Amsoil Vs Supertech Engine Oils Which One Should You Be Using?

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After many hours of debating and people disagreeing with using Amsoil or Supertech this video goes into a deep dive on the difference between the two.
Why one cost 3x as much as the other and is the other one so cheap you risk ruining your engine as the savings of a few bucks?
Well, let's look at the data and come up with real world numbers from an independent oil analysis company. The Petroleum Quality Institute of America.
pqia.org/
PQIA is an independent research organization that shows results of oils and other chemicals used in automobiles and heavy-duty trucks. Which is VERY VERY Important when an oil company makes a claim are they using their own research methods or using independents.
Point being if an oil company makes a claim make sure they can back it up with independent research and make sure they can give the name of where the study or research was conducted otherwise it could just be based on biased opinion of the company.
Enjoy the video!
God Bless
Eric
fix your car

[@darrylsjodin7184]

The Amsoil price isn’t due to marketing as you stated. Amsoil Signature is made from group 4 & 5 synthetics. Super tech is made from petroleum based group 3 synthetics which is much cheaper to produce. Red Line oil is from group 4 & 5 and is higher priced and no one says it’s from marketing. Royal Purple and Liquid Moly are high priced as well.

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

TRUE

[@DearSX]

I use Toyota, Super-Tech and any full synthetic on sale from the big brands (Pennzoil, Mobil1, etc.). 217,000 miles and not burning any oil so far. My Accord was burning a little bit at 190k, my Mazda burns a little bit at 85k but I tend to keep my oil 5-10K miles, so I can understand oils breaking down a little bit. I use 10-20k oil.

[@hdz12ez]

I've used Amsoil products for years and it's an excellent oil. I agree that it is overkill and I have since switched to Pennzoil Ultra Platinum after seeing some very compelling test results from lab analysis and because of the better pricing. To be totally honest though, talking about oils is like talking politics or religion, in the end, people stick to their guns about what oil to use and why.

[@Vultain]

I think it depends on the vehicle. I have noticed an improvement using Amsoil in winter albeit at 15 below. I’ve also seen a performance gain in a performance engine I have. Beyond that though? I’ve only heard it quiet down an engine and make it run a little less rough. I also believe you touched upon a subject that needs more explaining. In my eyes you would be better off running 0W20 Costco Kirkland Oil and changing it out yourself with a brand new filter every 90 days regardless of mileage than use Amsoil once a year. As long as you know how to use your engines flood mode or can prefill the oil filter that matters more. The sad truth of most engine oils is their additive package starts to break down with fuel dilution around 1800-2100 miles. It doesn’t mean they won’t lubricate but it means they no longer clean or handle fuel in the oil or dirt nearly as well. The advantage of Amsoil or something like HPL is they use a higher grade of additive that is effective for longer against contamination. So if your engine is running rich and dumping too much fuel in due to short trips or excess idling Amsoil would offer more protection especially in winter if you don’t want to change your oil in the middle of winter. Otherwise I think you’d be better off changing your oil 4 times a year with Kirkland or Supertech, using a decent filter like a Fram Synthetic Endurance and do that. Just recycle your oil and good to go. In a vehicle I seldom drive and do haul heavy loads of soil, compost, and dirt I do use Amsoil’s Z-Rod oil due to their anti-rust additives and the proper zinc protection for a flat tappet engine. That’s more due to the fact of modern oils no longer being suitable for a Toyota 22RE that is used for hauling. Mileage is not an issue but time and storage and wear protection is. I end up with 2-3 times the metal wear out of Supertech due to a lack of ZDDP and corrosive inhibitors. On my daily driver I am better off changing more frequently with a less expensive oil however. I hope this frames things a bit better. I think like anything certain engines and certain usage are going to frame how useful the oil is. In a well maintained Toyota Corolla made in 2010’s though you would be money ahead to do more frequent changes correctly than doing the Amsoil in my eyes. If you have a performance vehicle, an older vehicle pre-1994 due to zddp changes, or a vehicle facing some extremes you can make an argument for the Amsoil. Fuel is the main enemy at the end of the day and let’s face it the average person doesn’t change their oil at the proper mileage or proper amount of time 6 months and 4,000 miles(I live in the North with 2-5 feet of snow on the ground). As for what I do? Amsoil is amazing for idling and ignoring winter oil changes if you diy it and don’t have a garage. I’ve had stripped oil filter housing and oil pan threads due to lube places or dealers, you want it done right do it yourself. However, it is not fun if you have 2 inches of ice on your car in -10F weather and road salt everywhere to do an oil change. Usually November-March here can be solid snow and non-stop freezing temps. So Amsoil in the winter and Supertech in the Spring and Summer. Amsoil in October before the snow falls to handle the idling and short winter horrifyingly awful trips, the car warms up better with it. I dump the Amsoil come March or April, change it with a cheaper oil, then change it again in 90 days, and change it back to Amsoil before the winter flies and it works for me. I don’t put a lot of miles on a rig but it takes time to unfog your windows and driving 25-35 due to icy conditions is hard on a vehicle. Spring, summer, and fall not so much and it’s easier to take long trips on mountain roads. I hope my personal experience helps frame it better and it all depends on an individual and their circumstances. If I had a reliable place I could take my oil, filter, and crush washer and change it out properly I would probably use Supertech or Kirkland. No garage to do oil changes and just a driveway in winter, and no one around I trust to do a proper oil change without costing thousands to potentially a new engine. Thrice it has happened to mr (first time cost a new oil pan, second the oil pan was not removable and they spent 14 hours fixing it and thar cost me a mint, most recently a specialist and $2200+ in the early 2010’s and probably triple if not more now for a damaged oil filter threads from crossing them incorrectly. I got lucky I didn’t need a new engine! Since then I started doing it myself and zero issues. In winter time avoid another catastrophic lube technician or mechanic screwing up my oil filter housing or oil plug threads I opt for the high end synthetic. For the low, low, cost of someone else changing my oil I buy 6 quarts of Amsoil/A Wix Air Filter/Fram Synthetic Endurance Oil Filter prior to the snow flying.

