On Fri, 08 Apr 2005 17:42:58 GMT, Rob Munach <
[email protected]>
wrote:
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>Regardless if the Amsoil is API rated or not, it will NOT cause any oil
>related engine failures and will likely prevent failures from occuring
>do to overheating etc. It is probably the finest oil you can get. Amsoil
>*claims* they will warranty against oil related failures as well. I have
>been using it in my vehicles for 20 years.
There are two camps, absolutely opposed. ONe group swears at Amsoil,
the other swears by it. I'd be very reluctant to call it the finest
oil you can get. That is a big claim for a company who can't get their
oil API certified.
As to their claim of warranty coverage, I'd not want to bank on that.
I think in reading your message, you agree, too.
More important than name (within reason!) is frequency of changes.
People who stretch out their oil and filter changes are the people who
are more likely to have a 90K mile car that puffs blue smoke at every
light and stop sign.
I won't debate Amsoil, however. As I say, if you are happy with it, or
want to try it, great. I think it is of sufficient quality that it
will match virtually all other oils. The lack of API certification is
difficult to understand (I know their story: expensive and would make
their product cost more.) Lucas oil (which I use, and am very happy
with) is API certified and is similar price.
For what it is worth, the issue of oil quality is not just in how well
it lubricates. Instead it is more complex, and includes issues in
detergent action, multi-viscosity additives, and such.
Anyway, Rob, you use Amsoil. I'll use Lucas. When one of us has a
failure we'll email the other! (and neither will have to do that...
<bg>)