Amsoil SS vs XL Price
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XL is API approved; SS is not.
I know. But SS exceeds API so no worry there.
Also I don't need an API starburst. My 2020 Tundra manual says must meet spec and "some" oils have a starburts. Which means some dont. Amsoil has a warranty and since 1972 not one engine has been destroyed. Not worth paying yearly for a cert when everyone knows its exceeds it.
Pretty much any of the proper rated oils will allow engine life beyond your ownership of the vehicle.
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It's up to each individual to choose what is the best for their application and budget.
I have an acquaintance that uses nothing but XL because he is convinced PAO might cause leaks in his older vehicles.
I have an acquaintance that uses nothing but XL because he is convinced PAO might cause leaks in his older vehicles.
Ummm-my indy has had a couple customers destroy engines when they pushed SSO to 25K WITHOUT UOAs or verifying if the oil/engine could handle it. IIRC they were SBCs or possibly pre-modular Ford V8s? Sludged pretty badly, as I remember. That's why UOA is your friend if you're going to get crazy!
Adding, that's some expensive oil-I could use RGT or Magnatec from the stash, change it every 5K (too early) for 10 oil changes and not spend that much!
Paying for shipping is just silly when you can get it for free with a few more quarts.
Obviously the XL is cheaper but it is also a very good oil. The SS is an even better oil. Both will perform well.
Obviously the XL is cheaper but it is also a very good oil. The SS is an even better oil. Both will perform well.
Did they make a claim with Amsoil?
No. Amsoils warranty in fine print says you MUST follow Manufacturers oil change.
Buying by the case of 12 will get you a better price per quart.
I don't believe that is true; I post the following simply for clarification
They state
i.e Amsoil will not "rescue an engine" not properly maintained prior to use of Amsoil.
and
i.e One cannot "just run to 25K" (which actually is "up to 25K or 700 hours, 15K for severe service) without suitability validation.
As previously pointed out by Pablo there are reasonable ways to extend OCI to x2 to x4 the mfg recommendations and then there are reckless ways.
I'm guessing the pushing to 25K without a UOA is the latter, not the former, and Amsoil never indicated they would stand behind the product if that were done.
Additionally, they cover losses confirmed by a failure of their product. They don't cover things like roaching a motor due to an oil pump failure because you happened to be running Amsoil, Amsoil's claims and warranty appear to be about as widely misunderstood as the concept of a 5W-30 being "too thin" for starting a car that specs 10W-30
We have our ideas.
Simple gifts nailed it.
I've been with Amsoil 22+ years. Not one sludged engine, if we are being anecdotal.
BITOG always trying talk people out of Amsoil, it's interesting that's for sure. Use what you want.
Memories can be interesting things. But yes people don't read. Much.
I've been with Amsoil 22+ years. Not one sludged engine, if we are being anecdotal.
BITOG always trying talk people out of Amsoil, it's interesting that's for sure. Use what you want.
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BITOG always tries to talk people out of an oil selection, especially if it's not available at Walmart
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