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<blockquote data-quote="Wonderbunny" data-source="post: 1485739" data-attributes="member: 7480"><p>Amsoil is a pretty good quality oil. Years ago I used it in a Triumph Trident 750. It was factory recommended. Never had any problems. I now prefer full synthetic and use it in everything that requires oil in a sump. Never use full synthetic oil until after the first oil change. You run the risk of never having the rings fully seat. This can cause loss of compression and oil consumption. I don't care much about what Europe does with the exception of their auto manufacturing and the quality of their production. Any fine car from across the pond uses full synthetic for the purpose of less disposal waste. The reason for less disposal waste is the length of time the oil can remain in the crankcase and still provide lubrication that will be superior to regular oil. Most German cars are now on a 15,000 mile frequency. My mother-in-law's Buick tells her to change oil at about the 12,000 mark. So even GM is attempting to do better. It too uses full synthetic oil.</p><p></p><p>Engine tolerances are so much closer than they were 20 years ago that it is necessary to use lighter weight oils to get between the engine parts. That is why we now use 5W and 10W oils. In days of old it was common to run 40 and 50 weigt oils in high performance Detroit Iron. Now days if you do that you will hear unfriendly noises from under the hood as you starve your engine for it's life-blood.</p><p></p><p>It is really hard to go wrong if you use any major brand of synthetic oil and there are several companies that will warranty your engine for oil failures if you register with them. Most of the warranties require very careful documentation to make a claim. (long for good luck)</p><p></p><p>Bottom line follow the manufactures guidelines and enjoy your ride.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wonderbunny, post: 1485739, member: 7480"] Amsoil is a pretty good quality oil. Years ago I used it in a Triumph Trident 750. It was factory recommended. Never had any problems. I now prefer full synthetic and use it in everything that requires oil in a sump. Never use full synthetic oil until after the first oil change. You run the risk of never having the rings fully seat. This can cause loss of compression and oil consumption. I don't care much about what Europe does with the exception of their auto manufacturing and the quality of their production. Any fine car from across the pond uses full synthetic for the purpose of less disposal waste. The reason for less disposal waste is the length of time the oil can remain in the crankcase and still provide lubrication that will be superior to regular oil. Most German cars are now on a 15,000 mile frequency. My mother-in-law's Buick tells her to change oil at about the 12,000 mark. So even GM is attempting to do better. It too uses full synthetic oil. Engine tolerances are so much closer than they were 20 years ago that it is necessary to use lighter weight oils to get between the engine parts. That is why we now use 5W and 10W oils. In days of old it was common to run 40 and 50 weigt oils in high performance Detroit Iron. Now days if you do that you will hear unfriendly noises from under the hood as you starve your engine for it's life-blood. It is really hard to go wrong if you use any major brand of synthetic oil and there are several companies that will warranty your engine for oil failures if you register with them. Most of the warranties require very careful documentation to make a claim. (long for good luck) Bottom line follow the manufactures guidelines and enjoy your ride. [/QUOTE]
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