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Quick questions aren't allowed here.
Posted by
RROBE99999
on July 19, 2006 at 2:09 PM
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very quick oil question!!
posted by travis10
on July 19, 2006 at 12:59 PM
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Even though this was answered in the 2nd post, this thread continued into a thirty-five post discussion. One of the many reasons I love this forum.
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very quick oil question!!
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travis10
12:59:46 07/19/06
Mobil1 10w-30 is fine. (n/m)
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Spongerider :)
13:03:30 07/19/06
and so is search for that matter (n/m)
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ZEngineer
13:05:45 07/19/06
He did mention that *SEARCH* was not working and
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Spongerider :)
13:15:12 07/19/06
big 2nd. :) (n/m)
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davidztt
13:16:49 07/19/06
My thoughts exactly. (n/m)
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DougG
13:50:15 07/19/06
Re: He did mention that *SEARCH* was not working and
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travis10
14:20:13 07/19/06
good for you, dude! let me know how that goes, especially
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davidztt
14:52:10 07/19/06
oh God!
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ZEngineer
15:05:03 07/19/06
Agreed. Its a damn shame too. Its a good product.
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Guapo
15:07:58 07/19/06
you've been agreeing with me too much lately
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ZEngineer
15:11:34 07/19/06
Maybe it's because you are starting to make sense...
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ZJeweler(ssm300z)
15:12:53 07/19/06
LOL, it does seem to have made them closer (n/m)
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davidztt
16:06:10 07/19/06
Re: Maybe it's because you are starting to make sense...
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zsoom
16:33:14 07/19/06
piss off, eh? (n/m)
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Guapo
15:12:55 07/19/06
maybe people would like me if i made personal attacks like
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davidztt
15:20:34 07/19/06
...
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BigTDogg (MA)
15:35:45 07/19/06
Not true.
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ZJeweler(ssm300z)
17:34:37 07/19/06
despite the name change, you're still small-minded. (n/m)
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davidztt
17:48:18 07/19/06
Thank you? (n/m)
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ZJeweler(ssm300z)
18:23:04 07/19/06
When are you going to have some wing installation pictures? (n/m)
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Dustin
18:33:20 07/19/06
Right now I guess.
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ZJeweler(ssm300z)
19:03:00 07/19/06
sorry you feel that way. no matter you impression of me,
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davidztt
16:26:41 07/19/06
Good oil, bad filter. You should get an OEM Nissan filter.
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Scotts94z32
15:04:16 07/19/06
What's wrong with a K&N?
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BigTDogg (MA)
15:21:49 07/19/06
I guess I'm just an OEM 60U guy. (n/m)
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Scotts94z32
16:00:58 07/19/06
Not all can be so fortunate as us, ma lad. (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
16:26:27 07/19/06
I've used and still use the Amsoil filter since my first oil
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Spongerider :)
15:53:50 07/19/06
wow! very cool! not surprised (n/m)
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davidztt
16:08:03 07/19/06
oh good, you were spared from that trashy mobil 1 junk... (n/m)
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pallen
19:27:57 07/19/06
what you cry when ppl are mean. them bitch when
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Halo Z
17:14:12 07/19/06
who's bitching? I'm just pointing out that Search
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ZEngineer
07:47:47 07/20/06
the noob may not understand it takes time. (n/m)
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Halo Z
17:29:31 07/20/06
there are usually AMSOIL retailers such as auto parts stores
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davidztt
13:10:51 07/19/06
I like Amsoil as much as anyone, but you're an infomercial (n/m)
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Guapo
13:16:51 07/19/06
cool! glad you're on board with AMSOIL! BTW, AMSOIL doesn't
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davidztt
13:19:23 07/19/06
Apparently you missed my point. Your constant hawking of
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Guapo
13:21:33 07/19/06
2nd...pretty much every post he mentions it.... (n/m)
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myzislow
13:28:05 07/19/06
not to those who aren't hip to how AMSOIL can help their Z,
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davidztt
13:32:53 07/19/06
Yes, but in contrast you don't see COZ self-promoting to
