Yes, you can use a thicker oil but I would only go to a 10W-40 / 5w-40 and not go to the 50 weight unless you are using oil and are consistently overheating. If you use Amsoil 5W-30 or 10W-30 you won't have to worry about high temperatures. Amsoil synthetics (signature series) are capable of operating in extreme temperatures. Your cooling system should keep the car from overheating; so be sure to keep good coolant in the cooling system and make sure the fan is functioning correctly.
From a protection standpoint the 3 signature series 30 weights; 0W-30, 5W-30 and 10W-30 are virtually the same. The 0W is the best in severe cold and probably gives the best fuel economy. The 10W-30 has the best vaporization rating so it is a little better for very long drain intervals. I think 0W-30 is a fine choice. You get better high temp / high speed shear with the 30 weights over the 20 weights. The 20 weights give better fuel economy. Ford's going for fuel economy.
Hey Dan, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy(ed) your videos and filled in some of the last few gaps for my consumer grade knowledge. I just wish I knew how much better synthetic oils were in general years ago.
Honda engines are very durable and if you run the Amsoil Signature Series 5W-20 you will be fully protected. The 30 weight will give you higher High Temperature High Shear numbers so if you are really pushing the engine to high RPM's you would be better off with the 0W-30. For everyday use use the 5W-20 and enjoy the extra fuel economy.
Amsoil Signature Series 0W-20 is 25,000 miles or 1 year drain interval Amsoil XL 0W-20 is 10,000 miles (recently raised to 10,000 miles) Mobil 1 Platinum is 15,000 miles I don't have much information on the factory Toyota The Ams Sig Series is the best of the group
ford and other companies tested the 5w 20 synthetic oils and they protect great. some may claim they are liers, but remember i think its safe to say ford would never use something knowing it would hurt their product. i have 210,000 on my sable used nothing but 5w 20 and the car always runs great. i am sure if it was going to wear out my engine i would have noticed by now.
Thanks Mr Dan. I use a single weight 30 HD motor oil. I don't have to worry about this custody index improvers evaporating or any problems with sheer. The oil viscosity remains the same no matter what sheer pressure you put on metal to metal. Notwithstanding, just because it says full synthetic does not mean there is no motor oil use. I live in a climate where it's never below 32 degrees Fahrenheit here in Florida and that's the reason why I use single weight motor oil. thank you and I guess the public needs to know this information
If you can find SAE 30 straight weight non-multigrade oil with the correct API classification for your car it would be a great choice in Miami. Most vehicles today call for API SN which is designed around the multi-viscosity principles to qualify as energy conserving and multi-environmental applications. A straight 30 weight oil will respond to temperature changes including high temp conditions. In High temps the SAE 30 will thin to a 20 weight at around 275*F. Remember, your oil runs 30*F to 70*F hotter than the water temp in the engine. So on a hot day in Miami with the AC running in stop and go traffic your oil my be 275*F or higher and if you have a straight weight SAE 30 oil you are probably now at the 20 weight range. You are right that the vaporization rate for the straight weight is less than the multi-grade as a general rule. Some synthetics like Amsoil Signature Series multi-grade oils will be very close to the straight weight oils in vaporization rate. Ideally, a straight weight high quality synthetic would be the best choice in Miami, the problem is non of the straight weight oils meet the API-SN rating required by the OEM's for their cars.
Dan Watson I have a question sir What is the relation between ambient temperature and oil viscosity especailly hot weather Does hot weather affect oil viscosity I asked this question because most people say the oil has nothing to do with ambient tepmerature when the weather is hot They back their speech that the oil is exposed to high temperature inside engine hotter than the outside temperature
take a look at amsoil's web site and they have 3 grades of 0W-20 their OE series, XL series, and 100% pure synthetic. OE is for your standard Oil changes by oil life based on the pcm in your new cars, XL is for those who want to go 10K miles, and 100% is up to 25K miles.
