mobil or amsoil
10-02-2011 | 08:25 PM
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From: abell md
10-02-2011 | 09:21 PM
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From: charlotte nc.
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?
10-04-2011 | 07:03 AM
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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.
10-05-2011 | 07:48 AM
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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.
10-05-2011 | 07:05 PM
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From: mirabel,qc
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.
10-06-2011 | 05:18 PM
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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.
