Synthetic oils

For what its worth, (mainly for slantsixdan) I've had a few positive personal experiences with Amsoil besides the compliments that my engine, trans and differential guys have told me after examining their respective parts.

* In my old 1992 Dodge diesel D-350 dually I switched from conventional Rotella 15w-40 to Amsoil synthetic 15w40. Results - mileage went up a bit and the water temp. gauge showed an obvious decrease in temperature. Easy comparison because I often take the same routes to go racing out of state.

* Broke-in a recent race engine with some old Castrol straight weight 30w oil. Set the timing, idle, etc. Simply switched to 5w-20 synthetic and I had to turn the idle down. It was at least 200 rpm. I don't recall the exact #.

* ET and MPH have picked up when switching from conventional break-in oils to Amsoil synthetics.

* I have a VERY heavy open car trailer with a big tool box that I used regularly for almost 15 years. Still have it. After replacing other name brand wheel bearing greases with their Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease, wheel bearing problems were all but non-existant.

* Recently bent some pushrods and popped a lifter out, losing oil pressure before the end of a 1/4 mile run. Drove the car back to the pits that way. Just buttoned up the engine after finding no unusual wear.

Amsoil marketing is irrelevent. But it would be nice if it was easier to get.

Pricing may be higher in many cases, but there are ways to get the price down.

Amsoil may not be for everyone. It's obviously not cheap. Regular maintenance with quality conventional oils can satisfy the needs of many. But for extra protection, extra insurance and extended life, I personally think that Amsoil can't be beat. And I'm NOT a dealer. I advertise for them because of the "extra" measure of protection they provide. I don't have the resources to make intricate comparisons between brands and could "get by" with other brands. But the extra benefits are worth it.

And there really are at least 2 different types and qualities of synthetic oils. But I don't know where the explaination is in print.