Don't mean to question what you said about 20 weight oils but I heard you say that 20 weight oils break down under heat. while that maybe true the idea is that oil flow vs pressure cools better. what has been discovered is that more oil flow reduces heat by transfering more heat away from engine parts. Heat causes higher wear, running the oil cooler reduces friction and heat and finally wear. Another benefit to this is better fuel economy and a slight HP increase. so running 20 weight oil actually cools better than a 30 weight oil, it will actually run about 20 degrees cooler. Strength of the oils is in the volume of oil being pumped. hese cars willnusually have high volume low pressure pumps. i agree that Amsoil 0w20 is likely an outstanding oil. just wanted to point out other advantages of 20 weight oil.
Yes, you are actually right on, Flowing liquids provide convection heat removal vs conduction heat removal. The heat transfer is directly proportional to the flow rate. The problem is that the average temperature of the oil regardless of how fast it is flowing will have direct effect on the viscosity of the oil as well as the chemical reactivity of the oil. Each viscosity of oil will have normal operating band and an abnormal (intermittent) operating band. 20 weight Petroleum oils have a normal operating limit of 230 degrees so when the oil passes this temp it is subject to oxidation and may have intermittent flashing to vapor thus losing viscosity. Oxidation forms sludge and varnish deposits, and loss of viscosity causes wear. Remember, oil runs 35 to 70 degrees hotter than water temp indicated on the dashboard. When your temp indicates 205 your oil is 240 degrees. Amsoil synthetic 20 weight oils raise the normal operating band to about 320 degrees so you are clear of the intermittent operating band. The high capacity oil pump and the high flow are indeed what allows you to use a 20 weight otherwise the oil would overheat in the bearings and flash to vapor and lubrication would be lost.
mlatta61 Question, I've been running Mobil 1 synthetic 10 W 30 would it hurt my engine AMG supercharger running Amsoil 5 w20. Wasn't sure if this would be too thin, or cause heating issues Thanks
Exactly how do you consider your product to be superior to Toyota synthetic 0W 20 ? Toyota Vi is 227 compared to Amsoil 169... Further, Toyota synthetic TBN is 10.28 compared to Amsoil 7.84. Greetings from the UK.
Dan, I have a 2014 F150 that recommends a 5w 20 oil. I am moving to Amsoil...With that said would the 0w20 give me better protection than the 5w20. Both would be your signature series oils. Thank you in Advance.
The 0W and 5W will have very similar numbers except the 0W will have a little better flow at severe cold temps. Either one will do fine in your F150. For these engines do not use 30Weight oils. The variable valve timing is sensitive to oil viscosity and the 20W is the right oil. Be sure to use a synthetic when using a 20Weight to get the required protection. Looking for Amsoil, I'd love your business.
You can go 10,000 to 25,000 miles if you're using a good oil filter, but too many drivers are going cheap on an oil filter these days, say Fram for example.
Hi Dan, after watching this vid and doing exhaustive research, my best guess for my 2011 Mustang 5.0 (dealer recommends 5w20) would be your 0w30 Signature Series. Since I passed the 36k warranty, I figure now is the time. Was 0w30 a good bet, or would I be even better suited with the 5w or 10w30 Signature Series next oil change? I'm in Sacramento, so the summer is HOT but it can get pretty cold in the winter. Thanks.
This video is gold. I have 2 Honda Insight Hybrids (2013, bought at the same time) that both had rings fail at about 80k (mobil1 , extended drain interval- probably not a good idea). In Las Vegas. Just became a customer and dealer and will use only signature series going forward. What do you think about maybe mixing some 0/20 and 0/30 to get a 0/25 and have a compromise of economy and lubrication?
Multi-grade oils are non-Newtonian oils and when you mix them the results can be unpredictable regarding final viscosity. It doesn't hurt anything but I couldn't tell you what you will end up with regarding final viscosity.
Thanks for your Video one question, Based on what You say about the 5w-20 in this video the 5w20 requirements on today cars (at least on the US) is basically because better fuel economy, So from the protection to my engine point of view, I will be better using 5w-30???????????
