Amsoil ASE 10W-30/SAE 30

[Harley Anderson]

No none of them have a filter. I messed up and didn't buy the extra pkg on my 14hp pull behind finsish cut mower that included a oil filter.

 

[bmwtechguy]

Originally Posted By: doitmyself
So, one of you says it's a 10w30 without VII, meeting 30 wt. spec..

Others say it's a 30 wt. that also meets 10w30 specs.

The quote says it's a multi-viscosity oil.

Anyone else have a clue why this oil is different than other 10w30's?

Thanks
I'm not sure why, but no one has addressed another big difference in the ASE/ACD 30/10W-30 from other synthetic starburst 10w30's such as Mobil 1 or Amsoil's ATM. I'm thinking that ASE/ACD would have higher anti-wear adds such as the ZDDP type that would be beneficial to these hard-working engines, vs energy-conserving, low SAPS starburst-type oils with lower viscosity for vehicles with catalytic converters and roller, low friction valvetrains.

 

[doitmyself]

Sometimes we don't see the forest for the trees!

Great point bmwtechguy, pointing out the obvious. The ASE is rated SG to SL, indeed indicating that MAYBE it has the older add pack levels.

Maybe Pablo can get the numbers.

The real question remains...would running the ASE ($7-$8/qt.?) really result in a difference compared to Rotella 10W30 for $9 a gallon?

 

[Craig in Canada]

Rotella 10W30 will be dino, and thus probably has VIIs and will shear (to some extent).

ASE is group IV, no VIIs, and won't suffer from VII-related shear.

A more apt comparison might be to Rotella SAE30, but then it doesn't have sufficient VI to attain 10W30.

Therein lies most of your difference in both performance and cost - ASE is synthetic, no VIIs but is still a 10W30 for cold startup protection (as much as that actually applies in splash lubrication applications anyways).

 

[LargeCarManX2]

When it comes to an air-cooled engine, I choose Amsoil Diesel 30W oil and have now switched over to the Amsoil small commercial engine oil. I run the oil for a season and am very pleased with the results. It is about 20 dollars to run my Kohler engine for a season with Amsoil and about 10 dollars a season to run the Briggs&Stratton engine for a season. I also put the oil in my little rototiller that holds a 1/2 quart of oil.

One thing I have noticed with the new commercial oil is that it is remaining cleaner for longer than the previous 30W diesel oil did. Time will tell (the end of the season) what the oil will look like. But I am sold on Amsoil for small air-cooled engines.

 

[Harley Anderson]

The ACD is pretty dark from the get-go. I like buying the ACD because any left over can be used in my diesel for makeup oil.

 

[Chainsaw]

I purchased ASE Amsoil thru Pablo and have never looked back. I have many small engines to service and it got mind boggling trying to keep up with oci's on these engines. I now have everything but a 3.5 hp Briggs and Scrap Iron running on the Amsoil. The mettalic angel dust has still not cleaned out of the b&s so it gets ant oil that I have around for it's change. With the longer change intervals some less used engines will only get a change every two seasons, while the others get a change every season. My snowblower and wood splitter start easier with the Amsoil during winter months.

The Amsoil allows me to store my small engines in the winter that I don't use with confidence that in spring the condensate won't cause any further corrosion in my engines. I think it works well, and as intended.