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Dave N
13:38:35 07/19/06
dangit, i was trying for 10, LOL (n/m)
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davidztt
13:40:41 07/19/06
fyi
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SactoTodd
13:41:42 07/19/06
really? apologies. my misunderstanding about the tt.net hits
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davidztt
13:48:20 07/19/06
Your hit count reflects how many things you've clicked on
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TT XTZ
13:52:01 07/19/06
then i was right. most of my posts have (0) with them, lol (n/m)
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davidztt
14:09:10 07/19/06
mouse over = no increase in read count (n/m)
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SactoTodd
15:26:41 07/19/06
3rd. I understand that your livelihood
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TT XTZ
13:50:14 07/19/06
One correction: "AMSOIL 'ho" not AMSOIL Pusher" :-) (n/m)
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Dave N
13:59:57 07/19/06
i'll take these limited # of observations into consideration (n/m)
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davidztt
14:04:55 07/19/06
Also, put the whole URL, including "http://"
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TT XTZ
14:12:19 07/19/06
thanks for helping. :) (n/m)
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davidztt
14:16:32 07/19/06
Mobil 1 is fine, so is Redline and Amsoil, not sure about
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BigTDogg (MA)
13:19:10 07/19/06
in recent metal wear tests, AMSOIL and mobil were close 1st
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davidztt
13:20:27 07/19/06
True. (n/m)
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Spongerider :)
13:25:25 07/19/06
I had heard Royal Purple was "eh"
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BigTDogg (MA)
13:26:48 07/19/06
i will PROUDLY add that to my sigs. thanks (n/m)
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davidztt
13:28:07 07/19/06
No problem, tramp :P (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
13:32:05 07/19/06
just out of curiosity, what oil are you running in your Z? (n/m)
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davidztt
13:34:23 07/19/06
There's 5 bottles of Mobil oil sitting in my garage waiting
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Dave N
13:37:11 07/19/06
you guys live together? (n/m)
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davidztt
13:39:25 07/19/06
No, but his car is shacking up with mine.
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Dave N
13:40:07 07/19/06
Haha, no child support coming your way!
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BigTDogg (MA)
13:41:10 07/19/06
anyways, AMSOIL's been around since 1972, pre-dating the
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davidztt
13:45:42 07/19/06
what oil filter do you use? (n/m)
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SactoTodd
13:47:40 07/19/06
your question can be answered at www.amsoil.com ;-) (n/m)
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davidztt
14:10:50 07/19/06
Please don't be an idiot (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
14:17:32 07/19/06
If it was only that easy. (n/m)
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ZXRider(SoCal)
14:18:08 07/19/06
i'm not. don't worry yourself. (n/m)
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davidztt
15:07:40 07/19/06
Then don't portray your self as one...
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BigTDogg (MA)
15:25:47 07/19/06
Dave Chappelle sucks since he became a quitter (n/m)
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davidztt
16:35:00 07/19/06
Now see, this would be an APPROPRIATE time
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TT XTZ
14:30:34 07/19/06
How often do you conversate with brick walls? (n/m)
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BigTDogg (MA)
14:36:48 07/19/06
I dunno; how often have you seen me do it? 8)
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TT XTZ
16:12:50 07/19/06
That would explain all of your replies to Dave's posts. ;) (n/m)
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Dustin
18:16:12 07/19/06
ooohhhh ygm!
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ZXRider(SoCal)
14:47:04 07/19/06
2nd'd. This is starting to feel like AMWAY.
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Dave N
14:48:07 07/19/06
LOL, first five links repute connection between the two (n/m)
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davidztt
17:29:59 07/19/06
your sales tactics say otherwise (n/m)
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Guapo
18:22:35 07/19/06
like YugoBernie said: ""teaching you to fish, rather
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davidztt
14:50:16 07/19/06
That does not apply in this situation.
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TT XTZ
16:11:43 07/19/06
i disagree. telling people to do their own leg-work is
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davidztt
20:21:38 07/19/06
However, Todd was asking YOU a SPECIFIC question-
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boileralum
16:29:26 07/19/06
todd was baiting me, or else his question would be:
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davidztt
17:08:24 07/19/06
no.
