scheaffers or AMSOIL

oil&coffee · May 3, 2006

Can't decide - but once I make the change from stock I don't wish too do it again.. it is just I heard so much from truck junkies/racers about AMSOIL - but then found Scheaffers and even though I really don't know all the tech stuff about either - I am really split down the middle on which way to go...

ps: 2004.5 cummins auto trans..

Ken2 · May 3, 2006

Both are excellent. Amsoil is easier to find. Schaeffer costs less, and probably costs less per mile. Schaeffer does not claim a mileage live, instead guided by analysis results. I've used both and stick with Schaeffer.

Ken

boxcartommie22 · May 4, 2006

amzoil all the way its a pure 100% synthetic where as schaeffers 9000 is a group 3/4 synthetic oil....any one want my 2 gals?

[ May 04, 2006, 09:07 PM: Message edited by: Go_Hogs_Go ]

your2slow · May 4, 2006

quote:

Originally posted by boxcartommie22:
amzoil all the way its a pure 100% synthetic where as schaeffers 9000 is a group 3/4 synthetic oil....any one want my 2 gals?

Yes I'll take the 2 gallons. I switched to 9000 Supreme and have noticed a huge difference in the noise and smoothness of my truck.

[ May 04, 2006, 09:08 PM: Message edited by: Go_Hogs_Go ]

oliver88 · May 4, 2006

I changed the oil in my Powerstroke 6.0 on Sunday...had been running Delo 15w40...the Schaeffers 9000 is much smoother and less "diesel" sounding. i noticed the same thing in a VR6 Jetta...i realize it is no indication of protection but it certainly is quieter.

deerezilla · May 4, 2006

I would use Schaeffers all the way I have been useing Scharffers 7000 on the ranch for years now and it been well worth the extra $$$

denny2w · May 4, 2006

Your going to get a ton of opinions with this one!
I've been 100% pleased with Schaeffer's

Hammer · May 4, 2006

I use and recommend Schaeffer's 9000.

Hammer

mountravlr · May 4, 2006

Perhaps some uoa results would help. Use them both at the mileage limits claimed by the companies. The results could then guide you.

Pablo · May 4, 2006

I agree with mountravlr.

adamrc · May 4, 2006

I changed the oil in my 7.3 Powerstroke several months ago from Delo to Schaeffer's and I can tell a big difference in engine sound. Like oliver88 said, it is much smoother and doesn't have as much of the diesel clatter. I also use it my two VW TDI's and they run smoother than ever before. I highly recommend Schaeffer's.

Carpenter58 · May 5, 2006

boxcartommie22
amzoil all the way its a pure 100% synthetic where as schaeffers 9000 is a group 3/4 synthetic oil....any one want my 2 gals?

I to am 100% Amsoil the less than 100% Synthetics may be why the lesser cost

I really think Amsoil is the way to go with a PC account you can buy wholesale.

Bill

mcrn · May 10, 2006

the good thing is that engine will last forever on either oil. thats just about the best engine out there right now imho.

boxcartommie22 · May 11, 2006

true i have to say that i been using the scheaffers 9000 in place of my delvac 1 ..i just use it as an additve 1 qt to my 3qts redline and 1 qt motul...very pleased as is with delvac 1

brian fix · May 11, 2006

Schaeffers,BL

fred · May 12, 2006

I like amsoil better.

Terry · May 13, 2006

In a cummins engine you could run peanut oil and last forever.

I "like" Schaeffers formulating ( boxcar the final formula's compete well against Amsoil) and the fact they are still family owned and not gone public, no MLM setup.

Amsoil is cutting edge formulating again ( from what I can see since they quit allowing lubrizol to dictate where they were heading. Hey they now have a long time LE tech guy there and I have NOTHING BUT RESPECT FOR HIM.

Can't go wrong with either brands chemistry.

Trex101 · May 13, 2006

Schaeffer #9000

Don Stefanik · May 13, 2006

The MLM thing is what makes it easy to get AMSOIL.Plus it allows thousands of individuals to have a small business like Pablo,MSparks and myself, who also help out BITOG members with questions and concerns.

Terry · May 14, 2006

Don, I respect your opinion and happiness with the Amsoil business. I respect that. My Brother is still a Amsoil dealer, if his wife was not struggling with cancer he would more engaged in it.

However as a former Amsoil dealer and user of the the OAI lab for ONE of our sources of analysis data and my position as a businessman, I still gauge the MLM system as less than optimum. Just my opinion.

The lube products are excellent!
Terry

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