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chuckels 10-02-2011 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pqjack (Post 3517669)
i think amsoil has a new one out,replacing the 3000 series...havent seen it yet but its supposed to be 15w50...maybe the dealers can chime in...

amsoil 15/50 dominator , its what i use

mikes280 10-02-2011 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ctuck0659 (Post 3517687)
I'm as guilty of this as anyone- I use Amsoil religiously- but can we all agree that a high quality synthetic has advantages over a standard oil, and which ever one you use is going to protect your engine better. Beyond that, what's the measurable benefit even if say Amsoil is better than Mobil 1- my rings are gonna last 10 more hours?

i can agree to that but if the oil is a street legal oil it will not have some additives in it that oil a few years ago did have. This is the reason to go with a off road type of oil that does not need to meet the EPA regulations to be street legal.

weldcrane 10-03-2011 07:47 PM

15/40 in a gas motor?

offshoredrillin 10-04-2011 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hallj (Post 3518126)
How does the filtration efficiency compare between the two filters?

Is one gravel strainer compared to the other?

Jeff

filtration was great on both, the flow rate is the size of the holes for flow, much bigger on the R. I change oil every 25 hours, so far I am liking the Amsoil too.

Eliminator28 10-04-2011 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckels (Post 3518132)
amsoil 15/50 dominator , its what i use

X2, With Ao filters..

ThisIsLivin 10-05-2011 07:48 AM

I wouldn't recommend running a motorcycle oil in your boat engine. Motor cycle oils have less friction modifiers for better clutch performance. Amsoil makes three different types of high Zinc content oil for harder working engines. The reason for the low Zinc in current automotive oils is that the Zinc causes the catalytic convertors to deteriorate. The Amsoil 15w40 Marine / Diesel oil is the lowest cost high zinc oil, then you have the Z-Rod famiy and then the Dominator racing oil. When choosing an oil please look for SAE standardized testing to compare them. I have never seen a test yet that showed that any brand was better then Amsoil, and I have looked. On another note WIX R series filters are 60 micron filters or should I say strainers. If you are looking for the best you can get and have room for a taller filter check out the Amsoil EA076, it's almost 2 quarts. My oil is so clean after 2 seasons that I hate to through it away.

pqjack 10-05-2011 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ThisIsLivin (Post 3520119)
I wouldn't recommend running a motorcycle oil in your boat engine. Motor cycle oils have less friction modifiers for better clutch performance. Amsoil makes three different types of high Zinc content oil for harder working engines. The reason for the low Zinc in current automotive oils is that the Zinc causes the catalytic convertors to deteriorate. The Amsoil 15w40 Marine / Diesel oil is the lowest cost high zinc oil, then you have the Z-Rod famiy and then the Dominator racing oil. When choosing an oil please look for SAE standardized testing to compare them. I have never seen a test yet that showed that any brand was better then Amsoil, and I have looked. On another note WIX R series filters are 60 micron filters or should I say strainers. If you are looking for the best you can get and have room for a taller filter check out the Amsoil EA076, it's almost 2 quarts. My oil is so clean after 2 seasons that I hate to through it away.

v-twin oil is blended for harleys...the motor oil doesnt go in the clutch,and it is high in zinc (and vitamins)

carter38 10-06-2011 10:17 AM

I'm a Amsoil dealer too.

jeffswav 10-06-2011 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThisIsLivin (Post 3520119)
I wouldn't recommend running a motorcycle oil in your boat engine. Motor cycle oils have less friction modifiers for better clutch performance. Amsoil makes three different types of high Zinc content oil for harder working engines. The reason for the low Zinc in current automotive oils is that the Zinc causes the catalytic convertors to deteriorate. The Amsoil 15w40 Marine / Diesel oil is the lowest cost high zinc oil, then you have the Z-Rod famiy and then the Dominator racing oil. When choosing an oil please look for SAE standardized testing to compare them. I have never seen a test yet that showed that any brand was better then Amsoil, and I have looked. On another note WIX R series filters are 60 micron filters or should I say strainers. If you are looking for the best you can get and have room for a taller filter check out the Amsoil EA076, it's almost 2 quarts. My oil is so clean after 2 seasons that I hate to through it away.

The 2 quart filter works great my oil still looks like new, put about 40+ hrs on it so far. I will do the same this fall when I winterize.

jeffswav 10-06-2011 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by weldcrane (Post 3518946)
15/40 in a gas motor?

Works great, been running it for several years. I like it better than the 10/40 Marine oil.


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