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SactoTodd
17:28:32 07/19/06
so are you wanting to know what AMSOIL oil filter applies
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davidztt
18:13:58 07/19/06
The OEM 15208-60U00 filter offers the best proven filtration
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Dustin
18:27:12 07/19/06
let's take this from the top
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SactoTodd
18:37:22 07/19/06
i don't understand why you'd want to know what oil filter i
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davidztt
19:34:35 07/19/06
you came out of the womb with "Amsoil" on your forehead
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got rice?
20:42:20 07/19/06
that would be cheaper than buying all these shirts, LOL! (n/m)
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davidztt
02:59:33 07/20/06
Did you miss the part about the product test? (n/m)
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Kenny
16:00:33 07/20/06
there's NO mention of when those tests were done, and AMSOIL
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davidztt
02:44:24 07/21/06
Why would you believe the tests of a company who is...
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Kenny
08:35:28 07/21/06
because they're performed at industry standard specs and
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davidztt
15:00:37 07/21/06
...says the salesman who works for the company. (n/m)
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Kenny
16:38:46 07/21/06
nothing will change his mind so it's not worth the effort (n/m)
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got rice?
11:03:12 07/21/06
go do your tests on the Ea line. you'll be pleasantly
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davidztt
13:58:38 07/21/06
Good question. (n/m)
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Dustin
14:16:11 07/19/06
YGM. (n/m)
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Kenny
14:20:13 07/19/06
davidztt: Amsoil buys most of its basestock from Mobil
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GatorJ
00:21:31 07/20/06
that's twisted. the truth is AMSOIL doesn't have a retrieval
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davidztt
15:48:49 07/20/06
which mobil 1? previous syn. or that extended mileage bs? (n/m)
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zboost(tx)
14:03:54 07/19/06
your question can be answered at www.amsoil.com ;-) (n/m)
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davidztt
14:11:15 07/19/06
have you actually ever been to amsoil.com?
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moxie
15:06:23 07/19/06
sorry you had a bad experience at the website. i haven't had
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davidztt
15:11:10 07/19/06
you missed the point. What am I searching for?
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moxie
15:17:00 07/19/06
the wear test that shows AMSOIL and mobil came in 1st and
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davidztt
19:04:58 07/19/06
That "extended mileage bs" is mostly marketing gimmickry. (n/m)
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Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB)
16:33:22 07/19/06
not true. been doing this since 1987, no problems. (n/m)
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davidztt
18:19:05 07/19/06
What "problems"? I thought I was talking about Mobil 1 and
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Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB)
18:48:24 07/19/06
i'm referring to your statement that extended drain interval
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davidztt
19:16:29 07/19/06
No, no. I wasn't referring to extended drain intervals at
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Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB)
19:45:16 07/19/06
yeh, me, too (n/m)
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davidztt
20:07:26 07/19/06
If I were you....
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SactoTodd
13:36:59 07/19/06
Mobil 1 all the way!
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aquariuscsm
13:38:08 07/19/06
that's interesting considering this thread:
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davidztt
14:01:32 07/19/06
Greg Dupreee recommends 15w-50 as well in the TTs.
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Woody75 (Denver)
14:12:37 07/19/06
There really aren't many "details" besides the fact that he
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Scotts94z32
15:12:00 07/19/06
And.......I missed your point :)
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Woody75 (Denver)
15:39:09 07/19/06
i have been running castrol synth 10-40 since I got
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moxie
15:49:25 07/19/06
I've read that some manufacturers will renig on warranty
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Scotts94z32
10:30:34 07/20/06
Yup, I've read that also. (n/m)
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Dustin
12:48:13 07/20/06
i just read that in your link... I guess it's time to change (n/m)
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moxie
19:05:24 07/20/06
I tried 5W30 one time and my car didn`t like it at all.
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aquariuscsm
15:50:52 07/19/06
I don't understand what you mean by this statement.
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Dustin
15:55:35 07/19/06
In my quick searches last night, I was unable to find the
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Scotts94z32
10:47:43 07/20/06
Try 15W-50...you'll like it.
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BigTDogg (MA)
16:20:22 07/19/06
Well, I know that I don't like 20-50, but it's also not syn
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Scotts94z32
10:28:41 07/20/06
You also said not to use petroleum oil in any car...
