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Maintenance & Repair Synthetic motor oil
8536 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 9:34 AM
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Replying to: timvipond (Nov 08, 2009 3:56 pm) He said the stores can order it in when I asked if all stores have it (there are more than 12 in this area). He says they have most of the motor oil offerings and some of the other things. They can select what they order in. He sounded pleased that someone was interested in it. Maybe there's not been much interest on the shelf with the other motor synthetics. Here's a picture of the page:  The first link didn't work because it wrapped and the last of the line was not recognized as html. I should have imbedded it in the link wrapper:
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Nov 08, 2009 4:09 pm) AMSOIL has a documented history of innovation and leadership. First to develop an API-rated 100 percent synthetic motor oil. First to introduce the concept of "extended drain intervals" with a recommended 25,000-mile/1-year drain interval. First U.S. company to utilize the NOACK volatility test as a standard of performance excellence. First to produce synthetic motor oils for diesel engines, racing engines, turbo and marine engines. First to introduce synthetic oils that legitimately contribute to improving fuel efficiency. First to manufacture synthetic gear lube for automotive use. First to manufacture a 100:1 pre-mix synthetic 2-cycle oil. First to manufacture a synthetic automatic transmission fluid for automotive use.
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Replying to: timvipond (Nov 08, 2009 4:27 pm)
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Nov 08, 2009 4:29 pm) Nope, the facts are correct, but I don't see anything worded exactly like that on the website. |
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Replying to: timvipond (Nov 08, 2009 2:05 pm) Yes, it's API SM, but it is NOT BMW LL-01 certified, which as you should know is a much higher standard than API SM. Per my Owner's Manual Ask your BMW center for details concerning the specific BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil or synthetic oils which have been approved. You can also call BMW of North America at 1-800-831-1117 or visit this website: http://www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information. Per the BMW web site: The oils listed below meet BMW's Long-life rating and are acceptable for use in BMW Passenger vehicles and SAVs in the US market with gasoline engines. BMW Long-life rating LL-01 Approved Synthetic Oils for the US Market: - Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30 - Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40 - Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30 - Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30 I don't see Amsoil on that list, do you? |
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Nov 08, 2009 3:33 pm) I couldn't agree more. Every time an Amsoil zealot shows up here it's the same thing, lots of noise, half-truths, and even outright falsehoods. Best regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Nov 08, 2009 5:01 pm) I'm still waiting for someone to tell me if there's any difference  between the Pennzoil EDGE and the Quaker Horsepower 10W-30 full synthetics I bought for my lowly 3800 with 90K miles on it for a first time with synthetics... I definitely won't be using Amsoil because it's way over-priced uncompetitive despite all the money they save by not advertising.  
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Replying to: shipo (Nov 08, 2009 4:59 pm) Of course not. AMSOIL didn't pay BMW to be on the list. It's not required for anything. AMSOIL has shown for 37 years it works great in BMW's with no oil failures and no voided warranties. And no oil company has ever shown their oil is superior or equal to AMSOIL. |
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Replying to: timvipond (Nov 08, 2009 5:16 pm) Can you prove those statements?
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Replying to: timvipond (Nov 08, 2009 5:16 pm)
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