Amsoil?

Mr.Soup · November 9th, 2009, 02:15 PM

I'm considering swapping to the Amsoil synthetic 0W-20, I have only had my 01 cobra for 3 months and I know the guy that owned the car before me never used anything but regular old motorcraft 5w-20. At my work we have a fleet of forktrucks and multiple different types of ultra high speed milling machines, they all use Amsoil oil and filters and are only serviced twice a year. I was talking to the amsoil rep the last time he was in and he was talking about the benefits of their product and what not. I guess my question is.........is it worth the extra $$$$
I drive my car every day 90 miles a day mostly highway. its basically a stock 01 cobra with minimal mods (cat-back, drop in filter, springs and MM full length subframes) my car has damn near 100K on it so I don't want to cause any damaga by switching oil at this point but I like the idea of the longevity and added protection of the Amsoil claims.
Does anyone use this product? is it worth the added $$$$?

OldSVTGuy · November 10th, 2009, 05:21 PM

Amsoil is great oil but I would NOT use the 0-20W stuff. Use the 5W-30. The only reason Ford wanted to use 20W was for additional MPG's. Or, at a minimum if you really want to use 20W, use the 5W-20.

Good luck.....

BTW - If you aren't aware of it, Amsoil has a preferred customer discount. If you pay a (I think) $20 bucks a year, they give you a 25% discount. If you have a local dealer, you can pick it up at his place, otherwise, you have to pay shipping. I used to get two cases at a time since there was no local dealer where I used to live.

Mustang RacR94 · November 11th, 2009, 12:28 AM

some people swear by amsoil and some people hate the stuff, Ive heard both ends of it.

as far as the oil goes, I usually run royal purple, but I have run motorcraft in it just the same.

forcefedcobra · November 11th, 2009, 02:13 PM

You should be fine swapping over. I started running amsoil after a friend of mine tore his 03 motor down due to a headgasket leak and it looked like brand new inside.

johnr2001 · November 11th, 2009, 05:44 PM

I have been running amsoil for a long while now and love it. always just as clean when changing it as it was when it went in. Its the first true synthetic oil, Royal purple is just a spin off from amsoil......

ReverendDexter · November 11th, 2009, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by OldSVTGuy

Amsoil is great oil but I would NOT use the 0-20W stuff. Use the 5W-30.

+1

Use the factory recommended viscosity.

Mr.Soup · November 12th, 2009, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

+1

Use the factory recommended viscosity.

factory recommended is 5w-20, right?

ReverendDexter · November 12th, 2009, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.Soup

factory recommended is 5w-20, right?

It's 5w30 for my b-port, but I honestly couldn't tell you for your car.

November 9th, 2009, 02:15 PM	#1
Mr.Soup Newbie 2001 mustang cobra unknown Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Troy, Missouri Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	Amsoil? I'm considering swapping to the Amsoil synthetic 0W-20, I have only had my 01 cobra for 3 months and I know the guy that owned the car before me never used anything but regular old motorcraft 5w-20. At my work we have a fleet of forktrucks and multiple different types of ultra high speed milling machines, they all use Amsoil oil and filters and are only serviced twice a year. I was talking to the amsoil rep the last time he was in and he was talking about the benefits of their product and what not. I guess my question is.........is it worth the extra $$$$ I drive my car every day 90 miles a day mostly highway. its basically a stock 01 cobra with minimal mods (cat-back, drop in filter, springs and MM full length subframes) my car has damn near 100K on it so I don't want to cause any damaga by switching oil at this point but I like the idea of the longevity and added protection of the Amsoil claims. Does anyone use this product? is it worth the added $$$$? __________________ MM Cobra Club Number 69 Courage is going after a whale in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you...........

November 11th, 2009, 12:28 AM	#3
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,169 iTrader: 0 reviews	some people swear by amsoil and some people hate the stuff, Ive heard both ends of it. as far as the oil goes, I usually run royal purple, but I have run motorcraft in it just the same. __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

November 11th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#5
johnr2001 Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bivalve MD Posts: 575 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have been running amsoil for a long while now and love it. always just as clean when changing it as it was when it went in. Its the first true synthetic oil, Royal purple is just a spin off from amsoil...... __________________ 03 Mach 1 full eaton swap, 18" chrome bullitts, H&R springs, 5.0 shifter, slp2, mac catted H, FRP 4.10's, 443 RWHP/ 386 TQ

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November 10th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#2
OldSVTGuy Newbie 2001 Cobra n/a Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dryfork, WV Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	Amsoil is great oil but I would NOT use the 0-20W stuff. Use the 5W-30. The only reason Ford wanted to use 20W was for additional MPG's. Or, at a minimum if you really want to use 20W, use the 5W-20. Good luck..... BTW - If you aren't aware of it, Amsoil has a preferred customer discount. If you pay a (I think) $20 bucks a year, they give you a 25% discount. If you have a local dealer, you can pick it up at his place, otherwise, you have to pay shipping. I used to get two cases at a time since there was no local dealer where I used to live.

November 11th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#4
forcefedcobra Enthusiast 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 535 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should be fine swapping over. I started running amsoil after a friend of mine tore his 03 motor down due to a headgasket leak and it looked like brand new inside.

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