just put AMSOIL in
05-01-2002, 08:59 AM
#1
just put AMSOIL in
Was using Mobil 1 but after seeing the wear comparisons on Amsoil's site I decided to switch. I just put it in yesterday, and regardless of what certain moderators and other peeps say, I CAN feel a difference. The car is a bit peppier off the line, and the motor is quiter AND smoother (I only had about 2300 miles on the Mobil 1). Needless to say I'm sticking with Amsoil from now on! 
05-01-2002, 11:04 AM
#3
Originally posted by 2k2SEmax
Did you put in synthetic oil? If so what type of oil did use. I know that Amsoil has many different motor oil "blends" that they sell.
Did you put in synthetic oil? If so what type of oil did use. I know that Amsoil has many different motor oil "blends" that they sell.
Uh, Amsoil only has full synthetic oils in their product line. There are no "blends".
One day, I'll feel a difference in my car when using synthetics....one day.....
05-01-2002, 11:09 AM
#4
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Originally posted by bill99gxe
One day, I'll feel a difference in my car when using synthetics....one day.....
One day, I'll feel a difference in my car when using synthetics....one day.....
05-01-2002, 11:22 AM
#5
Originally posted by Colonel
One day young grass hoppa, one day.... he he he. Now if my shipment would EVER show up. BTW, I got a Amsoil filter...how does that rank....I know well...but amoung the top 5?
One day young grass hoppa, one day.... he he he. Now if my shipment would EVER show up. BTW, I got a Amsoil filter...how does that rank....I know well...but amoung the top 5?
However, Mobil 1 is right there with it, even in Amsoil's own "independent" tests......
05-01-2002, 11:28 AM
#6
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Originally posted by bill99gxe
Depending on who's results you look at, number 1 or 2. However, Mobil 1 is right there with it, even in Amsoil's own "independent" tests......
Depending on who's results you look at, number 1 or 2.
However, Mobil 1 is right there with it, even in Amsoil's own "independent" tests......
05-01-2002, 11:42 AM
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From the information, it seems that either Amsoil or the Mobil 1 filter is best to use. Since they appear to be about the same (even according to Amsoil), I guess you could go by which filter has more filter area. I know there's a filter analysis floating around here somewhere, but I'm not sure if it included Amsoil, and it was for a Honda-sized filter anyway, and not the M1-110 that fits our engine.
05-01-2002, 11:45 AM
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Originally posted by djmaxski
From the information, it seems that either Amsoil or the Mobil 1 filter is best to use. Since they appear to be about the same (even according to Amsoil), I guess you could go by which filter has more filter area. I know there's a filter analysis floating around here somewhere, but I'm not sure if it included Amsoil, and it was for a Honda-sized filter anyway, and not the M1-110 that fits our engine.
From the information, it seems that either Amsoil or the Mobil 1 filter is best to use. Since they appear to be about the same (even according to Amsoil), I guess you could go by which filter has more filter area. I know there's a filter analysis floating around here somewhere, but I'm not sure if it included Amsoil, and it was for a Honda-sized filter anyway, and not the M1-110 that fits our engine.
05-01-2002, 12:05 PM
#9
Originally posted by djmaxski
From the information, it seems that either Amsoil or the Mobil 1 filter is best to use. Since they appear to be about the same (even according to Amsoil), I guess you could go by which filter has more filter area. I know there's a filter analysis floating around here somewhere, but I'm not sure if it included Amsoil, and it was for a Honda-sized filter anyway, and not the M1-110 that fits our engine.
From the information, it seems that either Amsoil or the Mobil 1 filter is best to use. Since they appear to be about the same (even according to Amsoil), I guess you could go by which filter has more filter area. I know there's a filter analysis floating around here somewhere, but I'm not sure if it included Amsoil, and it was for a Honda-sized filter anyway, and not the M1-110 that fits our engine.
05-01-2002, 12:09 PM
#10
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Originally posted by sleepermax
I just use the Nissan OEM filter since it's also very well made and inexpensive at $4 bucks a pop or so (from Dave B). I'm not sure I like the Mobil M1-110 because it doesn't thread as snugly (at least on my car). There seems to be a lot of play when threading it on which would indicate to me that there will be some unfiltered oil seeping through to the motor.
I just use the Nissan OEM filter since it's also very well made and inexpensive at $4 bucks a pop or so (from Dave B). I'm not sure I like the Mobil M1-110 because it doesn't thread as snugly (at least on my car). There seems to be a lot of play when threading it on which would indicate to me that there will be some unfiltered oil seeping through to the motor.
05-01-2002, 12:33 PM
#11
Re: just put AMSOIL in
Originally posted by sleepermax
Was using Mobil 1 but after seeing the wear comparisons on Amsoil's site I decided to switch. I just put it in yesterday, and regardless of what certain moderators and other peeps say, I CAN feel a difference. The car is a bit peppier off the line, and the motor is quiter AND smoother (I only had about 2300 miles on the Mobil 1). Needless to say I'm sticking with Amsoil from now on!
Was using Mobil 1 but after seeing the wear comparisons on Amsoil's site I decided to switch. I just put it in yesterday, and regardless of what certain moderators and other peeps say, I CAN feel a difference. The car is a bit peppier off the line, and the motor is quiter AND smoother (I only had about 2300 miles on the Mobil 1). Needless to say I'm sticking with Amsoil from now on!
