A ARB1977 Joined Jun 12, 2005 Messages 6,807 Location North Texas Sep 18, 2006 #1 Just swapped out Amsoil Series 3000 for 2000. With the 3000 i was getting alittle over 50 psi at 60 mph now im getting alittle lower than 50 psi. It goes to show that the 3000 is in fact thicker.
Just swapped out Amsoil Series 3000 for 2000. With the 3000 i was getting alittle over 50 psi at 60 mph now im getting alittle lower than 50 psi. It goes to show that the 3000 is in fact thicker.
I il_signore97 Joined Sep 5, 2006 Messages 651 Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada Sep 18, 2006 #2 That's right. The Series 3000 is a little thicker than Series 2000 at operating temps. Amsoil freely publishes this data on their website.
That's right. The Series 3000 is a little thicker than Series 2000 at operating temps. Amsoil freely publishes this data on their website.
T TooSlick Joined Aug 2, 2002 Messages 5,784 Location Dixie Sep 18, 2006 #3 Yeah, about 10% thicker in terms of high temp, high shear rate viscosity, which generally correlates to oil pressure.
Yeah, about 10% thicker in terms of high temp, high shear rate viscosity, which generally correlates to oil pressure.
A ARB1977 Thread starter Joined Jun 12, 2005 Messages 6,807 Location North Texas Sep 18, 2006 #4 Thanks guys.