Anyone use Amsoil?
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Anyone use Amsoil?
I'm not ready for my first oil change, but just wondering if anyone uses Amsoil or has any thoughts about it? I remember my old neighbor using it and I recently read some things about it online. What do ya'll think about it?
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Originally Posted by Black450
I'm not ready for my first oil change, but just wondering if anyone uses Amsoil or has any thoughts about it? I remember my old neighbor using it and I recently read some things about it online. What do ya'll think about it?
Here are couple of recent threads on the subject.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/66...-cj-4-oil.html
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/66...the-6-4-a.html
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Amsoil is always a hot topic around here. It can be used in a diesel. The problem is Amsoil in the Powerstroke does not get along with the high pressure oil that fires the injectors, common rail it is fine.
My dealer has one die hard Amsoil fanatic that complains constantly and argues he has bad injectors. When hooked up to the WDS the injector imbalance is high which makes the truck run very rough, once the oil is changed no more problems. Later in the year, same problem once he changes back to Amsoil...
The whole Amsoil theory is to go long intervals to save money, it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out his dealer visits have cut well into his budget.
The Powerstroke loves fresh oil, and no air introduced into the high pressure oil system. Look for the API rating on the oil you use. That insures the oil will not foam or shear under the conditions the Powerstroke needs to run properly.
Salesmen can sell anything, I am sure people who live southern Florida would buy snow shovels if approached with the right attitude.
My dealer has one die hard Amsoil fanatic that complains constantly and argues he has bad injectors. When hooked up to the WDS the injector imbalance is high which makes the truck run very rough, once the oil is changed no more problems. Later in the year, same problem once he changes back to Amsoil...
The whole Amsoil theory is to go long intervals to save money, it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out his dealer visits have cut well into his budget.
The Powerstroke loves fresh oil, and no air introduced into the high pressure oil system. Look for the API rating on the oil you use. That insures the oil will not foam or shear under the conditions the Powerstroke needs to run properly.
Salesmen can sell anything, I am sure people who live southern Florida would buy snow shovels if approached with the right attitude.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 is the best pick for API CJ-4 emission standard diesel oil required by year model 2007 and newer model diesel engines. This premium diesel oil provides superb lubrication for engines found in diesel fleets, commercial diesel engines, and personal diesel-engined vehicles. Formulated with the most modern of additives and synthetic-based oil technology, this diesel engine oil far surpasses the increased demands of performance- based newer engines. AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 diesel engine oil withstands the punishment of soot, acids and heat to aid in resisting wear, deposits and corrosion. This diesel engine oil, with its wide range of viscosity, is perfect for both summer and winter use. It defends against breakdown and, if checked by analysis of the oil, the drain intervals can be extended.
Amsoil does carry a API CJ 4 oil that is used for 07 and newer.
AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 is the best pick for API CJ-4 emission standard diesel oil required by year model 2007 and newer model diesel engines. This premium diesel oil provides superb lubrication for engines found in diesel fleets, commercial diesel engines, and personal diesel-engined vehicles. Formulated with the most modern of additives and synthetic-based oil technology, this diesel engine oil far surpasses the increased demands of performance- based newer engines. AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 diesel engine oil withstands the punishment of soot, acids and heat to aid in resisting wear, deposits and corrosion. This diesel engine oil, with its wide range of viscosity, is perfect for both summer and winter use. It defends against breakdown and, if checked by analysis of the oil, the drain intervals can be extended.
Amsoil does carry a API CJ 4 oil that is used for 07 and newer.
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Originally Posted by SuperDuty P/U
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 is the best pick for API CJ-4 emission standard diesel oil required by year model 2007 and newer model diesel engines. This premium diesel oil provides superb lubrication for engines found in diesel fleets, commercial diesel engines, and personal diesel-engined vehicles. Formulated with the most modern of additives and synthetic-based oil technology, this diesel engine oil far surpasses the increased demands of performance- based newer engines. AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 diesel engine oil withstands the punishment of soot, acids and heat to aid in resisting wear, deposits and corrosion. This diesel engine oil, with its wide range of viscosity, is perfect for both summer and winter use. It defends against breakdown and, if checked by analysis of the oil, the drain intervals can be extended.
Amsoil does carry a API CJ 4 oil that is used for 07 and newer.
AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 is the best pick for API CJ-4 emission standard diesel oil required by year model 2007 and newer model diesel engines. This premium diesel oil provides superb lubrication for engines found in diesel fleets, commercial diesel engines, and personal diesel-engined vehicles. Formulated with the most modern of additives and synthetic-based oil technology, this diesel engine oil far surpasses the increased demands of performance- based newer engines. AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 diesel engine oil withstands the punishment of soot, acids and heat to aid in resisting wear, deposits and corrosion. This diesel engine oil, with its wide range of viscosity, is perfect for both summer and winter use. It defends against breakdown and, if checked by analysis of the oil, the drain intervals can be extended.
Amsoil does carry a API CJ 4 oil that is used for 07 and newer.
http://eolcs.api.org/DisplayLicenseI...LicenseNo=0995
The information you cut and pasted from the Amsoil website is slick marketing by Amsoil an they would like you to believe there oil is API CJ-4 certified & licensed, it is not however and therefore does not meet FMC engine oil requirements.
When and oil is API Certified & Licensed it must carry the "Starburst &/or Donut". There are very specific rules set down by API that all licensed oils and oil licensees must follow for there oil to be API Certified. Amsoil is an API licensee, they just do not have any "API CJ-4 certified & licensed" oils.
http://new.api.org/aboutoilgas/motor...lity-marks.cfm
Please read the links posted in my previous post as this is addressed in more detail.
Here is the link to all current API CJ-4 "certified & licensed" motor oil, please note Amsoil is Not on the list.
http://eolcs.api.org/FindBrandByServ...eCategory=CJ-4
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Originally Posted by SuperDuty P/U
Sorry my mistake!!!!!
This is the great thing about FTE, the members are known to be doubtful of marketing and request verifiable proof with supporting documents. Fortunately with the internet the API site is now readily available to all, so the truth can be found.
Also for more oil info FTE has an oil forum and then there is the grandaddy of oil forum BITOG
www.bobistheoilguy.com/
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the misinformed person or persons about amsoil to make it simple just look on the amsoil container & you will see API-CJ4 this is all yuo need to know & ford says ok so not to be worried about amsoil
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Originally Posted by mervyn jennett
the misinformed person or persons about amsoil to make it simple just look on the amsoil container & you will see API-CJ4 this is all yuo need to know & ford says ok so not to be worried about amsoil
www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum169/
Read the requirements of labeling for API Certification & Licensing. Amsoil is an API member but only has 1 API Certified Diesel Oil and it is PCO CI-4+.
Amsoil is scamming you with their labling on the DEO bottles. It does not meet the licensing requirements.
Check the API website links have been posted numerous times, please read and study them.
http://eolcs.api.org/DisplayLicenseI...LicenseNo=0995
Amsoil Does NOT meet FMC engine oil requirements for the 6.4 PSD.
