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I always learn so much from these oil videos with Lake Speed. Surprised but not surprised that Amsoil has done their homework developing this syn-blend.
@richwitt3559 exactly. Surprised at what they put in it. Not surprised they went abive and beyond. That's what they do. That's why they have a tip tier product. I'm still amazed. Blew all three of us away.
@@BeardedFordTech I was amazed to learn that veggie oils were used on steam engines and trains 60 yrs before petro !! Those ol'timers had more in their head then anything coming out of our schools today. BTW, this to me was the BEST oil discussion I've listened too, period. Fascinating stuff! Also, before you do testing with that new oil, can you use a scope to see what the inside of the car looks like if its an older one? All this hype today with that Valvoline Restore, it would be interesting if this oil cleans up an older car...
Maybe it's just me, but I think if anyone is concerned about engine longevity their best bet is to change their oil more frequently. Spending more to buy the best oil is not so important when you change your oil every 3,000 miles instead of every 7,000, 8,000 etc. miles. More frequent oil changes get dirt out of the engine sooner and the longer we leave the oil in the more clogged the filter gets which can reduce oil pressure and circulation.
Nope, it won't reduce oil pressure or volume, because the oil filter bypass valve will open if the filter restricts. Also most bypass valves open at relatively low pressure, 14 or so psi, so if your engine runs at less pressure than that, well, it's probably already got issues. Also on cold starts and higher rpm operation the bypass is already open anyway. Now that's not to say they aren't filtering at all, just that they are not filtering all the oil that the sump picks up all of the time.
@samgentile7494 couldn't be further from the truth. More frequent doesn't always mean good. We never said go 7500-10k on this. We said 3-5 like normal.
Great video (as usual), BFT!! As a fellow Amsoil Dealer myself, I want to state (for the benefit of your viewers) that Amsoil claims they chemically analyzed all the Synthetic Blend Oils from their competitors in the marketplace, where they have determined the actual synthetic content ranged ONLY from 1% to 15%!! Conversely, Amsoil uses in excess of 50% synthetic content in their Synthetic Blend Oil, but they aren't disclosing the exact percentage. It was indeed exciting to see that Lake was highly enthusiastic over this fairly new Amsoil Synthetic Blend Oil!
Indeed! Most blend oils are right around 20% i think. If it's 80% or more it can be considered full synthetic. I learn something new everyday. I think 1-15% you nailed that. Amsoil isn't just throwing stuff together. They do research and a lot of it.
I had recently read that most synthetic blend oils only contain between 1% - 15% synthetic, and most are closer to the 1% than the 15%. Castrol being the exception... their synthetic bend supposedly approaches closer to 30% synthetic...
@gerrymatheson4020 true. But also a synthetic oil can be 80% synthetic blend in order for.it to be called full synthetic. Thays not the case with amsoil
Fellow Amsoil Dealer here as well. Of my 38 years using their products, my first 25 years I was just a customer. The over and above quality of their products, and dealing with the Amsoil leadership and employees led me to become a dealer 13 years ago. Love the company.
@frankharley1000 same. I was a customer then became a dealer in 2012. Went on hiatus for a bit. Reactivated my dealer like 4 years ago. Love the product. And when you call you talk to a real person who is nice. And very helpful.
About 4 months ago when i started listening to Lake I sent a message to all the our leadership team at Amsoil with a video of Lake Speed. Its great that lake has Len at Amsoil as a friend. Who knew. I have a pic of Len and myself along with Mr. Banks from when i was up there in July for the 50th anniversary. Great team, great products, and leadership. Thanks for the video you guys and lake for your time.
That's great to hear. I get a lot out of Lake's videos as well. Fellow dealer here, was at the 50th last summer as well. A wonderful get together in Duluth / Superior.
@@BeardedFordTech you'd love it, brother. Last summer was my third trip to a dealer convention / celebration. Just an awesome time, the company hit it out of the park every time.
Another pair of Amsoil products that work incredibly well is Dominator Octane Boost and Upper Cylinder Lubricant! I tested them in my 03 Z06 Corvette last week. My LS6 v8 had a tick tick sound and fairly loud valve train noises when cold, enough so that I drive gently until it warmed up. After driving until it was up to temp, I pulled over and added the octane boost and the upper cylinder lubricant. Within 2 miles, my engine dramatically quieted down as if I threw a sound deadening blanket over it and the performance woke up even more! It’s quieter whether it’s idling or revving! Then, the next morning with a cold start, the tick tick sound and loud valve train noises were gone! If engine noises are reduced that much, how much less wear is occurring! Lake Speed Jr. said that Premium fuel with friction modifiers reduce upper cylinder wear. Premium fuel doesn’t quiet my engine down the way Amsoil upper cylinder lubricant does!
I use the performance improver and upper cylinder lube. In the last used oil analysis video 1 tank before the oil change i used quickshot and thay showed up under fuel dilution. Cause it was doing it's job. Yes high octane fuel does have more cleaners and stuff in it. But not as much as amsoils products. It does help better thsn low grade fuel. Try performance improver man that stuff works good! I'll have to try the octane boost in my truck. I've done it in my motorcycle. But it's a high revving bike anyway.
Thanks for the info and video. Glad I came across your channel. Definitely can see AMSOIL makes well built engine oils. Also I did not know AMSOIL offered a blend. Thanks again.
That’s awesome that the blend is SO good! Not surprised! I would like to see Lake test Amsoil’s high mileage oil. It really does what it claims to do. 😊
@@BeardedFordTech I think both clean and used. I’m using Amsoil high mileage in my 2017 Buick Enclave. It had 40,000 miles on it when I got it and I put signature series in it but it was using more oil than I was used to, a quart in 2500 miles. I switched to the high mileage and it’s using less now.
@darrylsjodin7184 Buick enclave. Known for consuming oil. Same as the chevy traverse. But I'm glad the high mileage oil is helping. Even though you shouldn't be using g high mileage oil on a 40k mile car. Thats usually for 75k plus vehicles. But. If it helps with consumption then no harm. I haven't used a single drop of oil burned/consumed in my ranger. Guess I got one built on a wednesdayb
@@BeardedFordTech The Enclave has 75,000 on it now but I did start with the high mileage at around 55,000. My last car was a 2012 Lincoln MKZ, loved that car, never used oil and zero repairs in 200,000 miles. Sold it to a neighbor. Still driving around!
@@BeardedFordTech yep Can't make it up people will just say anything is fake even if it's live streamed got to love the trolls that won't do it themselves and video it right.
I agree I use the formula 4 stroke 0w40 in my Honda and yes there is a huge clutch feel difference in a good way And as a fellow dealer thanks for the this video with Lake it makes me feel way more confident in recommending this to the more budget minded consumer
I think we all initially thought, AMSOIL why are you doing this? But now its becoming more clear. Thanks for your efforts guys, especially Lake, much appreciated. 💥 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
31:00 I run the Amsoil 10W-30 MCT in my '19 Honda 600RR: can also confirm that I can ride for 3 hours straight in the summer and it stays strong & shifts perfectly.
I'm glad to see that Lake is not an anti amsoils soldiers, just show the results and let it speak for itself. Im a longtime and forever amsoil soldier. Lake is my buddies oil guru, and he's been dumping on my beloved snake oil for years now. I just sent him the gale banks vid going to amsoil from 2 yrs ogo thats another one of his heroes. Im glad i found this video to pass it on to him , showing his guru Lake, at least I think had promising things to say about it.
I overcleaned my 5000 hr. Small engines. They needed a bit o carbon seal. I ran 300 hrs. With conv. Oil to reseal the rings. Now a 50/50 blend same brand. No more blowby! Works better than cheap blends.
I did a real test on Walmart motor oil in my 1992 Ford Escort that I keep at my country home. When I bought it had 38,000 miles on it and now it has 240,000 miles on it and runs like brand new. No oil burning. Now that is a real test. But I also been using Amsoil since the late 70's. And use it in My Volkswagen Golf which is pushing over 300,000 miles on it. I never hot rodded my cars. Now I just bought a 2024 Audi A6, and the dealer said that I cannot use Amsoil in it or it will void the warrantee. I called Audi of America and they said the same.😏
Probably because Amsoil will cause the engine to last significantly longer. They tested the engine with the oil they recommend and have used from factory and the dealership. They need to make money at the dealer level in the service/repair shop so they want you to use the only oil they recommend. But it sounds like the dealer and Audi of America are in violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warrenty Act and need to be reported to the Federal Trade Commission(USA). Be sure you have proof. Good luck ❤.
Does your Audi use 0w-20? If so then it can use Amsoil Euro 0w-20 as it meets the VW 508.00/509.00 specs. It will say in your cars manual what spec oil is approved. I think your dealer is full of it, and Amsoil of America needs to read their own datsheets. I would take your manual and amsoils euro datasheet and show them that it can use it as long as it meets the specs and won't void the warranty. Under the hood there should be a sticker that says the oil Viscosity & Standard. You will know if its the right oil from the color as well. VW 508.00/509.00 is green, unlike more normal oils that are amber/light brown. Motorcycle oils can be red. Depending on the engine the oil standard will be different. We just got a 2024 VW Tiguan. It has a 2.0L Turbo and uses 0w-20 VW 508.00. And I just changed the oil at 500miles with Valvoline European 0w-20 that has a oil standard of VW 508.00. I will change it again at 5k, and then let the dealer do its thing at its first service of 10k. If they say anything about the oil being changed I will show them all the data so they don't try and pull anything to void the warranty.
@@pheelix- That is a good and correct point. Amsoil will have to meet the oil specs for his engine. I'm not sure if it does but he will have to check as you suggested.
@@dmac3576 Well not all oils meet the spec to some engines. I would of used pennzoil euro over valvoline euro. But pennzoil hasn't released any 0w-20 euro that has the 508.00/509.00 spec.
This video is full of awesome information. I have an old 88 D150 with the 318 V8 at 318369 km on it. Looking at the price and i only put on 5 to 6000 km a year, i am going to try this product instead of using the 5W30 OE product. Thanks again for sharing this informational video.
