anyone use amsoil, and if so what grade?

Gib · 01-22-2004, 01:32 PM

see above.

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AriAllen · 01-22-2004, 06:47 PM

5W-30 in my STi

el~sharko · 01-23-2004, 06:29 AM

dont use their gear oil!

AriAllen · 01-23-2004, 08:48 AM

why not?

totoherbs · 01-23-2004, 09:28 AM

Can of worms....

This topic has been talked about more then intakes and bovs put in one.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/

Go there and read look around they know more then anyone should about oil.

Quote:

Originally posted by el~sharko
dont use their gear oil!

Everyone has thier favs, but its not a bad oil. I had no problems with it... Im useing Neo now.

cjm04WRX · 01-23-2004, 10:03 AM

5w30.

Gear oil I'm not sure about. But I have had good luck with the gear oil in 5-speeds.

Chris

GRoceryTurbo · 01-23-2004, 10:15 AM

5W30

w8n4sno · 09-25-2007, 05:29 PM

i caution anyone to use amsoil. my turbo just went at 44k miles. subaru denied my warranty due to my longer oil change intervals. they claim the oil is "dark" and probably damaged the turbo. amsoil is testing my oil. it's a $2000 repair. hurts when the warranty you rely on is denied. and when amsoil markets their products in a way that voids a warranty. i'm working with the Attorney Gen'l office (and probably then a laywer) to get some justice here.

bluesubie · 09-25-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w8n4sno

i caution anyone to use amsoil. my turbo just went at 44k miles. subaru denied my warranty due to my longer oil change intervals. they claim the oil is "dark" and probably damaged the turbo. amsoil is testing my oil. it's a $2000 repair. hurts when the warranty you rely on is denied. and when amsoil markets their products in a way that voids a warranty. i'm working with the Attorney Gen'l office (and probably then a laywer) to get some justice here.

Please don't go bumping every Amsoil thread on nasioc. I responded in the Service & Maintenance Forum.

Amsoil is a very good oil and there are many analysis on it to back that up.

-Dennis

Uncle Scotty · 09-25-2007, 05:35 PM

....this is getting worse than BOV threads....REALLY

JHFC

n2oiroc · 09-25-2007, 05:54 PM

0W40 amsoil here!

Wrxified · 09-25-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w8n4sno

i caution anyone to use amsoil. my turbo just went at 44k miles. subaru denied my warranty due to my longer oil change intervals. they claim the oil is "dark" and probably damaged the turbo. amsoil is testing my oil. it's a $2000 repair. hurts when the warranty you rely on is denied. and when amsoil markets their products in a way that voids a warranty. i'm working with the Attorney Gen'l office (and probably then a laywer) to get some justice here.

You're problem wasn't Amsoil. It's the fact that you actually went with the longer interval.

SERVICE LIFE
AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil is recommended for extended drain intervals in unmodified(1), mechanically sound(2) gasoline fueled vehicles as follows:

• Normal Service(3) – Up to 25,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first.

• Severe Service(4) – Up to 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first.

• Replace AMSOIL Ea oil filter at the time of oil change up to 25,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first (other brands at standard OEM* intervals).

• In all non-gasoline fueled vehicle applications, extend the oil change interval according to oil analysis or follow the OEM* drain interval.

*OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer

(1) Engines operating under modified conditions are excluded from extended drain recommendations. Examples include the use of performance computer chips; non-OEM approved exhaust, fuel or air induction systems; and the use of fuels other than those recommended for normal operation by the manufacturer.

(2) Mechanically sound engines are in good working condition and do not, for example, leak oil or consume excessive amounts, are not worn out, do not overheat, do not leak anti-freeze and have properly working emission control systems. AMSOIL recommends repairing malfunctioning engines prior to the installation of AMSOIL synthetic oils.

(3) Personal vehicles frequently traveling greater than 10 miles (16 km) at a time and not operating under severe service.

