Marine Lubrication
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Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by Hydrocruiser
Here is the scoop on Amsoil products:
Amsoil SAE 20W-50 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil (ARO) $7.75/qt Most similiar to M-1 15W-50 of all their products.
Amsoil Series 2000 Synthetic 20W-50 Racing Oil (TRO) $9.25/qt
Similiar to M-1 V-twin BUT it has more friction reduction additives.
Amsoil SAE 60 Synthetic Racing Oil (AHR) $9.50/qt
Got a big blower or similiar set-up where fuel gets into the oil and dilutes it? This is for engines such as a Sterling Blower 1200+ HP.
Amsoil SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) $9.10/qt
About even with M-1 V-Twin.
Amsoil discount if a dealer is 15% off I think...makes up for UPS shipping?
Amsoil SAE 20W-50 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil (ARO) $7.75/qt Most similiar to M-1 15W-50 of all their products.
Amsoil Series 2000 Synthetic 20W-50 Racing Oil (TRO) $9.25/qt
Similiar to M-1 V-twin BUT it has more friction reduction additives.
Amsoil SAE 60 Synthetic Racing Oil (AHR) $9.50/qt
Got a big blower or similiar set-up where fuel gets into the oil and dilutes it? This is for engines such as a Sterling Blower 1200+ HP.
Amsoil SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) $9.10/qt
About even with M-1 V-Twin.
Amsoil discount if a dealer is 15% off I think...makes up for UPS shipping?
Here are the Preferred Customer prices on the above oils.
Amsoil SAE 20W-50 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil (ARO)
$5.90
$67.20 for case of 12 qts / $5.60 qt
Amsoil Series 2000 Synthetic 20W-50 Racing Oil (TRO)
$7.15 qt
$81.60 for case / $6.80 qt
Amsoil SAE 60 Synthetic Racing Oil (AHR)
$7.45 qt
$84.60 for case / $7.05 qt
Amsoil SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV)
$6.80 qt
$77.40 for case / $6.45 qt
No need to be a dealer to get these dealer prices. Just do the preferred customer thing at these instructions. http://www.modernoils.com/Purchase_at_Dealer_Cost.html This makes it super easy to get AMSOIL at dealer cost which is generally 20-25% off retail prices. I believe shipping is only about $8.50 for a case and since it goes by the pound with lower rates for larger orders you save quite a bit in the long run.
Last edited by o2man98; 10-17-2006 at 10:06 PM.
#872
Re: Marine Lubrication
Thanks for all of the information on the Amsoil products. Ok, I am really confused on what I need for my specific application. I have newly built 540s, 700 hp NA, plan on about 20-25 hours between oil changes. Currently, have the break in 40w Valvoline racing with Wix filters (12 hours). If I were choosing an Amsoil product, which one would you suggest? Typical boating, a little racing and a little cruising. WOT @ 5800.
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Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by Rebel_Heart
Thanks for all of the information on the Amsoil products. Ok, I am really confused on what I need for my specific application. I have newly built 540s, 700 hp NA, plan on about 20-25 hours between oil changes. Currently, have the break in 40w Valvoline racing with Wix filters (12 hours). If I were choosing an Amsoil product, which one would you suggest? Typical boating, a little racing and a little cruising. WOT @ 5800.
Your mills will do great as I know guys who use this and get great results. No sludge. Instant pressure on start-up. The right oil temps.
Use with confidence.
#874
Re: Marine Lubrication
Is there any oil either Mobil or Amsoil that would be good for 40 hours (my entire season). I am asking this to determine if there is any oil that you would feel comfortable leaving in for the entire season? If not, I will stay with Mobile 15w-50 or Amsoil 20w-50. Thanks.
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Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by Rebel_Heart
Is there any oil either Mobil or Amsoil that would be good for 40 hours (my entire season). I am asking this to determine if there is any oil that you would feel comfortable leaving in for the entire season? If not, I will stay with Mobile 15w-50 or Amsoil 20w-50. Thanks.
#876
Re: Marine Lubrication
Thanks for the comments and suggestions, but I'll have to wait a couple of years to make the change to synthetic. My engine builder said he won't warranty the engines if I don't use Valvoline VRI 40. The warranty means a lot in the world of performance!
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Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by Rebel_Heart
Thanks for the comments and suggestions, but I'll have to wait a couple of years to make the change to synthetic. My engine builder said he won't warranty the engines if I don't use Valvoline VRI 40. The warranty means a lot in the world of performance!
http://www.valvoline.com/pages/produ...asp?product=95
Your Valvoline VRI now comes in synthetic...I would show your builder this as it is the exact same formulation of additives etc. but has a stronger base and is rated 20W-50 for faster starts and better heat protection at the top as well.
By the way folks..this is real close to M-1 V-Twin in ZDDP levels...gotta be a great product and one I would try.
Last edited by Hydrocruiser; 10-21-2006 at 07:09 PM.
#878
Re: Marine Lubrication
Thanks for the information, I'll pass the information along. Another question, I am now using 70w-90 Amsoil in my Bravos. Is this a better product than the Mercury lube? It seems pretty thin, but I've read where others have been using.
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Re: Marine Lubrication
Originally Posted by Rebel_Heart
Thanks for the information, I'll pass the information along. Another question, I am now using 70w-90 Amsoil in my Bravos. Is this a better product than the Mercury lube? It seems pretty thin, but I've read where others have been using.
If you ask the Amsoil guys who have a booth at OSO races they will tell you not to use the Universal Marine lube in an "offshore rig" but to use Severe Gear...I think the Marine product is nice for a runabout but too thin for offshore applications as well.
Asmoil made a mistake in my opinion of discontinuing their Series 2000 Marine gear lube. I know Teague liked it a lot as did Imco.
Go with this stuff below is my call as it is what your drives need...High Pressure Lube Additives..aka ZDDP and plenty of it.
Severe Gear seems to be a cut above the green stuff.
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/svg.aspx
Last edited by Hydrocruiser; 10-22-2006 at 04:24 PM.