Dan, I drive a 2006 Accord 4-cyl which recommends 5W-20 though I've been running it on 0W-20 recently. I understand that the move towards 20 weight oils by auto manufacturers is driven purely by fuel economy considerations. However, my priorities are engine protection 1st, fuel economy 2nd as I'd like to be driving this vehicle for years, if not decades, to come. I am considering switching to Amsoil 0W-30 for better protection of my engine. Is my logic sound or should I reconsider?
Dear Sir, I am using your signature series 5w20 in my car as recommended by its manufacturer manual, but there’s a question always jump into my mind, how that grade withstand the fuel dilution in my GDI engine , it’s already very thin oil how can I use this 0w20 oil for a year as you recommend, this fuel dilution as you know decrease the oil viscosity and may expose the internal parts to direct metal to metal contacts, are your oil good enough to resist this effect during its lifespan in my engine?. And finally I want to ask you if the hot climates can reduce the effect of fuel dilution as the high temperature evaporate the fuel mixed with oil . Thanks in advance....
You are very observant to understand this situation. GDI engines have fuel dilution problems. Seems like the gas guys are going to have to learn from the diesel guys about injectors. If I owned your GDI engine I would use 5W-30 Signature Series Amsoil. There are discussions and disagreements on exactly how much vaporization of fuel in oil takes place, I believe a considerable amount must vaporize out or the oil level would continue to rise over time. I haven't seen any reports of rising oil levels in GDI engines but I have seen fuel dilution of 2% in some reports. Which is about 3.2 ounces in a 5 Quart system. In a hotter climate you can have elevated oil temps since oil can run 30*F to 70*F hotter than the water temp in the car. So even if your cooling system is doing the job the oil can run hotter in that range. Hotter oil might allow more gasoline to vaporize and reduce fuel dilution.
Dan Watson thanks for your reply Sir, I do think that GDI engines are not qualified for extended oil change interval , and if you google this issue you will find that GDI engine often dies sooner may be less that 100 k miles. I think I am going to use thicker oil like 5w40 or 10w30 and shortening the change interval by the half to avoid this tricky problem. Thanks again for your response , I do appreciate it.
@redbaron No, and it doesn't matter what brand or what kind. If the manual says 10W-30 use it. In general, don't mess with a turbo or supercharger. Do whatx the book says.
Can u compare with Mobil 1 0-w20 or factory Toyota 0W-20??? They are 10,000 mile and 15,000 mile of life of the oild AMSOIL only say in their bottle 7,500 miles???
This video is dated 2010, at that time there were two 0-20 oil to choice from now I noticed Amsoil has many more. Which 0-20 oil can I use in my 2017 BMW X3 gasoline engine?
John, The Amsoil Signature Series 0W-20 is the one. However, if it were my X3 I would use Amsoil Signature Series 0W-30. Better protection for a very high performance engine. The 0W is the same for cold weather as the 0W in the 0W-20 the operational viscosity of 30 gives you better High Temperature High Shear rating which is critical for high performance. You might lose 1/4 to 1/2 mile per gallon but for the better protection I wouldn't care.
Are you saying you added 1 quart over the required fill? You can have problems with overfilling with oil. Are you driving the vehicle or have you drained some out. A half a quart high is about the limit so drain some out and you will be OK.
@@thelubepage thank you sir Dan for the reply, i already solved my problem, i drain some out, my car is 1.25 kia rio low powered car, the owners manual recommended 5w20 or 5w30, but the available here 0w20 and 0w40 OE, so i chose 0w20, My country is in tropical weather, is it ok?
Hey Dan. I have a 2013 F150 5.0 and I run AMSOIL sig series 5w-20 w/ the AMSOIL high mileage filter. AMSOIL claims 25k (w filter I am using)/12 months; whichever comes first. Do you recommend actually going to 25k for service intervals? It so hard for me, mentally, to go that far on an oil service. Curious, do you recommend 0w-20 for a truck even if i tow in Florida heat? Thanks for the help and info!!!
In Florida and towing with a F150 I recommend Amsoil 0W-30 signature oil. If you are uncomfortable with 25,000 or 1 year contact me about how to get an oil sample kit and test your oil at 12,000 miles and let the test determine if the oil is still good to go. Of course, you don't have to go 25,000 we are happy to sell you oil for however you decide to use it.
