kchida

what's the best(better) brands of engine oil and ATF?? So far I've heard that Amsoil is the way to go. I'm still not sure about their 25,000mile drain interval claim! Didn't want to post this on the forum but I did a search on Amsoil and nothing useful came up. I could have sworn there was a Oil and ATF analysis up top. Does anyone have it saved?? Any help will be appreciated.

iwannabmw

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I'm kinda of partial to Amsoil For more detailed info on their products, you can visit my website below.

Bill removed the oil analysis spreadsheet recently because of all the crap going on lately here. If you really want it I would e-mail him directly.

Mobil 1 and Redline are both excellent products as well, but as I said I'm partial to Amsoil.

WizzaMax

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You will find nothing better but it does require some re-education about automotive lubrication and you gotta pay more up front to save money (NO KIDDING) in the long run...It is worth it and you are a better informed motorist/auto enthusiast.

got rice?

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the 25k interval is for cars that do long drives (ie truckers). For street cars, it's generally around 8-12k miles. My car was listed on the spreadsheet Bill had generation (8k miles on my last oil). The oil analysis came back with no bad signs.

I've been using Amsoil for the last few years and swear by the stuff.

exhip95

When I switched to Amsoil (65,000 miles on the car)I was told to change it after 3,000 miles or so the first time because it tends to break down any deposits that may have been left by the normal oil and can have adverse effects on the filter. I did change it after 3,000 miles and the oil was BLACK. I just did my fourth change (105,000 miles on the car) and the oil was a dark amber color, not black, and I went about 15,000 miles this time. And I do use the Amsoil filter...

PhantomMenace

I just changed my oils...
I bought the car 2nd hand and changed my oils last Friday. It is more to pay up front, but since the switch, I've had no complaints and the peace of mind to know my tranny is in good oil!
Using 0W 30 Synth and Synth ATF.

Phantom

iwannabmw

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That's why Amsoil also has an engine flush that you add to the old oil, let the car run for 15 minutes then drain everything and fill with new oil and you're good to go. Doing this is a little cheaper then having to buy all 5 quarts twice. I used this option with good results on my car. I couldn't believe the amount of crap that came out with the old oil, and I was using Mobil 1 prior.

bill99gxe

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The Oil Analysis stuff will be returning in the near future.

iwannabmw

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Cool, thanks Bill!