yes that is true, and it does and more.

 

You can do the same thing with conventional oils and save even more money.

 

No matter what oil you use conventional or synthetic if you plan to run your oil past 7,500 miles get a UOA. With out a UOA you have no way to know for sure how well the oil is holding up in your engine and how you use/drive it. Even though the 5w30 HHD oil I use holds up well in my truck doesn't mean it will hold up the same in yours.

 

I agree, I've been there lots of times, really good info.

 

As long as I know the proper way to change oil in any vehicle is to warm up motor to normal operating temperature then, drop oil.

This way oil flows best, drains great, and you are sure must of the contaminants are not left in motor.

 

If you start with a warm engine, plug in the block heater, pull the plug and let it drain overnight or until it stops dripping you will get MORE of the old oil/contaminants out.

Nick

 

I have 80k (or just under) on my Amsoil 15-40. I don't understand the too expensive thing.

 

Some people are having a shortage of $$ so they have to cut back on some things and this person choses to cut back on what he pays for oil.

 

point was he will change the dino oil more often offsetting the savings.

 

I don't know how cold it is where you live but with these subzero nights we have been having I kind of like the peace of mind a synthetic offers. Try pouring your jug of Delo when it is 0 degrees and see how fast it comes out.

An alternative to Amsoil that is cheaper would be Schaeffer's 9000 5w-40 at $16/gal. Costs roughly only 20 bucks per oilchange more than a namebrand conventional , yet you are getting one of the best diesel oils on the market. I am running this in our Jetta TDI, my Dodge Cummins, farm machinery, and all UOAs have been tremendous. Just a thought.

Also, since it appears you are a farmer, that means you can get an Amsoil Commericial Acct. which will save you considerably more than even a preferred account. I have had the commercial acct for a couple years and it really saves the bucks. I use Amsoil's gear lubes in everything and the Tractor Fluid in my Deere utility that I feed round bales with every cold morning. No more having to let her warm up for 20 mins.