Amsoil 0w-30?

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  1. UpSideDownDesi

    UpSideDownDesi Active Member

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    has anyone tried it? Any inputs?
     
    #1 UpSideDownDesi, Oct 6, 2008
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    I'm on Rotella right now but as it gets colder & switching to a lighter weight Amsoil is my first choice just because Motul is so damn expensive. Great synthetic two thumbs up!
     
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    yea same here....on rotella T 5w-40 rite now
     
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    where are you finding amsoil 0w-30

    looking to try mobil 1 european formula 0w-40
     
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  5. Deke

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    It's oil. It'll be good.
     
    #5 Deke, Oct 6, 2008
  6. WRXCoupe

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    I order it on-line they have a websight. You can also find local dealers. Very popular with the racing community in the midwest both car and motorcycle.
     
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  7. UpSideDownDesi

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    11.50 per quart online order, i think i am gonna switch to amsoil and bit lighter oil for winter 0w-30 and see how the car likes.
     
    #7 UpSideDownDesi, Oct 6, 2008
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    11dollars a quart? That is some expensive stuff
     
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  9. bomjoon

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    i use it and its da shit~!

    ive used 4-5 different tpypes of premium synthetic oils but this one is #1 on the list.

    i used to have sticky pedals when the weather was cold or cold starts but not nomore.

    and its easier to rev match when downshifting as well.

    i reccomend this oil to everyone.

    i get mine thru bob the oil guy and its 100$ for 2 oilchange worthes.
     
    #9 bomjoon, Oct 7, 2008
  10. GTscoob

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    Is this really any better than German Castrol 0w30? I can find the GC at most autozones for $6 a quart.
     
    #10 GTscoob, Oct 8, 2008
  11. Alex

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    I ran GC last winter and had no problems. I am running Rotella T right now and it seems that both oils function nearly as the same weight (minimal difference in oil pressure b/w the two). Our winters never have worried me, it is the summer thats the problem :)
     
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    I use Motul and love it. It is not the cheapest stuff but for my baby I can live with it. It's like $10.00 a quart.
     
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  13. Deke

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    Edit: Meh, nevermind. This constant worry over which oil works the best just always pisses me off.
     
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  14. SonicBoom

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    I have a question for you guys... how do you know which oil "works" better?? I've switched from reg. dino, to Mobil 1, to Castrol syntec... The only thing I "know" is that my car doesn't like Mobil 1(burns up quick). Other than that, dino/synthetic all comes out black after 3k, and I've never felt any diff. in power or anything. I use Castrol syntec cuz its only $20 for a 5 qt jug and it gives me peace of mind. But, I'm coming to the conclusion that unless your autocrossing/tracking frequently, it doesn't make too much of a diff. as long as you change every 3k....
     
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  15. Deke

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    exactly
     
    #15 Deke, Oct 8, 2008
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    Emmm Rotella lasts +3k 4shure, good stuff & for the $ can't beat it!
     
    #16 WRXCoupe, Oct 9, 2008
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    walmart full synthetic every 5k $15 plus filter currently at 110,000 no problems
     
    #17 kevingroover, Oct 10, 2008
  18. josh booth

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    That is a lot of miles without a oil change. :hsugh:
     
    #18 josh booth, Oct 10, 2008
  19. bomjoon

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    well... we do mt runs/trackdays/autox. not to mention ricer fly bys...

    and we often race on tracks like 85, 400, 75, occasionally 285.
    :p

    mainly we are worried about the fact that even if its the same intervals between changes the wear on the engine might be different.
     
    #19 bomjoon, Oct 10, 2008
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