[@mindfulmasterytv-yq8ip]

I use AMS Oil in my beloved 8 year old Jeep I believe that it has made my Jeep healthier. My mom uses AMS Oil in her 20 year old 200,000 mile suv

[@brandonwallach2821]

I noticed your price quote on Amsoil but they have this prefred setup (it could be an added expense at around 16.00 a year) but if you are using Amsoil in the long run it doesn't really matter that much as it drops the price from 15.49 to 11.89. It's still expensive but how it takes care of your cars very well. I saw a small gas savings with it and a mechanic joked after a timing belt job on my car that it was clean enough to eat off of. One thing Amsoil does very well is prevent sludge and keeps the engine very clean. This is important if you want to keep the piston rings from sticking that leads to massive damage to the cyl walls and high oil use. Amsoil isn't the most advertised oil and really doesn't need to be because they learned that the oil speaks for it's self and word of mouth is their advertising which shows just how good their oil really is. Now that I praised it, now I have one weird issue with it. My Mazda Miata has issues with it. Miata owners will always complain about the car having a lifter tick when starting that goes away after a bit and it was worse with Amsoil. It could go on ticking for 30 seconds before stopping and I tried Penzoil's top of the line oil and the lifter tick stopped after 3 seconds. Just why this happens is beyond me but there you are. The Miata just doesn't like Amsoil.

[@artiebbarber1845]

i think its beacuase the penzoil has more zinc in it.

[@linaperrone7037]

I believe in changing your oil every 5000 km an you use a good oil that’s not over priced like a Kendall or Valvoline 5w-30

[@randy74989]

It's a personal preference and you should discuss it with an Independent mechanic. Both of my Independent mechanics recommended Liqui Moly for our Volvo and Lexus. I shall be changing to the Japanese oil Idemitsu IFG 5 fully synthetic 0w-16 for my 2023 Lexus ES300h soon. It's on order from Amazon and hard to find anywhere. Idemitsu also makes IFG 7 for hybrid engines but I cannot find it anywhere in the United States.

[@wvwildlifecam9159]

I switched from mobile 1 to super tech several years ago. No complaints. Subscribed also. Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.

[@kweirmeir]

I have used Amsoil in my turboed Audis since 2006, they've all been tuned and I run the absolute shit out of them and have never had a mechanical issue. I change the oil as per the manufacturer's recommendation every 15,000km. That's all I need to know. Amsoil for life for this guy.

[@kimmillard9445]

Walmart does no marketing for their Supertech product line??? Right.

[@1745vlad]

Just to let you know , that -30 Celsius is about -22 Fahrenheit, and this temperature is very common in northern States.

[@pjstartv6798]

I'm old school and will always change my oil at 3,000 miles no matter what oil I'm using. In my 2004 Monte Carlo SS (non-supercharged) I use Mobil 1 Full Synthetic. I'm using the High Mileage one now since the engine has 164k miles on it and it runs so smooth you can barely tell it's running at idle plus it still has really really good oil pressure.

