3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007 5.9 liter Engine and drivetrain discussion only. PLEASE, NO HIGH PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION!

Lucas vs. Amsoil

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-21-2005, 12:54 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
ntwizard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Ontario
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Lucas vs. Amsoil

Just a quick question on preference. Going to change the rearend and front end gear oil this weekend and have the option of either buying Amsoil 75w90 Synthetic or Lucas 75W90 Synthetic for my 04.5 Dodge 3500 DRW Cummins. Which do you think is the better oil?
Old 10-21-2005, 01:07 PM
  #2  
Thats MR Hoss to you buddy!
 
Hoss's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 2,759
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
In my opinion it doesn't really matter. You're going to change it again in 15,000 miles and it will be FAR from actually NEEDING to be changed at that point.

The last time I changed mine it still looked brand new.
Old 10-21-2005, 07:31 PM
  #3  
Registered User
 
underwoodtransp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: minnesota
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
amsoil but I say that becuase I am a dealer.... I have always had good luck with them so I became a dealer to save money on what I do buy...
Old 10-21-2005, 07:33 PM
  #4  
Registered User
 
jr22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Northwoods of Idaho
Posts: 187
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I perfer amsoil personally
Old 10-21-2005, 09:02 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
HOHN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Cummins Technical Center, IN
Posts: 6,564
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Well, hanging out at BITOG has made me dislike Lucas oils. Their fuel and tranny additives are good-- but nothing else, imo.

I'm no Amsoil lover, but I'd choose Amsoil in this case for sure.

jh
Old 10-21-2005, 09:12 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
Boatnik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Smithfield, VA
Posts: 2,307
Received 23 Likes on 13 Posts
You will get better mileage and longevity with Amsoil. The synthetics lubricate better at the molecular level and offer less fluid friction which equates to less power drain. This comes from experience, not just the company line.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Spooler
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
28
12-26-2009 10:16 AM
czkid
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
8
10-18-2007 07:38 PM
rattle_rattle
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
10
07-30-2003 11:29 PM
StakeMan
Other
12
06-16-2003 08:47 AM



Quick Reply: Lucas vs. Amsoil



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:24 PM.