You may have oil consumption problems going to a 20Weight oil with the 240,000 miles. Contact me for more advice than I can cram into this small space. You can contact me via www.thelubepage.com
great video dan thanks I have a question for you, I live in saudi arabia and I own 2016 chevy tahoe and the dealer here use 0w20 oil however the temperature here can be 120 in afternoon time , 105 in midnight time does it work for my truck or should I change to 5w30 The dealer says it is not their responsibility if the engine damage from the 5w30 oil
Dan Watson You mentioned that the 0W20 oil is made from original base stocks and by that I assume you mean 100% synthetic, not using petroleum base stocks. Is there any way to confirm that? I switched my car and my wife's car over to Amsoil recently only to find out in the FAQ section on the Amsoil website that they they don't insist on a particular base stock and consider the type of base stock "inconsequential". They concentrate on performance of the product. I had been under the impression their base stocks were Group IV, true, 100 % synthetic. If they are not, I will switch to Mobil 1. I called their tech customer service and they spoke in generalities. I am not knocking the product but I need confirmation that Amsoil is not just a "full synthetic" oil in the current legal sense. Can you help?
I did Agree. He said that 0W-20 only improve fuel economy but NOT PROTECTION?? Why not? Toyota engineer told customers to use that mean GOT PROTECTION. I drived Toyota all my life 300,000 miles and up with WHAT EVER THE SERVICE MANUAL SAY...and I get ProTECTION to that so many miles. Amsoil tried to sale somethings that is what Toyota told me....kkk PROVE what you say old man!
How is it a representative of an oil company can be using inaccurate terminology such as "weight". Also if your engine oil reached over 200 degrees it would not last long at all, unless you are running jet oil in your car engine!
Hello Dan. I have a 2003 Mazda 6s with 180K miles on it. the engine light is on and mechanics told me to run it until it dies. (needs a new engine) however for whatever life it has left i want to switch back to conventional oil because it's burning whatever is in there right now and i have to keep putting oil (10w-30) and it's just getting expensive...:) what would you recommend i should use to either extend the life it has or help prevent any further deterioration of it? thank you
Honda engines are very durable and if you run the Amsoil Signature Series 5W-20 you will be fully protected. The 30 weight will give you higher High Temperature High Shear numbers so if you are really pushing the engine to high RPM's you would be better off with the 0W-30. For everyday use use the 5W-20 and enjoy the extra fuel economy.
Before I used Castrol synthetic with titanium 5w20 on my Honda accord 2008 v6,after i switch to Amsoil signature series the engine runs much quieter than on Castrol!!!
Yes, you can use a thicker oil but I would only go to a 10W-40 / 5w-40 and not go to the 50 weight unless you are using oil and are consistently overheating. If you use Amsoil 5W-30 or 10W-30 you won't have to worry about high temperatures. Amsoil synthetics (signature series) are capable of operating in extreme temperatures. Your cooling system should keep the car from overheating; so be sure to keep good coolant in the cooling system and make sure the fan is functioning correctly.
From a protection standpoint the 3 signature series 30 weights; 0W-30, 5W-30 and 10W-30 are virtually the same. The 0W is the best in severe cold and probably gives the best fuel economy. The 10W-30 has the best vaporization rating so it is a little better for very long drain intervals. I think 0W-30 is a fine choice. You get better high temp / high speed shear with the 30 weights over the 20 weights. The 20 weights give better fuel economy. Ford's going for fuel economy.
Hey Dan, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy(ed) your videos and filled in some of the last few gaps for my consumer grade knowledge. I just wish I knew how much better synthetic oils were in general years ago.
Honda engines are very durable and if you run the Amsoil Signature Series 5W-20 you will be fully protected. The 30 weight will give you higher High Temperature High Shear numbers so if you are really pushing the engine to high RPM's you would be better off with the 0W-30. For everyday use use the 5W-20 and enjoy the extra fuel economy.
You gave me something to think about on Amsoil , I use it in my rear end and transfer case and have had no problems ( severe gear 75w-90).