[@leegmc1985]

Gee 3k. If you have the money great. But you can easily go 5k on Mobil 1. I know a guy that works at BP. He told me don't buy the hype, conventional oil can go to 5k. And all no matter what brand any dexos licensed oil 7500. But, I still change dexos licensed oil at 5k. Happy motoring 😊

[@pjstartv6798]

@@leegmc1985 Sometimes I go to 3500 if I'm busy but it takes me about 5 months to put 3k miles on my car. It costs me about $30 for oil and filter so changing my oil every 5 to 6 months is cheap.

[@fofiveohbrap9092]

I also have a 2004 Monte Carlo SS Non-Supercharged 3800. I also change the oil in it every 3K miles with mobil 1 full synthetic high mileage 5W-30. It just hit 275K and runs fantastic. Just changed the oil today. Long Live The 3800 🤘🏼

[@cherrbo8414]

Amsoil you pay for a higher grade better performing base that is a true synthetic combined with the best additive package available. It will protect better and hold up longer before needing replaced,.. period. Do you need the extra performance/ capabilities? For you to decide.

[@kimnbarrycouch9377]

What oil should I use on my 2018 Chevy Cruze turbo engine?

[@ChicagoRob2]

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum

[@CWB1863]

@@ChicagoRob2 Agreed! I also like the Valvoline HM Max Life. My 2014 F-150 3.5L ecoboost loves both.

[@ChicagoRob2]

@@CWB1863 Valvoline HM Max Life is excellent.

[@CWB1863]

@@ChicagoRob2 I was thinking of going back and fourth between oil intervals with the Ultra platinum and Max Life, but i hear if you go the high mile route, you should stick to it. Could be wrong but it would make sense.

[@erickut677]

Actually the Supertech full synthetic beat Amsoil in the frozen cold pour test on Nate’s interactive auto

[@erickut677]

And on Project farm the super tech full synthetic beat Red line synthetic in the frozen cold pour test with a cooked sample and fresh sample

[@erickut677]

Also in a test super tech synthetic vs super tech high mileage synthetic the high mileage beat. The 1 that went against amsoil and red line

[@leousa25]

Mobil 1 extended performance and Chevron gas is a great combo to keep engines run for a long time!

[@alexandercuello3168]

Thanks for sharing this video, I don’t know about others but in my case my 07 Honda pilot runs smooth with Amsoil SS. I use Amsoil on the engine, ATF, brakes and transfer case. A minor oil burning went away between oil changes and gas mileage improved as well. If you become a member the price is cheaper per QT.

[@travis3364]

If it's got the current API (SP) rating, and even better, Dexos certified, I don't care what brand it is. If it can carry those two certifications, it will do just fine for pretty much everyone. Just don't go cheap on filters.

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

Pennzoil Ultra Platinum

[@user-bu4lg7lv1g]

Supertec is petroleum based. Amsoil is 100% synthetic. I use the XL version of Amsoil and change oil twice per year based on the miles we drive. I also plan it out to buy enough oil to get free shipping. For me the peace of mind is worth it. I’ve had oil related engine failure with a past vehicle.

[@FixYourCar-Eric]

@user-bu4lg7lv1g good to know and appreciate your thoughts on the matter just out of curiosity what had you been driving that had engine issues?

[@user-bu4lg7lv1g]

We had a 92 chevy suburban that spun a bearing. Can’t really blame the oil because it was low. That experience pushed me to err on the side of caution. When I compare spending more on oil and changing myself, it’s not really that much different than dealer with poor oil. I also use a filter rated for 20k miles. Both my vehicles end up being changed between 4000-6000 miles doing it every 6 months.

[@danielbonner8309]

That's interesting. What makes it synthetic if its petroleum based? Sounds like it be semi-synthetic.

[@user-bu4lg7lv1g]

That’s just it. Most of the brands that label as full synthetic are blends. Amsoil is 100% synthetic. Mobil one used to be 100% synthetic, but now they label as full synthetic and it’s a blend. Kinda of deceptive advertising if you ask me.

[@78FullSizeBronco]

Hate to break it to ya but the Amsoil XL and OE lines are group 3 petroleum blends too. Only the signature series is a true syn.

[@markwarnberg9504]

I live in Sweden and only once did it get down to -40c and that was back in 1974. You go to Siberia where it can get down to -70c no oil is going to work without putting a fire under the oil pan as the Germans had too do when they went into the USSR 1942. For me oils are pretty much the same, they do their job so i look at the price tag not the name.

[@xsword0001]

Amsoil SS 15k miles oil change snice new. Now, at 230k miles, and im paying for group IV oil.

[@eddie123214]

I use the 5w30 synthetic in my 2010 mkt ecoboost never a problem change at 4k .

