Yet another what oil should I use thread
Mar 17, 2014, 10:24 AM
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Mar 17, 2014, 05:48 PM
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I used to run that WAY back in the days when that stuff first came out and you had to order it over the mail-- yes the early days of the internet. I ran it in my C4 corvette at the time, stuff was ok I guess. Nothing magical happened so Im sure its just like duralube, Zmax, or similar stuff out there. Save your money.
Mar 18, 2014, 08:56 AM
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I used to run that WAY back in the days when that stuff first came out and you had to order it over the mail-- yes the early days of the internet. I ran it in my C4 corvette at the time, stuff was ok I guess. Nothing magical happened so Im sure its just like duralube, Zmax, or similar stuff out there. Save your money.
Mar 18, 2014, 09:55 AM
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I'm a fan of Brad Penn for turbocharged/gasoline applications. I run 20w50, but that all depends on your applicastion and climate.
Interesting sales model indeed. I always thought they were missing out by not utilizing the standard 3-step distribution process. But maybe I was wrong... By making everybody a dealer, everybody is now an unpaid salesman for the product. Free labor/advertising. Way to go Amsoil! 
gsrboi's response is because it seems like Amsoil has alot of fanboys based on their sales model. Seems like everyone and their mother is a Amsoil dealer and they always quote stuff about their oil that sounds like its right out of a Amsoil press release/product knowledge sheet/propaganda.
Mar 18, 2014, 05:28 PM
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This is the point I was making. In your example, I assume your needing to run a thicker oil due to bearing clearances, so a 10w60 works better for you than say, a 10w30. For someone, like me, that is still on the oem shortblock a 10w60 does not make sense. That's why there is no ONE best oil. Maybe that's why folks keep posting that question on online forums, they just don't understand there is no one best for everything, just the better option for your needs/setup.
I have never tried Liqui Moly, but I have to assume it is a good oil as per our literature Mercedes Benz approves their 60 weght lineup for their AMG, SLS, and SLR cars.
I have never tried Liqui Moly, but I have to assume it is a good oil as per our literature Mercedes Benz approves their 60 weght lineup for their AMG, SLS, and SLR cars.
Mar 18, 2014, 06:11 PM
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IMHO, if your not running a built motor any good synthetic 5-20 - 10-30 is fine
if your running a built motor you run brad penn.
but you cant run brad penn if your still under warranty you will void it, its not a full synthetic its a blend: FYI
if your running a built motor you run brad penn.
but you cant run brad penn if your still under warranty you will void it, its not a full synthetic its a blend: FYI
Mar 19, 2014, 07:46 AM
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so.. i'm sure it's been asked and i apoligize in advance, but what is the drawback to running an oil that is a bit too thick? i ask because i am building my engine soon.
Mar 19, 2014, 08:01 AM
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In a warm climate and in a performance application, there really is no measureable drawback to running thicker oil. Just keep it within reason...
Mar 19, 2014, 08:08 AM
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my weather here is a low of about 35-40 in the winter and high of 108* or so in the summer.
