Thinking of switching to Amsoil. Which weight to use? - Page 2

MGizzle · 07-01-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxcelration

Ive been told to run the 10w30 as well.This will be my 1st change tomorrow since putting in the amsoil. No burning at all. Motor tick has increase slightly

I am sorry, what did you switch from? So you went with the 10W-30 then? Keep us posted.

DubyaSTi · 07-01-2008, 06:13 PM

I was running 5w30 without any oil burned off (or at least not enough to notice). For the summer I switched to 10w30, nothing has burned off yet, but it's only been 2 or 3 weeks.

wrxcelration · 07-01-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MGizzle

I am sorry, what did you switch from? So you went with the 10W-30 then? Keep us posted.

I bought the car used w 11k switched to mobil 1 5w30 then GC 0w30 (IIRC weight) and this past was the Amsoil High Performance 10w30. I again will be changing the oil tomorrow to Amsoil 10w30 High Performance. I have barely any burn unless really driving the car and only then it was only a splash as I am very OC w. oil level since I do drive the car. Only thing I have noticed is that the engine tick is a little louder but it just may be the car ( I misshifted 4th > 3rd by accident and the clutch was fully engaged then caught it. I didnt see the revs as I was caught of guard but the car seems to be running fine and I figure if something was wrong it have happened already)

Amsoil is on the more expensive side. I just paid 42 and change for 5 quarts of the 10w30 High Performance. Ill have to look into case prices as it may be cheaper. If you have any other questions or would like more info feel free to ask.

MGizzle · 07-02-2008, 03:50 PM

I tell you what, I get Amsoil for $6 straight a quart. That is cheap as heck. My member ship cancelled though because I haven't used it for a while but my friend has it (same price). Pay the $20 yearly member ship and become prefered. Then order really really cheap.

upncummr · 07-02-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MGizzle

I tell you what, I get Amsoil for $6 straight a quart. That is cheap as heck. My member ship cancelled though because I haven't used it for a while but my friend has it (same price). Pay the $20 yearly member ship and become prefered. Then order really really cheap.

MGizzle:

Thanks for mentioning the Preferred Customer program. I had completely overlooked that and have been paying retail for the last 6 to 8 years.

Gary

wrxcelration · 07-02-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MGizzle

I tell you what, I get Amsoil for $6 straight a quart. That is cheap as heck. My member ship cancelled though because I haven't used it for a while but my friend has it (same price). Pay the $20 yearly member ship and become prefered. Then order really really cheap.

Any info on how to get this membership. I was going to start ordering by the case so itll def pay for itself

n2oiroc · 07-02-2008, 08:52 PM

you guys should contact some local dealers. mine sells it to me for dealer cost. no membership needed!

henjiro · 07-02-2008, 09:16 PM

I've used castrol 5w30 dino up to 10k. At 10k, I started doing tracks which I switched to 5w40. I'm at 18k and so far I have not burned any oil even at the track.

wrxcelration · 07-03-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by n2oiroc

you guys should contact some local dealers. mine sells it to me for dealer cost. no membership needed!

I am purchasing from an Amsoil dealer. I looked on the Amsoil site and found the person closest to me

Area1320 · 07-03-2008, 09:22 PM

Matt,

I stock the 10w30 now. gallons as well as qts

WideOpen&Sideways · 07-04-2008, 11:45 AM

+ 1 more for Amsoil 10W-30. Great product

wrxcelration · 07-04-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Area1320

Matt,

I stock the 10w30 now. gallons as well as qts

Awsome Ry. I didnt know you had an account on here. Ive decided to keep my STI since insurance will be the same for an A4.

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For clarification. Ryan at Area1320 was the one who suggested I switch. Glad I did. No burning at all. Well worth it

Kamrulz4ever · 07-04-2008, 02:09 PM

I don't understand why people use 10wXX. You'd want low pour point or low viscosity for cold start. The 5w30 works all year around. However if you drive hard or track your car (which we all do in some fashion), you'll want to increase the high temperature weight. So, in the summer I'll run 5w40 and in the winter 5w30 or 0w30 if I can any. Much of the engine wear occurs during start up when the engine is cold. So, you want an oil with low pour point to provide better lubrication. Plus, I saw somewhere in this forum or in nasioc 5w40 grade STI motor oil.