I found a case of 20 yr. Old havoline 10w 40. I shook it hard. As I poured it. What looked like zink flakes came out. My 300,000 truck loved it! Mowers and gens loved it. I never go past dark amber so no ill effects! Lol
I've been an Amsoil Dealer since 2007 and this video has totally validated Amsoil not only the synthetic blend product but the products and the company as a whole.... it's as if Amsoil Inc just received the seal of approval from Lake Speed Jr 😁😎💯
The price point for a 55gal drum of 5W-30 Amsoil synthetic blend is the same as Pennzoil Gold and Mobil Super synthetic blend prices: supports the oil-change business strategy. Amsoil's OE used to be its quick-lube product line but it's 55gal price can't compete with even cheaper Quaker State or Truguard
Every single time since the first time I ever saw a label that said that this product contains chemicals that are known to cause cancer in the state of California I am so happy that I don't live in the state of california. Because I have yet to see a product that I would put on my skin or ingest that is marked with one of those labels.
@44hawk28 this one doesn't have that label lol. Seems like everything isn't safe in California. Or maybe California isn't and wants everyone to be like them. Which I'd rather not be
Use a good brand oil and change it as you should and that should be fine in most cases. Some of the generic brands are good too like Walmart Super Tech.
But what is a good oil brand....many have claimed to have the best stock based oils which in other tests & lakespeed have confirmed arent true as they are failing wear & heat tests ....many have admitted switching to amsoil with way better results to quieter motors & less temperture better mileage which is a no brainer & have mates that run amsoil in dirtbikes with better wear on pistons & cranks hence longer running time on parts ....better clutch feel over hrs of riding & quieter motors just through running this over others they use to use
@anthonyduzevich6421 and i agree with everything you said. Thats why I run it in my entire fleet. And all my personal vehicles. Amsoil is the way to go. I've used many different kind. Amsoil is the one that lasts longest and does everything you mentioned.
@anthonyduzevich6421 thank you for watching. I'm currently testing signature series. Check out the XL series testing videos. Those were awesome results as well.
Interesting video discussing Amsoil’s new Synthetic Blend. Nice trio in the video. While it would seem contrary to the brand, Lake pointed to an interesting piece of the chemistry, soybean oil. Until someone provides further analysis of a customers oil, who don’t know what a tire is, it seems a great product for those that change their oil every 10K+ miles, if ever. My personal choice has been Pennzoil Ultra Platinum or Platinum every 5K miles. Served my cars and children’s cars for a long time. All our cars are VAG and all have used turbochargers. We drive them, from new, 150K-200K miles. Haven’t experienced any sludge or VAG engine failures.
I run amsoil XL. We'll i was cause i was testing it. I'm running signature series now to test. Pennzoil platinum is good. Just didn't hold up to how I drive and where I live. In my turbo charged engine. Hopefully soon we can get used samples of this new blend in to analyze it. I wouldn't say go 10k on it. 5k and test it.
@@BeardedFordTech I’m in agreement with you. For me 5K is the most. I’ve never understood 10K changes. You know there’s so many people that are clueless about maintenance. The everybody in the auto business is out to get them. My son and I tune our cars, while my wife and daughters drive tuned but don’t use them the same way. Manufacturers recommending 10K blows my mind. Suppose it’s fine if they don’t keep the car beyond warranty. Takes all kinds, right. ✌️
@Tread1775 i do 8-10k changes. Plus I've been testing it. Never understood why 10k blows people mind now. If ypu think about it 3k was normal then 5k nobody said anything. Engines have advanced a lot. Then comes 7500-10k and all the sudden everyone thinks it's bad. It's bad if you use crap oil. Or don't test it. I'm not saying everyone should do it. I'm saying go 5k and test to see where it's at. Could go further maybe not. Maybe 5k is too much. Maybe it's too soon. Changing oil too soon isn't a good thing either. Got to find the happy medium.
Sounds like a Project Farm request! Edited - Soybean oil. That's odd. As an old-timer who was long into RC racing, etc, I wonder why not Castor oil instead.
For what? I already got someone testing it. I sent him a kit to change his oil. I've reached out to project farm a few times. He never responds. And I like his videos too
I had the carbs cleaned on a my twin cylinder rotator snowmobile when it had 4200 kilometers on it and it sat for 8 yrs. tech said motor was still in great shape and compression was outstanding. He did say I should follow the exhaust valve cleaning interval as they were a little dirty. When I said they had never been off and cleaned he asked what two stroke oil I used. When I told him Amsoil he said ah figured it’s the best two stroke oil made.
Yea I'm that dealer , I was just floored. After 35 years WHY would they would do this. Soybean oil or not it is the shallow side of the pool. But credit to AMSOIL for the blend chemistry. I am extremely concerned that a person on the cheap will try running this on a extended interveal
That's my only concern as well. Will they go 10k? That would be on them. We stated to go 5 and test it. May or.may not be able too. Guess we will have to wait for some used oil samples to roll in. I was really like WTF are you thinking amsoil. But I get it now.
Thanks guys for a very informative video, Lake Speed Jr, is an amazing man. I always learn something new, really amazed to learn about Soyabean oil and it's use in motor lube oil.
I run 5w30 Penzoil Platinum in my 21 mustang gt with the Wix oil filter and change it every 3k miles on the dot cause i run E85. Yes im aware Penzoil can go longer but im not taking any chamces and i like keeping fresh oil in her. I beat on her every now and then plus the E85 is known to wear down the oil faster than regular gas. That and i love knowing cha.ging it out this soon helps keep the engine cleaner. I drop the old oil its just a light tan color. Not even dark but i also run a UPR oil catch can
@deanwinchester119 you do know that changing it out sooner doesn't mean anything right. Doesn't mean the oil is good or bad or even doing it's job. Could be doing more harm thay good. May not be. Thays actually a myth. Change it sooner keeps it's cleaner. Every engine is different
Hey guys , fantastic video. Just found your site and glad I did. I actually just bought a new 2024 Ford F250 Tremor with the 7.3 Godzilla. I know they tend to run hot. Almost ready for my first oil change I do some plowing and little trailering and was looking towards the amsoil product , wondering if I should be running full synthetic or not. What are your thoughts, thanks again for a great video.
@mattmeehan5764 hello. Welcome. The synthetic blend will run a little hotter. I would go with full synthetic if your going to be plowing and a little trailering. How many miles you got on it? Are you doing the 1,000 mile oil change? My recommendation since your using it for plowing and some trailering go with the Signature Series www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2024/ford/f250-hd-pickup/7-3l-8-cyl-engine-code-n-n/?zo=5124952 That is the kit. 8 quarts and a filter
I’ve been using Amsoil for about 42 years. When I was young and broke, Amsoil had a para synthetic oil and it was at a price I could afford. I’m glad to see this oil and am wondering if the OE oil I am using in my Rv is not as good as this oil?
OE is full synthetic the blend is more comparable to the signature series according to the analysis. Give it a try. If you do let me.know your thoughts on it.
Yes, seeing soybean oil on the MSDS sheet made me think, hey, you better have some powerful anti-oxidants and lots of it to keep it from burning (oxidizing) away. Another note (did they mention this in the video or maybe I missed it?) is that Amsoil says their "Synthetic Blend" is about 50% synthetic, more than a lot of synthetic blends out there. All that said, Valvoline Restore and Protect gets the carbon off your pistons, so they win, with that innovation. I do wonder how a high-oxidation-value (high POE, ester) oil would do in cleaning rings too, like Redline oil for example. If Lake Speed Jr. loves real engine testing, like he says here, he should recommend oils that meet the standard U.S. API SP, and then that add in all the European testing (like 229.71, vw508, C20, ACEA C6, LL-17FE+, etc. you know) done for euro German engine qualifications, ON TOP of the API SP for Fords, Toyotas, Dodges, Honda, Nissan, etc. engines. (Example: Castrol Edge GOLD BOTTLE/JUG has 229.71 in addition to U.S. API SP and GM dexos1 too.)
@softwaresignals yes it's 50% more than other oils. Amsoil exceeds manufacturers recommendations. Restore and protect is good. But it doesn't work the same in all engines. Just like any oil. None of them work the same across the board. Including amsoil. But I will say amsoil keeps your engine clean helping prevent carbon (also what performance improver and upper cylinder lube are for) and I've heard they are coming out with some sort of restore formula as well. Time will tell.
All Vegetable oils were originally used as machine oils.. Vegetables oils got further refined so it can be used as a food. One of the first veg. oils to be used as food grade/edible was cotton seed oil. Just do your research on Vegetable oils : aka seed oils... eg. from cotton seed oil to conola oils, yes I said canola oil is a seed oils. We are literally consuming refined industrial machine oils...
If Ray ever did a show just on Amsoil, he'd have nothing left to broadcast, the report would show that Amsoil is above ALL others, nothing else to talk about folks.
I think the chemical makeup is better thsn OE. He compared it to signature and OE. It's a lot closer to signature series even though it's a synthetic blend. OE is full synthetic. By looking at the results I think you would do better with Synthetic Blend. Then send it off to test and see what it's doing. Wouldn't hurt to try right.
@@BeardedFordTech Makes sense, this is specific to our 2024 Mustang, Its not a daily driver, we put on less than 3000 miles seasonally and some of the issues I found was oils that meet the ford specification, I have no doubt that the signature series is one of the best options however it is very pricy for something that is not going to have many miles on it.
@@89unica how much did you pay for that car, $50k + ? And you are worried about spending a few bucks on oil? I don't understand? AMSOIL has a 5W50 Signature Series formulated for the GTs anyway. Unless Ford calls out a different viscosity on your engine. Anyway that's what I would use, Signature Series no question if it were mine, even if I only put a thousand miles a year on it.
@@89unica oil is so very important, it's the lifeblood of an engine. Even more so with all the high technology on modern engines. I don't care, even my old junk get Signature Series, it's that important to me.
@@oneninerniner3427 At the time when I did my first oil changer, the Signature Series was my first choice, however it did not list the Ford specification and the OE did. I contacted Amsoil and they confirmed it was not listed, so I went with the OE for that reason. Since that time it has been added to the Signature Series specifications.
@@BeardedFordTech Your buddy's air handler on the wall has a plugged filter and is restricting airflow, ready to be sucked up into the evaporator. :) A 4" pleated filter with work much better and will save $$ in operation, keep the coil and fan clean and he won't have to change it very often, didn't mean to offend. :) (I'm an old HVAC/Ref tech, my eyes just naturally see those things... )
@@baileyboy7567 the one on the wall behind me? It gets changed every 28 days. The guys who installed it gave us 4" it wasn't plugged. It was literally about 6 days old.
