0W 30 Mobil 1
09-24-2010, 02:01 PM
#81
Race Director
The closest AMSOIL warehouse for me is in the DFW metroplex. Just using standard/normal ground delivery (non-expedited), I have it the next day without fail. In any case, I know days and more typically weeks in advance of an oil change. I always have what I need days in advance regardless of whether it is ordered and shipped to me or I get it at the local store when I do my oil changes.
09-24-2010, 03:06 PM
#82
Team Owner
The closest AMSOIL warehouse for me is in the DFW metroplex. Just using standard/normal ground delivery (non-expedited), I have it the next day without fail. In any case, I know days and more typically weeks in advance of an oil change. I always have what I need days in advance regardless of whether it is ordered and shipped to me or I get it at the local store when I do my oil changes.
09-24-2010, 03:55 PM
#83
Race Director
I just checked the price of AMSOIL on line and it was $9.xx per Qt. vs Mobil 1 at Wallmart 5 qts for $21.00 thats less than $5 per qt for Mobil 1...
I lov my car but I refuse to pay almost double the price for oil.!
I lov my car but I refuse to pay almost double the price for oil.!
09-24-2010, 05:37 PM
#85
Le Mans Master
In light duty, normal driving, probably so. In severe conditions a GRP4 oil will out perform a GRP 3. I put 13,500 miles on amsoil in one car I own and an oil analysis showed the oil in outstanding shape. Try that with a mineral oil.
09-24-2010, 10:49 PM
#86
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09-24-2010, 11:11 PM
#87
Team Owner
I just paid $7.63 per quart just a couple or three weeks ago for AMSOIL ASL which is the 15k severe/25k normal service product. In the interest of full disclosure, this price was due to being able to buy under the Preferred Customer Program, discount for a case of 12 qts rather than ordering just individual qts, and does include the cost of shipping divided by 12 to get a per quart price. That price stated does not include state sales tax. I am fine with that price vs Wally World's price for M1. The price for AMSOIL drops even more if one gallon jugs are bought or better still if a case of 4 one gallon jugs are ordered.
09-24-2010, 11:15 PM
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09-24-2010, 11:21 PM
#90
Team Owner
No definitely not 5 quarts... it's the big one for the automatic transmission. Dealer recommended I bring a little extra in the flush.
Came in a giant box and that's just the Universal ATF also had boxes of other fluids anti-freeze, pwr steering, synthetic brake DOT 3 fluid etc.
Came in a giant box and that's just the Universal ATF also had boxes of other fluids anti-freeze, pwr steering, synthetic brake DOT 3 fluid etc.
09-25-2010, 01:59 AM
#92
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As it is I would probably be changing oil (no matter what brand I use) once a year by the way I drive and usage.
09-25-2010, 05:16 PM
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Good thinking. Changing once a year is recommended, even for very low mileage garage and/or trailer queens.
09-25-2010, 06:27 PM
#94
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Once the engine is warmed up it doesn't matter whether you are using 0-30, 5-30, 10-30 the vescosity when the engine is at temperature is 30. The lower number only indicates the vescosity of the oil at start up and lower temps.
09-25-2010, 06:32 PM
#96
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Most 0-30 is thicker at temperature than most 5 or 10-30's. SAE 30 covers a very broad spectrum of viscosities.
09-26-2010, 09:32 PM
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No definitely not 5 quarts... it's the big one for the automatic transmission. Dealer recommended I bring a little extra in the flush.
Came in a giant box and that's just the Universal ATF also had boxes of other fluids anti-freeze, pwr steering, synthetic brake DOT 3 fluid etc.
Came in a giant box and that's just the Universal ATF also had boxes of other fluids anti-freeze, pwr steering, synthetic brake DOT 3 fluid etc.
5 gallons for a flush when the only flush that can be done is on the cooler that only holds about a half quart? Even a pan removal only takes 6.5 quarts. Somebody is fooling you into giving them something for free.