Cold Flow performance - Amsoil vs. Pennzoil

[UnleashedBeast]

Here is Motorcraft 5W-20 vs. Amsoil Signature 5W-20

Simply no comparison

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Some of you say, "It doesn't get that cold here, so it's not that big of deal." *Please note, this test was at 15*F

Incorrect, it is that big of deal. When your engine is cold, no matter the temperature, Amsoil is always going to be less viscous (easier flowing, better protection). You've all heard the claims from big oil companies about "better/best cold start protection". Well, I'm here to tell you it's not the best possible and was all marketing bullsnot! After watching this video, which lubricant do YOU think will better protect the engine on initial cold start up? I already know the answer to this. The "ketchup sqeezing" method had to be used on Motorcraft for improving flow.

Those of you driving your Ford in frigid temps daily, using Motorcraft 5W-20, you could be doing much better....prolonging engine life.

 

[Norton]

Good stuff. Thanks, UB! :beer:

Motocraft's sacred "WSS-M2C931-B" spec notwithstanding, this and UOA results make the choice pretty obvious. I'll be "taking my chances" at the next engine oil change, when I complete my car's conversion to Amsoil lubricants...

 

[shadyninja]

Good stuff. Thanks, UB! :beer:

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Thanks UB's friend.

 

[B746]

Wow, very enlightening thread. Thanks OP!

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Thanks UB's friend.

All videos and testing is credited to ShadyNinja. Thank you for these tests, proving cheap lubricants are not what most people think they are.

 

[SID297]

Sid, was it API SM or API SN?

All SN. They also had 5w20 and 10w30 jugs. Single quarts in all 3 as well.

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Here is a test of Mobil 1's best formulation "Extended Performance" 5W-30 vs. Amsoil Signature 5W-30. This was a much closer race, however, you can see Amsoil still has the advantage with their PAO\Ester formulation, as it offers the best cold flow performance in the industry.

Please note, a hole was drilled into the top of both bottles for better air flow that would allow for a better pour. Also note both bottles have a wide neck.

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[shadyninja]

I would like to have tried this with it closer to zero degrees. I have a feeling it would not have been quite as close. But I already have enough mis matched oils to do a couple oil changed. So I do not plan on redoing that one. Lol. We were talking about dry ice... We are above freezing today and going to stay that way for about a week. I have a couple more bottles in my freezer, I turned it to the coldest setting. We will see how that goes.

 

[MJN]

Awesome comparisons.

 

[Norton]

All videos and testing is credited to ShadyNinja. Thank you for these tests, proving cheap lubricants are not what most people think they are.

In that case, thanks ShadyNinja!

 

[Stang Lover]

Just bought some Ams oil 5w30 syn for 6.65/qt at my local performance shop :banana:. I haven't used amsoil since the first time I used it b/c the guy I bought it from would nickle and dime you for everything.

 

[kingnut]

Why not run a 0-30 weight if you're up in temps that cold?

 

[5.0Flareside]

Just bought some Ams oil 5w30 syn for 6.65/qt at my local performance shop :banana:. I haven't used amsoil since the first time I used it b/c the guy I bought it from would nickle and dime you for everything.

which Amsoil? couldn't be signature series as I can't even get it that cheap..

 

[UnleashedBeast]

which Amsoil? couldn't be signature series as I can't even get it that cheap..

It was probably marked up OE since he bought it local.

 

[Stang Lover]

I'd have to check next time I go in there. They had grey and black bottles for oil though if that helps. I don't believe it was OE though I don't remember seeing that on there but I could be wrong. What's the difference in their series of oil?

 

[5.0Flareside]

OE is the base offering. G-III hydrocrack oil.
XL Is midrange. G-III/G-IV blend
signature series is G-IV and is our top passenger car oil