He's right. My wife's Legacy only gave her 22 mpg and now it's hitting 25 mpg.
Amsoil Signature Series 0W-20 is 25,000 miles or 1 year drain interval
Amsoil XL 0W-20 is 10,000 miles (recently raised to 10,000 miles)
Mobil 1 Platinum is 15,000 miles
I don't have much information on the factory Toyota
The Ams Sig Series is the best of the group
ford and other companies tested the 5w 20 synthetic oils and they protect great. some may claim they are liers, but remember i think its safe to say ford would never use something knowing it would hurt their product. i have 210,000 on my sable used nothing but 5w 20 and the car always runs great. i am sure if it was going to wear out my engine i would have noticed by now.
Thanks Mr Dan. I use a single weight 30 HD motor oil. I don't have to worry about this custody index improvers evaporating or any problems with sheer. The oil viscosity remains the same no matter what sheer pressure you put on metal to metal. Notwithstanding, just because it says full synthetic does not mean there is no motor oil use. I live in a climate where it's never below 32 degrees Fahrenheit here in Florida and that's the reason why I use single weight motor oil. thank you and I guess the public needs to know this information
If you can find SAE 30 straight weight non-multigrade oil with the correct API classification for your car it would be a great choice in Miami. Most vehicles today call for API SN which is designed around the multi-viscosity principles to qualify as energy conserving and multi-environmental applications. A straight 30 weight oil will respond to temperature changes including high temp conditions. In High temps the SAE 30 will thin to a 20 weight at around 275*F. Remember, your oil runs 30*F to 70*F hotter than the water temp in the engine. So on a hot day in Miami with the AC running in stop and go traffic your oil my be 275*F or higher and if you have a straight weight SAE 30 oil you are probably now at the 20 weight range. You are right that the vaporization rate for the straight weight is less than the multi-grade as a general rule. Some synthetics like Amsoil Signature Series multi-grade oils will be very close to the straight weight oils in vaporization rate. Ideally, a straight weight high quality synthetic would be the best choice in Miami, the problem is non of the straight weight oils meet the API-SN rating required by the OEM's for their cars.
Dan Watson
I have a question sir
What is the relation between ambient temperature and oil viscosity especailly hot weather
Does hot weather affect oil viscosity
I asked this question because most people say the oil has nothing to do with ambient tepmerature when the weather is hot
They back their speech that the oil is exposed to high temperature inside engine hotter than the outside temperature
Thanks Dan, keep those meetings comin'
Dan you are the man thank you for your videos its appreciated trust me. you should have a million subscribers
take a look at amsoil's web site and they have 3 grades of 0W-20 their OE series, XL series, and 100% pure synthetic. OE is for your standard Oil changes by oil life based on the pcm in your new cars, XL is for those who want to go 10K miles, and 100% is up to 25K miles.
Don't mean to question what you said about 20 weight oils but I heard you say that 20 weight oils break down under heat. while that maybe true the idea is that oil flow vs pressure cools better. what has been discovered is that more oil flow reduces heat by transfering more heat away from engine parts. Heat causes higher wear, running the oil cooler reduces friction and heat and finally wear. Another benefit to this is better fuel economy and a slight HP increase. so running 20 weight oil actually cools better than a 30 weight oil, it will actually run about 20 degrees cooler. Strength of the oils is in the volume of oil being pumped. hese cars willnusually have high volume low pressure pumps. i agree that Amsoil 0w20 is likely an outstanding oil. just wanted to point out other advantages of 20 weight oil.