All of us Mechanics always say Yes to much i agree the soy bean oil is Neet i wad hoping it was better but it makes sense for the lower price point to Get synthetic blend customers in the door. Super tech zmight suprice you it's Impressive from the testing Lake did 23:30 @Rainman Ray's Repairs @BeardedFordTech @The Motor Oil Geek
Im a use a conventional oil or full synthetic oil guy ! I really dont see any benefit using a blend not even the cost ! Amsoil is made for extended OCI's which im also not a big fan of ! I use both pennzoil ultra platinum and supertech 10,000 mile syn. both with great results ! I have no problem changing the oil at 4k to 5k or every 6 months !
@SLLawnCare Dang sure is.its labeled commercial grade threw me off. I looked at specs. Sure enough greather than 50% synthetic. 15W40. Thank you for that 💯💯 learn something new everyday.
I had a 1957 Chev with a 283 that had the best oil mileage. Every time the "gas jockeys" (remember them?) checked the oil, it was a quart low, then they told me that I had the cleanest oil on the dipstick that they had ever seen. They asked me when was the last time I changed oil and I told them the last change I could remember was about six months and 10,000 miles ago. What they didn't know that the oil pressure sensor had cracked and was leaking. It was winter in Winnipeg, Canada, and I didn't have any place warm to change the oil pressure sensor until spring. I always used Quaker State 10/30. Still have the car, still driving it, but now only in the summer. Other than that I run it every month in the garage and around the block when it's nice enough out side. I'm 82 and I bought the car new in 1958 for $2795.00 cash. It has been appraised at over $80,000 now. The only thing major I replaced was the engine (twice) and the transmission, once in 1966 to a M22 4 speed. It came with a three on the tree. I then upgraded the 283 to a 327 in 1964 and then a 383 custom built engine in 1995 . The car has also had the convertible top, replaced twice, and the clutch four times. Other than that, it had only had regular maintenance and still runs beautiful. AND NO, IT'S NOT FOR SALE!!
@@olddrummer1942 Don't start it in the winter at all! Unless you are going to drive it far enough to get it thoroughly warmed up to cook off any condensation. Just let er be.
@@oneninerniner3427 I do drive it far enough, and I usually only use the first two gears to get the revolutions up, but I do go through all the gears, including reverse! I'm an ex-partsman, (45 years), mainly GM, but I have worked in a bunch of the jobber shops,and some Chrysler, Suzuki, but no Ford!
I wish someone would do a comparison between Amsoil SS, Amsoil XL, and OE. I asked this of Project farm but he has not rerun tests. Why do I ask for this? Because I use Amsoil SS but change every 5-6K and if the XL or OE does just as well as SS in tests then I could save money by using XL. A canadian guy tells me that XL in his Tundra worked better because in has a higher Shear than the SS. I don't know if that is true but I looked it up in Amsoils site and it does have a higher htss or something like that. When I asked Amsoil they were very vague in answering my question to the point that it was essentially and NON answer.
@dalephillips8250 i am testing Signature series now. I tested XL in different intervals ranging yp to 10k. Ita good for 20k (12k severe service) which my truck is severe service cause it's turbocharged charged. I'll be sending results off soon with the Signature series with 5k miles. I have to do a couple oil changes to make sure all the xl is out. I will tell you that if your running 5-6k. You can go further. If your doing 5-6k then go with OE. Or. You can keep doing that and wait for this results when I do the video. But. I am testing it yes.
@BeardedFordTech I wonder if the wear protection between the two are identical like when project farm showed that the load bearing wear scar was less with Amsoil SS than any other brand. I wonder what that would be between SS and XL
Havoline pro RS....I used it for 3 2500 mile oil changes...each time I drained the oil filter housing on 2016 Highlander nothing came out...had to remove and dump so I resumed mobil 1 and or Pennzoil full synthetic. Housing drains every time ...not sure what was going on but except for that...the veggie oil seemed to perform like petroleum
@@BeardedFordTech the oil filter had a slimy soybean oil like coating on it each time so I stopped using the plant base oil for that reason. It sounded like a great idea on the havoline website. Hopefully amsoil figured out a better way. I'm sure they did
I love running full synthetics in my truck but my question would be this, how well would this work in something with a turbo because it's not really aimed at that. I currently run AMSOIL Signature in my 2020 Silverado Turbo-4 and I love it a lot. But I don't always have the money to buy it. The one store in the area that sells Signature charges $17 a bottle which is where I got it from initially so I could do my oil change. After paying that I was just going to order it from AMSOIL directly there after for far lass. As much as I like full synthetics would this AMSOIL Syn-Blend work as a good stop-gap for when I can't buy Signature? I like AMSOIL and I don't want to buy any of the cheaper stuff found in stores. I get tired of having to switch brands just because funds don't allow it. If this stuff works I have no issues running a Syn-Blend for when I can't have Signature but I get to stick with AMSOIL.
@Slane583 it would be perfectly for your Silverado. If you want to order any of them online where it would be cheaper and shipped to your house in about 2 days you can go here www.amsoil.com/?zo=5124952 and become a preferred customer. Win win for everyone.
Never thought there would be Tin in a virgin oil, but than again I'd never think there was Soy bean oil in Amsoil either. Lake, when you talk to Amsoil, ask them: Why Soybean and not Grape, or Cotton, or Sunflower, or Olive oils...is there a reason for using Soybean? Oh I don't like Mobile 1, I had a bad report on their Extended Oil, never again!
@@Errant2178 i used to use motul in my bikes. Switched them all over to amsoil many years ago. They run smoother and better. You can feel a difference. Try it out. If you don't like it. Switch back.
Great video...Question for @themotoroilgeek. You had mentioned in one of your recent videos that standard oil runs hotter than synthetic oil. Would that have any bearing on the thermal performance of the synthetic blend? And are the polymers used in the SB likely less expensive or less resistant to viscosity breakdown, meaning a "standard" drain interval (many think to be 3k - 5k miles, or equivalent hours)? Thank you.
He replied to me. This is what he said "The blend should run hotter (marginally) than the full synthetic. The polymers used in the blend would be the same as the synthetic. It is not cost effective to stock multiple polymers due to logistic costs."
@@BeardedFordTech , thank you. I would be comfortable running this oil, though I still prefer FS and will continue using that with oil analysis. I certainly don't mind not changing the oil as often. Do you ever worry that the filter might experience reduced efficiency before the oil life limit is reached? I think about that on my cars with the smaller filters mostly. Maybe if the oil and filter are changed before oxidation and viscosity breakdown occur, that mitigates filter concerns.
@RSAF-rms if your running signature series your supposed to change the filter about halfway through if your doing extended oil drain intervals. If your just going 3-5k no need. Filters go 10-12k now (depending on oil and how you drive)
@702Wolfi ummmm. Nowhere near cheap oil. Took a lot of engineering to make this. Did you watch the whole thing? This is a superior synthetic blend. It's closest to the signature series full synthetic. I would say that's really good. Even their low end oil isn't anywhere near the cheap oil. None of their product line has anything cheap about it.
I don’t know if they still do, but Pennzoil used to sell a synthetic blend oil that was guaranteed to contain a minimum of 50% synthetic oil. It used to be Dexos spec too (older spec). I ran it in my older Chevy pickups.
@adrianmoore3118 i misread that. MK 3.5. MK meaning mark basicslly saying it's on the mark platform. I would go with Amsoil Diesel Oil. www.amsoil.com/?z0=5124952
Pennzoil ultra platinum is a full synthetic this isn't. If i had to choose between those two. It would be synthetic blend. Not saying ultra platinum is bad. But. It didn't do so well in my truck when I tested it like 3 years ago doesn't really do good where I live and how I drive
@BeardedFordTech Same experience, I switched from Mobil 1 0w20 to Pennzoil Ultra and my Camry 2ARFE still burns oil, no smoking, runs smooth, just still burning oil. Now, trying to decide between Valvoline restore and protect or Amsoil with their flush treatment.
@@truthseeker1979 i use the flush a lot. It works very well. Dump it in at operating temp. Let it idle 15 min. Drain oil and cha ge filter. Works fantastic
@@BeardedFordTech that pricing is just hard to beat especially as a preferred customer or a dealer and getting it whole sale 5.55 is a super competitive price
The new Amsoil Synthetic Blend looks interesting. I've avoided Amsoil due to the expense. The soy bean oil was a surprise. I knew that the original Castrol oil had castor bean oil in it. I had no idea that original lubricants were derived from vegetable oil. We got a history lesson today. Definitely looking forward to test results to see how well the synthetic blend holds up. I'd be willing to make the switch to Amsoil synthetic blend. All three vehicles in my fleet take 5W-30 and are older vehicles. The newest has the most mileage at 312K. It both leaks and burns oil so I stay away from synthetics.
i go up in viscosity wen they start using oil... just did that in my lexus 200t w/ 77k on it... AMSOIL of course... using their high milage oil, of course, 5w30 f/ 0w20... now runz smoother & i've noticed an increase of about 2 mpg... not using any oil yet, do not xpect it 2... $44k car, i wood NOT use anything cheap in my car...
Yes to a point. It's marketed for quick lube shops and people who prefer synthetic blend. I don't use blend. Nor do I go to quick lube shops. I use full synthetic. But this blend (from the chemical makeup) beats any oil and any quick lube shop.
@trdfenz3005 never tested Toyota oil. But the way the chemical makeup is(in the amsoil) im sure it's better than any factory brand oil. If you want to send me some I can send it off for testing. Or if you want to send off a virgina sample to www.speediagnostix.com and email me when you get the results I can go over it with lake. Keep in mind amsoil is made to exceed factory specs.
@@BeardedFordTech thanks I’ll deff consider that. I have a brand new 2024 Tacoma and I’m thinking I’ll deff use the signature series but wanted to see if it beat Toyota brand, always heard great tings of Toyota genuine oil
@trdfenz3005 signature series is a really really good oil. My best friend in Texas has a 2013 Tundra. Been using signature series since he bought it. Runs great engine is clean. Just normal maintenance he goes 10k-12k miles. Course he's had it tested too
GREAT INFORMATION! I'm always looking for more information to pass along to my Subaru owners, especially the WRX/STI owners. The EJ engines only work well with a few blends of oil, as soon as you go cheap on oil the engine starts to fail.
@baja-automotive exactly! Now I'm not a Subaru fan. But I did work there for a bit. And the ones who did switch to amaoil even being OE they saw better results. I think this new blend is going to do very well. It's appealing to a completely different market. They did their homework on this one.