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BigTDogg (MA)
14:21:04 07/19/06
Lots more info here>>>>>>
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Scotts94z32
15:24:43 07/19/06
despite this info being almost 8 years old, i'll comment:
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davidztt
19:56:49 07/19/06
also, regarding your concern about a warranty:
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davidztt
20:01:19 07/19/06
So you (they) are not saying they will pay for repairs
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Scotts94z32
10:26:42 07/20/06
go read the full warranty statement at www.AMSOIL.com
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davidztt
15:12:15 07/20/06
Big 2nd...We've been having 99+ degree days here as well as
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racer2fst
14:47:51 07/19/06
3rd on the 15w50. (n/m)
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SniPer SR71 (Dallas)
14:53:26 07/19/06
4thed
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BigTDogg (MA)
14:58:10 07/19/06
curious as to whether or not any of you have given AMSOIL a
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davidztt
20:25:41 07/19/06
Honnetly its because you have to order it, not generally
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BigTDogg (MA)
23:37:28 07/19/06
so many other parts we all order. why not oil and filters? (n/m)
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davidztt
03:03:08 07/20/06
Because the filters are sub-par. (n/m)
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Kenny
16:37:43 07/20/06
compared to WHAT other brand oil filter?
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davidztt
02:23:14 07/21/06
Nissan. (n/m)
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Kenny
08:18:21 07/21/06
bunk. AMSOIL's SDF is at 95-96% efficiency (25 microns)
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davidztt
13:54:57 07/21/06
...and yet Got Rice got different test results.
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Kenny
16:38:27 07/21/06
i'm sure AMSOIL scientists wouldn't mind looking over Got
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davidztt
02:16:28 07/22/06
Why bother? His results tell the tale. (n/m)
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Kenny
11:38:02 07/22/06
Just stay away from Castrol Syntec
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aquariuscsm
13:40:51 07/19/06
BIG 2nd on that too!! Leave that stuff to the 4cylinder cars (n/m)
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racer2fst
14:49:42 07/19/06
Mobil 1, get it at Walmart. (n/m)
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Woody75 (Denver)
14:09:06 07/19/06
Yep.. (n/m)
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Turnerscasa (Dallas)
19:42:22 07/19/06
i'd rather be able to plan ahead a few days ordering AMSOIL
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davidztt
15:50:28 07/20/06
Lol, oh man. (n/m)
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Woody75 (Denver)
08:32:02 07/21/06
Quick questions aren't allowed here. -
RROBE99999
14:09:47 07/19/06
hahahaahaha, ain't it grand? :) (n/m)
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davidztt
14:17:41 07/19/06
Right on!
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aquariuscsm
15:29:11 07/19/06
Ok since we're on the subject of oil
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twiztidZ
15:27:34 07/19/06
calling davidztt... now would be an appropriate time
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moxie
15:43:39 07/19/06
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atm.aspx
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davidztt
16:00:47 07/19/06
Re: Ok since we're on the subject of oil
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got rice?
20:36:46 07/19/06
did you know about the new Ea oil filters? (n/m)
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davidztt
03:06:52 07/20/06
blau...blau...blauuu (n/m)
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Southern-Z (ATL)
20:12:02 07/19/06
I can get you Amsoil...I actually have a couple cases at my
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Only1Z
01:15:44 07/20/06
glad to know there's another Dealer on here. are you a
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davidztt
03:08:05 07/20/06
There are plenty of Amsoil people here. Most simply
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Guapo
08:38:19 07/20/06
whatever, MOUTH. you have no room to talk about disrespect.
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davidztt
15:04:10 07/20/06
coming from you, I take that as a compliment (n/m)
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Guapo
15:38:35 07/20/06
anyone who reads this top to bottom will see you started it (n/m)
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davidztt
15:52:02 07/20/06
cry more, noob (n/m)
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Guapo
15:57:59 07/20/06
i reply to someone else and you appear with a completely un-
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davidztt
16:23:59 07/20/06
I wasn't insulting you. I said your constant pushing
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Guapo
16:32:33 07/20/06
ha you don't even know which post i'm referring to. whatever (n/m)
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davidztt
00:31:09 07/21/06
Get over it. (n/m)
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Guapo
08:31:50 07/21/06
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