I find this interesting also. Sure, the NOACK volatility has a relation to the phosphorus in exhaust gasses, but they've neglected the factor of oil consumption. All engines use oil. Some more than others, and some MUCH more than others. Oil loss isn't usually because of burnoff, although this contributes some, it's usually the normal amount getting by the rings and valve stem seals. This gets burned and releases its phosphorus. In a brand new engine that burns very little, not a real problem. If you're using more than a little, watch your converter.

I have a feeling the API set a limit so that it would be safe in an oil burner to not plug the converter, too fast anyway. I would have serious doubts about running Amsoil in one of these.

It's not just the old vehicles that burn oil regularly. I've seen new vehicles blowing blue smoke, and my dad's chevy used about 1 quart every 1000 miles when it was new and using synthetic. I had 5 or 6 quarts in it by the time the GM oil life system said to change it! (I switched to dino and it doesnt use any now, go figure)

Had I used Amsoil in the above mentioned chevy, would I have had converter problems? Maybe, maybe not. But I'm sure the chance would have been greater.

 

It is a given that the major vehicle manufacturers and the major oil companies have for decades worked to develop engine oils that are technologically on the leading edge (there is a reason we no longer depend on single weight oil). Major oil manufacturers (who happen to be API certified) and major vehicle manufacturers (who happen to have a vested interest in how long their vehicles last) recommend oil of x quality and oil changes at y intervals. The major oil/vehicle manufactures have spent tens of millions of $$ on oil research. Should i instead follow the advice of a little company that doesnt want to or cant get API certified? amsoil may be an ok oil, who knows? But why should i pay big bucks for oil to a person (the amsoil salesman) who stands to profit a bunch when i can safely utilize the expertise and decades of oil research experience provided by the oil manufacturers/vehicle manufactures by simply buying a good quality API oil, of the right API rating, and changing it according to the manufacturer's recommended change interval? Something about amsoil reminds me of PT Barnum's famous statement "a sucker is born every minute" But obviously, anyone who wants to try/use amsoil then that is their choice. IMO.

 

Hey, OilDude, you wouldn't happen to be an AMSOil distributor, reseller, or prime customer, or primate customer, or whatever they call it, would you?

I'm on record, and my web page back me up: I sell software and motorcycle accessories. As far as oil and trucks go, I'm just another consumer trying to find my way through the marketing hype and mass confusion.

I'm curious: what's your story?

 

Amsoil threads always end up with someone attracting the wrong kind of attention to themselves and losing their posting privilage. You guys have put a lot into this thread already and I don't want to disrespect that by removing it from the forum. So instead it's locked and still available for viewing, if not replys.

Thanks for your understanding.

 

TheOildude has once proven again proven that Amsoil dealers are incapable of following the rules and will no longer be a part of conversations here.