Yes, you are actually right on, Flowing liquids provide convection heat removal vs conduction heat removal. The heat transfer is directly proportional to the flow rate. The problem is that the average temperature of the oil regardless of how fast it is flowing will have direct effect on the viscosity of the oil as well as the chemical reactivity of the oil. Each viscosity of oil will have normal operating band and an abnormal (intermittent) operating band. 20 weight Petroleum oils have a normal operating limit of 230 degrees so when the oil passes this temp it is subject to oxidation and may have intermittent flashing to vapor thus losing viscosity. Oxidation forms sludge and varnish deposits, and loss of viscosity causes wear. Remember, oil runs 35 to 70 degrees hotter than water temp indicated on the dashboard. When your temp indicates 205 your oil is 240 degrees. Amsoil synthetic 20 weight oils raise the normal operating band to about 320 degrees so you are clear of the intermittent operating band. The high capacity oil pump and the high flow are indeed what allows you to use a 20 weight otherwise the oil would overheat in the bearings and flash to vapor and lubrication would be lost.
mlatta61 Question, I've been running Mobil 1 synthetic 10 W 30 would it hurt my engine AMG supercharger running Amsoil 5 w20. Wasn't sure if this would be too thin, or cause heating issues Thanks
+redbaron2448 too thin in that platform. 0w30 would be ideal for all advantages. 5w30 Euro Spec works well too.
MG42pillbox ok great. Thanks
Exactly how do you consider your product to be superior to Toyota synthetic 0W 20 ? Toyota Vi is 227 compared to Amsoil 169... Further, Toyota synthetic TBN is 10.28 compared to Amsoil 7.84. Greetings from the UK.
David Nixon All Amsoil Signature series oils have a TBN of 12.5, regardless of the viscosity.
Dan,
I have a 2014 F150 that recommends a 5w 20 oil. I am moving to Amsoil...With that said would the 0w20 give me better protection than the 5w20. Both would be your signature series oils.
Thank you in Advance.
The 0W and 5W will have very similar numbers except the 0W will have a little better flow at severe cold temps. Either one will do fine in your F150. For these engines do not use 30Weight oils. The variable valve timing is sensitive to oil viscosity and the 20W is the right oil. Be sure to use a synthetic when using a 20Weight to get the required protection. Looking for Amsoil, I'd love your business.
Dan Watson dan how can I get in contact with you about purchasing options for amsoil.
John Rabbito
John, my email is danwatson@thelubepage.com
You can go 10,000 to 25,000 miles if you're using a good oil filter, but too many drivers are going cheap on an oil filter these days, say Fram for example.
Is use in all my engines 10W40 semi synth oil from Valvoline .
No problems at all.
Yea what he said i use Havoline high milage and conventional i should be ashamed. Not lol
Hi Dan, after watching this vid and doing exhaustive research, my best guess for my 2011 Mustang 5.0 (dealer recommends 5w20) would be your 0w30 Signature Series. Since I passed the 36k warranty, I figure now is the time. Was 0w30 a good bet, or would I be even better suited with the 5w or 10w30 Signature Series next oil change? I'm in Sacramento, so the summer is HOT but it can get pretty cold in the winter. Thanks.
This video is gold. I have 2 Honda Insight Hybrids (2013, bought at the same time) that both had rings fail at about 80k (mobil1 , extended drain interval- probably not a good idea). In Las Vegas. Just became a customer and dealer and will use only signature series going forward.
What do you think about maybe mixing some 0/20 and 0/30 to get a 0/25 and have a compromise of economy and lubrication?
Multi-grade oils are non-Newtonian oils and when you mix them the results can be unpredictable regarding final viscosity. It doesn't hurt anything but I couldn't tell you what you will end up with regarding final viscosity.
Thanks Dan. I really like your videos. Very helpful for dealers.
Thanks for your Video one question, Based on what You say about the 5w-20 in this video the 5w20 requirements on today cars (at least on the US) is basically because better fuel economy, So from the protection to my engine point of view, I will be better using 5w-30???????????
Dan, I drive a 2006 Accord 4-cyl which recommends 5W-20 though I've been running it on 0W-20 recently. I understand that the move towards 20 weight oils by auto manufacturers is driven purely by fuel economy considerations. However, my priorities are engine protection 1st, fuel economy 2nd as I'd like to be driving this vehicle for years, if not decades, to come. I am considering switching to Amsoil 0W-30 for better protection of my engine. Is my logic sound or should I reconsider?
It weighs 20 pounds instead of 30? It is a grade on a viscosity chart.
