Amsoil in 986?? Anyone using it? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Bisimoto · 03-24-2007, 06:13 AM

I use torco sr-1 synthetic: www.torcousa.com

Smoother engine, and a little power to boot.

Brucelee · 03-24-2007, 06:32 AM

Amsoil makes a fine oil.

1-I assume you are NOT talking about using the straight weight 40 oil in the Box.

That is a no-no.

2-Amsoil makes two versions of its oil. One is a G3 syn and the other, a G4. If you buy, makes sure you buy the g4 and in the appropriate weight.

For my money, Red Line is the best out there.

5W-40 is the deal.

Good luck.

MNBoxster · 03-24-2007, 07:23 AM

Hi,

C'mon guys - a Power Boost from changing brands of Oil??? PUT DOWN THE METH PIPE! JUST SAY NO!

Even if that were true (which it isn't), show me a Dyno sensitive enough to detect the change...

Come to think of it, I have this pair of Chinos, and my car always has more power if I wear them...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Brucelee · 03-24-2007, 07:52 AM

I have to say that I have NEVER experienced this "my car runs smoother on oil X".

I have heard this said many times but I have never heard HOW that could happen.

Anyone know how an oil switcing from one quality oil to another could do this?

MNBoxster · 03-24-2007, 08:34 AM

Hi,

It's an extension of the philosophy Cogito, ergo sum - I think it is... therefore it is...

Or in other words - Placebo Effect - a very powerful thing...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Dr. Kill · 03-24-2007, 08:38 AM

True, but when driving on the street, isn't your perception the only thing that matters?

Everything is relative to the observer.

Brucelee · 03-24-2007, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Kill

True, but when driving on the street, isn't your perception the only thing that matters?

Everything is relative to the observer.

Well, not really.

Say the copy is writing the ticket but you don't quite perceive it that way and you drive off.

I think the cop would trump YOUR reality.