But think of all the Rotella skeptic 5w-40 Ford PSD customers Amsoil would have if they would submit for the certification they already know they would (hypothetically) pass. This is a business opportunity for them.
Amsoil Signature Series vs. Heavy Duty
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It's possible. But probably not. I've been an Amsoil Dealer for 25+ years, no one has ever asked for any auto oil specification. Never once. The above average consumer even - in the USA doesn't know or care about car manufacturer's oil specifications. Oh some might see API ratings, many will look at SAE viscosity grading. It's a bit sad, frankly in some ways I do wish GQ Public would educate.
I'm not the only person that looks past the grade designation. People that come to you have already committed to buying an amsoil-reccomended-amsoil product, regardless of certifications, because marketed as better has already sold them. Those that care about a cert already know the answer and doesn't bother to call.
https://www.powerstroke.org/threads/amsoil-certification-response.1366675/
Post #8 ROFL. Tractor supply traveler branded oil is on the list.
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"You are not required to use an oil from Ford's approved oil list, and Ford cannot deny warranty for using an oil that isn't on their approved oil list. The oil only needs to carry the correct Ford specification (WSS-M2C171-F1) and meet the correct viscosity requirements. AMSOIL will never be on a Ford approved oil list."
Well that's the dumbest response I've ever seen. So you are not required to use an oil from Ford's approved list, it just has to be an oil that carries their specification (which by default means it's on their approved list)? Um, ok....
I guess I will second guess this. Maybe I'll just keep driving around town looking for oil. Usually T6 shelves are bare, or maybe there's one gallon and that's it. So then I have to either buy another brand and mix, or drive to another store, and then the process continues. It gets annoying. I could order online, but usually it's more expensive. Wife and I don't shop at Sam's anymore...too far to drive and they have membership fees which are high.
Well that's the dumbest response I've ever seen. So you are not required to use an oil from Ford's approved list, it just has to be an oil that carries their specification (which by default means it's on their approved list)? Um, ok....
I guess I will second guess this. Maybe I'll just keep driving around town looking for oil. Usually T6 shelves are bare, or maybe there's one gallon and that's it. So then I have to either buy another brand and mix, or drive to another store, and then the process continues. It gets annoying. I could order online, but usually it's more expensive. Wife and I don't shop at Sam's anymore...too far to drive and they have membership fees which are high.
I do think the response (if true) could have been better worded, but also you are misunderstanding their meaning of "carrying a specification." In Amsoil's case (I can't speak for HPL, Redline, Schaeffer's and others) it means they have tested the oil to the physical requirements of said specification and it exceeds that specification or they wouldn't put the spec on the bottle or website.
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