I am going to do one of these test and not tell them the brand of oil juts number them to see if they are being bias and altering the out comes because of possible deals or contacts or out of fear of back lash
@SaerTurner-wn2qh trust me. It's not about brand loyalty. On most sites when you out in info it's asks for brand. We aren't being biased. You know us better than that Saer
Dealer makes you change it? They can't make you do anything unless you have a service contract. Which in most cases isn't needed. You have oil changes rolled into your loan. And yes Toyota goes 10k. What you would want is an Extended Manufacturers Warranty.
This is coming from my 5+ decades 1st hand experience wrenching/rebuilding/restoring classic muscle cars & motorcycles seeing time after time what failed motors look like inside that had extended 7,500-10k oil changes. 10k mile oil changes is too long even with quality full syn oil no matter what oil analysis says because it gets too dirty & the additive pkg getting pushed too hard being mostly used up offering much less protection which is why It’s best to change the oil & filter in your RAV4 every 5k miles max using quality full syn oil. You do that & you will not not have any oil related issues with your rav4. Ruining the motor 2x longer to 10k mile oil changes allows too many contaminants to build up in the motor & oil along with also pushing the oils additive pkg to the limit too to where it can’t protect the motor near as good as it should. But if your motor already has a lot of miles on it with 10k oil changes considerable wear damage could have already occurred & introducing 5k oil & filter changes will not fix that & or clean up the motor. If that’s the case you could maybe try valvoline’s new Restore Line of full syn oil that’s designed to remove dirt & Carbon from the moyir including carbon ftom piston ring groves on pistons releasing/freeing the rings to better seal with the bores again reducing oil use & blowby. Btw,my wife bought a new RAV4 on 2018 that just turned 63k miles running great with never 1 issue to take back to the dealer. I 1st changed the oil & filter in my wife’s new RAV4 at 1k miles using 5w-20 (not the rec 0w-20) M1 full syn extended perf oil because it has a more robust additive pkg to handle extended oil changes though I do them every 5k miles. The reason I use 5w vs 0w 20 oil is because the 5w base oil in the 5w-20 oil makes the oil a bit more resistant to shear/viscosity loss which I had picked up on in oil testing I had done in the past. The 0w-20 oils base oil is not as resistant to shear which does affect the oils overall ability to reach its 20wt at full op temp when the 0w base oil is sheared vs if a 5w furs get sheared still bring a 2.5-3w post shear vs if you sheared an already 0w base oil that can affect its ability to reach 20wt oil at full op temp. Running the 5w vs 0w base oil instan an issue at all in most climates because it hood to well below zero cold start esp being full syn that flows better. But maybe it could be an issue in extreme cold cond like in Alaska. When I look in the valve cover on my wife’s RAV4 with a bright light it’s clean like new with no buildup or yellow residue at all. I did the same oil change regiment on my wife’s prior car an 07 pt cruiser her son totaled when it was still running great at almost 200k miles using approx 1qt every 5k miles at oil change time,still had the original transmission too that was still working great at almost 200k because I did filter & trans fluid change every 50k miles.
@scottwheaton9689 🤦♂️classic muscle cars aren't like today's engines. I'd rather go by data. Not your speculation. I've been in a lot of engines. Some who do 5k and they look horrible. Some who do 10k on crap oil. They look horrible. And the other way around. You didn't see the 200k miles engine I tore down did you. 8-10k oil changes. Clean inside. But we also use a superior oil. Not Some garbage oil. Again. I'd rather trust a oil analysis test.
@chriswadlington2465 without the same protection. I love how people look at the retail price and day it's expensive. When this synthetic blend is like $6 for preferred customers. All their oil is cheaper when your a preferred customer.
I said the same thing until I thought about it. I figured Amsoil wanted to capture so of the lower tier price points and giv some of the benefit of their high quality oils while getting their name out there. It's possible some some repair shops and oil change shops may decide to use their oils since they can get them at a lower cost.
@ARTEM-ui4wx I run synthetic too. If inwas to run a blend it would be this. But also correct they are going for oil change shops and other garages at a better price point.
This has me very intrigued 🤔. I was not expecting this out of a synthetic blend. Should've considering it's coming from Amsoil, but I'm still surprised. Thank you for the mind fuck😂
On what you guys were talking about , also on soy bean oil it's not bad it actually resistance to high heat, and havoline pro-rs has 25% plant base oil.
Every GF6 rated oil will go head to head with Amsoil. Save your money on oil. Walmart, Costco, and Royal King is made by Warren Oil. Spend 5 bucks more go with Pennzoil ultra platinum.
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I always learn so much from these oil videos with Lake Speed. Surprised but not surprised that Amsoil has done their homework developing this syn-blend.
@richwitt3559 exactly. Surprised at what they put in it. Not surprised they went abive and beyond. That's what they do. That's why they have a tip tier product. I'm still amazed. Blew all three of us away.
You should check out the full synthetic Valvoline restore and protect@@BeardedFordTech
@@BeardedFordTech I was amazed to learn that veggie oils were used on steam engines and trains 60 yrs before petro !! Those ol'timers had more in their head then anything coming out of our schools today. BTW, this to me was the BEST oil discussion I've listened too, period. Fascinating stuff! Also, before you do testing with that new oil, can you use a scope to see what the inside of the car looks like if its an older one? All this hype today with that Valvoline Restore, it would be interesting if this oil cleans up an older car...
@@baileyboy7567 yep. I agree
Maybe it's just me, but I think if anyone is concerned about engine longevity their best bet is to change their oil more frequently. Spending more to buy the best oil is not so important when you change your oil every 3,000 miles instead of every 7,000, 8,000 etc. miles. More frequent oil changes get dirt out of the engine sooner and the longer we leave the oil in the more clogged the filter gets which can reduce oil pressure and circulation.
Nope, it won't reduce oil pressure or volume, because the oil filter bypass valve will open if the filter restricts. Also most bypass valves open at relatively low pressure, 14 or so psi, so if your engine runs at less pressure than that, well, it's probably already got issues. Also on cold starts and higher rpm operation the bypass is already open anyway. Now that's not to say they aren't filtering at all, just that they are not filtering all the oil that the sump picks up all of the time.
Honda civic 250k miles with 10k intervals and to take it to the extreme Million mile tundra has its oil change at 10k intervals with Mobil 1
@samgentile7494 couldn't be further from the truth. More frequent doesn't always mean good. We never said go 7500-10k on this. We said 3-5 like normal.
@@Hernsama yeah thay 2007 Toyota. They gave him a. New truck
4K is the golden spot people.
Great video (as usual), BFT!! As a fellow Amsoil Dealer myself, I want to state (for the benefit of your viewers) that Amsoil claims they chemically analyzed all the Synthetic Blend Oils from their competitors in the marketplace, where they have determined the actual synthetic content ranged ONLY from 1% to 15%!! Conversely, Amsoil uses in excess of 50% synthetic content in their Synthetic Blend Oil, but they aren't disclosing the exact percentage. It was indeed exciting to see that Lake was highly enthusiastic over this fairly new Amsoil Synthetic Blend Oil!
Indeed! Most blend oils are right around 20% i think. If it's 80% or more it can be considered full synthetic. I learn something new everyday. I think 1-15% you nailed that. Amsoil isn't just throwing stuff together. They do research and a lot of it.
I had recently read that most synthetic blend oils only contain between 1% - 15% synthetic, and most are closer to the 1% than the 15%. Castrol being the exception... their synthetic bend supposedly approaches closer to 30% synthetic...
@gerrymatheson4020 true. But also a synthetic oil can be 80% synthetic blend in order for.it to be called full synthetic. Thays not the case with amsoil
Fellow Amsoil Dealer here as well. Of my 38 years using their products, my first 25 years I was just a customer. The over and above quality of their products, and dealing with the Amsoil leadership and employees led me to become a dealer 13 years ago. Love the company.
@frankharley1000 same. I was a customer then became a dealer in 2012. Went on hiatus for a bit. Reactivated my dealer like 4 years ago. Love the product. And when you call you talk to a real person who is nice. And very helpful.
About 4 months ago when i started listening to Lake I sent a message to all the our leadership team at Amsoil with a video of Lake Speed. Its great that lake has Len at Amsoil as a friend. Who knew. I have a pic of Len and myself along with Mr. Banks from when i was up there in July for the 50th anniversary. Great team, great products, and leadership. Thanks for the video you guys and lake for your time.
@@HerseySyntheticOil all great people. And i hope i can shake your hand one day.
That's great to hear. I get a lot out of Lake's videos as well. Fellow dealer here, was at the 50th last summer as well. A wonderful get together in Duluth / Superior.
@frankharley1000 i haven't been to one yet. I want to so bad.
@@BeardedFordTech you'd love it, brother. Last summer was my third trip to a dealer convention / celebration. Just an awesome time, the company hit it out of the park every time.
@frankharley1000 I'm going to plan to go next summer. TH-cam keeps be busy traveling as well. Maybe we can shake hands one day.
Another pair of Amsoil products that work incredibly well is Dominator Octane Boost and Upper Cylinder Lubricant! I tested them in my 03 Z06 Corvette last week. My LS6 v8 had a tick tick sound and fairly loud valve train noises when cold, enough so that I drive gently until it warmed up. After driving until it was up to temp, I pulled over and added the octane boost and the upper cylinder lubricant. Within 2 miles, my engine dramatically quieted down as if I threw a sound deadening blanket over it and the performance woke up even more! It’s quieter whether it’s idling or revving! Then, the next morning with a cold start, the tick tick sound and loud valve train noises were gone! If engine noises are reduced that much, how much less wear is occurring! Lake Speed Jr. said that Premium fuel with friction modifiers reduce upper cylinder wear. Premium fuel doesn’t quiet my engine down the way Amsoil upper cylinder lubricant does!
I use the performance improver and upper cylinder lube. In the last used oil analysis video 1 tank before the oil change i used quickshot and thay showed up under fuel dilution. Cause it was doing it's job. Yes high octane fuel does have more cleaners and stuff in it. But not as much as amsoils products. It does help better thsn low grade fuel. Try performance improver man that stuff works good! I'll have to try the octane boost in my truck. I've done it in my motorcycle. But it's a high revving bike anyway.
@@BeardedFordTech I’ve used PI and haven’t noticed a difference. Maybe my injectors are already clean?
@@darrylsjodin7184 yeah. It's keeps them very clean though.
Thank you, I was super interested in knowing what was in this! I appreciate you, Lake and Ray!
@@CedroCron us too. Your welcome
Thanks from friends in Australia for these insights into oil.
