What makes 'Amsoil Small Engine' better than PCMO?

[DV0993]

Purchased a quart for my mower and it had me wondering - How would this perform in a car? Anyone dare try?

"Formulated to outperform passenger car motor oils..."

https://www.best-synthetic-oil.com.au/amsoil-10w-40-synthetic-small-engine-oil

 

[Danimal1q2w3]

Love to see a VOA

 

[demarpaint]

I wouldn't try it, but I'd bet it would do fine in an older vehicle for a severe service OCI.

 

[Lubener]

I wouldn't waste the money on it for even a small engine. Seriously doubt its use would make an engine last any longer compared to any other synthetic oil..

 

[Jocephus]

Love to see a VOA

there is one


Thread 'Amsoil Small Engine 10w30 VOA'
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/amsoil-small-engine-10w30-voa.332394/

 

[spasm3]

I like amsoil hdd for my generator and amsoil ame for my zero turn.

I've used several 15w40 oils but I'm back to the ame.

 

[BMW Dom]

The VOA looks like a very average additive pack.

 

[RDY4WAR]

It likely contains more corrosion/rust inhibitors for lawn equipment that might sit through long winters. Just speculating.

 

[skyactiv]

It's marketing folks.

 

[#18FAN]

470 Flash

 

[930.engineering]

Use the appropriate viscosity of Synthetic Small-Engine Oil in applications that require any of the following specifications:

• API SL, SJ, SH, SG...(Gasoline)
• API CD, CF (Diesel)
• JASO MA/MA2, (Wet Clutch)

Use 10W-40 Synthetic Small-Engine Oil in small engines found in (not limited to) mowers (zero-turn, riding, stand-on, push), generators, power washers and other equipment that requires SAE 10W-40 or 15w40 motor oil, including those made by Kubota, Kawasaki, Robin, Onan, Linamar and Vanguard.
Equipment types include maintenance equipment, tractors, lawn and garden equipment, compactors, pumps, light towers, log splitters, welders, cement mixers and trowels, skid-steers, excavators, rototillers and compressors.

API SL, SJ, SH, SG, CD, CF is pretty outdated. You could run it in older cars, but why would you
at $19.95/quart?
With 218 ppm boron and 72 ppm Mo (10W-30 VOA) I'd say additive package is slightly above
avarage, but again, with that old specs and at this elevated price, it doesn't seem great value.
Advertised application is small engines though, not cars. I agree, it could have corrosion inhibitors
tailored to garden equipment sitting in the garage through winter. Perhaps this explains 218 ppm
of boron.

 

[Doublehaul2]

Like all amsoil products...the magic is in the marketing

 

[#18FAN]

API SL, SJ, SH, SG, CD, CF is pretty outdated. You could run it in older cars, but why would you
at $19.95/quart?
With 218 ppm boron and 72 ppm Mo (10W-30 VOA) I'd say additive package is slightly above
avarage, but again, with that old specs and at this elevated price, it doesn't seem great value.
Advertised application is small engines though, not cars. I agree, it could have corrosion inhibitors
tailored to garden equipment sitting in the garage through winter. Perhaps this explains 218 ppm
of boron.

Why would you pay that it's not even close you get it for under 9 bucks.

 

[930.engineering]

Just followed the link provided above and saw the price. For $9 I'd take it for my lawn mower without thought.

 

[nascarnation]

The VOA looks like a very average additive pack.

Yes but the label is worth at least 5 bucks.

 

[#18FAN]

Yes but the label is worth at least 5 bucks.

You think a product that has proven itself time after time wouldn't get bashed but it shows some people just cant help themselves

 

[carviewsonic]

Just followed the link provided above and saw the price. For $9 I'd take it for my lawn mower without thought.

I agree. Amsoil has a good reputation, and most OPE only takes 1/2 quart or so to fill the sump.

 

[ATex7239]

What’s the matter? Don’t like Kool-aid?

 

[RooflessVW]

You think a product that has proven itself time after time wouldn't get bashed but it shows some people just cant help themselves

How has it proven itself?

 

[Pablo]

It likely contains more corrosion/rust inhibitors for lawn equipment that might sit through long winters. Just speculating.

You are correct. Plus other additives which don't show up in a $25 oil analysis. It's not all marketing.