OK soda,
You win, the specs say Amsoil is better so it must be. You go your way I will go mine. This is a pretty dead "argument/discussion" since both RP and Amsoil are leaps and bounds ahead of Dino oil. That is a fact, not an opinion BTW. I'm out.

 

Hey Al...do you see that? I should've done a poll on the subject! I am going to get Amsoil 0w 30!!

 

it is your bread dude, I know I aint messing wit no 0w30... 5w30 is the most I'd fux with, and maybe from amsoil... since my boys shop can get me a case for real cheap... I got a case of 5w20 for $60 last time

 

WTF??? Oh hell naw...you know I PM'ed you after that one!

 

SodaBuff is right, however, don't forget that synthetics can buy you time. with the SSO I'd only use it if you plan on doing 15,000 mile drain intervals. Otherwise it's not worth it IMO.

 

I'm using Amsoil 0-30. Amsoil all I ever use-it is awesome. I don't know why others don't use it? Maybe they're scared to switch from their choice of oil? Just look a the tests that they do with their oil. They put most oils to shame. Just like they say, they can't print the results if it wasn't true.

 

How much do you pay for yours? Do you get yours by online, mail order or retail store?

 

I pay about $10 a quart for the 0-30. I got it at a retail store but also from their website. Lately I got it locally so I didn't have to wait for shipping.

 

Is there anyone who uses K&N oil filters? The HP-1010.

 

I picked up my car yesterday after getting my oil change and the A1 service. My car runs great, seemingly better than before!! Is this really true, is using this oil and filter a true performance boost as well? Or am I just tripping? It sure as hell feels better!

BTW...I am using the Amsoil SS 0W-30 synth oil and the Amsoil EA013 oil filter.

I'M SOLD!!!!!

 

There was a post to a thread in another forum. They were going to dyno the same car on the same dyno and change oil in between dyno runs.

They were going to use about 6 different oils: RP, Mobil1, Red Line, etc.

They got about 3 or 4 dyno runs done and there were differences. In fact the Royal Purple showed a pretty big improvement in HP and TQ.

Then the site owners/testers got threatened with a law suit if they ran add'l dynos and posted them.

There were some factors that were uncontrolled and could account for some variation in the dyno's besides the oil, but the Royal Purple difference was significant and piqued my interest.

Maybe someone remembers the site/test and re-post the link??

 

yea I stick to mobil 1...... I tried some other oil that comes from japan....i say no thanks to that same shit as anything else..... RP is the one that I personally would never use for any car I own. the first n last time i put RP in, the valves chattered like hell only after a few hundred miles.... that what made me determine the quality of it. AmSoil Im using now... its just as good as mobil 1 and no valve "chatteration" happening. so id say AS or Mobil 1 is def the way to go

 

dark did u bring it to acura to get it changed?

 

I dunno trip, I am running RP 5w30, dropped it in last week, ran the car to see if I could get a difference and she runs like a greased up 2 year old nobody can catch me
maybe you got jerked when were you got your oil from

 

I'm running 5w30 Valvoline dura-blend and it seems to be a little smoother than whatever they use @ the dealer. I need another oil change in about 1k miles so i'll probably switch to RP full synthetic. What filter are you going with Dark? OEM?

 

Question: Do I have to change my previous post if after taking my car to Acura for the change, I opened up my trunk...


AND THE FUCKING OIL AND FILTER ARE STILL IN THERE???!!!???

I'm fucking on my way to Acura...more news at 11...

 

LOL proof that its all in your head...

 

Dark, that sucks. Morons. Did they charge you for Oil and Filter???



(I'm laughing on the inside, though. Hope you understand. )

 

OH SHIT DARK IS GONNA BLOW!
Still? how do u get jerked on oil? tell me they took the RP out and put in castrol gtx.... come on man I know what Im getting. I feel it thins out quicker and doesnt hold up as well in NY weather. 0w30 sounds interesting i know almost all new mercedes that have the filters up top use 0w30 and go for a shitload of miles smoooooothly.... i think i may go with that next.

 

So I go up there and of course, there was a miscommunication between the people that point, and the people at the end of the finger. So my car is getting done the right way and subwoofer rattle fixed as we speak! Plus, ya boy is in an 08 RDX! Nice!

Oh yeah, Bear my oil changes are free lifetime! You know how I do!!

I'll be back later tonight.

 

Ahh..damn that subwoofer rattle Taking mine in for that soon too

Did they charge you extra labor for the oil change with your stuff?

 

I just received a case of the 0W-30 Amsoil, also.
I know that before Mobil 1 came out with the 5W-20 weight, they said the 0W-20 weight was a direct replacement.
I share your caution. I don't rhink anyone has provided solid proof as to whether weights other than 5W-20 should or could be used safely. I see comments such as "scam" by Acura to meet CAFE, and other hyperbole, but no facts.
That being said, I think I may try it on my next change while it is still cold enough around here to maybe benefit from the 0W.

 

Start to finish, everything - FREE!

My baby feels smooth now...FOR REAL!! Hahahahaha!

 

hahaha same shit happened to me man. I just got my next oil change @ like 3k

 

I used to use Pennzoil Platinum 5W-20 and K&N HP-1010 oil filters before I switched over. I have 3 K&N filters brand new if someone wants to buy them. Excellent filters and I would have changed oil at 10K with them! PM me!

 

I listed 3 K&N HP-1010 oil filters in BM for sale in case anyone is interested.