Is amsoil worth it?

[TLS_Addict]

Denial is not just a river IN EGYPT! lol

Its got a warranty so.......if it breaks its just the time to change it.

[1MileCrash]

I have used AmsOil in the past and have not really seen a difference over any other high quality synthetic. I use Mobil 1 in my Maro and change it every 3k, which is once a year for me since this is a weekend car and is on the road from April to October. I also run Mobil 1 in my 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport which does all of the dirty work around my house. I tow with it, take it off road and even plow with it, this is a vehicle which see's different duties and I have 250k on it with no major work done. I have five vehicles in all and have Mobil 1 in all but one, the Lexus uses Royal Purple because the first owner ran it on RP since it was new. BTW the Lexus now has 180k on it with no repairs ever. What I am trying to say is just do your maintenence on all of your fluids. Anti Freeze, Brake fluid, trans fluid - both auto and manual, engine oil and PS fluid. change the brake, anti freeze and PS once a year. You won't go broke and it may save you alot of money in the long run.

i never said you couldn't do it and i never said that it was detrimental to your vehicle...i just said that it was overkill. there's no reason or need to change all your fluids annually. every 2-3 years on most fluids...anything more often than that and you're just pissing money away. kinda like changing your oil every 1500 miles. not bad for your car...just a complete waste of time and money.

[huskv]

My ls4 montecarlo ss is due for a oil change soon....does this really last a year?

Depends. For instance, AMSOIL does list some things that would limit the service life. Here is a link to the 5w-30 product page - http://www.amsoil.com/redirect.cgi?z...storefront/asl

[allbaugh_04]

I'd rather change my oil 3-4x a year with supertech than trying to find amsoil.

[huskv]

I'd rather change my oil 3-4x a year with supertech than trying to find amsoil.

It's easy to find if you want it drop shipped...

But I understand, it's like Bigfoot; you hear about it but you may never see it....

[Smittro]

Your engine will likely last over 100k with proper up keep no matter what oil you choose...

That's a fact..

[1MileCrash]

It's easy to find if you want it drop shipped...

But I understand, it's like Bigfoot; you hear about it but you may never see it....

i laugh like hell when people come into work and get bent out of shape when we don't have amsoil on the shelf. but nobody around here does. it's all independent dealers. and then when i tell them the 2 or 3 that i know of within a 30 mile radius they get even pissier and say things like "i'm not going all the way out there for it." what's really funny is "all the way out there" is either 20 miles away for the far away dealer or 5 miles away for the nearby dealer.

[huskv]

i laugh like hell when people come into work and get bent out of shape when we don't have amsoil on the shelf. but nobody around here does. it's all independent dealers. and then when i tell them the 2 or 3 that i know of within a 30 mile radius they get even pissier and say things like "i'm not going all the way out there for it." what's really funny is "all the way out there" is either 20 miles away for the far away dealer or 5 miles away for the nearby dealer.

That is interesting. Is that because you guys don't want to or because none of the local dealers have tried to set up a Retail account for you? Lot's of times the dealers would have to order it for you anyway... I keep product on hand for local guys, and if I don't have it we keep a small warehouse pretty well stocked so I can get it in a day...

[1MileCrash]

That is interesting. Is that because you guys don't want to or because none of the local dealers have tried to set up a Retail account for you? Lot's of times the dealers would have to order it for you anyway... I keep product on hand for local guys, and if I don't have it we keep a small warehouse pretty well stocked so I can get it in a day...

i'm not in charge of our inventory and even if i was i wouldn't stock it. we only get one or two guys a year that come in looking for it so it wouldn't be worth it to have it on our shelf.

[Mr. Luos]

changing those fluids annually is overkill yes...failing to change your engine oil every couple months...big mistake.

I stopped reading this thread at this post.

Every 5K miles. Each car gets fresh Mobil 1 and new filter every 5K miles.
Fuck Pennzoil Platinum and the awesome consumption that began when I started using it.
GM will warranty my LS2 for 100K miles if I can show Mobil 1 changes......but won't if I use PP. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......

[INMY01TA]

Funny. My car was just the opposite. Only time it ever consumed any oil was using Mobil 1.

[Mr. Luos]

I am not trying to undermine any opinions or any oil.

I do know a couple things. GM will NOT warranty a vehicle that has been using Pennzoil Platinum. It will if it has been using Pennzoil Ultra......or Mobil 1.
The 402 in my former T/A had zero problems with consumption on Mobil 1, ate oil like mad on PP. Never tried Ultra.

For the time being, I will go with what GM says will keep my warranty. Not what a oil paid person like Serge says......

[INMY01TA]

I am not trying to undermine any opinions or any oil.

I do know a couple things. GM will NOT warranty a vehicle that has been using Pennzoil Platinum. It will if it has been using Pennzoil Ultra......or Mobil 1.
The 402 in my former T/A had zero problems with consumption on Mobil 1, ate oil like mad on PP. Never tried Ultra.

For the time being, I will go with what GM says will keep my warranty. Not what a oil paid person like Serge says......

Is this what "GM" told you or some guy at a dealership? Yes I'm calling BS.

