Oil,

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Barnstorm

We took a"poll" at the Nationals a few years back on synthetic oil and Mobil One was the one most mentioned. A lot less than most.

"a lot less than most"?

Jim, 10W30 Valvoline to 0W10 Royal Puple "Race9" is normally 7 hundredths in mine.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Myron Piatek

While I haven't done dedicated comparisons, I have personally seen several benefits in the course of my switch to Amsoil synthetics over the years. I've read and seen enough elsewhere to convince me to switch and stay with it. My engine builder's recommendation was al major factor.

* An obvious operating temp. difference cruising down the highway when I went from Rotella 15-40 to Amsoil 15w-40 on a '92 Dodge diesel dually as well as a slight mileage increase. My 2004 mileage was slowly improving due to break-in before & after the switch to synthetics before 20.000, so I don't know how much was attributed to the oil. It leveled out around 30,000.

* While some of it may be a result of viscosity, when I switch from conventional 30w oil for break-in oil to 5w-20 Dominator race oil, I have to turn the idle down on the race car.

* My transmission builder has said to keep using whatever I'm using in my transmissions when I bring them in for freshening after several years even though he has his own recommendation.

* My differential guy has also said the same thing. Bearings are often reused when the ring & pinion are replaced.

* Less wheel bearing issues on my heavy open trailer and stayed with it on my enclosed trailers.

There are "different" synthetics to watch for and each manufacturer has their own recommendations. But racing is a harsh environment so I wouldn't suggest "extended" drain intervals. There is still some wear and fuel/combustion contamination. I run the IHRA circuit and several Stock/SS association and bracket races during a season and change the oil several times.

If you haven't seen it, this site may provide some interesting reading.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/

Myron,

I have seen the results with my own eyes on engines that been running Amsoil Racing Oil. Wwhen they are torn apart, everything is clean, looks great and less wear.

Many years ago, I was involved with an IMSA racing team and the switch to Amsoil dropped the engine and oil temperature, improved the engine teardowns. Also, it reduced the wear on the transmissions and rear end gears.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Myron Piatek

While I haven't done dedicated comparisons, I have personally seen several benefits in the course of my switch to Amsoil synthetics over the years. I've read and seen enough elsewhere to convince me to switch and stay with it. My engine builder's recommendation was al major factor.


* An obvious operating temp. difference cruising down the highway when I went from Rotella 15-40 to Amsoil 15w-40 on a '92 Dodge diesel dually as well as a slight mileage increase. My 2004 mileage was slowly improving due to break-in before & after the switch to synthetics before 20.000, so I don't know how much was attributed to the oil. It leveled out around 30,000.


* While some of it may be a result of viscosity, when I switch from conventional 30w oil for break-in oil to 5w-20 Dominator race oil, I have to turn the idle down on the race car.


* My transmission builder has said to keep using whatever I'm using in my transmissions when I bring them in for freshening after several years even though he has his own recommendation.


* My differential guy has also said the same thing. Bearings are often reused when the ring & pinion are replaced.


* Less wheel bearing issues on my heavy open trailer and stayed with it on my enclosed trailers.


There are "different" synthetics to watch for and each manufacturer has their own recommendations. But racing is a harsh environment so I wouldn't suggest "extended" drain intervals. There is still some wear and fuel/combustion contamination. I run the IHRA circuit and several Stock/SS association and bracket races during a season and change the oil several times..


If you haven't seen it, this site may provide some interesting reading.


https://bobistheoilguy.com/

Myron, I found that site a couple of years ago. Very interesting. Some of the tests surprised me.