What Makes The Amsoil Series' Different? (XL, Signature, OE)

Summary

Larry Perry, the Magic Mechanic, discusses Amsoil's three oil lines: XL, OE, and the premium Signature Series. The OE series meets car manufacturers' change intervals, while the XL series is recommended for 7,500-mile changes. The Signature Series, dubbed the 'Cadillac of oils,' is designed for extended drain intervals up to 25,000 miles. Perry emphasizes the importance of oil analysis to ensure continued use and highlights Amsoil's role in maximizing engine life and customer loyalty.

Takeaways

• 🛠️ Amsoil offers three lines of oil: XL series, OE series, and Signature Series, each with different drain intervals and purposes.
• 🚗 The OE series is designed to meet car manufacturers' suggested change intervals and is not for extended drain.
• 🔄 XL series oils are recommended for change over 7,500 miles, suggesting they are suitable for slightly longer intervals than OE series.
• 🏎️ The Signature Series is considered the premium option, often referred to as the 'Cadillac' of oils, intended for extended drain intervals.
• 🔬 Amsoil recommends running Signature Series oils for up to 25,000 miles between changes, but an oil analysis halfway is suggested to ensure continued suitability.
• ✋ There is no perfect assumption that oil will remain good indefinitely; it's important to consider potential contamination.
• 🛩️ The Signature Series oil is a byproduct of what is used to lubricate jet turbine engines, indicating its high quality.
• 👨‍🔧 Even though Amsoil's oils are of high quality, a mechanic's perspective is to consider factors like fuel control problems and contamination.
• 📈 Oil analysis is crucial for determining when to change oil, especially in commercial applications like trucking companies and large diesel engines.
• 🛡️ Amsoil provides a warranty against lubrication failure when using their oils, demonstrating confidence in their product's performance.
• 🏆 The speaker primarily stocks and sells the Signature Series, believing it to be the best for customers seeking to maximize their vehicle's life.
• 🚘 Long-term vehicle maintenance with Amsoil products can potentially eliminate the need for purchasing new motors and transmissions, leading to significant savings.

Q & A

What are the three lines of Amsoil oil mentioned in the script?

The three lines of Amsoil oil mentioned are the XL series, the OE series, and the Signature Series.

What is the primary purpose of the OE series oil according to the script?

The OE series oil is made to meet the car manufacturers' suggested change intervals and is not designed for extended drain.

How does the XL series differ from the OE series in terms of oil change intervals?

The XL series is recommended for longer drain intervals, typically over 7,500 miles, compared to the OE series.

What makes the Signature Series stand out among the other Amsoil oil lines?

The Signature Series is considered the premium line, designed for extended drain intervals and is said to be unmatched by any other currently available product.

What is the recommended oil change interval for the Signature Series according to Amsoil?

Amsoil recommends running the Signature Series oil for up to 25,000 miles between changes.

Why does the speaker suggest sending the oil for analysis halfway through the drain interval?

Sending the oil for analysis ensures that it is still suitable for continued use, as you can't automatically assume the oil will remain good over time.

What is the connection between the Signature Series oil and jet turbine engines?

The Signature Series oil is a byproduct of what is generally used to lubricate jet turbine engines, indicating its high quality.

Why is oil analysis important according to the speaker?

Oil analysis is important to check for contamination from fuel, coolant, or other substances that could affect engine performance and longevity.

What does the speaker believe about the impact of using Amsoil on engine longevity?

The speaker believes that using Amsoil, especially the Signature Series, can significantly extend engine life, potentially to the point where customers may never need to replace the engine during their ownership.

What is the speaker's recommendation for oil change intervals for the Signature Series in automotive applications?

The speaker recommends changing the Signature Series oil every 15,000 miles or once a year.

How does the speaker describe the importance of Amsoil in maintaining vehicles?

The speaker views Amsoil as a crucial part of vehicle maintenance that contributes to customer loyalty and helps maintain vehicles in pristine condition, thus avoiding costly engine and transmission replacements.

