Changing over to Synthetic Oil (Vehicle)
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I have always ran synthetic in my sport cars over the years Mobile 1 or Valvoline synthetic. these are the best 2 brands 10w30 or 10w40 or 5w30 what I have used the difference is 3,000 miles on the oil change oil looks like new, reg oil black and dirty, If you drive 50/50 highway, city like me 4 to 5,000 miles change the oil and filter, better starts when cold better mileage and less engine wear.
I tried this on my work car also 100,000 miles + no problems tune ups or anything else, 5,000 miles on the reg cars for oil changes the oil is good but the filters start getting dirty.
The real good thing is when you buy a brand car you start after 2,000 miles and your good 100,000 miles later even when the oil change is ready to be done the oil is still on the full line this will almost never happen with reg oil you need to add a quart.
It cost more to do but I want my car, truck, suv, or sports car to last.
I tried this on my work car also 100,000 miles + no problems tune ups or anything else, 5,000 miles on the reg cars for oil changes the oil is good but the filters start getting dirty.
The real good thing is when you buy a brand car you start after 2,000 miles and your good 100,000 miles later even when the oil change is ready to be done the oil is still on the full line this will almost never happen with reg oil you need to add a quart.
It cost more to do but I want my car, truck, suv, or sports car to last.
polarisrider1
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Thank you for mentioning that. It works. I have switched all our work trucks over to Amsoil with the Amsoil filters. 15,000 miles between oil changes is their warranty. We have over 240,000 miles on 2 of the trucks with chev. 350 engines. No problems and the oil holds up fantastic. Oil changes every 3000 was causing us a lot of down time on the trucks and getting rid of the used oil is a hassle. My Harley has Amsoil with Amsoil filter and has 33,000 trouble free miles. (no it is not a leaker). Wife's Kawasaki 900 has Amsoil from day one. And you all know my sleds get Amsoil. I am going to switch over the 25 yr. old Wheel Horse riding mower to Synthetic also. Mobil 1 is also a great product to use. No I do not own stock or am a Amsoil dealer. It just works for me. Oh and my Dodge Hemi that takes 7 qts. is 2 yrs. old with 67,000 miles on it takes synthetic also. I was a hard to sell on synthetic oils but now they are proving themselves. They actually cost you less then dino oils if used as the manufacturer recomends..
polarisrider1
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Still not buying in to the 100:1 ratio on weed wackers and such with synthetics.
fyi - They just came out with a new version of the engine flush. Its a lot easier to use, is detergent based (prior was solvent based) and much better then the old. Can even use it for the auto trans and diesels.
I just got some of it.
You cannot own stock in AMSOIL, private American owned company located in Wisconsin.
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anonomoose
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While I believe and use synthetics in most of my equipment, it is funny to read about all this..."I only use !@#%@#, because it's the best" talk.
Sort of like the effects of banging sticks together to keep elephants away at nite in Wisconsin! It works.....
Truth is that the only way to know if you are doing the right thing is to take two pieces of identical equipment, ATV's...weed whackers....trucks...etc, and run dino oil in one and synthetic in another. Even there could be some variations in the "build" of the equipment, so it is NOT a true test, but it would give you some idea of whether you spent wisely or not.
As for switching and wondering, I think the early versions of the synthetic had some issues that have long ago been resolved...one that comes to mind is rusting which happened with Mobil 1, until they put some additives in that prevented internal rusting of engine parts.
While there is no doubt that the lubricating capacity for synthetics is way better, this does not mean that with new modern technologies for building equipment and better dino oils and additives that you HAVE to use synthetics...in fact perhaps you ARE just wasting money and unless you are wringing out longer engine oil change intervals, it is my opinion that you are wasting money if you change every 3-5k on synthetics.
As stated before, oil analysis is the only true way to know what your oil is doing and how your engine is holding up.
This is akin to buying your wife the biggest diamond ring in the store to make sure she doesn't sleep with your neighbor while you are gone on extended snowmobile trips....it might be beneficial, but then again, maybe you are just dilutional and that smile on her face when you get back isn't because she was glad you had a good time up north!