05-01-2002, 12:45 PM
#12
Re: Re: just put AMSOIL in
Originally posted by The New CLIMAX
Yeah on slow cars its easier to feel small changes.
Yeah on slow cars its easier to feel small changes.
05-01-2002, 12:55 PM
#14
Originally posted by Colonel
Hmmm, might be your car...when I put it on mine I look for side to side play and front to back (screw on a few times and then tug on it for slop) before it is completely sealed against the engine. Could you further describe the slop you have as I might be missing something I should be testing for?
Hmmm, might be your car...when I put it on mine I look for side to side play and front to back (screw on a few times and then tug on it for slop) before it is completely sealed against the engine. Could you further describe the slop you have as I might be missing something I should be testing for?
05-01-2002, 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by 2k2SEmax
Did you put in synthetic oil? If so what type of oil did use. I know that Amsoil has many different motor oil "blends" that they sell.
Did you put in synthetic oil? If so what type of oil did use. I know that Amsoil has many different motor oil "blends" that they sell.
What I meant to say is "What type of Amsoil oil did you use". Amsoil's product line is very extensive and they have more than one type of synthetic oil available.
05-01-2002, 01:00 PM
#16
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Originally posted by sleepermax
I got both side-to-side and front-to-back movement. Almost as if the diameter of the opening on the filter was a bit too big and barely threaded on to the point of almost juts sliding in, although not thad bad. Could be I just got a defective filter? I've only tried the M1-110 once though.
I got both side-to-side and front-to-back movement. Almost as if the diameter of the opening on the filter was a bit too big and barely threaded on to the point of almost juts sliding in, although not thad bad. Could be I just got a defective filter? I've only tried the M1-110 once though.
05-01-2002, 01:07 PM
#17
Originally posted by 2k2SEmax
What I meant to say is "What type of Amsoil oil did you use". Amsoil's product line is very extensive and they have more than one type of synthetic oil available.
What I meant to say is "What type of Amsoil oil did you use". Amsoil's product line is very extensive and they have more than one type of synthetic oil available.
05-01-2002, 01:50 PM
#18
Originally posted by sleepermax
I got both side-to-side and front-to-back movement. Almost as if the diameter of the opening on the filter was a bit too big and barely threaded on to the point of almost juts sliding in, although not thad bad. Could be I just got a defective filter? I've only tried the M1-110 once though.
I got both side-to-side and front-to-back movement. Almost as if the diameter of the opening on the filter was a bit too big and barely threaded on to the point of almost juts sliding in, although not thad bad. Could be I just got a defective filter? I've only tried the M1-110 once though.
Baldwin makes Amsoil oil filters. I would say it's a toss up on whether it or Mobil 1 is the "**** retentive absolute" best. Nissan OEM is fine, as well as Bosch, STP, AC Delco, Napa Gold (avoid Napa Silver, Fram, and Wix).
Oil filter studies:
http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corve...lterstudy.html
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corve...ilfilters.html
05-01-2002, 03:06 PM
#19
Originally posted by bill99gxe
Odd, I haven't had a M1-110 do this on my VQ.......probably a bad filter. You should have returned it for another to see if you got the same issue....
Baldwin makes Amsoil oil filters. I would say it's a toss up on whether it or Mobil 1 is the "**** retentive absolute" best. Nissan OEM is fine, as well as Bosch, STP, AC Delco, Napa Gold (avoid Napa Silver, Fram, and Wix).
Oil filter studies:
http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corve...lterstudy.html
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corve...ilfilters.html
Odd, I haven't had a M1-110 do this on my VQ.......probably a bad filter. You should have returned it for another to see if you got the same issue....
Baldwin makes Amsoil oil filters. I would say it's a toss up on whether it or Mobil 1 is the "**** retentive absolute" best. Nissan OEM is fine, as well as Bosch, STP, AC Delco, Napa Gold (avoid Napa Silver, Fram, and Wix).
Oil filter studies:
http://www.ntpog.org/reviews/filters/filters.shtml
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corve...lterstudy.html
http://www.frankhunt.com/FRANK/corve...ilfilters.html
Thanks Bill (the first link is very informative - the next two seem to be down). Wasn't there also a "study" that included the Nissan filter? I know I saw one a while back. The thing I remember most is that although it was physically smaller than the Mobil 1, for example, it still had a pretty significant filtering media area and was very well put together. I'd rather use the Mobil 1 though, I guess I'll give it another shot next time.
05-01-2002, 03:59 PM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe
Nissan OEM is fine, as well as Bosch, STP, AC Delco, Napa Gold (avoid Napa Silver, Fram, and Wix).
Nissan OEM is fine, as well as Bosch, STP, AC Delco, Napa Gold (avoid Napa Silver, Fram, and Wix).
05-01-2002, 04:41 PM
#21
Originally posted by Maximam
I thought Wix was the company that made the Napa Gold filters???
I thought Wix was the company that made the Napa Gold filters???
Wix does make the Napa Gold line, which is apparently manufactured better, thus justifying a recommendation.
05-02-2002, 06:53 PM
#26
Originally posted by bill99gxe
Uh, Amsoil only has full synthetic oils in their product line. There are no "blends".
One day, I'll feel a difference in my car when using synthetics....one day.....
Uh, Amsoil only has full synthetic oils in their product line. There are no "blends".
One day, I'll feel a difference in my car when using synthetics....one day.....
http://www.amsoil.com/products/pmo.html
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