Interesting Discussion about AMSOil
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: canada
I would not ask a parts manager for a light much less advice. You can get better advice at the McDonalds drive thru. I use amsoil in all my vehicles because i like the difference it made in my truck not because of what i heard. It just works for me. Ask parts boy if he can back up his statement with anything besides what he read in a fortune cookie. Also ask him why some dealers sell it?
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Cannon
Tourer
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I have a 09 RKC on order and have been frequenting this site quite often. I’ve already decided that I will not be using SYN3 after the break in period for the simple fact that it's made by CITGO. What do you think about having synthetic put in at the time of set up? Some people say to break in a motor with conventional oil then switch to synthetic, but I don't know what the reasoning behind that is.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Sunderland, MD
The reason not to use syn during break in is becuase it will take longer to break in...less friction equals less wear equals less break in.
Amsoil...I wont use it. I'm not into MLM schemes, plus their "independent" researchers may not be quite so independent (who really nknows other than Amsoil). Also, in the past (I have not checked lately) they did not carry the API starburst, which could cause a warranty denial. Amsoil counters this with their iron clad warranty, but I'm betting they can weasel out of 99.999% of the claims. I'll stick with Mobil 1, which does carry the starburst.
Harry
Amsoil...I wont use it. I'm not into MLM schemes, plus their "independent" researchers may not be quite so independent (who really nknows other than Amsoil). Also, in the past (I have not checked lately) they did not carry the API starburst, which could cause a warranty denial. Amsoil counters this with their iron clad warranty, but I'm betting they can weasel out of 99.999% of the claims. I'll stick with Mobil 1, which does carry the starburst.
Harry
Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
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From: Clarington, Ontario
Just checked the bottles of MCV I have here, they don't have the 'starburst' but the following are listed in bold text on the back,
API SG, SL/CF; JASO MA/MA2; API GL-1
Even though no starburst, I don't think Amsoil could put those on the bottle without meeting the API standards.
Just my opinion
API SG, SL/CF; JASO MA/MA2; API GL-1
Even though no starburst, I don't think Amsoil could put those on the bottle without meeting the API standards.
Just my opinion
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
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I know the serice writer at a local dealer. I asked him what he puts in his personal bike, he said redline and "off the record" did not recomend HD oils. I have used HD, Mobile 1 and AMSoil. They all are good imo.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
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From: Clarington, Ontario
Yep, I agree that they are all good.
Current ride is all HD (360, Formula+)
Last ride, FLTRI, was Mobil 1 V-Twin, redline MTL and Shockproof Heavy.
Changing current ride to Amsoil to see how it does.
I currently use Amsoil in my car and trucks and am very happy with it.
Current ride is all HD (360, Formula+)
Last ride, FLTRI, was Mobil 1 V-Twin, redline MTL and Shockproof Heavy.
Changing current ride to Amsoil to see how it does.
I currently use Amsoil in my car and trucks and am very happy with it.
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+1 Drew. Amsoil is fine. I've run it in my Hogs - 20W50 synthetic standard or the mysterious "V-Twin" formula synthetic. Run it in my primary, too. I know guys who run the same in all three, but I prefer the Amsoil 75W50 gear oil in my tranny. Works fine, and my dealer told me it's one of two brands that's okay to use.
Jonny brings up a good point. Does anyone know what the difference is between the AMSoil v-twin and the standard AMSoil Syntheic? I am guessing the only difference is the v-twin can be used in the tranny as well. However, I am with Jonny and use the 75-90 AMSoil server gear oil over both of the engine oils.
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Joe Kucinski
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Arizona
Jonny brings up a good point. Does anyone know what the difference is between the AMSoil v-twin and the standard AMSoil Syntheic? I am guessing the only difference is the v-twin can be used in the tranny as well. However, I am with Jonny and use the 75-90 AMSoil server gear oil over both of the engine oils.