Your very welcome. 💯💯
Thanks for the info and video. Glad I came across your channel.
Definitely can see AMSOIL makes well built engine oils.
Also I did not know AMSOIL offered a blend.
Thanks again.
Your welcome. They came out with the blend in 0W20 5W20 and 5W30 in July. So it's fairly new. Thanks for stopping by.
That’s awesome that the blend is SO good! Not surprised! I would like to see Lake test Amsoil’s high mileage oil. It really does what it claims to do. 😊
Clean sample or used? Everyone keeps asking me about the high mileage oil. I don't have any that I'm running. Or know anyone who is running go it.
@@BeardedFordTech I think both clean and used. I’m using Amsoil high mileage in my 2017 Buick Enclave. It had 40,000 miles on it when I got it and I put signature series in it but it was using more oil than I was used to, a quart in 2500 miles. I switched to the high mileage and it’s using less now.
@darrylsjodin7184 Buick enclave. Known for consuming oil. Same as the chevy traverse. But I'm glad the high mileage oil is helping. Even though you shouldn't be using g high mileage oil on a 40k mile car. Thats usually for 75k plus vehicles. But. If it helps with consumption then no harm. I haven't used a single drop of oil burned/consumed in my ranger. Guess I got one built on a wednesdayb
@@BeardedFordTech The Enclave has 75,000 on it now but I did start with the high mileage at around 55,000. My last car was a 2012 Lincoln MKZ, loved that car, never used oil and zero repairs in 200,000 miles. Sold it to a neighbor. Still driving around!
@@darrylsjodin7184 gotcha. I misunderstood. I'm glad the high mileage reduced the consumption.
THank you BFT for this award winning film 👏
@Andrew-n1v i don't know about award winning. But your welcome. And thanks for watching. 💯💯
Always awesome to see oil testing with Lake Speed @The motor Oil Geek
And people still say it's fake or we are "being paid off" can't make this up.
@@BeardedFordTech yep Can't make it up people will just say anything is fake even if it's live streamed got to love the trolls that won't do it themselves and video it right.
I agree with Ray 100%.. And I still believe Lake is tied to big oil!! Been a mechanic for over 45 years Amsoil is what I choose!!
@@davewallace9048 amsoil is what i choose. Great product.
agreed, especially Valvoline
I agree I use the formula 4 stroke 0w40 in my Honda and yes there is a huge clutch feel difference in a good way
And as a fellow dealer thanks for the this video with Lake it makes me feel way more confident in recommending this to the more budget minded consumer
@mred3660 i use the 10w40. Clutch feel is amazing isn't it. Love doing these videos. Preciate you watching.
I think we all initially thought, AMSOIL why are you doing this? But now its becoming more clear. Thanks for your efforts guys, especially Lake, much appreciated. 💥 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@oneninerniner3427 that was my though exactly. Now I see why they are doing it as well.
Good to see you Ray and Bearded and Lake @Rainman Ray's Repairs @BeardedFordTech @The Motor Oil Geek
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@@BeardedFordTech great to see you are doing well brother
31:00 I run the Amsoil 10W-30 MCT in my '19 Honda 600RR: can also confirm that I can ride for 3 hours straight in the summer and it stays strong & shifts perfectly.
Yep. I run the 10w40 is all my bikes. Especially track bikes
I run the Metric 10-40 in my blackbird and it runs very cool in summer.
Already in my car thanks to you guys 👍
@drivewayhero sweet! Let me know how you like it. Notice any difference and such. You going to send it off to test?
@@BeardedFordTech will send it off after about 3-4k miles! Price was excellent directly from amsoil especially on the preferred customer program.
@@drivewayhero exactly! A lot of people say it's expensive. But they are looking at retail prices.
I'm glad to see that Lake is not an anti amsoils soldiers, just show the results and let it speak for itself.
Im a longtime and forever amsoil soldier. Lake is my buddies oil guru, and he's been dumping on my beloved snake oil for years now. I just sent him the gale banks vid going to amsoil from 2 yrs ogo thats another one of his heroes. Im glad i found this video to pass it on to him , showing his guru Lake, at least I think had promising things to say about it.
Amsoil is fantastic stuff. I use it in everything. And the results and data show it does its job and then some.
I overcleaned my 5000 hr. Small engines. They needed a bit o carbon seal. I ran 300 hrs. With conv. Oil to reseal the rings. Now a 50/50 blend same brand. No more blowby! Works better than cheap blends.
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I did a real test on Walmart motor oil in my 1992 Ford Escort that I keep at my country home. When I bought it had 38,000 miles on it and now it has 240,000 miles on it and runs like brand new. No oil burning. Now that is a real test. But I also been using Amsoil since the late 70's. And use it in My Volkswagen Golf which is pushing over 300,000 miles on it. I never hot rodded my cars. Now I just bought a 2024 Audi A6, and the dealer said that I cannot use Amsoil in it or it will void the warrantee. I called Audi of America and they said the same.😏
Probably because Amsoil will cause the engine to last significantly longer. They tested the engine with the oil they recommend and have used from factory and the dealership. They need to make money at the dealer level in the service/repair shop so they want you to use the only oil they recommend. But it sounds like the dealer and Audi of America are in violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warrenty Act and need to be reported to the Federal Trade Commission(USA). Be sure you have proof. Good luck ❤.
Does your Audi use 0w-20? If so then it can use Amsoil Euro 0w-20 as it meets the VW 508.00/509.00 specs. It will say in your cars manual what spec oil is approved.
I think your dealer is full of it, and Amsoil of America needs to read their own datsheets. I would take your manual and amsoils euro datasheet and show them that it can use it as long as it meets the specs and won't void the warranty. Under the hood there should be a sticker that says the oil Viscosity & Standard.
You will know if its the right oil from the color as well. VW 508.00/509.00 is green, unlike more normal oils that are amber/light brown. Motorcycle oils can be red.
Depending on the engine the oil standard will be different. We just got a 2024 VW Tiguan. It has a 2.0L Turbo and uses 0w-20 VW 508.00. And I just changed the oil at 500miles with Valvoline European 0w-20 that has a oil standard of VW 508.00. I will change it again at 5k, and then let the dealer do its thing at its first service of 10k. If they say anything about the oil being changed I will show them all the data so they don't try and pull anything to void the warranty.
@@pheelix- That is a good and correct point. Amsoil will have to meet the oil specs for his engine. I'm not sure if it does but he will have to check as you suggested.
@Dstromb232 amsoil will not void any factory warranties. Even says so on their site under the product literature. This was a virgin test not a used
@@dmac3576 Well not all oils meet the spec to some engines. I would of used pennzoil euro over valvoline euro. But pennzoil hasn't released any 0w-20 euro that has the 508.00/509.00 spec.
This video is full of awesome information. I have an old 88 D150 with the 318 V8 at 318369 km on it. Looking at the price and i only put on 5 to 6000 km a year, i am going to try this product instead of using the 5W30 OE product. Thanks again for sharing this informational video.
Your very very welcome. Kind of wish you were in the US so we could send off the used sample for testing.
I would love to see a comparison between Signature Series 0w-40 vs Amsoil Euro 5w-40.
That's would be a good one. I'll order some of both and send it off. So give me a little time for the results and such
I work in a steel mill. We’ve used soybean based synthetics in gearboxes for 30+ years
That's crazy. Wonder why amsoil just now started putting it in engine oil. The only engine oil out there to do so.
I found a case of 20 yr. Old havoline 10w 40. I shook it hard. As I poured it. What looked like zink flakes came out. My 300,000 truck loved it! Mowers and gens loved it. I never go past dark amber so no ill effects! Lol
@@lorenray9479 additive pack separated
Renewable Lubricants has a stout line of lubricants and it all is blended from plants. So AMSOIL adding soy oil makes sense.
💯💯 they did their homework
I've been an Amsoil Dealer since 2007 and this video has totally validated Amsoil not only the synthetic blend product but the products and the company as a whole.... it's as if Amsoil Inc just received the seal of approval from Lake Speed Jr 😁😎💯
@@MikeTrullAmsoildealer 😁😁💯💯
The price point for a 55gal drum of 5W-30 Amsoil synthetic blend is the same as Pennzoil Gold and Mobil Super synthetic blend prices: supports the oil-change business strategy. Amsoil's OE used to be its quick-lube product line but it's 55gal price can't compete with even cheaper Quaker State or Truguard
Are you referring to preferred customer price or retail. I never looked at a 55 gal drum price. Only the 5w40 diesel i get in 55 gallon drums
Every single time since the first time I ever saw a label that said that this product contains chemicals that are known to cause cancer in the state of California I am so happy that I don't live in the state of california. Because I have yet to see a product that I would put on my skin or ingest that is marked with one of those labels.
@44hawk28 this one doesn't have that label lol. Seems like everything isn't safe in California. Or maybe California isn't and wants everyone to be like them. Which I'd rather not be
Use a good brand oil and change it as you should and that should be fine in most cases. Some of the generic brands are good too like Walmart Super Tech.
@@josephklimchock5412 👍 do as you wish
But what is a good oil brand....many have claimed to have the best stock based oils which in other tests & lakespeed have confirmed arent true as they are failing wear & heat tests ....many have admitted switching to amsoil with way better results to quieter motors & less temperture better mileage which is a no brainer & have mates that run amsoil in dirtbikes with better wear on pistons & cranks hence longer running time on parts ....better clutch feel over hrs of riding & quieter motors just through running this over others they use to use
@anthonyduzevich6421 and i agree with everything you said. Thats why I run it in my entire fleet. And all my personal vehicles. Amsoil is the way to go. I've used many different kind. Amsoil is the one that lasts longest and does everything you mentioned.
@@BeardedFordTech thanks for the reply & info great products with great results
@anthonyduzevich6421 thank you for watching. I'm currently testing signature series. Check out the XL series testing videos. Those were awesome results as well.
Interesting video discussing Amsoil’s new Synthetic Blend. Nice trio in the video. While it would seem contrary to the brand, Lake pointed to an interesting piece of the chemistry, soybean oil. Until someone provides further analysis of a customers oil, who don’t know what a tire is, it seems a great product for those that change their oil every 10K+ miles, if ever. My personal choice has been Pennzoil Ultra Platinum or Platinum every 5K miles. Served my cars and children’s cars for a long time. All our cars are VAG and all have used turbochargers. We drive them, from new, 150K-200K miles. Haven’t experienced any sludge or VAG engine failures.