(4) Turbo/supercharged vehicles, commercial or fleet vehicles, extensive engine idling, first and subsequent use of AMSOIL in vehicles with over 100,000 miles, daily short trip driving less than 10 miles (16 km), frequent towing, plowing, hauling or dusty condition driving.

dhunckyn · 09-25-2007, 11:09 PM

I use 5w-30 in motor and their EA oil filter. 75-90 severe gear in tranny and rear diff. also put ATF it i a friends 4eat. have not heard any complaints. stick with OEM recommended change intervals.

LastResort · 09-25-2007, 11:13 PM

Wrxified I did the same research in another thread. Anyone know if the had a stock motor or not?

bdpAKAknox · 09-25-2007, 11:31 PM

used in 05 sti, no issues to report.

06grayrex · 09-26-2007, 11:09 AM

I have used the TSO 0w30 since 1k and have no problems whatsoever now with 55k+ on the ticker...Also use the 75w90 Severe Gear in all of the drive line with no issues...Of course I follow the recommended drain intervals though..

06grayrex · 09-26-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w8n4sno

i caution anyone to use amsoil. my turbo just went at 44k miles. subaru denied my warranty due to my longer oil change intervals. they claim the oil is "dark" and probably damaged the turbo. amsoil is testing my oil. it's a $2000 repair. hurts when the warranty you rely on is denied. and when amsoil markets their products in a way that voids a warranty. i'm working with the Attorney Gen'l office (and probably then a laywer) to get some justice here.

^^^^^
All this guy would have had to do is READ....

l0pl0p · 09-26-2007, 11:30 AM

Yes, I use Amsoil! I've had it in for 24,999 miles now...

just kidding

06grayrex · 09-26-2007, 11:38 AM

^^

2fst4u2c · 09-26-2007, 01:12 PM

i ran it 5w30 in my 02 for 100,000 + miles. no problems! Changed every 5-7,000 miles.

bdpAKAknox · 09-26-2007, 09:20 PM

I should mention i dont plan on any extended oil change periods, 3000 miles, maybe slightly over.
I dont care what the manufactures say, when its black as night it needs to be changed.

jigga · 09-26-2007, 09:27 PM

10w30 on my ej205 for the longest time.. changed every 5k... no issues..

davidm_sh · 09-26-2007, 11:41 PM

5w-40 here now for about 20,000 miles - 04 STi with 45,000 miles on the odo. It is one of the better oils I have tried (doesn't burn off) compared to Mobil1 Synthetic 5w-30 and 10w-30.

Slow-STi · 09-27-2007, 11:54 AM

this is what i use

Black-Falcon · 09-27-2007, 02:12 PM

10w30 winter
10w50 summer (for the 120+ surface temps in Arizona)

01-22-2004, 01:32 PM	#1
Gib Scooby Newbie Member#: 51972 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2004 Sti Black	anyone use amsoil, and if so what grade? see above. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-25-2007, 05:29 PM	#8
w8n4sno Scooby Newbie Member#: 160183 Join Date: Sep 2007 Vehicle: 2005 legacy GT	re-think amsoil i caution anyone to use amsoil. my turbo just went at 44k miles. subaru denied my warranty due to my longer oil change intervals. they claim the oil is "dark" and probably damaged the turbo. amsoil is testing my oil. it's a $2000 repair. hurts when the warranty you rely on is denied. and when amsoil markets their products in a way that voids a warranty. i'm working with the Attorney Gen'l office (and probably then a laywer) to get some justice here.

09-26-2007, 11:09 AM	#16
06grayrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 116132 Join Date: May 2006 Location: stl Vehicle: 2006 wrx tr Stage II sgm Jorge tuned -RIP :(	I have used the TSO 0w30 since 1k and have no problems whatsoever now with 55k+ on the ticker...Also use the 75w90 Severe Gear in all of the drive line with no issues...Of course I follow the recommended drain intervals though.. Last edited by 06grayrex; 10-01-2007 at 02:16 AM.

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