Amsoil Dealer
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Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
I've been using Amsoil since the mid 80's and have always been an enthusiastic advocate of their products but I got the third notice of a price increase since the beginning of the year and am wondering for the first time in 25 years if it's worth it anymore with shipping, premium prices (yes, I'm a Preferred customer) and now frequent price increases. I have used Amsoil almost exclusively in all my cars all these years but I guess it's time to pull the calculator out and see what the damage will be to keep on doing this. The latest hike will be 3-8%, depending on market increases. 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: N E area of state Kansas
I just recently signed up, but do not plan on making money at it. figure I can make an order for my corvette club to stock anyone up on lubricants/mothers cleaning supplies. I really wanted to give it a go for a year to try out the high end (reflections) stuff from mothers that I can't find in a store around here.
I'm "Apache" a psycho dog
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: N.J.
I've been using Amsoil since the mid 80's and have always been an enthusiastic advocate of their products but I got the third notice of a price increase since the beginning of the year and am wondering for the first time in 25 years if it's worth it anymore with shipping, premium prices (yes, I'm a Preferred customer) and now frequent price increases. I have used Amsoil almost exclusively in all my cars all these years but I guess it's time to pull the calculator out and see what the damage will be to keep on doing this. The latest hike will be 3-8%, depending on market increases.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Near Charlotte NC
I agree that price increases are a PITA,but it's a way of life when dealing with petrol products.
The price increase (for me) only adds about $3-4 per OCI.Not a problem and still well worth it.
IMO.....
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carolina
The price increase (for me) only adds about $3-4 per OCI.Not a problem and still well worth it.
IMO.....
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carolina
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
To be honest, the Castrol synthetic my dd MINI Cooper calls for is no cheaper than Amsoil and I'm putting almost 2K miles a month on that so oil changes come up pretty quickly. The turbo engine is sensitive to the oil type and oil level so I keep the interval at no more than 4K even though I have free service on the car. The oil change indicator on that car is purported to not come on for at least every 15K miles but, no way will I let it go that far.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Helotes TEXAS
Yeah well.... As stated before, I am a dealer and get the discounted rates. But what I save in discounts goes out the window in shipping charges. So as I said, Mobil 1 will be going in the car(s) from here on out.
Besides, unless you have a shop or a parts store, you can't really make any money off this product anyway.
Besides, unless you have a shop or a parts store, you can't really make any money off this product anyway.
