Switching, Amsoil to Pennzoil

[OILNEWBY]

Hello everyone,

I would like everyones opinion on this. I have a '02 Subaru WRX that I have been using Amsoil ATM 10w30 oil in since the 5k mark (now have 45k). Because of the price and waiting 2-3 weeks for my oil from the local dealer, I have just changed to Pennzoil 10w30. I am planning on changing this oil every 3k miles.

Was this a bad move to go from a synthetic to a crude oil?

Will this oil be sufficient being that this is a turbo motor. Should I go back to Amsoil.

I like Amsoil, but the cost of a oil change with Amsoil is $45 compared to $12 with Pennz. I drive 2500 per month, so I am changing oil alot.

Thank you.

 

[jarmstrong]

don't forget that amsoil can last up to 25,000 miles w/ a filter change every 12,500 miles (w/ an amsoil filter) amsoil is a awesome oil. where are you located? i am an amsoil dealer and it only takes me 2-3 days to get oil after i order it what's your dealer's problem? you might want to look into becoming a dealer or prefered customer.

jason

 

[Rebel Rouser]

Why not try Mobil 1? A full synthetic usually available at many retail locations, and doesn't involve any "club fees" or shipping costs. Wal-mart has the 5 quart jugs of M1 10W-30 for around $22 now.

 

[buster]

I'd stay with Amsoil. I get it cheap and for Turbo's it's preferred. Oil is cheap, engines are not.

My orders are at the door 1 to 2 days max after I order. Can't beat that. Lancaster Pa warehouse.

[ October 11, 2003, 11:38 PM: Message edited by: buster ]

 

[Pablo]

As the "Western" Amsoil site sponsor for BiTOG (this site

) - I find it amazing that Amsoil takes that long to get to you from the Las Vegas warehouse.

Second of all your dealer seems to be charging you full retail+ .

Lastly at 2500 miles a month, you could easily go 15-20K miles on the oil, saving you some cash. That engine has good wear numbers.

I say stick with Amsoil and contact me.

 

[theguru]

I would stick with one of the synthetics, don't use dino in your turbo motor.

 

[OILNEWBY]

The problem I have with my local dealer is that after I call him to get Oil/filter it usually takes 2-3 weeks for him to drop it off. It is a good possibility that I am paying full retail price, which sucks because I have purchases everything (air filters/oil/filter) through him.

How do I become a preferred customer? What are the benefits of this program. I think this site is awesome, and if it helps people from this site out, I will be glad to purchase my oil from you guys.

ANy help is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Jelly]

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Originally posted by theguru:
I would stick with one of the synthetics, don't use dino in your turbo motor.

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Sorry, but I'm calling you out on this one...bull****.

Well, not entirely...the only dino I will run in a turbo engine is a HDEO 15w-40 (Rotella, Delo, Delvac, Long-Life)

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[Jelly]

...If you need some local, run over the Wal-Mart and get either Mobil1 or RotellaT-Synthetic 5w-40.

Oh, and for Pscholte...run over to AutoZone and see if you can find some German Castrol (sorry, I just have to pick on you...

)

[ October 11, 2003, 11:51 PM: Message edited by: Jelly ]

 

[Titanium_Alloy]

I think that since you drive a lot in a short period of time you can just go with Mobil 1 10W-30 for 7.5-10k miles with a good oil filter. I think that mobil will do great in subaru's engine. Amsoil is a good choice, but it seems that most of the people who tried it and performed analysis on it indicate that it can't go 25k miles. I'd stick with Mobil 10W-30 - cheap, easily available, good results.

 

[CAtedster]

I live in LA and I can tell you Costco always has mobil 1 for $23 and change for a sixpack. Just saw 0w30w there tonight. Also you can usually get mobil 1 for close to $4 a qt at K-mart. You can easily stay w synthetic.

 

[theguru]

Jelly,

I find your response offensive.

[ October 12, 2003, 03:51 AM: Message edited by: theguru ]

 

[Pablo]

Oilnoob - check your Private Messages

 

[msparks]

quote:

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Originally posted by OILNEWBY:

How do I become a preferred customer? What are the benefits of this program. I think this site is awesome, and if it helps people from this site out, I will be glad to purchase my oil from you guys.

ANy help is appreciated.

Thanks

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Call Pablo and he will take Care of you, I'd bet that you would get your Amsoil order in 2 days max coming from LV!!

Thats the problem using local Amsoil Dealers "most are friggen idiots".

 

[dipstick01]

Why doesn't Amsoil sell their products in stores? If they did, I would use there oil in everything. Ordering is a hassle.

 

[Rebel Rouser]

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Originally posted by dipstick01:
Why doesn't Amsoil sell their products in stores? If they did, I would use there oil in everything. Ordering is a hassle.

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Occasionally you do find it in stores, however retail pricing of it is through the roof, and usually a very limited selection of product. I've purchased Amsoil universal ATF at an auto parts store for $8.99 per quart! Fortunately only needed a few quarts. I've been in another store where the product was priced $9.95 a quart, whether it was gear lube, motor oil, or ATF. That's the thing, it's a fine product, but there is so much variation in price, depending on who/where you buy it from, that it's frustrating.

 

[Drew99GT]

If you want to go dino for your WRX, I'd go with Pennzoil 15w-40 Long Life, especially since your in LA. However, if you ever head up to Lake Tahoe or something, the 15w-40 might be too thick for cold starts. Better just stick with a high quality synthetic.

 

[pscholte]

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Originally posted by Jelly:
Oh, and for Pscholte...run over to AutoZone and see if you can find some German Castrol (sorry, I just have to pick on you...

)

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Jelly,

Don't you worry, I am tough...sniff, sniff...I can...sniff...take it...sniff, sniff (sorry, must be catching a cold).

 

[Jelly]

quote:

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Originally posted by pscholte:
Don't you worry, I am tough...sniff, sniff...I can...sniff...take it...sniff, sniff (sorry, must be catching a cold).

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All in the name of fun and games.

I'm just waiting for someone to give me he-double hockey sticks for my penchant towards the 5w-40/15w-40 oils.

For anyone though that has 150 quarts of one type of oil...I must

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[ October 13, 2003, 01:53 AM: Message edited by: Jelly ]

 

[pscholte]

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Originally posted by Jelly:

quote:

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Originally posted by pscholte:
Don't you worry, I am tough...sniff, sniff...I can...sniff...take it...sniff, sniff (sorry, must be catching a cold).

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All in the name of fun and games.

I'm just waiting for someone to give me he-double hockey sticks for my penchant towards the 5w-40/15w-40 oils.

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I don't understand why anyone should feel compelled to give you a hard time for your preference. If these oils perform well for you, what would be the problem?