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8/27/2003
10:18:34
|  Amsoil Position On API Testing
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For the record ...
The whole API Certification is blown way out of proportion, to the point of guys dumping new batches of oil due to worry. I'm sorry but that is just lame.
1) Using an oil thst meets the testing requirements but doesn't have full API political blessing will NOT void the waranty.
2) Using an oil thst meets the testing requirements but doesn't have full API political blessing will not cause your engine to blow.
3) API performance is a MINIMUM requirement level. I certainly wouldn't use an oil that couldn't pass the wimpy performance requirements of API. At least API has has made the testing a little tougher recently, but Redline would have ZERO problems passing these tests.
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I'll say this again for the 100th time.
THE API IS A LOBBY GROUP FOR THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY!
This is why GM came out with their own standard for the Corvette. This is why I look for European standards as opposed to the API, ... European ACEA standards are much higher than what the minimum API requires.
Now if the API came out with a Tiered rating system, where there is a minimum standard, but then another catagory for better oils, and another catagory for even better oils, etc., etc., etc., ... that would make a little more sense, But come on. How in the heck (I would like to use a stronger word but I must remain professional when posting) can $.69/qt. oil be as good as Mobil1 which is $5/qt., or as good as Redline, or as good as Amsoil? IT CAN NOT !!!
If it were me, I would not lose any sleep over using Amsoil, Mobil1, Redline, or any other top quality oil, API or not, as long as the oil is made for the proper specifications.
BTW, API certified oils are usually only for personal vehicles. Most industrial equipment lubricants do not have API Certification. Guess what, ... industrial equipment is far more expensive than our Dakota Engines. Go Figure !!!!
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Steven Roark , Amsoil Dealer , Proud Sponsor of www.DodgeDakotas.com
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils, Lubricants, Filtration, and Truck Care Products
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