What’s the price difference between HPL and Amsoil? Preferred pricing on Amsoil SS is like 10 and some change.
HPL vs Amsoil ... pricing
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You'd have to run the numbers yourself on whatever HPL blend you'd want to compare the Amsoil SS to. Their website displays pricing, etc and they are generous enough to provide a code as a BITOG sponsor (I could be wrong here), but they're very active on the boards compared to zero corporate involvement from Amsoil last I checked. There are brand ambassadors from Amsoil for sure (see @Pablo ) who know their stuff, but no one with a title comes to mind.
I hope your 3.5 Toyota lasts as long as their older gen trucks have been known to!
I hope your 3.5 Toyota lasts as long as their older gen trucks have been known to!
I'd say you're probably going to pay a little more for HPL vs Amsoil, even with HPL's discount code BITOG15. I used the code yesterday, so it probably still works today. Unless I missed something when checking out, shipping was an additional charge, so the discount was basically a wash. As a preferred Amsoil customer, shipping is free on orders over $100.
I'm a huge Amsoil fan, but have become intrigued by what I've read and seen related to HPL and what they offer.
I'm a huge Amsoil fan, but have become intrigued by what I've read and seen related to HPL and what they offer.
I believe with the generous 15% discount, you can get HPL’s entry level or base level PCEO. With PC pricing, Amsoil signature is the better value. I’ve used Amsoil personally for over a decade and have great experience with their products. If they did not exist, I would not hesitate to use HPL. Amsoil Signature Series is my go to for best value among boutiques. Obviously, you can’t really go wrong with either, I just have the preference based on past experience. Both brands have top shelf products.
Amsoil and I go back to 1976, when I first used their products, which was very limited at that time. My, how things have changed.
Typically, I factor in the shipping for the actual cost. Once you hit $100, Amsoil ships free.
I did the math a while back and it seems HPL, even with BITOG 15% off, is a few dollars more expensive. Of course since HPL has a few different lines, the true delta between that and Amsoil SS will vary. Either one will put you at the head of the class for quality. If you do order Amsoil, you are doing a disservice to all of us if you do not order it from @Pablo 's site; he provides a lot of good info free of charge around here.
I hope so too. Like an idiot I paid for the prepaid maintenance up to 85K on the Tundra. What I stated doing was change the oil every 5K with Mobil EP and the dealer does the 10K. I’ve thought about having the dealer do the 10K. Use a extractor and suck the oil out and replace it either Amsoil or HPL and possibly do a uoa just to see how it goes. As far as the Pilot I follow the olm with is about 5500. I usually run SS in that.
Yeah I’ve been a Amsoil guy on and off since 2004 and renewed it in 2008 mostly now. I may just keep using it.
IMHO unless they’re using absolute swill (which I doubt), your 5k oci will be fine. I learned the hard way years ago the 10k oci is way too long for my turbo direct injected 3.5 Ford (I know - different engine), but similar idea. Your dedication is admirable, but if you’re that set on getting rid of their oil maybe they’ll refund you a prorated portion of the unused prepaid package?
Edit: others with more experience, please chime in.
Both great companies. Both great oils. Price is irrelevant at this level imo.
Thanks I’ve thought about that. I don’t know where to begin the process. I’m pretty set on 5K intervals. More so with this engine.
I think you've got a good plan. Assuming that this is a dealership/3rd party maintenance package it's more than likely going to be dealer bulk oil - Mobil Super or Castrol are often used - which you'll be fine for every 5K since you're doing your own in between the 10K specs. If you really do care, you can have the dealer use what you buy. The only time they would not likely do that is the Toyota sponsored 2 year free maintenance which they have to use TGMO to be compliant.
I'm an Amsoil dealer and have used it exclusively in my wife's car and my equipment for years. My daily drivers end up getting whatever I feel like at the time. I dabble with other stuff, but that's because I maintain so many engines, I have a lot of opportunity to experiment.
A benefit to me is the that I trust the quality, have had pretty much flawless delivery (both shipping and performance of the products) and ease of use. And with dealer or PC pricing, its in the ball park for most every brand of synthetic that not on clearance. But I also use their grease, ATF, gear oils and fuel treatment so going whole hog sems to make sense with free shipping.
HPL may be excellent and I hope it is. Someday I'll try it. But Amsoil is my go-to for nearly everything.
A benefit to me is the that I trust the quality, have had pretty much flawless delivery (both shipping and performance of the products) and ease of use. And with dealer or PC pricing, its in the ball park for most every brand of synthetic that not on clearance. But I also use their grease, ATF, gear oils and fuel treatment so going whole hog sems to make sense with free shipping.
HPL may be excellent and I hope it is. Someday I'll try it. But Amsoil is my go-to for nearly everything.
It is like nickel and dime'ing over a Ferrari
HPL is better and you might pay a little more for it but you should already know that if you are paying for it or Amsoil SS
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