Amsoil OE
11-16-2015, 06:41 PM
#1
Amsoil OE
So I've done a search on the forums, and I noticed that everybody likes to use the Signature Series Amsoil Oil.
I am curious about my situation if it warrants the use of the Signature Series. As I understand the difference with
the Signature Series is just longer interval oil changes. I will put less than 10000 miles on the car in the year,
I am going to follow the severe maintenance schedule following the time (6months) rather than miles driven for oil/filter change.
Will do autocross 10 + events and up to 2 x HPDE in a year. Seems like XL or OE would fit that bill. Or is there something in Signature Series
I'm not aware of...like better wear protection? Just searched , and I guess s2ki member states the Signature Series is full synthetic compared to the XL or the OE.
I am curious about my situation if it warrants the use of the Signature Series. As I understand the difference with
the Signature Series is just longer interval oil changes. I will put less than 10000 miles on the car in the year,
I am going to follow the severe maintenance schedule following the time (6months) rather than miles driven for oil/filter change.
Will do autocross 10 + events and up to 2 x HPDE in a year. Seems like XL or OE would fit that bill. Or is there something in Signature Series
I'm not aware of...like better wear protection? Just searched , and I guess s2ki member states the Signature Series is full synthetic compared to the XL or the OE.
11-17-2015, 03:07 AM
#4
Everybody likes to use the Signature Series Amsoil Oil? Really? I'm embarrassed I missed that fact. 
I don't use anything labeled "Amsoil" in any of my cars. Nor do I see any need to.
-- Chuck
I don't use anything labeled "Amsoil" in any of my cars. Nor do I see any need to.-- Chuck
11-17-2015, 10:26 AM
#5
Anyway, the price difference is pretty small and if you're tracking the car, why would you not put in the best?
11-17-2015, 10:47 AM
#6
Why not go for the best is right!
Amsoil won't hurt anything but there's no consensus it's "the best" anything other than, perhaps, advertising. Oops, that's Mobil 1.
Yeah, I missed my nap but the statement that "everyone likes to use" something just triggered my (typical) knee-jerk reaction. "Some like to use" would have slipped right by me with no need to comment.
-- Chuck
Amsoil won't hurt anything but there's no consensus it's "the best" anything other than, perhaps, advertising. Oops, that's Mobil 1.
Yeah, I missed my nap but the statement that "everyone likes to use" something just triggered my (typical) knee-jerk reaction. "Some like to use" would have slipped right by me with no need to comment.
-- Chuck
11-17-2015, 11:18 AM
#7
The signature series line boosts the anti-wear additive package over their other lines. Most of the signature series oils have a nice mix of moly, phos., zinc, and boron, and it is a true group 4 synthetic. It does provide for longer drains but it is a better built oil from what I've seen. I think the XL line is mostly a group 3 oil, but it is still very good. I never really cared about long drains but I do like beefier additive packages where possible, and synthetic oils also flow better at lower temps.
I'm a Red Line fan, but I have used Amsoil quite a bit in the past and I do like it as well. I also think Mobil1 is a great oil when it comes to synthetics, plus a couple other over the counter brands.
I'm a Red Line fan, but I have used Amsoil quite a bit in the past and I do like it as well. I also think Mobil1 is a great oil when it comes to synthetics, plus a couple other over the counter brands.
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11-18-2015, 06:29 AM
#8
I know some ppl that swear by AMSOIL. It certainly won't hurt to use it, except the pocketbook.
11-18-2015, 11:58 AM
#10
Brad Penn is a good oil, a lot of the muscle guys love it on flat tappet valvetrains as it has a good dose of zinc. Some engines really need it. Not so great on a setup that runs an oem cat as high zinc can be bad for the cat, but it is a good oil.