Did you waste your money?? Maybe, maybe not! Do your kids have any resemblances to the neighbor guy??
Sort of like the effects of banging sticks together to keep elephants away at nite in Wisconsin! It works.....
Truth is that the only way to know if you are doing the right thing is to take two pieces of identical equipment, ATV's...weed whackers....trucks...etc, and run dino oil in one and synthetic in another. Even there could be some variations in the "build" of the equipment, so it is NOT a true test, but it would give you some idea of whether you spent wisely or not.
As for switching and wondering, I think the early versions of the synthetic had some issues that have long ago been resolved...one that comes to mind is rusting which happened with Mobil 1, until they put some additives in that prevented internal rusting of engine parts.
While there is no doubt that the lubricating capacity for synthetics is way better, this does not mean that with new modern technologies for building equipment and better dino oils and additives that you HAVE to use synthetics...in fact perhaps you ARE just wasting money and unless you are wringing out longer engine oil change intervals, it is my opinion that you are wasting money if you change every 3-5k on synthetics.
As stated before, oil analysis is the only true way to know what your oil is doing and how your engine is holding up.
This is akin to buying your wife the biggest diamond ring in the store to make sure she doesn't sleep with your neighbor while you are gone on extended snowmobile trips....it might be beneficial, but then again, maybe you are just dilutional and that smile on her face when you get back isn't because she was glad you had a good time up north!
Did you waste your money?? Maybe, maybe not! Do your kids have any resemblances to the neighbor guy??This is akin to buying your wife the biggest diamond ring in the store to make sure she doesn't sleep with your neighbor while you are gone on extended snowmobile trips....it might be beneficial, but then again, maybe you are just dilutional and that smile on her face when you get back isn't because she was glad you had a good time up north!
And the joke goes:
Do you know what your azzhole is doing while you are having an orgasm?
Hunting with his buddies!
anonomoose
New member
Dilutional....the ability to mix Jim Beam with certain types of cutting agents to form a puuuurrrfect blend of after dinner drink!
Has a nice ring to it, eh?
Course...I drink lemonade, myself...kinda partial to the canned stuff from Kroger's.
Has a nice ring to it, eh?
Course...I drink lemonade, myself...kinda partial to the canned stuff from Kroger's.
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I have been a Amsoil dealer for many years. I will not give a sales pitch here another time. I agree everyone in northern or southern states use synn.oils just for they're range of protection in those climates. My main concern here is you fellow sledders who are changing over to a Synn. oil and then putting a really "cheap low quality FILTER on you vehical". If you take the time to research your future oils, research the filter community too. Almost any filter you can buy at the bottom line auto parts stores or Walmart I would not even trust to run most of them 3000 miles. If you care enough to put a high end oil in that vehical, match it with a high end filter, oil won't do you any good if the cheap filter can't keep that oil clean. Is Synn. oil much thinner...yes so you need a filter that filters down to smaller "Microns " to keep it clean. I use Hastings or Wix filters myself if not the Amsoil filters. There are other "commercial quality" filters to. Just makes sense use a good filter with good oil. Other wise it is like putting retreads on a Cadillac a funny thought isn't it.......Rblscoot
I have been a Amsoil dealer for many years. I will not give a sales pitch here another time. I agree everyone in northern or southern states use synn.oils just for they're range of protection in those climates. My main concern here is you fellow sledders who are changing over to a Synn. oil and then putting a really "cheap low quality FILTER on you vehical". If you take the time to research your future oils, research the filter community too. Almost any filter you can buy at the bottom line auto parts stores or Walmart I would not even trust to run most of them 3000 miles. If you care enough to put a high end oil in that vehical, match it with a high end filter, oil won't do you any good if the cheap filter can't keep that oil clean. Is Synn. oil much thinner...yes so you need a filter that filters down to smaller "Microns " to keep it clean. I use Hastings or Wix filters myself if not the Amsoil filters. There are other "commercial quality" filters to. Just makes sense use a good filter with good oil. Other wise it is like putting retreads on a Cadillac a funny thought isn't it.......Rblscoot
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X2! The real reason I use the by-pass system AmsOil has.