I run amsoil XL. We'll i was cause i was testing it. I'm running signature series now to test. Pennzoil platinum is good. Just didn't hold up to how I drive and where I live. In my turbo charged engine. Hopefully soon we can get used samples of this new blend in to analyze it. I wouldn't say go 10k on it. 5k and test it.
@@BeardedFordTech I’m in agreement with you. For me 5K is the most. I’ve never understood 10K changes. You know there’s so many people that are clueless about maintenance. The everybody in the auto business is out to get them. My son and I tune our cars, while my wife and daughters drive tuned but don’t use them the same way. Manufacturers recommending 10K blows my mind. Suppose it’s fine if they don’t keep the car beyond warranty. Takes all kinds, right. ✌️
@Tread1775 i do 8-10k changes. Plus I've been testing it. Never understood why 10k blows people mind now. If ypu think about it 3k was normal then 5k nobody said anything. Engines have advanced a lot. Then comes 7500-10k and all the sudden everyone thinks it's bad. It's bad if you use crap oil. Or don't test it. I'm not saying everyone should do it. I'm saying go 5k and test to see where it's at. Could go further maybe not. Maybe 5k is too much. Maybe it's too soon. Changing oil too soon isn't a good thing either. Got to find the happy medium.
@@BeardedFordTech Fair point.
@Tread1775 not saying what your doing is wrong or bad. But have you ever sent it off to be tested? Results may surprise you. Its the only way to know.
Sounds like a Project Farm request!
Edited - Soybean oil. That's odd. As an old-timer who was long into RC racing, etc, I wonder why not Castor oil instead.
For what? I already got someone testing it. I sent him a kit to change his oil. I've reached out to project farm a few times. He never responds. And I like his videos too
I had the carbs cleaned on a my twin cylinder rotator snowmobile when it had 4200 kilometers on it and it sat for 8 yrs. tech said motor was still in great shape and compression was outstanding. He did say I should follow the exhaust valve cleaning interval as they were a little dirty. When I said they had never been off and cleaned he asked what two stroke oil I used. When I told him Amsoil he said ah figured it’s the best two stroke oil made.
Yes they make an awesome 2 stroke oil. Have it in my weedeater runs like a champ
I agree Ray 43:30 @Rainman Ray's Repairs
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Yea I'm that dealer , I was just floored. After 35 years WHY would they would do this. Soybean oil or not it is the shallow side of the pool. But credit to AMSOIL for the blend chemistry.
I am extremely concerned that a person on the cheap will try running this on a extended interveal
That's my only concern as well. Will they go 10k? That would be on them. We stated to go 5 and test it. May or.may not be able too. Guess we will have to wait for some used oil samples to roll in. I was really like WTF are you thinking amsoil. But I get it now.
Thanks guys for a very informative video, Lake Speed Jr, is an amazing man. I always learn something new, really amazed to learn about Soyabean oil and it's use in motor lube oil.
Your welcome!! I'm curious to see how it performs
@@BeardedFordTech great 👍
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I run 5w30 Penzoil Platinum in my 21 mustang gt with the Wix oil filter and change it every 3k miles on the dot cause i run E85. Yes im aware Penzoil can go longer but im not taking any chamces and i like keeping fresh oil in her. I beat on her every now and then plus the E85 is known to wear down the oil faster than regular gas. That and i love knowing cha.ging it out this soon helps keep the engine cleaner. I drop the old oil its just a light tan color. Not even dark but i also run a UPR oil catch can
@deanwinchester119 you do know that changing it out sooner doesn't mean anything right. Doesn't mean the oil is good or bad or even doing it's job. Could be doing more harm thay good. May not be. Thays actually a myth. Change it sooner keeps it's cleaner. Every engine is different
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Wow Soy Bean Oil As a Ester replacement interesting @The Motor Oil Geek
Very interesting
@@BeardedFordTech this is the stuff that gets you excited as a Tech in the industry
Cars have gone vegan too
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Hey guys , fantastic video. Just found your site and glad I did. I actually just bought a new 2024 Ford F250 Tremor with the 7.3 Godzilla. I know they tend to run hot. Almost ready for my first oil change I do some plowing and little trailering and was looking towards the amsoil product , wondering if I should be running full synthetic or not. What are your thoughts, thanks again for a great video.
@mattmeehan5764 hello. Welcome. The synthetic blend will run a little hotter. I would go with full synthetic if your going to be plowing and a little trailering. How many miles you got on it? Are you doing the 1,000 mile oil change?
My recommendation since your using it for plowing and some trailering go with the Signature Series
www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2024/ford/f250-hd-pickup/7-3l-8-cyl-engine-code-n-n/?zo=5124952
That is the kit. 8 quarts and a filter
I’ve been using Amsoil for about 42 years. When I was young and broke, Amsoil had a para synthetic oil and it was at a price I could afford. I’m glad to see this oil and am wondering if the OE oil I am using in my Rv is not as good as this oil?
OE is full synthetic the blend is more comparable to the signature series according to the analysis. Give it a try. If you do let me.know your thoughts on it.
I quite remember the para synthetic. Ran it in my old datsun 510. Cut oil consumption nearly in half.
Thanks for the video! Very informative!
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Used Castro R in my Honda CR 125 and 250, exclusively.
Yeah those are dirt bikes though. Completely different mixture for motorcycles with wet clutches.
Base stock synthesized after Avocado oil will change the industry.
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Yes, seeing soybean oil on the MSDS sheet made me think, hey, you better have some powerful anti-oxidants and lots of it to keep it from burning (oxidizing) away.
Another note (did they mention this in the video or maybe I missed it?) is that Amsoil says their "Synthetic Blend" is about 50% synthetic, more than a lot of synthetic blends out there.
All that said, Valvoline Restore and Protect gets the carbon off your pistons, so they win, with that innovation. I do wonder how a high-oxidation-value (high POE, ester) oil would do in cleaning rings too, like Redline oil for example.
If Lake Speed Jr. loves real engine testing, like he says here, he should recommend oils that meet the standard U.S. API SP, and then that add in all the European testing (like 229.71, vw508, C20, ACEA C6, LL-17FE+, etc. you know) done for euro German engine qualifications, ON TOP of the API SP for Fords, Toyotas, Dodges, Honda, Nissan, etc. engines. (Example: Castrol Edge GOLD BOTTLE/JUG has 229.71 in addition to U.S. API SP and GM dexos1 too.)
@softwaresignals yes it's 50% more than other oils. Amsoil exceeds manufacturers recommendations. Restore and protect is good. But it doesn't work the same in all engines. Just like any oil. None of them work the same across the board. Including amsoil. But I will say amsoil keeps your engine clean helping prevent carbon (also what performance improver and upper cylinder lube are for) and I've heard they are coming out with some sort of restore formula as well. Time will tell.
All Vegetable oils were originally used as machine oils..
Vegetables oils got further refined so it can be used as a food.
One of the first veg. oils to be used as food grade/edible was cotton seed oil.
Just do your research on Vegetable oils : aka seed oils...
eg. from cotton seed oil to conola oils, yes I said canola oil is a seed oils.
We are literally consuming refined industrial machine oils...
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I'm "almost" tempted to get some to fill an eBike motor with. If I could seal it in. Not quite because I can't afford to replace it if I mess it up.
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Cool.....I use the signature series in all my stuff ....
I'm testing it now in my vehicle like I did with XL series
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Goes to show that Amsoil does what it says it does & disapointing knowing other leading top oil companys in other tests also are not equaling up
Yep. Other top companies do enough to pass a test to be called a blend of synthetic. Then as soon as it's in the vehicle it fails.
If it’s a sp rated oil, it’s not going to hurt anything, especially since it’s Amsoil.
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If Ray ever did a show just on Amsoil, he'd have nothing left to broadcast, the report would show that Amsoil is above ALL others, nothing else to talk about folks.
Agreed
Thank you for making this video, Do you think this a better product than the Amsoil OE synthetic?
I think the chemical makeup is better thsn OE. He compared it to signature and OE. It's a lot closer to signature series even though it's a synthetic blend.
OE is full synthetic. By looking at the results I think you would do better with Synthetic Blend. Then send it off to test and see what it's doing. Wouldn't hurt to try right.
@@BeardedFordTech Makes sense, this is specific to our 2024 Mustang, Its not a daily driver, we put on less than 3000 miles seasonally and some of the issues I found was oils that meet the ford specification, I have no doubt that the signature series is one of the best options however it is very pricy for something that is not going to have many miles on it.
@@89unica how much did you pay for that car, $50k + ? And you are worried about spending a few bucks on oil? I don't understand? AMSOIL has a 5W50 Signature Series formulated for the GTs anyway. Unless Ford calls out a different viscosity on your engine. Anyway that's what I would use, Signature Series no question if it were mine, even if I only put a thousand miles a year on it.
@@89unica oil is so very important, it's the lifeblood of an engine. Even more so with all the high technology on modern engines. I don't care, even my old junk get Signature Series, it's that important to me.
@@oneninerniner3427 At the time when I did my first oil changer, the Signature Series was my first choice, however it did not list the Ford specification and the OE did. I contacted Amsoil and they confirmed it was not listed, so I went with the OE for that reason. Since that time it has been added to the Signature Series specifications.
Change your furnace filter to a 4'' pleated
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@@BeardedFordTech Your buddy's air handler on the wall has a plugged filter and is restricting airflow, ready to be sucked up into the evaporator. :) A 4" pleated filter with work much better and will save $$ in operation, keep the coil and fan clean and he won't have to change it very often, didn't mean to offend. :) (I'm an old HVAC/Ref tech, my eyes just naturally see those things... )
@@baileyboy7567 the one on the wall behind me? It gets changed every 28 days. The guys who installed it gave us 4" it wasn't plugged. It was literally about 6 days old.
Lake Jr. is the man on oil!
@snapon1974 yes indeed he is!!
All of us Mechanics always say Yes to much i agree the soy bean oil is Neet i wad hoping it was better but it makes sense for the lower price point to Get synthetic blend customers in the door. Super tech zmight suprice you it's Impressive from the testing Lake did 23:30 @Rainman Ray's Repairs @BeardedFordTech @The Motor Oil Geek
Yeah I've seen that video. I was surprised at that one.
