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The Motorcraft filter is rated for 20 microns @ 80% efficiency? The AMSOIL is rated for 15 microns @ 98% efficiency. The motorcraft is better?

Ams actually tested their sabre to 200:1 The 100:1 recommendation gives a wide safety margin. people still mix 25:1 or 32:1 ???

My son ran 0w-20 in his Taurus SHO year round. That's what was spec'd. 0w-30, 5w-30, 10w-30, straight 30..... all are 30 wt. at operating temperature which is a lot hotter than anywhere on earth that we inhabit.... Unless racing for a living... 20 is probably just fine in most gas engines....

now that you know.... you can go a lot longer....

Sabre Pro. Ams has successfully tested it to 200:1, but for a variety of reasons market it with a 100:1 recommended ratio. I wouldn't mix it at 50:1 as that is just costing $$$ The old mindset that insists on 25:1 has a hard enough time accepting 50:1, never mind 100:1. 150 or 200:1 would blow...

Going by the White Paper that Ams published (G2156 - temporarily offline) I would not hesitate using the Torco oil - especially since you have the package. It scored significantly higher overall than RP, Motul, & Lucas. It is not one area or test that makes a superior oil, it is the total...

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Originally Posted By: postjeeprcr Originally Posted By: **** in Falls Church I venture to say that the other products in the AMSOIL line would compare as favorably again the competition. Especially if they are doing the testing. ???? Don't see too many other guys publishing similar...

Originally Posted By: Donald I have no problem going with an Amsoil recommended fluid for a given vehicle or spec. I do not need it to be certified by the Pope. However if Amsoil does not list it as recommended then I would look at M1 or the OEM. Surely Amsoil will come out with ATF that is...

Originally Posted By: tom slick If you drive in moderate conditions, use the OEM spec oil, and change your oil every 3000 miles you'll see no benefits to using a synthetic. Synthetic shines when you move away from moderate. However, if you use synthetic and take advantage of the extended drain...