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Mr. Stacy · 02-16-2016, 11:49 AM

Interesting comparison of motor oils at low temperatures.

GMTool · 02-16-2016, 12:02 PM

That was interesting. I'd like to see those same guys do a high temp test. I've been using Mobile 1 in my vehicles for a long time. I won't be changing.

Todd in Vancouver · 02-16-2016, 12:20 PM

I've been using Pennzoil Ultra and if you believe the propaganda it is the number one oil out there by a long shot. I will say it does an incredible job keeping the engine spotless.

Mr. Stacy · 02-16-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

That was interesting. I'd like to see those same guys do a high temp test. I've been using Mobile 1 in my vehicles for a long time. I won't be changing.

Then again, different tests, different results. Look at these bearing tests:

http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf

Shocking to say the least.

Which testing sites and results are people using to arrive at their overwhelming support of Aimsoil?

blakjak55 · 02-16-2016, 02:53 PM

AMSOil has been proven for years. There's a good bit of data to back it up out there. That being said, any oil that meets GM's listed specs for your car (and some that don't say because they haven't gotten licensed for the spec) will work fine for the majority of the drivers here.

Oil is one of those topics that's like religion and politics. If you want your fill of the hoopla head on over to http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...s.php?ubb=cfrm

Mr. Stacy · 02-16-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blakjak55

AMSOil has been proven for years. There's a good bit of data to back it up out there. That being said, any oil that meets GM's listed specs for your car (and some that don't say because they haven't gotten licensed for the spec) will work fine for the majority of the drivers here.

Oil is one of those topics that's like religion and politics. If you want your fill of the hoopla head on over to http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...s.php?ubb=cfrm

See, that's what I thought. But then I found out the Walmart brand is desox1 certified and labeled. Then I see a video like the one above and I think, ok sure, that's at 40 below... probably not an issue, but still...

And the bearing tests? Those are HUGE differences between the worst and the best...

I know... I'll have to just pick a couple and stick with them.. Funny how I didn't care too much about it before I got my Camaro. Or I should say, before I got a little education on the subject.

Olddudesrule · 02-16-2016, 03:56 PM

Important if you lived in Antarctica...Truth is, an engine running any of those oils would need a block heater in those conditions. The debate over "the best oil out there" is never ending. I was a Mobil 1 guy for years, just switched to RP out of curiosity mainly. I maintain my car on a "severe duty" schedule, and have never had a major engine issue in over 40 years of driving....

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Mr. Stacy El Duderino Drives: 2011 2LTRS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,194 View My Garage	Is this an important Motor Oil quality? Interesting comparison of motor oils at low temperatures. __________________ I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.

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GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	That was interesting. I'd like to see those same guys do a high temp test. I've been using Mobile 1 in my vehicles for a long time. I won't be changing. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

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Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	I've been using Pennzoil Ultra and if you believe the propaganda it is the number one oil out there by a long shot. I will say it does an incredible job keeping the engine spotless. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

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blakjak55 drinks virgil's Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 448	AMSOil has been proven for years. There's a good bit of data to back it up out there. That being said, any oil that meets GM's listed specs for your car (and some that don't say because they haven't gotten licensed for the spec) will work fine for the majority of the drivers here. Oil is one of those topics that's like religion and politics. If you want your fill of the hoopla head on over to http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...s.php?ubb=cfrm __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 - CAI Intake - Borla Stinger - VTC - 3.91's Eibach Sways - LG ZR28's - BMR Springs - 285/35 Squared

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Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,766	Important if you lived in Antarctica...Truth is, an engine running any of those oils would need a block heater in those conditions. The debate over "the best oil out there" is never ending. I was a Mobil 1 guy for years, just switched to RP out of curiosity mainly. I maintain my car on a "severe duty" schedule, and have never had a major engine issue in over 40 years of driving.... __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.