@@BeardedFordTech yeah I was super shocked at the Super tech Results
I wonder if amsoil will go the way of Valvoline an do a retore and protect oil also
@@Nick-md2ro I'm sure they are working on it. Just like they did this synthetic blend
I agree the oils that make claims and put it into the marketing without the testing drives me mad as well Lake 36:00
Me too. And people call amsoil a scam while buying that other garbage
@@BeardedFordTech exactly
Im a use a conventional oil or full synthetic oil guy ! I really dont see any benefit using a blend not even the cost ! Amsoil is made for extended OCI's which im also not a big fan of ! I use both pennzoil ultra platinum and supertech 10,000 mile syn. both with great results ! I have no problem changing the oil at 4k to 5k or every 6 months !
This synthetic blend isn't a 10k oil change oil. It's not quite full synthetic but has the protection of one.
amsoil needs a 15-40 for the diesel in a blend next!! their best 15-40 seems to cause the typewriter tick in my duramax where the blends do not
Awkward. I will reach out to them and give them your recommendation. They won't know unless people tell them. Thank you for thay info.
They do, It's product code SBDF. Never tried it though, looks to be available in 2.5-gallon jugs
@SLLawnCare Dang sure is.its labeled commercial grade threw me off. I looked at specs. Sure enough greather than 50% synthetic. 15W40. Thank you for that 💯💯 learn something new everyday.
@mikethetoolman8776 apparently they do i just found out. Product code SBDF it's weights is 15W40
@@BeardedFordTech I just got a new catalog from them and it had all the new blends but nothing in a 15-40 good to hear!!!
I use Amsoil hybrid 0w-16,in my toyota hybrids.Amsoil isn't selling enough,cause they are expensive.This is an attempt to lower prices.
@@philipeli1192 haven't used any hybrid oil. I don't have any hybrids. How do you like it? How's it working?
The tests that I seen shows more aluminum wear with amsoil than other oils.
@@Greg-w6t go look at my oil tests. Doesn't show aluminum wear at all
@@BeardedFordTech I will
@@Greg-w6t there's like 4 of them.
I had a 1957 Chev with a 283 that had the best oil mileage. Every time the "gas jockeys" (remember them?) checked the oil, it was a quart low, then they told me that I had the cleanest oil on the dipstick that they had ever seen. They asked me when was the last time I changed oil and I told them the last change I could remember was about six months and 10,000 miles ago.
What they didn't know that the oil pressure sensor had cracked and was leaking.
It was winter in Winnipeg, Canada, and I didn't have any place warm to change the oil pressure sensor until spring. I always used Quaker State 10/30.
Still have the car, still driving it, but now only in the summer. Other than that I run it every month in the garage and around the block when it's nice enough out side.
I'm 82 and I bought the car new in 1958 for $2795.00 cash. It has been appraised at over $80,000 now. The only thing major I replaced was the engine (twice) and the transmission, once in 1966 to a M22 4 speed. It came with a three on the tree.
I then upgraded the 283 to a 327 in 1964 and then a 383 custom built engine in 1995 .
The car has also had the convertible top, replaced twice, and the clutch four times. Other than that, it had only had regular maintenance and still runs beautiful.
AND NO, IT'S NOT FOR SALE!!
😲😲😲 I was about to ask if it was for sale. Back when a car was a car. I wish they cost 2k now.
@@olddrummer1942 Don't start it in the winter at all! Unless you are going to drive it far enough to get it thoroughly warmed up to cook off any condensation.
Just let er be.
@@oneninerniner3427 I do drive it far enough, and I usually only use the first two gears to get the revolutions up, but I do go through all the gears, including reverse! I'm an ex-partsman, (45 years), mainly GM, but I have worked in a bunch of the jobber shops,and some Chrysler, Suzuki, but no Ford!
It says on Amsoils sight it is API ILSAC liscensed.
Yep.
I wish someone would do a comparison between Amsoil SS, Amsoil XL, and OE. I asked this of Project farm but he has not rerun tests. Why do I ask for this? Because I use Amsoil SS but change every 5-6K and if the XL or OE does just as well as SS in tests then I could save money by using XL. A canadian guy tells me that XL in his Tundra worked better because in has a higher Shear than the SS. I don't know if that is true but I looked it up in Amsoils site and it does have a higher htss or something like that. When I asked Amsoil they were very vague in answering my question to the point that it was essentially and NON answer.
@dalephillips8250 i am testing Signature series now. I tested XL in different intervals ranging yp to 10k. Ita good for 20k (12k severe service) which my truck is severe service cause it's turbocharged charged. I'll be sending results off soon with the Signature series with 5k miles. I have to do a couple oil changes to make sure all the xl is out. I will tell you that if your running 5-6k. You can go further. If your doing 5-6k then go with OE. Or. You can keep doing that and wait for this results when I do the video. But. I am testing it yes.
@BeardedFordTech I wonder if the wear protection between the two are identical like when project farm showed that the load bearing wear scar was less with Amsoil SS than any other brand. I wonder what that would be between SS and XL
@@dalephillips8250 I'm sure we will soon find out
I'll be willing to test the Amsoil Synthetic blend for you guys in my 2012 jeep patriot with 240,089
@@jeepfan1998 we will see email me. Aheflin31@gmail.com
I have a 5.3 Tahoe, LS with the 5w30 in it now. I will do a UOA somewhere between 3 -5k.....interested?
@eddieroberts9794 yes. Very interested. Is it the synthetic blend 5w30?
I first used Amsoil in 1977. It is an awesome (at least 100% sythetic oil) motor oil, snd to none.
@@RioSul50 you still use it? It had only been out 5 years when you first started using it.
Seed oils are industrial lubricants (processed at extremely high temperatures with hexathane) good for your engine, terrible for your health.
Thank you for an intelligent comment in the comments section.
I was thinking the same thing,
Great minds think alike. 😊
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Havoline pro RS....I used it for 3 2500 mile oil changes...each time I drained the oil filter housing on 2016 Highlander nothing came out...had to remove and dump so I resumed mobil 1 and or Pennzoil full synthetic. Housing drains every time ...not sure what was going on but except for that...the veggie oil seemed to perform like petroleum
Awkward. Wonder why nothing came out
@@BeardedFordTech the oil filter had a slimy soybean oil like coating on it each time so I stopped using the plant base oil for that reason. It sounded like a great idea on the havoline website. Hopefully amsoil figured out a better way. I'm sure they did
@vlxneutron2835 we shall see. I sent some to a sub to test out. I ordered 4 cases to test on a fleet vehicle.
Bearded Ford Tech, how can I get in contact with you?
I love running full synthetics in my truck but my question would be this, how well would this work in something with a turbo because it's not really aimed at that. I currently run AMSOIL Signature in my 2020 Silverado Turbo-4 and I love it a lot. But I don't always have the money to buy it. The one store in the area that sells Signature charges $17 a bottle which is where I got it from initially so I could do my oil change. After paying that I was just going to order it from AMSOIL directly there after for far lass. As much as I like full synthetics would this AMSOIL Syn-Blend work as a good stop-gap for when I can't buy Signature? I like AMSOIL and I don't want to buy any of the cheaper stuff found in stores. I get tired of having to switch brands just because funds don't allow it. If this stuff works I have no issues running a Syn-Blend for when I can't have Signature but I get to stick with AMSOIL.
@Slane583 it would be perfectly for your Silverado. If you want to order any of them online where it would be cheaper and shipped to your house in about 2 days you can go here www.amsoil.com/?zo=5124952 and become a preferred customer. Win win for everyone.
Never thought there would be Tin in a virgin oil, but than again I'd never think there was Soy bean oil in Amsoil either.
Lake, when you talk to Amsoil, ask them: Why Soybean and not Grape, or Cotton, or Sunflower, or Olive oils...is there a reason for using Soybean?
Oh I don't like Mobile 1, I had a bad report on their Extended Oil, never again!
@@wwilliams1358 pretty interesting. How bad was the report on mobil 1? I've seen and heard of some bad ones. Mobil 1 is not good. I don't recommend it
@beardedfordtech I have been using Motul in my motorcycle. What do you recommend for the Yamaha FZ1?
@@Errant2178 i used to use motul in my bikes. Switched them all over to amsoil many years ago. They run smoother and better. You can feel a difference. Try it out. If you don't like it. Switch back.
Great video...Question for @themotoroilgeek. You had mentioned in one of your recent videos that standard oil runs hotter than synthetic oil. Would that have any bearing on the thermal performance of the synthetic blend?
And are the polymers used in the SB likely less expensive or less resistant to viscosity breakdown, meaning a "standard" drain interval (many think to be 3k - 5k miles, or equivalent hours)? Thank you.
@RSAF-rms i will forward this question to him. That is a rewlly good question.
He replied to me.
This is what he said
"The blend should run hotter (marginally) than the full synthetic. The polymers used in the blend would be the same as the synthetic. It is not cost effective to stock multiple polymers due to logistic costs."
@@BeardedFordTech , thank you. I would be comfortable running this oil, though I still prefer FS and will continue using that with oil analysis. I certainly don't mind not changing the oil as often. Do you ever worry that the filter might experience reduced efficiency before the oil life limit is reached? I think about that on my cars with the smaller filters mostly. Maybe if the oil and filter are changed before oxidation and viscosity breakdown occur, that mitigates filter concerns.
@RSAF-rms if your running signature series your supposed to change the filter about halfway through if your doing extended oil drain intervals. If your just going 3-5k no need. Filters go 10-12k now (depending on oil and how you drive)
If thet made 0w16 id give it a try
@herbbot8241 unfortunately they don't make the ow16 in the synthetic blend. Only full synthetic. 😔
Anybody have any experience with the Amsoil high milage oil? How does it stack up to the XL?
I haven't yet. I need to test it as well. I don't think it's extended drain though.
So is it a really good oil or similar to cheap oil?
@702Wolfi ummmm. Nowhere near cheap oil. Took a lot of engineering to make this. Did you watch the whole thing? This is a superior synthetic blend. It's closest to the signature series full synthetic. I would say that's really good. Even their low end oil isn't anywhere near the cheap oil. None of their product line has anything cheap about it.
@@BeardedFordTech Thanks that's good to hear. Still learning the English language...
@@702Wolfi all good. Here to help if you need it. What is your native language?
@@BeardedFordTech German.
@@702Wolfi I'm a little rusty. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Wie geht's Ihnen?
the obvious question is this: What is the average amount of synthetic oil in most synthetic blend oils? I'd really like to know.
About 20% he said that in the video
@@BeardedFordTech thanks I missed it.
@walterdowns3389 all good. It was a lot to go through.
