"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
02/15/2019 at 09:24 • Filed to: None
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"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
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Home-brew test facilities but methodical and solid results are gained. I’m a fan of this guy’s channel, his approach is great. So, after watching I wondered, “ is AB oil just re-badged Mobil1?” No, Warren Oil company (est. 1922) makes it. Either way, take a watch and see just how close it is to Mobil1. I’m pretty impressed. Next up should be an Amazon Basics oil change building.
Discerning
> Grindintosecond
02/15/2019 at 10:17 |
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The bearing test seems flawed to me. You can see oil sloshing out of the cup, which could impact the results.
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> Grindintosecond
02/15/2019 at 10:25 |
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While interesting to watch, I’m not sure why they didn’t just send some samples off to a lab like Blackstone. All their questions would’ve been answered for $38 and then comparing results to known virgin samples of other oils.
Just Jeepin'
> Grindintosecond
02/15/2019 at 10:40 |
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Extensive discussion on FP this week, sounds like the testing was pretty weak.
https://jalopnik.com/heres-how-amazons-motor-oil-stacks-up-against-big-name-1832562073
JustAnotherG6
> Grindintosecond
02/15/2019 at 10:59 |
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FTFY:
No, Warren Oil company (est. 1922) makes mixes it.
They also mix oil for Wallmart, Valvoline and several others I can’t think of.
They make Polar washer fluid and Antifreeze and distribute a wide variety of car parts and accessories. My dad worked there until he retired in 2015.
facw
> ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
02/15/2019 at 11:03 |
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Probably wouldn’t bring in those sweet youtube views though.
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Grindintosecond
> Just Jeepin'
02/15/2019 at 21:07 |
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Yeah I just avoid the front page anymore. I just see write-ups on what to buy on special plus the pop-ups and then when they do something about cars, I’m just not interested any longer.
Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
> Grindintosecond
02/17/2019 at 20:41 |
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You cannot talk religion on Oppo.
I have a (former) friend who is an Amsoil zealot. My ‘97 Safari van has a Goodwrench reman 4.3L V6 that now has 100,000 miles on it. After 2,500 miles of break-in on mineral oil, as recommended by the Engine Rebuilders Yada-Yada Association, I switched to Amsoil XL 5/30 and have run it ever since, though I think on the most recent drain/fill, I used Mobil 1. But I’ll probably source some Amsoil in June for the annual drain-and-fill.
Engine oil has improved tremendously since the advent of Amsoil, but then again, OEMs are demanding much more from the oil.
I would not buy AB synthetic motor oil. I’d just stick with Amsoil or Mobil 1. A 5 qt jug of the latter at Walmart is like $24.