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Quality Synthetic oil vs Frequent cheaper synthetic oil?

Currently using AMS signature series oil which is amazing oil best i have ever used. But its expensive about double the price of lets say platinum penzzoil. I change oil every 10000 miles with amsoil or should i use platinum every 5000 miles The cost is basically cheaper with the amsoil but the question is is it better to have fresh oil or quality oil over a long period of time.

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  • 4 years ago
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    First of all, not all synthetics are the same. Oil change intervals also include the term, "whichever comes first". When you mention 10,000 miles with your AMSOIL option, that probably is connected to six months whichever comes first. Signature Series has a 25,000 miles or one year - 700 hours (whichever comes first) oil change interval - normal service. The second tier option has been upgraded to a 12,000 miles or one year whichever comes first, under normal service use. So you have options that fit your preference.

  • Mr.357
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Pennzoil is absolute crap. You should follow the manufacturers requirement for oil if you want any engine warranty. Obviously AMS oil is NOT the best.

  • 4 years ago

    prove that amsoll is a great oil?

    you can't, this is just your perception of it

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Amsoil isn't any better than Penz. BOTH should be changed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. READ the owner's manual.

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Hi so as synthetic oils are better made the normal service period needs to stuck with. nothing is gained from it being one make or any other.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    100k without a change? That's not good. I have heard of 25k and thought that was pushing the limit. But 3000 is too soon, especially if it is synthetic. I would say 10k. I would never consider anytrhing else but the cheap pure synthetic. I don't know what else is at stake. Nothing maybe. Amsoil is supposed to have very superior products which is hearsay to me because I have never had an Amsoil product.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    Good for you. I just grab whatever high mileage oil is on sale and change it in 3,000 miles.

  • 4 years ago

    Change any synthetic at 10K, but I would change the filter every 2500.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    How exactly did you determine that the oil was the best?

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