Dear Sir, I am using your signature series 5w20 in my car as recommended by its manufacturer manual, but there’s a question always jump into my mind, how that grade withstand the fuel dilution in my GDI engine , it’s already very thin oil how can I use this 0w20 oil for a year as you recommend, this fuel dilution as you know decrease the oil viscosity and may expose the internal parts to direct metal to metal contacts, are your oil good enough to resist this effect during its lifespan in my engine?. And finally I want to ask you if the hot climates can reduce the effect of fuel dilution as the high temperature evaporate the fuel mixed with oil .
Thanks in advance....
You are very observant to understand this situation. GDI engines have fuel dilution problems. Seems like the gas guys are going to have to learn from the diesel guys about injectors. If I owned your GDI engine I would use 5W-30 Signature Series Amsoil. There are discussions and disagreements on exactly how much vaporization of fuel in oil takes place, I believe a considerable amount must vaporize out or the oil level would continue to rise over time. I haven't seen any reports of rising oil levels in GDI engines but I have seen fuel dilution of 2% in some reports. Which is about 3.2 ounces in a 5 Quart system. In a hotter climate you can have elevated oil temps since oil can run 30*F to 70*F hotter than the water temp in the car. So even if your cooling system is doing the job the oil can run hotter in that range. Hotter oil might allow more gasoline to vaporize and reduce fuel dilution.
Dan Watson thanks for your reply Sir, I do think that GDI engines are not qualified for extended oil change interval , and if you google this issue you will find that GDI engine often dies sooner may be less that 100 k miles. I think I am going to use thicker oil like 5w40 or 10w30 and shortening the change interval by the half to avoid this tricky problem.
Thanks again for your response , I do appreciate it.
If my car has been calling for 10 W 30 is it okay to switch over to Amsoil 5w 20 would it be too thin for my AMG supercharger causing heating issues
@redbaron No, and it doesn't matter what brand or what kind. If the manual says 10W-30 use it. In general, don't mess with a turbo or supercharger. Do whatx the book says.
Hallo sir I am living in Saudi Arabia which best oil for my car Hyundai Sonata here outside temp is 40-45 sel
Can u compare with Mobil 1 0-w20 or
factory Toyota 0W-20???
They are 10,000 mile and 15,000 mile of life of the oild
AMSOIL only say in their bottle 7,500 miles???
This video is dated 2010, at that time there were two 0-20 oil to choice from now I noticed Amsoil has many more.
Which 0-20 oil can I use in my 2017 BMW X3 gasoline engine?
John, The Amsoil Signature Series 0W-20 is the one. However, if it were my X3 I would use Amsoil Signature Series 0W-30. Better protection for a very high performance engine. The 0W is the same for cold weather as the 0W in the 0W-20 the operational viscosity of 30 gives you better High Temperature High Shear rating which is critical for high performance. You might lose 1/4 to 1/2 mile per gallon but for the better protection I wouldn't care.
I used amsoil OE 0w20 but i have a little problem i overfill my oil a little bit, 946ml 4pcs
Are you saying you added 1 quart over the required fill? You can have problems with overfilling with oil. Are you driving the vehicle or have you drained some out. A half a quart high is about the limit so drain some out and you will be OK.
@@thelubepage thank you sir Dan for the reply, i already solved my problem, i drain some out, my car is 1.25 kia rio low powered car, the owners manual recommended 5w20 or 5w30, but the available here 0w20 and 0w40 OE, so i chose 0w20, My country is in tropical weather, is it ok?
Hey Dan. I have a 2013 F150 5.0 and I run AMSOIL sig series 5w-20 w/ the AMSOIL high mileage filter. AMSOIL claims 25k (w filter I am using)/12 months; whichever comes first. Do you recommend actually going to 25k for service intervals? It so hard for me, mentally, to go that far on an oil service. Curious, do you recommend 0w-20 for a truck even if i tow in Florida heat? Thanks for the help and info!!!
In Florida and towing with a F150 I recommend Amsoil 0W-30 signature oil. If you are uncomfortable with 25,000 or 1 year contact me about how to get an oil sample kit and test your oil at 12,000 miles and let the test determine if the oil is still good to go. Of course, you don't have to go 25,000 we are happy to sell you oil for however you decide to use it.
