Hi everyone!

A friend is trying to sell me AmsOil (very cheaply) to put in my 2004 CrossFire. The manual recommends Mobil 0W-40. Is the AmsOil equivalent OK to put in? I've never used Amsoil, but it seems like the AmWay of the lubrication world. Does anyone have experience here?

Thanks.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: JoeyBowles,

Allthough Mobil has one of the best formula's available, just compare the specsheets. If it's really a technical equivalent, it should not matter which brand you choose.

Since the AmsOil Euro 0W-40 oil is on Mercedes' list (saw a TSB a couple of years ago announcing this) you could use this oil instead of Mobil 1 0W-40 assuming your friend's price can beat what you'd pay for Mobil 1. You may want to stay with the OEM filter -- all I know about the CrossFires is that they're based off an MB SLK roadster and MB has these fleece filters that are required.

Regards,
paul...

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Originally posted by .:[EM]:.:
Allthough Mobil has one of the best formula's available, just compare the specsheets. If it's really a technical equivalent, it should not matter which brand you choose.

Additonal: lowest specification needed for this engine is MB 229.3
If the AmsOil has this approval, you should be save.

Hello. Check Ansoil specs at www.lubedealer.com/mrfilter where you will find extensive comparative testing naming brands fo all applications and parameters. And remenmer their guarentee of 25Kmi/1year which cuts cost by prox 50%,and even more when applying for preferred customer status. All current MFGR specs are met or Exceeded in all their products by application for each mfgr,(Also available free). Best to you ,and continue to enjoy that unique unit.

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Originally posted by JoeyBowles:
Hi everyone!

A friend is trying to sell me AmsOil (very cheaply) to put in my 2004 CrossFire. The manual recommends Mobil 0W-40. Is the AmsOil equivalent OK to put in? I've never used Amsoil, but it seems like the AmWay of the lubrication world. Does anyone have experience here?

Thanks.

Hi Joey.

I used to be a dealer for Amsoil many years ago.
What you've mentioned about Amsoil being the "Amway" of the lubrication industry is something that I encountered very often when trying to convince people to try out Amsoil.

In case you don't know, Amsoil pioneered the synthetic motor oil movement in the automotive industry back in 1972. Founder A.J. Amatuzio flew fighter jets for the Navy long ago, and became curious about the useage of synthetic engine oil being used in aircraft engines.

He formulated a synthetic motor oil for automotive use, and then named his company Amsoil. I think the original spelling was "Amzoil".

He made an early decision to sell his oils via multi-level marketing. He once said that it may not have been the very best business plan, but nevertheless, he has stuck with it.

The letters "A" and "M" and the MLM facet of his business are about the only similarities between Amsoil and Amway. Amway likes to try to sell you typically generic items for a very inflated price which feeds the upline their money. You agree to pay huge prices for regular stuff with the hopes of convincing other suckers to join the club so that they can then pay you for being in the club.

I've used Mobil 1 oils, and I found that they burn off easier than Amsoil. Same for Castrol Syntec: very good oil, but tends to burn off easier than Amsoil.

This is one my favorite traits of Amsoil synthetic oils.

Use whatever you like, or can afford. Amsoil is quite expensive.

Allen