I think everyone wondering about motor oil grade should the motor oil stickie originally posted be AEHass. Here's the link:
Motor Oil - All Chapters, Inclusive -Hat Tip to Ferrarichat.com

flatthump · 07-04-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamrulz4ever

I don't understand why people use 10wXX. You'd want low pour point or low viscosity for cold start. The 5w30 works all year around. However if you drive hard or track your car (which we all do in some fashion), you'll want to increase the high temperature weight. So, in the summer I'll run 5w40 and in the winter 5w30 or 0w30 if I can any. Much of the engine wear occurs during start up when the engine is cold. So, you want an oil with low pour point to provide better lubrication. Plus, I saw somewhere in this forum or in nasioc 5w40 grade STI motor oil.

I think everyone wondering about motor oil grade should the motor oil stickie originally posted be AEHass. Here's the link:
Motor Oil - All Chapters, Inclusive -Hat Tip to Ferrarichat.com

Lots of people have no idea the way oil is labeled.

I actually just switched from Amsoil 5-40 to a Motul 5-40. At the track I run a straight 50 weight Amsoil.

wrxcelration · 07-04-2008, 03:05 PM

I understand the viscosity ratings as you can see I was running the german castrol. I was suggested to try 10w30 as is designed for turbo motors. I may switch to the 0w30 or the 5w40 from Amsoil.I havent looked into Motul yet

07-01-2008, 06:13 PM	#17
DubyaSTi Spec C Club Car: WR Blue 05 Wingless Fav Mod: V-Limited lip/Kansai Diffuser Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,074 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	Re: Thinking of switching to Amsoil. Which weight to use? I was running 5w30 without any oil burned off (or at least not enough to notice). For the summer I switched to 10w30, nothing has burned off yet, but it's only been 2 or 3 weeks.

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MGizzle Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi OBP Fav Mod: Data Acq System Location: Warren, Michigan Posts: 773 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Thinking of switching to Amsoil. Which weight to use? I tell you what, I get Amsoil for $6 straight a quart. That is cheap as heck. My member ship cancelled though because I haven't used it for a while but my friend has it (same price). Pay the $20 yearly member ship and become prefered. Then order really really cheap.

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n2oiroc Grassroots STI Racer Car: 07 sti Fav Mod: whats a mod? Location: milwaukee, wi Posts: 581 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Thinking of switching to Amsoil. Which weight to use? you guys should contact some local dealers. mine sells it to me for dealer cost. no membership needed!

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henjiro Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 WRX STi Fav Mod: ME! Track Time Posts: 21 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Thinking of switching to Amsoil. Which weight to use? I've used castrol 5w30 dino up to 10k. At 10k, I started doing tracks which I switched to 5w40. I'm at 18k and so far I have not burned any oil even at the track.

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Area1320 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 34 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Thinking of switching to Amsoil. Which weight to use? Matt, I stock the 10w30 now. gallons as well as qts

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Kamrulz4ever Junior STI Driver Car: OBP 2007 STI Fav Mod: Brake dust Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 112 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Thinking of switching to Amsoil. Which weight to use? I don't understand why people use 10wXX. You'd want low pour point or low viscosity for cold start. The 5w30 works all year around. However if you drive hard or track your car (which we all do in some fashion), you'll want to increase the high temperature weight. So, in the summer I'll run 5w40 and in the winter 5w30 or 0w30 if I can any. Much of the engine wear occurs during start up when the engine is cold. So, you want an oil with low pour point to provide better lubrication. Plus, I saw somewhere in this forum or in nasioc 5w40 grade STI motor oil. I think everyone wondering about motor oil grade should the motor oil stickie originally posted be AEHass. Here's the link: Motor Oil - All Chapters, Inclusive -Hat Tip to Ferrarichat.com

07-04-2008, 03:05 PM	#30
wrxcelration Spec C Club Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: 57fs Location: Allentown PA Posts: 1,094 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Thinking of switching to Amsoil. Which weight to use? I understand the viscosity ratings as you can see I was running the german castrol. I was suggested to try 10w30 as is designed for turbo motors. I may switch to the 0w30 or the 5w40 from Amsoil.I havent looked into Motul yet This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.