AMSOIL lost me as a customer
Cruiser
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From: No. Alabama
This is not 100% correct. Some oils that call themselves synthetic are made from dino base but certainly not all. Amsoil and some others are made from pure esters (chemical bases) that do not contain the varity of molecule sizes found in dino oil bases. The esters are blended specifically for the desired properties, while with dino oil, the refiner is only able to concentrate more of the desirable molecules into the product but cannot completely eliminate the larger, heavier molecules that are found in the dino base. The uniform molecule size in the true synthetic product is what gives it the superior lubricating properties.
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Just where do you think they get the esters in the first place. I'd like to know and all the research I've found to date supports what I said. If I'm not completely informed please let me know where to find this info.
Thanks
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Hometown of Willie G
Are you asking if paying more for a product that provides better protection for your $20k investment is not so bad?
I think you may have answered your own question there...
Resto
I think you may have answered your own question there...
Resto
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Personally I wouldnt extend my service intervals. Even if the oil didnt breakdown as quick as dino oil, the byproducts created in an internal combustion engine still build up inside and I would rather drain contaminants from my engine.
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Ive seen it at the HD dealer. Im going to try some, maybe that will cool down my primary case.
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2008
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From: Tallahassee, Florida
As an AMSOIL dealer I can can tell you that the cost of all their products went up as of July 1. This is due to the increased costs of base materials.
The perfered customer (or dealer) cost currently is $8.25 a quart or $94.20 a case.
Delivered to my door is $113.20 a case, including shipping. I put 10% profit for me (yes I have to make something) so that is $10.37 a quart. I took all picing information off an order I created to find out exact amounts.
Filters have gone up even more!
The typical twin cam chrome filter is $15.35 cost /$19.75 retail!!!!!!!
Current retail is $11.05 a quart plus shipping and tax.
It is a shame that shipping has come into play but until recently I could pick up the product and save my customers thew shipping.
Now with fuel costs I just have it shipped and pass the cost on. If you order online you will still pay the shipping.
Overall I have noticed the costs have gone up dramaticly, almost to the point of switching myself but in the long run I have seen how great of a product is and will contine to use it.
If you can get this GOLD any cheaper than I can sell it for here then snap it up quick! Prices are going to go up..........They just have not caught up yet.
Tinman265
The perfered customer (or dealer) cost currently is $8.25 a quart or $94.20 a case.
Delivered to my door is $113.20 a case, including shipping. I put 10% profit for me (yes I have to make something) so that is $10.37 a quart. I took all picing information off an order I created to find out exact amounts.
Filters have gone up even more!
The typical twin cam chrome filter is $15.35 cost /$19.75 retail!!!!!!!
Current retail is $11.05 a quart plus shipping and tax.
It is a shame that shipping has come into play but until recently I could pick up the product and save my customers thew shipping.
Now with fuel costs I just have it shipped and pass the cost on. If you order online you will still pay the shipping.
Overall I have noticed the costs have gone up dramaticly, almost to the point of switching myself but in the long run I have seen how great of a product is and will contine to use it.
If you can get this GOLD any cheaper than I can sell it for here then snap it up quick! Prices are going to go up..........They just have not caught up yet.
Tinman265
