[Shotimes] AMSOIL By-pass filter

[Ron Porter]

For extended change intervals, sure, synthetic better afford better
protection. For a 3K oil change, I do not see the benefit on "normal"
engines. Blown cars, super-high compression cars, etc would be a different
story.

Now, I admit that this is a "very" limited sample, but synthetic should keep
engines in better shape longer, correct? I found it interesting that Paul
Fisher needed new bearings on an ATX after around 150K miles. The Amsoil
didn't seem to get him anything that I can see. There are 200K+ mile engines
that have seen hard driving and are still doing fine on dino oil with
religious 3K changes.

If folks (like me) who change their oil on regular schedules (every 3-4K
miles) use dino, I don't feel that we are giving up anything in engine life.
In a way, claims for oil are misleading, as most people would never keep a
car long enough to know if Oil "X" worked better than Oil "Y". I guess I
have proved to myself (on my '89 SHO) that regular changes kept that engine
running strong and tight for 200K+ miles.

Ron Porter

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[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Donald Mallinson
Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 11:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [Shotimes] AMSOIL By-pass filter


Ron,

You are entitled to your opinion, but a LOT of experts in
the industry know that Synthetic does help reduce wear in a
motor.  It is just fine for SHO cams and shims.  Nothing
exotic in the setup.  If you knew oil you would know that
film strenth is what helps keep parts apart, and a good
synthetic is MUCH better in that respect than regular oil.

I like the better hot AND cold characteristics of synthetic,
and even with the cost of oil analysis, I can keep my costs
with quality synthetic about the same as using cheap dyno
juice every 3000 miles, and I don't have to crawl under the
car but about 1/3 to 1/5 as often, that means something to
me if not you.

Flame away, we will agree to disagree, but I believe in
synthetic and I have enough proof to  convince me that I am
doing the right thing.

Better filtering is always a good thing, after all the other
costs of these cars (or any modern car you keep beyond
warranty) a puny 100 bucks or so for top notch filtering and
a few bucks extra for the best oil is NOTHING!

Don Mallinson

Ron Porter wrote:
> Yeah, and after spending the big $$$ (even as an Amsoil distributor), what
> was the gain?
>
> I adhere to my basic philosophy, which is to do oil changes "religiously'
> every 3K, and it doesn't matter WHAT the oil is........$.79/quart generic
> oil will work just fine.
>
> Ron Porter
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