[Mr. Luos]

Feel free.
My TBSS has been to a few different dealers for a few different issues (mostly paint/bumper/air compressor). All said the same.
Not saying I know the 100% truth, but they do have approved oils. Apparently Pennzoil Platinum is not one of them.

[INMY01TA]

Says right in my owners manual any oil in the correct viscosity bearing the API starburst symbol is approved. Should not be hard for you to find somewhere on this vast internet in writing that PP voids the warranty.

[Mr. Luos]

Not even going to try....
I am assuming we have different year vehicles at this point anyways.... (my current one being '08)

It is pretty simple to me. Different motors will have different tolerances. My TSP 402 ate up PP like I drink water, it didn't "drink" Mobil 1.
I am not defending any oil. If you change at 5K with a synthetic you will be fine for well over 100K regardless.

Not sure if it is a factory fill thing, or something the local (all three of them) dealers are telling me.
But after the experience I had with PP in my T/A, I will stick with Mobil 1. Overpriced???? Yeah, it is. But neither of my vehicles are burning it like they did the PP.....


I do believe this forum previously had someone on the payroll for a particular company at some point or another........



**AGAIN...NOT SAYING PP IS BAD!!!!**

[INMY01TA]

This seems to say the opposite: http://www.imakenews.com/lng/e_article001820574.cfm

Dexos is required for all GM Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC vehicles starting with the 2011 model year. Shell’s initial Dexos licensed offerings are Pennzoil Platinum and Quaker State Ultimate Durability synthetic engine oils.

[Mr. Luos]

If I cared.....I would care.....
I am going with what I was told and what my experiences have shown me. I will pay the extra $1 per 5 quarts to keep my receipts showing what the local stealerships say. Basic stuff....just in case.



**Again....NOT SAYING PP IS BAD!!!!!!**

[INMY01TA]

My 07 Colorado says use any API starburst oil meeting GM6094M requirements.

GM6094M Registered Products*
Revision Date: 8-May-2007
Current ILSAC GF-4 Products
Product Name SAE Viscosity Grades ILSAC Grade
76 Firebird LD Motor Oil 10W-30 GF-4
76 High Performance Full Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
76 High Performance Motor Oil 10W-30 GF-4
76 Super Synthetic Blend 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
AC Delco 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Agip 4-SYNT 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Agip Super 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Agip Super PC 5W-20 GF-4
Amalie Imperial Turbo Formula 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Amalie Xcel Super Turbo 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Brad Penn Superior Fuel Efficient 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Castrol Syntec 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Castrol Syntec Blend 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Chevron Supreme 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Chevron Supreme Synthetic 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
CITGO SUPERGARD 5W-30 GF-4
CITGO SUPERGARD Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Coastal 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Conoco Super All Season Synthetic Blend 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Conoco Syncon High Performance Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Esso Extra 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Esso Uniflo 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Exxon Superflo 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Formula Shell 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Formula Shell Synthetic Blend 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
GM Goodwrench 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
GM Goodwrench High Mileage 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
GM Goodwrench Synthetic Blend 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Gulfpride Advanced Fuel Efficient 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
GulfTEC Synthetic Blend 10W-30 GF-4
Kendall GT-1 Full Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Kendall GT-1 High Performance Synthetic Blend 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Lubriguard 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Mobil 1 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Mobil 1 Truck & SUV 5W-30 GF-4
Mobil Clean 5000 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Mobil Clean 7500 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Mobil Clean High Mileage 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Mobil DriveClean 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Northland MW Select 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Northland, Synergy Synthetic 5W-30 GF-4
Pennzoil Motor Oil 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Pennzoil SUV, Truck and Minivan Synthetic Blend 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
PepBoys Proline 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Petro-Canada Arctic Synthetic 0W-30 GF-4
Petro-Canada Maximum 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Petro-Canada Supreme 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Petro-Canada Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Petro-Canada Synthetic Blend 5W-30 GF-4
Petro-Canada XR4 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Petro-Canada XR4 Synthetic 0W-30, 5W-30 GF-4
Phillips 66 TropArtic Full Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Phillips 66 TropArtic Synthetic Blend 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Phillips 66 TropArtic Turbo Motor Oil 10W-30 GF-4
Quaker State 4x4 & SUV Synthetic Blend 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Quaker State Advanced Engine Full Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Quaker State High-RPM Synthetic Blend 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Quaker State Peak Performance Motor Oil 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Rallye Turbo Approved 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Safety-Kleen America's Choice 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Safety-Kleen Performance Plus ZR 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Service Pro 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Texaco Havoline 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Texaco Havoline Synthetic 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Valvoline 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Valvoline DuraBlend 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Valvoline SynPower 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Walmart Supertech 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Warren 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4


GM4718M Registered Products
Revision Date: 2-May-2006
Current ILSAC GF-4 Products
Product Name Viscosity Grades ILSAC Grade
Chevron Supreme Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
CITGO SUPERGARD Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Mobil 1 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Northland, Synergy Synthetic 5W-30 GF-4
Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4
Texaco Havoline Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 GF-4

What does the owners manual for your 08 say on oil requirements?

[INMY01TA]

The Chrysler dealership told my father to keep his car under warranty he had to use a Chrsler oil filter. I laughed. He does it anyway.