Originally Posted By: buster
Originally Posted By: Nick R
I definitely don't think amsoil is bad. Not at all, but for most people I don't think it's worth the premium, when oils which are probably just as good are available in any walmart or auto parts store, for cheaper.
That's how I see it. They make very good oil, no doubt about it. I still think their additive chemistry lags behind. It always has actually. They were last to jump on board with moly, and their new oils look identical to M1 from 2006. Their pre-GF-4 oils had oxidation issues. They even ran some add one time in their Action News magazine from a new customer who trashed it RP because of moly. They continually use the 4- ball wear test, as if that comes close to replicating the IVA or IIIG. I just don't like their marketing practices. They could do better. I've heard quite a few respectable people over the years say Amsoil has been a sleezy company. I think it's changing though and for the better.
Sounds like Amsoil is following Mobil 1
Originally Posted By: Nick R
I definitely don't think amsoil is bad. Not at all, but for most people I don't think it's worth the premium, when oils which are probably just as good are available in any walmart or auto parts store, for cheaper.
That's how I see it. They make very good oil, no doubt about it. I still think their additive chemistry lags behind. It always has actually. They were last to jump on board with moly, and their new oils look identical to M1 from 2006. Their pre-GF-4 oils had oxidation issues. They even ran some add one time in their Action News magazine from a new customer who trashed it RP because of moly. They continually use the 4- ball wear test, as if that comes close to replicating the IVA or IIIG. I just don't like their marketing practices. They could do better. I've heard quite a few respectable people over the years say Amsoil has been a sleezy company. I think it's changing though and for the better.
Sounds like Amsoil is following Mobil 1