[@alexgarcia7401]

Amsoil stopped the small amount of oil burning in my 2013 Honda accord 2.4L (1/2qt every 3k). Mobil one was the worse for my accord. Valvoline extended life was good too but not as good as amsoil. I never had to top off my car with oil while using amsoil every 5K mi. Only oils I use nowadays are Amsoil, valvoline or Pennzzoil ultra platinum.

[@GDavis49]

The Amsoil SS stopped the oil burning in my 2014 Camry. I had tried a few other oils previously including Pennzoil Ultra Platinum and nothing performed like the Amsoil. I use it in all my vehicles now and it’s about $11 a quart with the membership

[@dbarr8261]

Something like 1% of the population lives in the extreme cold areas you talk about.

[@carlrasmussen3267]

John 14:6 thank you, brother. I'm a big AMSOIL guy. All my cars are started on it for the first 60-70k miles then whatever sale prices are on Mobile or Valvoline. Three of the four cars are 170, 000 or higher and going strong. The other car is at 75k and no issues.

[@terminator1562]

I use amsoil in my civic

[@steelzmb4262]

Pennzoil synthetic oils beat Amsoil, in cold flow tests.

[@darrylsjodin7184]

Not in Project Farms tests. Pennzoil ultra won in the high temp evaporation test

[@FixYourCar-Eric]

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[@HEELMACHINE]

I refuse to use Super Tech for the simple fact of the packaging. Both times I tried to use it, oil was leaking from the container into the trunk of my car. If they don’t give a shit enough to package their products, then o don’t want to use it

[@lorenray9479]

What a real person? Novel idea. Boycott all robot vids!. I use super tech and quakerstate and penz and castrol. Chevron conv. left too much sludge in my lilgenz.

[@chuckgrenci6404]

Minus 30 Celsius is minus 22 Fahrenheit, pretty chilly (okay cold) but won't gel your Supertech oil.

[@davidcampbell1899]

Being a Canadian I was laughing at his thinking -30C was equal to -80F. I use 0W20 and start my car at -30C at least 4 or 5 times a winter season and never had any problems. I have always used Castrol Edge.

[@chuckgrenci6404]

@@davidcampbell1899 Another interesting fact; Centigrade and Fahrenheit are equal when both are at -40 degrees.

[@davidcampbell1899]

@chuckgrenci6404 Most of us Canadians know that and have experienced it in real life first hand.-40C/F is so cold that it actually hurts you face when you are walking in it!

[@HOVIK750]

Amen 🙏🏼 brother

[@chief1960]

I wont spend money on Amsoil go penazoil with less cost and rated #2 in the ratings .Thank You GOD SPEED

[@riker302011]

I find it hard to believe that you’ve actually done any research. As for the cost of the oil, consider your cheap subgrade oil that you’re indicating is better than AMSOIL and do the math since the signature series will serve you 20 to 25,000 miles between during intervals. As stated in other comments, simply a far superior product for those who depend on and respect their machines.

[@BillyLawings]

super tech has worked for me but amsoil is good

[@tommywatterson5276]

Either one

[@mdashiqurrahman39]

Amsoil isn't the most expensive oil, matter of fact amsoil OE or boosted or high milage much cheaper than m1 and OE probably same as super tech. On the other hand royal purple probably the most expensive oil I have seen in the market. I paid $25 as amsoil prefer customer and get at least 25% off and I always buy 2 case of oil and get the next 6 months prefer customer option free. It's a buffs going around the market that amsoil the most expensive or over price oil but this is completely not truth. I don't go 25k miles and try not to exceed 10k miles on amsoil but what ever reason if I don't get time to change oil I feel ok to push my engine another couple thousands miles when amsoil in my engine with confidence. Saving $20-25 per oil change and using super tech I would not do that sorry

[@wisetirecutting7154]

Pennsoil Platunum 5w30 is not shear stable, the Ultra Platinum might be better

[@kalani1987]

I used to use Amsoil motor oil, not anymore for the reasons you mentioned. However, I am a believer in ther ATF and would not hesitate to keep on using it

[@mdw2057]

This guy has limited information, there's other videos on KZbin where there actually doing real world testing verses all other oils & sending the oil to the lab comparing the results. Amsoil Signature Series comes out on top even over Pennzoil or Valvoline etc... also like one commenter stated Amsoil is 100% synthetic, which can protect your engine or Turbo better in high heat or extreme situations.

[@randy74989]

That's correct... The Motor Oil Geek and Project Farm on KZbin.

[@j-fp9075]

-40c = -40f ish

[@raffe65]

🫡👍🇸🇪

[@usocrazy6133]

But the Supertech doesn't have the golden pixie fart dust in it.