Amsoil- review :)

Volk Z · 06-10-2017, 12:27 PM

I don't usually write reviews but I wanted to share with my fellow Z guys especially seeing a lot of people with oil consumption issues.

My oil was changed at 1000 miles with the Nissan Ester oil and at 3000 miles I changed again to Amsoil signature series. When the oilwas drained ihad a little over 4 quarts.

Oil changed at 6500 miles (3500 miles driven hard) and exactly 5 quarts back into the bottles. So there was zero oil lost. Stock oil cooler and 90+ degrees here in the South.

My 350z was the same with no loss of oil. Also their gear oil made the transmission 100x smoother.

Hope this helps some of you if you notice the Z losing oil.

I'm not paid by amsoil, just a long time customer

TreeSemdyZee · 06-11-2017, 12:27 AM

Been using Amsoil myself for a few years. So far, oil, oil filters, diff oil, trans oil and brake (for clutch) fluid.

Volk Z · 06-11-2017, 08:42 AM

That's because you are the man my friend!!! Good taste!!!

Volk Z · 06-11-2017, 08:44 AM

I'm a 8 year long use myself. Once I get settled in California I will swap gear and diff oil. I will also have to use their octane booster since Cali is lame with 91 Octane vs 93 here in South Carolina...

elhombre · 06-12-2017, 09:25 AM

When I first got my car I believe that there was Nissans ester oil in it. The car didn't burn anything in the 3750 interval. I then switched to mobil 1, and saw to my surprise that the car burnt about a quart in an 2000 mile interval.

I switched to a Valvoline product immediately, the car now only burns a quart every 2700 to 3000 miles of moderately hard driving.

I'm wondering if the amsoil would make an even bigger impact in reducing consumption...

Volk Z · 06-12-2017, 05:14 PM

You should give it a try, I drove it hard with my 3000-6600 miles and didn't lose a drop. I poured it back in the amsoil quarts and it hit the top line on every quart!!! So it didn't even lose a teaspoon!! My original ester oil in only 2000 miles lost like 3/4 of a quart and not driving hard and under 80 degree weather....

markesc · 06-14-2017, 01:47 AM

Used to use Amsoil in my wrx! Works wonders for turbos on life support!!

Ronin06 · 06-17-2017, 09:10 AM

Amsoil is good stuff, just hard to get in some places around the country.

Spooler · 06-17-2017, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin06

Amsoil is good stuff, just hard to get in some places around the country.

I order Online. Never step foot in a storefront.

ohhbcase · 06-17-2017, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I order Online. Never step foot in a storefront.

Got a good place to go or just wherever has the best deals for the oil/filter? Thinking I might make the switch next oil change.

TreeSemdyZee · 06-24-2017, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohhbcase

Got a good place to go or just wherever has the best deals for the oil/filter? Thinking I might make the switch next oil change.

I can probably hook you up for your initial try. I'm not a dealer, but get a hefty discount.

MrJdmNismo · 12-03-2019, 07:36 AM

What ams oil can i run in my trans & differential?

Zezus · 12-03-2019, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volk Z

You should give it a try, I drove it hard with my 3000-6600 miles and didn't lose a drop. I poured it back in the amsoil quarts and it hit the top line on every quart!!! So it didn't even lose a teaspoon!! My original ester oil in only 2000 miles lost like 3/4 of a quart and not driving hard and under 80 degree weather....

Funny that i noticed this exact same thing in my car.
+1 for amsoil being the shizz.

Spooler · 12-03-2019, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJdmNismo

What ams oil can i run in my trans & differential?

It is Amsoil Severe Gear 75w90 for the diff.
The manual tranny fluid I don't remember the name. You can look it up
on the Amsoil site. It is a GL4 fluid. Don't put GL5 in the manual trans.

Spooler · 12-03-2019, 05:54 PM

Here is the tranny fluid.

https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produ...?code=MTGPK-EA

06-10-2017, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3065	Amsoil- review :) I don't usually write reviews but I wanted to share with my fellow Z guys especially seeing a lot of people with oil consumption issues. My oil was changed at 1000 miles with the Nissan Ester oil and at 3000 miles I changed again to Amsoil signature series. When the oilwas drained ihad a little over 4 quarts. Oil changed at 6500 miles (3500 miles driven hard) and exactly 5 quarts back into the bottles. So there was zero oil lost. Stock oil cooler and 90+ degrees here in the South. My 350z was the same with no loss of oil. Also their gear oil made the transmission 100x smoother. Hope this helps some of you if you notice the Z losing oil. I'm not paid by amsoil, just a long time customer elhombre and Quicksilvers like this. __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

06-11-2017, 12:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Been using Amsoil myself for a few years. So far, oil, oil filters, diff oil, trans oil and brake (for clutch) fluid. Volk Z and batkogogo like this. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

06-11-2017, 08:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3065	That's because you are the man my friend!!! Good taste!!! TreeSemdyZee likes this. __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

06-11-2017, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3065	I'm a 8 year long use myself. Once I get settled in California I will swap gear and diff oil. I will also have to use their octane booster since Cali is lame with 91 Octane vs 93 here in South Carolina... __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

06-12-2017, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3065	You should give it a try, I drove it hard with my 3000-6600 miles and didn't lose a drop. I poured it back in the amsoil quarts and it hit the top line on every quart!!! So it didn't even lose a teaspoon!! My original ester oil in only 2000 miles lost like 3/4 of a quart and not driving hard and under 80 degree weather.... elhombre and Zezus like this. __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

06-12-2017, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
elhombre Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: CT Posts: 93 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 145	When I first got my car I believe that there was Nissans ester oil in it. The car didn't burn anything in the 3750 interval. I then switched to mobil 1, and saw to my surprise that the car burnt about a quart in an 2000 mile interval. I switched to a Valvoline product immediately, the car now only burns a quart every 2700 to 3000 miles of moderately hard driving. I'm wondering if the amsoil would make an even bigger impact in reducing consumption...

06-14-2017, 01:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
markesc Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Utah Posts: 379 Drives: 2014 370z M.B. 7AT Rep Power: 3366	Used to use Amsoil in my wrx! Works wonders for turbos on life support!! Volk Z likes this.

06-17-2017, 09:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ronin06 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Urbandale, Iowa Posts: 86 Drives: 14 silver sport 370Z Rep Power: 11	Amsoil is good stuff, just hard to get in some places around the country.

12-03-2019, 07:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
MrJdmNismo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kissimmee/Orlando Posts: 115 Drives: 2011 NISMO 370z Rep Power: 3369	What ams oil can i run in my trans & differential? __________________ YouTube=MrJdm350z 2011 #0093 NISMO 370z:OWN 2007 350z:SOLD

12-03-2019, 05:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,524 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	Here is the tranny fluid. https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produ...?code=MTGPK-EA

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