Honda tells me to use 0w20 or 10w30, What do you think about the use of 5W30 100% sintetic ?
Major differences between 0w20 and signiture series 5w20?
The 0W-20 will give you the same performance in cold weather at about 5 degrees colder.
I have a 2002 toyota tundra with 240,000 miles would it be fine to put amsoil 0w20 in it?
You may have oil consumption problems going to a 20Weight oil with the 240,000 miles. Contact me for more advice than I can cram into this small space. You can contact me via www.thelubepage.com
السلام عليكم hello if the oil cap say 5w30 and i drive in midlest arabia its over 50c=120F can i use 20w50 or 0w40 ?
great video dan thanks
I have a question for you, I live in saudi arabia and I own 2016 chevy tahoe and the dealer here use 0w20 oil however the temperature here can be 120 in afternoon time , 105 in midnight time
does it work for my truck or should I change to 5w30
The dealer says it is not their responsibility if the engine damage from the 5w30 oil
Yes you can use 0w30 or 5w30
thanks
You should make amsoil more easily available. It's kind of hard to get. However royal purple is everywhere. Something to think about.
What oil should I use for my 2010 corolla.
Use 0W-20 or 5W-20 Signature Series Amsoil. If you are unsure about where to get Amsoil at the best price contact me danwatson@thelubepage.com
Dan Watson You mentioned that the 0W20 oil is made from original base stocks and by that I assume you mean 100% synthetic, not using petroleum base stocks. Is there any way to confirm that? I switched my car and my wife's car over to Amsoil recently only to find out in the FAQ section on the Amsoil website that they they don't insist on a particular base stock and consider the type of base stock "inconsequential". They concentrate on performance of the product. I had been under the impression their base stocks were Group IV, true, 100 % synthetic. If they are not, I will switch to Mobil 1. I called their tech customer service and they spoke in generalities. I am not knocking the product but I need confirmation that Amsoil is not just a "full synthetic" oil in the current legal sense. Can you help?
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Is 0W-20 good to run in Florida during June to August months where it is extremely hot outside?
If your car specs it and tou don't drive fast yes you can
Capri Driver Yep just as he said best to use a full synthetic.
I did Agree. He said that 0W-20 only improve fuel economy but NOT PROTECTION?? Why not? Toyota engineer told customers to use that mean GOT PROTECTION. I drived Toyota all my life 300,000 miles and up with WHAT EVER THE SERVICE MANUAL SAY...and I get ProTECTION to that so many miles.
Amsoil tried to sale somethings that is what Toyota told me....kkk PROVE what you say old man!
How is it a representative of an oil company can be using inaccurate terminology such as "weight". Also if your engine oil reached over 200 degrees it would not last long at all, unless you are running jet oil in your car engine!
Hello Dan. I have a 2003 Mazda 6s with 180K miles on it. the engine light is on and mechanics told me to run it until it dies. (needs a new engine) however for whatever life it has left i want to switch back to conventional oil because it's burning whatever is in there right now and i have to keep putting oil (10w-30) and it's just getting expensive...:) what would you recommend i should use to either extend the life it has or help prevent any further deterioration of it? thank you
never even saw this product anywere how much a quart?
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he just said oil boils away ??????????
Just an opinion. Nothing more.
BOSS HOGG In what context? Are u of the argument that u should only use 30 weight and 20 is junk?
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John Doe you believe your own bullshit?
i use canola oil do some research on canola oil it was created for the machine industry
@@JohnDoe-qg7nk You right, amsoil is bad for french fries
Honda engines are very durable and if you run the Amsoil Signature Series 5W-20 you will be fully protected. The 30 weight will give you higher High Temperature High Shear numbers so if you are really pushing the engine to high RPM's you would be better off with the 0W-30. For everyday use use the 5W-20 and enjoy the extra fuel economy.
Before I used Castrol synthetic with titanium 5w20 on my Honda accord 2008 v6,after i switch to Amsoil signature series the engine runs much quieter than on Castrol!!!
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