Are You Using AMSOIL?
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Are You Using AMSOIL?
As the title said, Are you using AMSOIL? Which product are you using? Tell what you are using and if you are satisfied with it.
Burning Brakes
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From: Avon, Indiana
Amsoil all around here. I use the signature series 0w-30 in my engine and love it. Maintain significantly higher (5-10psi at various temps up to 280) oil pressure with it versus your other top tier brand oils.
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I just put in Amsoil severe gear oil in the differential.I'll let you know what it looks like when I change it after a couple of race's.I would use there motor oil,But since I change my oil often it would get to expensive so I use pennzoil platinum which is a good motor oil.
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I use the AMSOIL Dominator Synthetic 10w30 Racing Motor Oil (Product Code RD30QT) in my car, but I road race, so probably not what you are looking for.
As you may or may not know, the current API automotive oil specfication for API SM oils limits the phosphorus to 800 ppm, effectively limiting the zinc as well. The zinc and phosphorus are the main anti-wear additive in oils and commonly referred to as ZDDP.
Unfortunately, the owner's manual specifies an oil meeting GM Standard 4178M and part of that standard is to meet the lastest API specs. Thus, to comply with the owners manual, you must use a low ZDDP oil. Tough call for cars under warranty.
Fortunately for me, mine isn't. FYI, the Dominator oil has zinc on the order of 1575 ppm and phosphorus on the order of 1474 ppm, but no detergents or dispersants so really isn't designed for daily driving.
Depending on how serious I was about my drag racing, I'd consider using a high ZDDP oil for the track.
If anyone is considering using AMSOIL, please drop me a PM so I can discuss the AMSOIL Preferred Customer Program with you, which saves about 25% from retail.
As you may or may not know, the current API automotive oil specfication for API SM oils limits the phosphorus to 800 ppm, effectively limiting the zinc as well. The zinc and phosphorus are the main anti-wear additive in oils and commonly referred to as ZDDP.
Unfortunately, the owner's manual specifies an oil meeting GM Standard 4178M and part of that standard is to meet the lastest API specs. Thus, to comply with the owners manual, you must use a low ZDDP oil. Tough call for cars under warranty.
Fortunately for me, mine isn't. FYI, the Dominator oil has zinc on the order of 1575 ppm and phosphorus on the order of 1474 ppm, but no detergents or dispersants so really isn't designed for daily driving.
Depending on how serious I was about my drag racing, I'd consider using a high ZDDP oil for the track.
If anyone is considering using AMSOIL, please drop me a PM so I can discuss the AMSOIL Preferred Customer Program with you, which saves about 25% from retail.
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My Yukon (tow vehicle) has never seen anything but Amsoil...I use the 10/30....in my race car I would use their race oil with the high zinc since I run a flat tappet cam but it is just too pricey...I use Valvoline VR-1 and get it for 4 bucks a quart...
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From: 10.70 @ 124mph, Stock Bottom End @ 3620lbs, ECS Racing Team Member. The 1st NMCA LSX Index Rumble World Champion. 2011,12,13 Champion
Thanks for the feedback. I just signed up to be a dealer for AMSOIL. I have been speaking to many people about the product. Many have said that they are able to get more mileage from the AMSOIL VS regular synthetic oils.
Looking for the feedback of those on here. Since most if not all Corvette's require synthetic oils.
Thanks for sharing you stories and feedback.
Paul Sr. You made me thirsty.
Looking for the feedback of those on here. Since most if not all Corvette's require synthetic oils.
Thanks for sharing you stories and feedback.
Paul Sr. You made me thirsty.
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