Amsoil sso 0-30
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Yup Good stuff!!
yes great oil will work perfectly.
5-30 and 10-30 are cheaper to make, using less sophisticated chemistry and additives than 0-30. Also, some vehicles really work best on 5- or 10-30.
Those two, but also the vast, vast majority of buyers will only buy what their oem recommends.
Originally Posted By: bepperb
Those two, but also the vast, vast majority of buyers
...and stealerships and shops/mechanics/quick-lubes..
Originally Posted By: bepperb
will only buy what their oem recommends.
...the best point ever, bepperb
Those two, but also the vast, vast majority of buyers
...and stealerships and shops/mechanics/quick-lubes..
Originally Posted By: bepperb
will only buy what their oem recommends.
...the best point ever, bepperb
Originally Posted By: Kaboomba
5-30 and 10-30 are cheaper to make, using less sophisticated chemistry and additives than 0-30. Also, some vehicles really work best on 5- or 10-30.
Explain.
5-30 and 10-30 are cheaper to make, using less sophisticated chemistry and additives than 0-30. Also, some vehicles really work best on 5- or 10-30.
Explain.
Originally Posted By: lonestar
5WX and 10WX can be made from crud (Gp II or Gp III) oil. 0w takes more expensive Gp IV or Gp V synthetic base stock to produce.
5WX and 10WX can be made from crud (Gp II or Gp III) oil. 0w takes more expensive Gp IV or Gp V synthetic base stock to produce.
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Originally Posted By: lonestar
5WX and 10WX can be made from crud (Gp II or Gp III) oil. 0w takes more expensive Gp IV or Gp V synthetic base stock to produce.
I thought all of Amsoil's full synthetic line used Group IV base, including the 5W30 and 10W30 stuff.
The XL line is like Mobil 1 and uses some Group III.
Do you know something about Amsoil's blending that we don't?
5WX and 10WX can be made from crud (Gp II or Gp III) oil. 0w takes more expensive Gp IV or Gp V synthetic base stock to produce.
I thought all of Amsoil's full synthetic line used Group IV base, including the 5W30 and 10W30 stuff.
The XL line is like Mobil 1 and uses some Group III.
Do you know something about Amsoil's blending that we don't?
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Good stuff but designed to a real long oil drain interval. Different application for a different paradigm than most folks are used to and most warranties allow oci-wise..
Originally Posted By: JeffGoji
Originally Posted By: lonestar
5WX and 10WX can be made from crud (Gp II or Gp III) oil. 0w takes more expensive Gp IV or Gp V synthetic base stock to produce.
I thought all of Amsoil's full synthetic line used Group IV base, including the 5W30 and 10W30 stuff.
The XL line is like Mobil 1 and uses some Group III.
Do you know something about Amsoil's blending that we don't?
Kaboomba said, “5-30 and 10-30 are cheaper to make, using less sophisticated chemistry and additives than 0-30. Also, some vehicles really work best on 5- or 10-30.”
I said, “5WX and 10WX can be made from crud (Gp II or Gp III) oil. 0w takes more expensive Gp IV or Gp V synthetic base stock to produce.”
I did not say that Amsoil 5W or 10W non XL line of oils were not what Amsoil says they are.
Originally Posted By: lonestar
5WX and 10WX can be made from crud (Gp II or Gp III) oil. 0w takes more expensive Gp IV or Gp V synthetic base stock to produce.
I thought all of Amsoil's full synthetic line used Group IV base, including the 5W30 and 10W30 stuff.
The XL line is like Mobil 1 and uses some Group III.
Do you know something about Amsoil's blending that we don't?
Kaboomba said, “5-30 and 10-30 are cheaper to make, using less sophisticated chemistry and additives than 0-30. Also, some vehicles really work best on 5- or 10-30.”
I said, “5WX and 10WX can be made from crud (Gp II or Gp III) oil. 0w takes more expensive Gp IV or Gp V synthetic base stock to produce.”
I did not say that Amsoil 5W or 10W non XL line of oils were not what Amsoil says they are.
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I don't believe the "Also, some vehicles really work best on 5- or 10-30" part.
Being closer to & reaching the proper viscosity sooner is bad how?
Being closer to & reaching the proper viscosity sooner is bad how?
0W30 is much more expensive than the 5W30 and 10W30 oils. That's why I don't use it myself.
Originally Posted By: brandini
I don't believe the "Also, some vehicles really work best on 5- or 10-30" part.
Being closer to & reaching the proper viscosity sooner is bad how?
+1 It is not bad, IMO it is a very good thing. The only down side according to people I chatted with at Amsoil, Mobil, and Pennzoil about using a 0W-xx oil arises in an older engine that leaks. The 0W-xx oils according to the reps I chatted with would be more prone to leak. In a car that has no leaks a 0W-xx oil is the better choice in just about every application. The only real downside is cost, and the fact that it is only available in Synthetic. That is a problem only if you are a diehard dino user.
I don't believe the "Also, some vehicles really work best on 5- or 10-30" part.
Being closer to & reaching the proper viscosity sooner is bad how?
+1 It is not bad, IMO it is a very good thing. The only down side according to people I chatted with at Amsoil, Mobil, and Pennzoil about using a 0W-xx oil arises in an older engine that leaks. The 0W-xx oils according to the reps I chatted with would be more prone to leak. In a car that has no leaks a 0W-xx oil is the better choice in just about every application. The only real downside is cost, and the fact that it is only available in Synthetic. That is a problem only if you are a diehard dino user.
I have used it in engines recommending 5W and 10W with great results. However, in at least two the 10 W is my choice due to less engine noise and cost. Depends on situation for me. Cost is becoming a huge factor when I can get 6 quarts of shell full synthetic at BJs on sale for $18 versus $40 for 0W30 at dealer cost at my local warehouse. Yea, I would not go 10,000 miles on the Shell but I rarely drive any car 10,000 miles a year anymore anyway. With gas prices going up and the future looks bad for prices driving a car is becoming a true luxury
Cost is a big factor, especially for many of us with older cars. For us under the conditions you stated that $18 full Synthetic vs the $40 Synthetic you mentioned is the way to go.
I have over 291,000 miles on my Civic using the SS0, no leaks.
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