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04zjimc 03-19-2018 05:58 PM

Oil change question..
 
i have amsoil motor oil in my car that has afew hundred miles on it..my question is i put the car away for the winter..would you change the oil again even though it has afew hundred or leave the old oil? Thanks!

Ed Ramberger 03-19-2018 06:02 PM

I wouldn't change it due to the time - I'd change it because it's Amsoil.

04zjimc 03-19-2018 06:18 PM


Originally Posted by Ed Ramberger (Post 1596816500)
I wouldn't change it due to the time - I'd change it because it's Amsoil.

why whats wrong with amsoil?

juanvaldez 03-19-2018 06:28 PM

Nothin' wrong with Amsoil, just overpriced.

Navy Blue 210 03-19-2018 06:31 PM

LOL!
AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 is the Best Oil you can run in your Stock or
SBE Modified LS Engine. Change the Oil after one Year or when it comes out
Of hibernation for spring. The TBN is higher than any other Oil in its class
and will resist acid formation accordingly.

Navy Blue 210 03-19-2018 06:33 PM


Originally Posted by juanvaldez (Post 1596816666)
Nothin' wrong with Amsoil, just overpriced.

Preferred Customer Pricing is equal or better than
Walmart depending on grade and application,
Also delivered to your home or business.
PM for details if interested.

04zjimc 03-19-2018 06:35 PM


Originally Posted by juanvaldez (Post 1596816666)
Nothin' wrong with Amsoil, just overpriced.

overpriced for sure lol..

bc6152 03-19-2018 06:46 PM


Originally Posted by 04zjimc (Post 1596816474)
i have amsoil motor oil in my car that has afew hundred miles on it..my question is i put the car away for the winter..would you change the oil again even though it has afew hundred or leave the old oil? Thanks!


I wouldn't change your oil with only 3-400 miles on it. I believe it would just be costly and wasteful. The Corvette Gods will not punish you for not changing the oil after the winter. And my understanding is that Amsoil is a quality oil.

04zjimc 03-19-2018 06:48 PM


Originally Posted by bc6152 (Post 1596816775)
I wouldn't change your oil with only 3-400 miles on it. I believe it would just be costly and wasteful. The Corvette Gods will not punish you for not changing the oil after the winter. And my understanding is that Amsoil is a quality oil.

Thats what i was hoping! Lol.

ctomlin@amroc.us 03-19-2018 08:01 PM

Change your oil before the next hibernation

Bucs14 03-19-2018 08:33 PM

What's hibernation???? Us Floridians have never heard of such a thing. AMSOIL changed every 10k.

DDaaryl 03-19-2018 08:36 PM

I use "proper" Mobile 1 and change it every two years, 4000 miles. More frequent is just a waste. Amsoil isn't available at my local retailer and the correct oil has worked fine for 16 years so why switch?

Vetteman Jack 03-20-2018 12:14 AM


Originally Posted by bc6152 (Post 1596816775)
I wouldn't change your oil with only 3-400 miles on it. I believe it would just be costly and wasteful. The Corvette Gods will not punish you for not changing the oil after the winter. And my understanding is that Amsoil is a quality oil.

:iagree: I have the same issue with mine - only put about 500 miles on mine since the last oil change and can't see changing it with that low mileage on the oil.

Yello95 03-20-2018 12:53 AM


Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack (Post 1596818755)
:iagree: I have the same issue with mine - only put about 500 miles on mine since the last oil change and can't see changing it with that low mileage on the oil.

Jack, you only put on 500 miles a year because you are on the forum 23/7.....the other 1/7 you eat and sleep :lol::cheers:

runner140* 03-20-2018 07:08 AM


Originally Posted by Ed Ramberger (Post 1596816500)
I wouldn't change it due to the time - I'd change it because it's Amsoil.

Love your sense of humor....:rofl:

04zjimc 03-20-2018 07:29 AM

I did have another question..i used amsoil 10-40 zrod..and was thinking should i switch to the 5-30 signiture series the correct oil..i did notice with the zrod my motor ticks alittle more.

glbeauchamp 03-20-2018 07:32 AM


Originally Posted by Navy Blue 210 (Post 1596816685)
LOL!
AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 is the Best Oil you can run in your Stock or
SBE Modified LS Engine. Change the Oil after one Year or when it comes out
Of hibernation for spring. The TBN is higher than any other Oil in its class
and will resist acid formation accordingly.

That's what I use. And it's manufactured about five miles from here. I can get it fresh from the cow, so to speak.

sofast 03-20-2018 02:39 PM

I would not change it at this point. I would do it when it reaches 3000 miles or is a year old.

bc6152 03-20-2018 03:34 PM

I think that just about any name brand full synthetic oil manufactured today is excellent.
I use Valvoline Platinum in my DD Lexus and change it myself. Mobil, Shell, Amsoil, Quaker, Castrol, they're all high quality oils and last a long time IMO.

Grandpa1 03-20-2018 03:41 PM


Originally Posted by glbeauchamp (Post 1596819377)
That's what I use. And it's manufactured about five miles from here. I can get it fresh from the cow, so to speak.

I thought it came from a synthetic dinosaur.


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