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Old 28-Apr-2004 | 02:31 PM
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Lightbulb Guess what I found at CT: Amsoil 0W-40!!!

I dunno if this is new to you but it is to me! It's placed in the small engine fluid section, and its got the name of "4-stroke engine oil" or something like that.

Upon reading the info on the label, it turns out they actually recommend it for car too, and it is said to be a direct replacement for cars that run 5W-30 ---- that's us!!!

So what do you guys think? At $10.50 it's a little steep, but not much more so than regular 5W-30 Amsoil. Plus it's available from CT, so the convenience factor should be considered as well.

What do you guys think?
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 02:37 PM
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hello, last weeks news... thanks for the update LOL

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Old 28-Apr-2004 | 02:40 PM
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I'm currently running 5w30 AMSoil in my engine

whats funny about the name AMSOIL you ask?

add an I to the front and a ED to the end.. what have you got?

I AM SOILED

first thing I thought up when I picked up the bottle at crappy tire...
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 02:43 PM
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So do you think we should use the 0W-40 in our cars??
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 03:07 PM
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why do you need 0W-40?

10W-30 for me
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 03:11 PM
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Originally posted by JookSingKid
why do you need 0W-40?

10W-30 for me
and 5w30 in the winter
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 03:21 PM
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I dunno, I just figured, 0W-40 flows better so it's better for our engines, no?
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 03:32 PM
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at summer temps, whether it's 0 or 5, it won't make a difference.

as for running 40 weight... I'd recommend not unless you are racing or have a hardcore built motor.
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 03:45 PM
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Cool, thanks guys! Does Amsoil make 0W-20 or 5W-20 oil?
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 04:06 PM
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I use Motul, quality oil, too. I wouldn't mind try AMSoil too.
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 05:10 PM
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I ran 10w-50 in my old car.
She liked to burn a bit of oil sometimes.
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 06:30 PM
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i run vegetable oil
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 07:03 PM
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i run vegetable oil
really and how's that working out for you?
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 07:14 PM
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very good

gotta do an oil change everyday

on a serious not the mechanic at the local marina at my cottage said he runs vegetable oil in his jetski when he races it, he says he takes apart the engine to rebuild it every race anyways and says when he does the vegetable oil makes everything spotless inside and he says it works great..

i donno if id have ***** to tryt hat though
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 10:00 PM
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no loudsubz, don't do it man
Old 28-Apr-2004 | 11:02 PM
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what the lol thats the craziest **** ever.. what about that new engine flush system that cleans your car.. the hook a hose trhore the oil fileter inlet/outlet and let a soap.liquid flow through your enginem aking it new and easier to pass emmissions.. ahah anyone really trust that?
Old 29-Apr-2004 | 12:36 AM
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Im runin the Amsoil 5w30 aswell.
Old 29-Apr-2004 | 01:26 AM
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??

is there any FAQ or post that explains all the types of oils available?
Old 29-Apr-2004 | 09:39 PM
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grr just bought 9 bottles of sealed 5w30 Redline. Should I find some 10w30 for the summer and keep the redline 'till it gets colder?
What's the shelf life on that stuff, I know it doesn't last forever.
Old 29-Apr-2004 | 09:49 PM
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20w50 here with a secondary oil pump!!!!


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