When should I start using synthetic oil?? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Lazerdot · 06-09-2009, 03:04 PM

I got some info from the technical folk at Amsoil to help clarify for all of us. As I said previously use what you are comfortable using.

From the Techs and the Amsoil Web;

"Q: Does AMSOIL utilize PAO, Group IV technology, and if so, what products carry these credentials?"

"A: The Technical Department is not privy to what base-stocks are used in specific products. However, we can tell you that we do utilize the best synthetic base-stocks, including group IV, in our formulations."

"A: As the developer of the world's first API qualified synthetic motor oil in 1972, AMSOIL has gained more experience than any other oil company in formulating automotive synthetic lubricants. It is this extensive experience that provides the ability to maximize product performance through use of a full range of high-performance synthetic base oils, most notably polyalphaolefin (PAO). AMSOIL views synthetic base oils the same as it views additives, with each having its own set of unique properties. AMSOIL engineers its lubricants with the synthetic base oil or combination of base oils best suited to a specific lubricant’s application demands (gasoline, diesel, racing, transmission, gear, extended drain, extreme temperature, etc.)."

"AMSOIL INC. maintains an unwavering commitment to provide products that outperform the competition and deliver maximum benefits to all AMSOIL customers. Performance is the bottom line."

About API and XL series oil;

"A.P.I. stands for American Petroleum Institute, Petroleum being the key word here. AMSOIL products are 100% synthetic, which the word synthetic is not part of the API classification. The XL oils are a 100% synthetic not a blend."

Sounds like some of you have been working on cars of many types for many years. Between all the posts I have learned more about the concerns and uses of synthetics.

Amsoil provides synthetic products for other applications . Diesel oils, transmission fluids, brake fluids, greases, radiator fluids(250,000/7 year) etc...

If you have a particular Amsoil question you can e-mail me at Greg@TruLube.com or send a PM.

Please visit TruLube.com to get information regarding the latest Amsoil products.

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06-09-2009, 03:04 PM	#10
Lazerdot View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue 08 liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Euless Texas Posts: 241	I got some info from the technical folk at Amsoil to help clarify for all of us. As I said previously use what you are comfortable using. From the Techs and the Amsoil Web; "Q: Does AMSOIL utilize PAO, Group IV technology, and if so, what products carry these credentials?" "A: The Technical Department is not privy to what base-stocks are used in specific products. However, we can tell you that we do utilize the best synthetic base-stocks, including group IV, in our formulations." "A: As the developer of the world's first API qualified synthetic motor oil in 1972, AMSOIL has gained more experience than any other oil company in formulating automotive synthetic lubricants. It is this extensive experience that provides the ability to maximize product performance through use of a full range of high-performance synthetic base oils, most notably polyalphaolefin (PAO). AMSOIL views synthetic base oils the same as it views additives, with each having its own set of unique properties. AMSOIL engineers its lubricants with the synthetic base oil or combination of base oils best suited to a specific lubricant’s application demands (gasoline, diesel, racing, transmission, gear, extended drain, extreme temperature, etc.)." "AMSOIL INC. maintains an unwavering commitment to provide products that outperform the competition and deliver maximum benefits to all AMSOIL customers. Performance is the bottom line." About API and XL series oil; "A.P.I. stands for American Petroleum Institute, Petroleum being the key word here. AMSOIL products are 100% synthetic, which the word synthetic is not part of the API classification. The XL oils are a 100% synthetic not a blend." Sounds like some of you have been working on cars of many types for many years. Between all the posts I have learned more about the concerns and uses of synthetics. Amsoil provides synthetic products for other applications . Diesel oils, transmission fluids, brake fluids, greases, radiator fluids(250,000/7 year) etc... If you have a particular Amsoil question you can e-mail me at Greg@TruLube.com or send a PM. Please visit TruLube.com to get information regarding the latest Amsoil products.