Supertech vs. AMSOil Fuel Efficiency Comparison: #2 of 2 The Shocking Results!
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2021
- I'm doing a test to see if switching from Supertech 10w-30 to AMSOil Small Engine Oil 10w-30 increases fuel efficiency. The test subject is a 2021 Simplicity Regent.
This is episode 2 of 2, testing the fuel consumption with AMSOil 10w-30. I compare the results of the two oils and you will be shocked!!! 
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Supertech works for my Honda 2000 24 hour small engines. I put 50% syn blend with full syn because conventional is recommended or inferred as a requirement as tech manager says that a smooth carbon ring seal is required. I go 10w40 blend with 10w30 full synthetic. At apx. 1000 hour run time, over counter limit. They both are one pull smooth running. I change oil on both at 100 hours or less! No carbon sludge. Magnetic plugs only show a bit of black/silver coating. Lucas gas conditioner periodically. Gas preservative in storage cans if they are a backup reserve. Gas tank/filter cleaned , carb cleaned twice. 2 sets of plugs. Most gens do not last 500 hours? Experience is the best teacher! OCD MAINTAIN kidderz!!!!!!!
That sounds like a great oil program, thanks for sharing.
I bought a used mower with a 16 h.p. engine. The previous oil was clean. The engine needed a tune-up, it would shut off everytime I pulled the throttle to idle. I never had to turn the key off. I was super busy so I only had time to change the oil. I put Amsoil in the engine and started it to completely fill the filter with oil, so I could finish filling it to the full line. However when I pulled the throttle to the idle position, the engine stayed running. It would no longer shut off without turning the key to the off position. That showed me that Amsoil had far less friction. Yes, I did a tune-up a few days later.
Later I put Amsoil in my front tine tiller, in the engine and in the gearbox, using the specified grades. I used to only till about halfway down the tines before the engine would stall out. With Amsoil, I was able to completely bury the tines right down to the base of the motor, and the engine never started to stall ever again. I have never had any other oil make such a difference.
It's hard to believe but I am sold on AMSOil too. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
Even better for wear protection is Amsoil Max Duty diesel oil. More PPM of zinc. Use it in my mower & pressure washer! Look up specs online!
Great to know, thanks for sharing.
I ran Amsoil in my 8.5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine. Last year when I looked at the date of the last oil change it was 2002. I had no idea it had been 20 years and motor was still running strong. Motor was actually over 45 years old.
I wonder how many small engines go most of their lives without an oil change 🤣. Thanks for sharing 👍
@@TheLawnEngineerthis to show how negligent their owners could be.
I've been using a Chinese Total gasoline generator Tp130005 which is a 2.8 kw generator and let me tell you how much synthetic oils are a waste of money, especially on splash lubrication engines. These engines don't have any stringent requirements and mine clearly states that Sae 40 SF/CF monograde engine oils can also be used in warm climates. I drain the oil every 30 hours instead of 100 hours and refill it with premium Heavy duty Diesel engine oils which are API SF rated. Everytime I do the oil change after the 30 hrs mark, the oil isn't looking that dark.
Synthetic oils are designed to work with recent vehicles and since small engines are pretty much "ancestral" and have no pump, I don't see the point of using synthetics when mineral sae 40 oils are already doing a great job for a cheaper price
Preferred customer equals wholesale pricing and Order $100 worth at a time for free shipping really helps out if you use it in all your vehicles and equipment you can reach that free shipping threshold.
Definitely good oil, I will do what it takes to procure it. I plan on switching over the axle, trans, and transfer case fluids in my Jeep soon.
@@TheLawnEngineer don't think my last reply went through. If you are interested in a wholesale account please reach out to me
@@MikeTrullAmsoildealer will do, thanks!
I'd be interested to see what the internals look like after the amsoil
I agree, I wonder how many run hours you would need to see a difference. Also, would you have to look at the bearings to see a difference or would it show up in overall cleanliness too.
I been using amsoil for a few years and I am happy ....you better off go to their website n order instead of your local dealers
You are probably right, the website is likely the most convenient.
If you are a preferred customer the price is the same so why not go to a dealer if they have it on hand. That makes no sense.
may i email u wen i do my lexus engine oil, transmission, transfer case & rear end ? ? ? my mechanic says " soon "
That would be awesome. I'll have to find a way to share my email without making it public.
www.amsoil.com/p/preferred-customer-registration-preg/?zo=1737672
told u my friend...
You were right! I was skeptical; I'm glad I tested it. Now I'm going to be telling everyone that they are using the wrong oil =)
You needed to have the same engine load for both tests. I have no doubt the amsoil may help with overall efficiency but I guarantee it's nowhere near 30%. You should have simply left them both under idle using preheated engines at the very least.
I agree, not a scientific process but a real world test. I thought about idling but not real world loading and likely not the same operating temperature, especially for an air cooled engine. Maybe I’ll repeat the test this fall. Numerous mowing or collecting leave test would at least provide some statistical meat to the numbers.
Ideally it would be a test on a dyno with some sort of identical load cycles.
Amsoil diesel engine oil is even better because it contains more zinc.
Great tip, thanks for sharing.
You have too many variables. In now way is that a good comparison. You need to have a dry system to start the test. Maybe you should have added a separate fuel tank and emptied the fuel line and carb before each test.
Kev coming in the comments hot!
My test is not perfect, that would require a dyno but not a dry system. The geometry of the fuel pickup in the tank and the fuel bowl/jet in the carburetor govern when the engine is starved of fuel and will no longer run. This geometry is susceptible to changes in angle but otherwise fairly repeatable. A dry system would be more accurate but 1-2%, not a huge improvement
Thanks for checking in, I am not perfect and this test could definitely be improved. I believe my test is good enough to draw a conclusion, but the exact % difference would require further testing.
Try the signature series I am sure it only improves…
You are likely correct.
so expensive though.i just use regular jd oil my tractor is 16 years old no issues
My results say that it should pay for itself with gas savings…but it is expensive.
@@TheLawnEngineer I wasn't questioning ur results i didn't mean to affend u if I did I was just giving my opinion
I didn’t mean to sound offended, I agree it’s expensive.
You would be better served with Rotella 15w40 to be completely honest.
I’m always open to try new things, what is your recommendation based on?
@@TheLawnEngineer Based on the fact that it’s air cooled, extremely hot running, has no emission equipment, contractors use it, has higher levels of ZDDP, and last but certainly not least years of research knowledge from bobistgeoilguy forums. The Amsoil is fine, but I suggest something with more viscosity.
@@WeSRT4I often go for shell monograde oils and sometimes Castrol GTX multigrade oils. Mineral oils are cheap but maintenance is key. Small engines don't have oil pump, oil filters and are splash lubrication engines which means no long drain intervals and no matter how synthetic oils are good, they're useless for that application
I'd trust Amsoil small engine oil over Rotella any day. Rotella has a bad reputation for foaming,not something that I personally want to deal with.