid, Diff Fluid, Coolant & Oil

Its the only fluid used in my fox build, a well as the daily 07.
 
Posted by DIRTY SALLY (Member # 7845) on :
 
I run ams oil in my rear end and tranny but kinda a waste in motors.

Be ready to spend 12 dollars a quart [patriot]
 
Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on :
 
run nothing but amsoil...hit up vic hubbards in hayward. [patriot]
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
on my old 00 gt i use to have a valve tick, then i use ams oil and the tick was complete gone, best oil that i use so far. but now i use mobile 1 on my current cars since i dont drag race anymore.
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by DIRTY SALLY:
I run ams oil in my rear end and tranny but kinda a waste in motors.

Be ready to spend 12 dollars a quart [patriot]
Waste in motors? Do tell [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by sneakyfox90 (Member # 9379) on :
 
i run it in my 5.0
very good stuff
go on their websit, u can get it at vic hubbard and ditto motors
 
Posted by - (Member # 3101) on :
 
After the break in period its what I use in my jet skis since they are under boost 90% of the time I want something that will hold up.

Yes it is hard to find especially for marine engines. Have to buy minimum of a case at a time for what I need.
 
Posted by Boss 327 (Member # 9143) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 89notchBack:
im located in brentwood i guess i can just order it online so i can save i just dont wanna mess anything up it has a nice motor in it
My friend is a dealer for amsoil in Antioch.
 
Posted by 98 ROUSH (Member # 10309) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SAMACH1:
run nothing but amsoil...hit up vic hubbards in hayward. [patriot]
+1 Vic Hubbards in Hayward has it in stock
 
Posted by JUNKYARD5.0 (Member # 10398) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:
quote:
Originally posted by DIRTY SALLY:
I run ams oil in my rear end and tranny but kinda a waste in motors.

Be ready to spend 12 dollars a quart [patriot]
Waste in motors? Do tell [Roll Eyes]
+1, especially since the motor is probably more important than both the tranny and rear-end put together, well in most cases... [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by 03blksnake (Member # 10974) on :
 
Would you guys reccomend using it in a dd with about 160k Nissan maxima 3.0v6 just curious because i want to get the most from the bucket anf treat it right
Thanks [patriot]
 
Posted by 19mystic96 (Member # 7553) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 03blksnake:
Would you guys reccomend using it in a dd with about 160k Nissan maxima 3.0v6 just curious because i want to get the most from the bucket anf treat it right
Thanks [patriot]
Yea, I would.. My mustang with over 145,000 on it has it and so does my ranger with 192,000. Only stuff I use.. If you get a preferred membership the cost goes down a decent amount..
 
Posted by 89notchBack (Member # 11198) on :
 
how do i know which type of amsoil to choose?
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
People who say don't use it have no idea what there talking about.
I use it in my track only road race cobra and my over 600 hp (100k mile 383) street mustang.
If your going to switch to this oil from conventional oil you need to do an engine flush to remove all the deposits left behind. From what I understand it's never to late to switch to this oil as it's the best product out there.
Talk to a dealer, read the testimonials, talk to people who abuse cars on tracks......the stuff works!
Someone mentioned earlier about the guy in San Carlos on El Camino, he's the dealer I buy from and very knowledgable (john).
 
Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
depending on where the op is located there is an AMSOIL dealer in Belmont. he's right on Elcamino next 76. it may be considered san carlos.
 
Posted by Camara90 (Member # 134) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by DIRTY SALLY:
I run ams oil in my rear end and tranny but kinda a waste in motors.

Be ready to spend 12 dollars a quart [patriot]
Yeah don't waste your money protecting the most expensive parts on your car
[Roll Eyes] [Confused]
 
Posted by autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :
 
There was a shop in San Carlos that sold it.
 
Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 03blksnake:
Would you guys reccomend using it in a dd with about 160k Nissan maxima 3.0v6 just curious because i want to get the most from the bucket anf treat it right
Thanks [patriot]
Yes BUT, sometimes when people switch to a high quality synthetic (Amsoil, Mobil 1, German Castrol etc etc) after using conventional oil for years and years and thousands and thousands of miles... the car can develop an oil leak.

This can occur as the detergents in high quality synthetic oils like Amsoil have cleaned away sludge and deposits left behind by conventional oils, revealing a preexisting leak that was previously clogged by junk...

quote:
Originally posted by 89notchBack:
how do i know which type of amsoil to choose?
Signature Series. 0w30 or 5w30 are both great year round oils in most cars. If your car owners manual specifies something heavier like 10w40 or 15w50, then go European car Formula 5w40 or Premium Protection 10w40 or 20w50...

If your car is heavily modded, or a garage queen sitting for months at a time, their Z-ROD formula is great. It has higher levels of ZDDP, and is more resistant to corrosion and rust.

another thing to consider, is how long you want to go between oil changes... Not all their oils go 15k+ between changes. Here's a chart of their oil application and drain intervals;

http://www.amsoil.com/lit/g1490.pdf
 




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