I don’t know if they still do, but Pennzoil used to sell a synthetic blend oil that was guaranteed to contain a minimum of 50% synthetic oil. It used to be Dexos spec too (older spec). I ran it in my older Chevy pickups.
Hey bro, what oil would you recommend for a focus ST diesel mk 3.5 2015 model.
@adrianmoore3118 i misread that. MK 3.5. MK meaning mark basicslly saying it's on the mark platform. I would go with Amsoil Diesel Oil.
www.amsoil.com/?z0=5124952
thanks bro very much Appreciated
@adrianmoore3118 very welcome. Thank you for checking out the video
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You have to " Qualify" that you are pouring oil from a new container into a new empty container for some of your viewers ?
@flexjay87 yes. Cause a lot of people were like that could be anything. Even when I did used oil analysis they didn't believe me. Sad isn't it.
So would you this or pennzoil ultra platinum be a better oil?
Pennzoil ultra platinum is a full synthetic this isn't. If i had to choose between those two. It would be synthetic blend. Not saying ultra platinum is bad. But. It didn't do so well in my truck when I tested it like 3 years ago doesn't really do good where I live and how I drive
@BeardedFordTech Same experience, I switched from Mobil 1 0w20 to Pennzoil Ultra and my Camry 2ARFE still burns oil, no smoking, runs smooth, just still burning oil. Now, trying to decide between Valvoline restore and protect or Amsoil with their flush treatment.
@@truthseeker1979 i use the flush a lot. It works very well. Dump it in at operating temp. Let it idle 15 min. Drain oil and cha ge filter. Works fantastic
Wow little over 8 dollars that's close to most Name Brands For a Single Quart that isnt bad Compared to the Signature Series 42:00
Exactly. And that's retail price. If your a preferred customer it's cheaper. If your a dealer and get it wholesale it's like $5.55
@@BeardedFordTech that pricing is just hard to beat especially as a preferred customer or a dealer and getting it whole sale 5.55 is a super competitive price
@@AntonioClaudioMichael indeed it is. We'll worth the price too
The new Amsoil Synthetic Blend looks interesting. I've avoided Amsoil due to the expense. The soy bean oil was a surprise. I knew that the original Castrol oil had castor bean oil in it. I had no idea that original lubricants were derived from vegetable oil. We got a history lesson today. Definitely looking forward to test results to see how well the synthetic blend holds up. I'd be willing to make the switch to Amsoil synthetic blend. All three vehicles in my fleet take 5W-30 and are older vehicles. The newest has the most mileage at 312K. It both leaks and burns oil so I stay away from synthetics.
@mlieser1230 yeah the soybean oil blew me away. This synthetic blend may be for you lieser.
i go up in viscosity wen they start using oil... just did that in my lexus 200t w/ 77k on it... AMSOIL of course... using their high milage oil, of course, 5w30 f/ 0w20... now runz smoother & i've noticed an increase of about 2 mpg... not using any oil yet, do not xpect it 2... $44k car, i wood NOT use anything cheap in my car...
@@brucek.hoffman5868 sounds like you nailed the perfect mixture for a perfect running ride! I use 5W30 year round. Doesn't get that cold here.
I would personally never use this oil. This oil is made for quick lube shops where customers care more about price than quality.
Yes to a point. It's marketed for quick lube shops and people who prefer synthetic blend. I don't use blend. Nor do I go to quick lube shops. I use full synthetic. But this blend (from the chemical makeup) beats any oil and any quick lube shop.
How does the amsoil signature stack up against Toyota genuine synthetic motor oil?
@trdfenz3005 never tested Toyota oil. But the way the chemical makeup is(in the amsoil) im sure it's better than any factory brand oil. If you want to send me some I can send it off for testing. Or if you want to send off a virgina sample to www.speediagnostix.com and email me when you get the results I can go over it with lake. Keep in mind amsoil is made to exceed factory specs.
@@BeardedFordTech thanks I’ll deff consider that. I have a brand new 2024 Tacoma and I’m thinking I’ll deff use the signature series but wanted to see if it beat Toyota brand, always heard great tings of Toyota genuine oil
@trdfenz3005 signature series is a really really good oil. My best friend in Texas has a 2013 Tundra. Been using signature series since he bought it. Runs great engine is clean. Just normal maintenance he goes 10k-12k miles. Course he's had it tested too
ExxonMobil makes Toyota oil according to a TH-cam named CarCare Nut, a master mechanic. So it's basically MB 1 branded as Toyota.
@truthseeker1979 ewwwww mobil 1. There was another guy who sent me virgin and used results of mobil 1. It wasn't great. New or used.
Hell yeah!
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GREAT INFORMATION! I'm always looking for more information to pass along to my Subaru owners, especially the WRX/STI owners. The EJ engines only work well with a few blends of oil, as soon as you go cheap on oil the engine starts to fail.
@baja-automotive exactly! Now I'm not a Subaru fan. But I did work there for a bit. And the ones who did switch to amaoil even being OE they saw better results. I think this new blend is going to do very well. It's appealing to a completely different market. They did their homework on this one.
I don’t use anything but full synthetic oil. 🙂
@@frederickwoodard9551 me too.
I am going to do one of these test and not tell them the brand of oil juts number them to see if they are being bias and altering the out comes because of possible deals or contacts or out of fear of back lash
@SaerTurner-wn2qh trust me. It's not about brand loyalty. On most sites when you out in info it's asks for brand. We aren't being biased. You know us better than that Saer
I have a 2022 Rav-4 the Toyota dealer makes my oil change at 16000 km which gives your 10000 miles
Dealer makes you change it? They can't make you do anything unless you have a service contract. Which in most cases isn't needed. You have oil changes rolled into your loan. And yes Toyota goes 10k. What you would want is an Extended Manufacturers Warranty.
This is coming from my 5+ decades 1st hand experience wrenching/rebuilding/restoring classic muscle cars & motorcycles seeing time after time what failed motors look like inside that had extended 7,500-10k oil changes. 10k mile oil changes is too long even with quality full syn oil no matter what oil analysis says because it gets too dirty & the additive pkg getting pushed too hard being mostly used up offering much less protection which is why It’s best to change the oil & filter in your RAV4 every 5k miles max using quality full syn oil.
You do that & you will not not have any oil related issues with your rav4. Ruining the motor 2x longer to 10k mile oil changes allows too many contaminants to build up in the motor & oil along with also pushing the oils additive pkg to the limit too to where it can’t protect the motor near as good as it should.
But if your motor already has a lot of miles on it with 10k oil changes considerable wear damage could have already occurred & introducing 5k oil & filter changes will not fix that & or clean up the motor. If that’s the case you could maybe try valvoline’s new Restore Line of full syn oil that’s designed to remove dirt & Carbon from the moyir including carbon ftom piston ring groves on pistons releasing/freeing the rings to better seal with the bores again reducing oil use & blowby. Btw,my wife bought a new RAV4 on 2018 that just turned 63k miles running great with never 1 issue to take back to the dealer. I 1st changed the oil & filter in my wife’s new RAV4 at 1k miles using 5w-20 (not the rec 0w-20) M1 full syn extended perf oil because it has a more robust additive pkg to handle extended oil changes though I do them every 5k miles. The reason I use 5w vs 0w 20 oil is because the 5w base oil in the 5w-20 oil makes the oil a bit more resistant to shear/viscosity loss which I had picked up on in oil testing I had done in the past. The 0w-20 oils base oil is not as resistant to shear which does affect the oils overall ability to reach its 20wt at full op temp when the 0w base oil is sheared vs if a 5w furs get sheared still bring a 2.5-3w post shear vs if you sheared an already 0w base oil that can affect its ability to reach 20wt oil at full op temp. Running the 5w vs 0w base oil instan an issue at all in most climates because it hood to well below zero cold start esp being full syn that flows better. But maybe it could be an issue in extreme cold cond like in Alaska.
When I look in the valve cover on my wife’s RAV4 with a bright light it’s clean like new with no buildup or yellow residue at all.
I did the same oil change regiment on my wife’s prior car an 07 pt cruiser her son totaled when it was still running great at almost 200k miles using approx 1qt every 5k miles at oil change time,still had the original transmission too that was still working great at almost 200k because I did filter & trans fluid change every 50k miles.
@scottwheaton9689 🤦♂️classic muscle cars aren't like today's engines. I'd rather go by data. Not your speculation. I've been in a lot of engines. Some who do 5k and they look horrible. Some who do 10k on crap oil. They look horrible. And the other way around. You didn't see the 200k miles engine I tore down did you. 8-10k oil changes. Clean inside. But we also use a superior oil. Not Some garbage oil. Again. I'd rather trust a oil analysis test.
It’s good oil, but there are several oils on the market just as good for a lot less $$$
@chriswadlington2465 without the same protection. I love how people look at the retail price and day it's expensive. When this synthetic blend is like $6 for preferred customers. All their oil is cheaper when your a preferred customer.
I only go with full synthetic not blend
I said the same thing until I thought about it. I figured Amsoil wanted to capture so of the lower tier price points and giv some of the benefit of their high quality oils while getting their name out there. It's possible some some repair shops and oil change shops may decide to use their oils since they can get them at a lower cost.
@ARTEM-ui4wx I run synthetic too. If inwas to run a blend it would be this. But also correct they are going for oil change shops and other garages at a better price point.
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This has me very intrigued 🤔. I was not expecting this out of a synthetic blend. Should've considering it's coming from Amsoil, but I'm still surprised. Thank you for the mind fuck😂
Your welcome lol. Still has me intrigued as well.
Just put it/them on a waiting list,lol.
@@BLACKBOX2TURK who?
@@BLACKBOX2TURK and a waiting list for what?
On what you guys were talking about , also on soy bean oil it's not bad it actually resistance to high heat, and havoline pro-rs has 25% plant base oil.
@@BLACKBOX2TURK ohhh
Send me some, I'll try it
@WhtNite718 already sent some to someone 😁 sorry. Otherwise I would.
Every GF6 rated oil will go head to head with Amsoil. Save your money on oil. Walmart, Costco, and Royal King is made by Warren Oil. Spend 5 bucks more go with Pennzoil ultra platinum.
Or not go with any of those and get better protection
Sounds like the only reason they made this oil is to be California compliant.
No. It's to market to the quick lube places and people that run synthetic blend. California compliant is a bonus though. Opens up market there
16:35.. if it's competitively priced and clearly superior (your data) to "synthetic blends," then it makes sense
18:35.. it does Ray
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Crude petroleum is bio-derived.
Yes