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  1. jimangle

    jimangle F1 Rookie

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    Does anyone here use Amsoil in their cars? I was thinking of putting in my 308. Apparently it's the best oil you can use.
     
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  2. mikeyr

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    I use it on all the motors I care for with the exception of my Dino since its quite a old motor with a few leaks and some oil burning issues. When I rebuild my Dino it will get that oil also.
     
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  3. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    Not sure if it's the "best", but I used the 75W90 Amsoil in my ex-308 gearbox with no problems.
     
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  4. kpl

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    Motul 300V is the best.

    Amsoil is plenty good enough.
     
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  5. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Just got my box of 12 qts of Amsoil XL 10W-40, I will perform my first oil change on my 84 308 QV tomorrow. I used to use the Series 2000 20W-50 Amsoil when I do my long trips during summer with outstanding results, no oil leaks anywhere, runs smoother, oil preassure guage starts to register with in 2 seconds, and few degree cooler according to oil temp guage. Just plain good stuff.
     
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  6. enjoythemusic

    enjoythemusic F1 World Champ

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    Ditto for their SVG tranny oil. As for engine oil, see Bob Is The Oil Guy (BITOG) for a wider opinion of oils. Amsoil is good, though there are alternatives depending on your use/engine.
     
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  7. jimangle

    jimangle F1 Rookie

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    Thanks for the info.

    I may try it. I was just going to use it in the engine.

    Miketauson, let me know your results.

    Thanks,
    Jim
     
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  8. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Amsoil was one of the first pure synthetics, IIRC.years ago..even before Mobil 1.

    Royal Purple in all my stuff.....
     
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  9. URY914

    URY914 Formula Junior

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    You need to look up some real unbias back to back tests.
    Thats why I use Royal Purple.
     
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  10. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Will do Jim
     
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  11. Whisky

    Whisky Three Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I thought most folks here used Red Line oil ?
     
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