Amsoil giving me crap mileage - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

White0utFrs · 11-21-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FReSh

No differences that I have noticed. Still runs as smooth as it did from day 1. Gas mileage seems unchanged, maybe even a touch better.

Thanks! Imma stick with Mobil or toyota since it's free and I've been reading more about it.

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White0utFrs · 11-21-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pasternak

You need to rev the sh1t out of it more often to loosen it up.

Have some fun for chrissakes ! It's not a Yaris.

Now that the rain is in so cal it's fun time

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White0utFrs · 11-21-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Marchy

LMFAO,

LOL not like I shift at 6k. More like I don't shift at 3 all the time. Still don't floor it lol

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Corner3garage · 11-21-2013, 02:24 PM

We usually recommend Torco or Motul!

White0utFrs · 11-21-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Corner3garage

We usually recommend Torco or Motul!

Haven't looked much into motul. I'll check it out.

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Corner3garage · 11-21-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by White0utFrs

Haven't looked much into motul. I'll check it out.

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Definitely!

For a daily oil, we usually recommend the X-cess 5w40.

Let me know if I can help you out with anything!

Thanks,
Mike

daiheadjai · 11-21-2013, 02:51 PM

Probably a combination of winter blend (if you're in areas where temps drop below freezing) and not babying it anymore - when I first got the car, I was getting over 30mpg (i.e 30.5 etc) and now have dropped to 27-ish due to the above combo

subwaynm · 11-21-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by autobrz

related question: where do you order your amsoil product? Is there a place for a good discount? Also, does amsoil make a good gear oil for the diff?

Best thing I found is to pay the $20 and become a preferred Buyer and they knob I think it's 25% off MSRP. You'll save your money within the first three months of the year. I have a few vehicles that I have the products in so it sure pays for itself for me. And you then order direct from Amsoil and they ship from the nearest Warehouse to you. I receive my orders within two days usually.

Hope that helps you.

mav1178 · 11-21-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Corner3garage

For a daily oil, we usually recommend the X-cess 5w40.

Daily....... in this car???

Uh, yeah, not that heavy of a weight. Not with what the OP is asking for (using Amsoil 0W-20 >> reduction in gas mileage).

-alex

White0utFrs · 11-21-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mav1178

Daily....... in this car???

Uh, yeah, not that heavy of a weight. Not with what the OP is asking for (using Amsoil 0W-20 >> reduction in gas mileage).

-alex

I'm sticking with 0w-20. Been driving better and mpg going up a little bit. Got 4700 more miles to test it out.

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KevinBRZ · 11-21-2013, 05:58 PM

It would be impossible to say you're not driving different. The wind and ambient temperature can affect your gas mileage. How many miles have you used the Amsoil?

I am using Amsoil 0w-20, and in fact my gas mileage got better and the car is quieter compared to the break-in oil. I also rev it much higher than during the break-in period. But again, there are so many variables that it would be impossible for me to tell exactly. I am basing it on the in-car counter which may or may not be accurate.

WolfsFang · 11-21-2013, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autobrz

related question: where do you order your amsoil product? Is there a place for a good discount? Also, does amsoil make a good gear oil for the diff?

I put amsoil all around in my Evo when I changed all the fluid and it felt great.

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1086 · 11-21-2013, 06:42 PM

Amsoil is supposed to be kick ass. There must be something else going on - doesn't make sense...

EZ Shifter · 11-21-2013, 06:51 PM

I used to run 20W50 in a lot of my cars. Why do the Subaru boxer motors and other cars such as Hondas, Toyotas, Mercedes and BMW's, now require 0W20? Old Honda Civics run on any oil you put in 'em. It seems the oil would be a little light for high temperature, hot summer, hard driving.

I know they engineer the motors better today, but where's the protection?

What happens if a guy put 20W50 in an FR-S? Not that any of you would. To keep the warranty good I guess you have to use it.

I'm not a mechanic.

Anyone care to comment?

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Corner3garage Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FR-S & BRZ Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,716 Thanks: 205 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s)	We usually recommend Torco or Motul!

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daiheadjai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2003 S2000, 2008 Fit Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 2,584 Thanked 1,154 Times in 688 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Probably a combination of winter blend (if you're in areas where temps drop below freezing) and not babying it anymore - when I first got the car, I was getting over 30mpg (i.e 30.5 etc) and now have dropped to 27-ish due to the above combo

11-21-2013, 05:58 PM	#39
KevinBRZ Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 32 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	It would be impossible to say you're not driving different. The wind and ambient temperature can affect your gas mileage. How many miles have you used the Amsoil? I am using Amsoil 0w-20, and in fact my gas mileage got better and the car is quieter compared to the break-in oil. I also rev it much higher than during the break-in period. But again, there are so many variables that it would be impossible for me to tell exactly. I am basing it on the in-car counter which may or may not be accurate.

11-21-2013, 06:42 PM	#41
1086 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: UM86 - 6MT Location: CA (elevation 85 ft.) Posts: 518 Thanks: 383 Thanked 249 Times in 126 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Amsoil is supposed to be kick ass. There must be something else going on - doesn't make sense...

11-21-2013, 06:51 PM	#42
EZ Shifter Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: Millennium Falcon Location: Milky Way NE Corner Posts: 33 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I used to run 20W50 in a lot of my cars. Why do the Subaru boxer motors and other cars such as Hondas, Toyotas, Mercedes and BMW's, now require 0W20? Old Honda Civics run on any oil you put in 'em. It seems the oil would be a little light for high temperature, hot summer, hard driving. I know they engineer the motors better today, but where's the protection? What happens if a guy put 20W50 in an FR-S? Not that any of you would. To keep the warranty good I guess you have to use it. I'm not a mechanic. Anyone care to comment?

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