Outlines

00:00

🛠️ Amsoil Oil Series Overview and Signature Series Benefits

In the first paragraph, the speaker introduces the three lines of Amsoil motor oils: XL series, OE series, and the premium Signature Series. The XL series is not explicitly described, but the OE series is designed to meet car manufacturers' recommended change intervals, typically not for extended drain. The Signature Series is highlighted as the top-tier product, suitable for extended drain intervals up to 25,000 miles, although the speaker suggests an oil analysis halfway through for continued use assurance. The paragraph emphasizes the high quality of Amsoil's Signature Series, which is derived from jet turbine lubricants, and the importance of oil analysis in preventing engine issues due to contamination. The speaker, a mechanic, recommends Amsoil for its ability to extend engine life and mentions that trucking companies and large diesel engine manufacturers rely on oil analysis to determine service intervals.

05:01

🔧 The Importance of Amsoil in Vehicle Maintenance and Customer Loyalty

The second paragraph focuses on the importance of Amsoil in the speaker's business, highlighting its role in building customer loyalty due to its proven performance over time. The speaker, Larry Perry, reiterates the superiority of the Signature Series, which he recommends changing every 15,000 miles or once a year. He contrasts this with the other series, which are not designed for such extended drain intervals. Larry also discusses his commitment to providing high-quality service to customers who wish to maintain their vehicles in pristine condition and extend their service life. He mentions his radio show and YouTube channel, 'Magic Mechanic,' where he shares automotive information and advice, inviting listeners and viewers to engage with him for automotive solutions and opinions.

Keywords

💡Amsoil

Amsoil is a brand known for its high-quality synthetic lubricants. In the video script, Amsoil is discussed as having different lines of oil products, each with varying performance characteristics and drain intervals. The script emphasizes Amsoil's reputation for creating products that extend the life of engines and provide superior performance.

💡OE Series

The OE Series represents one of Amsoil's oil lines, which stands for 'Original Equipment'. It is designed to meet the suggested change intervals by car manufacturers, meaning it is not an extended drain oil. The script mentions that if a car manufacturer recommends changing oil every 5,000 miles, the OE series would align with that interval.

💡XL Series

The XL Series is another line of Amsoil oils, which is positioned as having a longer change interval than the OE series. The script indicates that most of the oils in the XL series are recommended for a change every 7,500 miles, suggesting a higher performance standard compared to the OE series.

💡Signature Series

The Signature Series is described as the premium line of Amsoil oils, often referred to as the 'Cadillac' of oils. The script highlights its suitability for extended drain intervals, with Amsoil suggesting it can be used for up to 25,000 miles between changes. It is portrayed as a top-tier product with no direct competitors.

💡Extended Drain Intervals

Extended drain intervals refer to the practice of using oil for a longer period than the standard manufacturer's recommendations before changing it. The script discusses how Amsoil's Signature Series is designed for such intervals, allowing for less frequent oil changes and potentially reducing maintenance costs.

💡Oil Analysis

Oil analysis is a process where the oil is tested to determine its condition and suitability for continued use. The script mentions that the speaker recommends sending the Signature Series oil for analysis halfway through its drain interval to ensure it remains uncontaminated and effective.

💡Fuel Contamination

Fuel contamination in engine oil occurs when fuel leaks into the oil, which can degrade its performance. The script warns that unless oil is analyzed, one cannot be certain that it is free from such contamination, which could lead to engine problems.

💡Glycol

Glycol is a component found in engine coolants. The script mentions the importance of checking for glycol contamination in oil, as its presence could indicate a coolant leak into the engine, which is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.

💡Jet Turbine Engines

Jet turbine engines are high-performance engines used in aviation. The script notes that the same Signature Series oil used in automotive applications is also a byproduct of what is used to lubricate jet turbine engines, emphasizing the oil's high quality and performance.

💡Trucking Companies

The script discusses how trucking companies send their oils out for analysis to maximize the service life of their engines. This practice is used to determine the optimal time for oil changes, which is crucial for maintaining the engines of large diesel trucks from manufacturers like Detroit and Caterpillar.

💡Lubrication Failure

Lubrication failure refers to the inability of an oil to perform its function of reducing friction and wear in an engine. The script mentions that Amsoil offers a warranty against lubrication failure, indicating their confidence in the quality and performance of their products.

💡Customer Loyalty

Customer loyalty is the ongoing preference and commitment of customers to repeatedly use a particular brand or service. The script highlights how Amsoil has built a strong customer base through the proven performance and reliability of their products, which contributes to the brand's reputation and success.

Highlights

Amsoil offers three lines of oil: XL series, OE series, and Signature Series.

OE series oil is designed to meet car manufacturers' suggested change intervals and is not for extended drain.

XL series oils are recommended for change over 7,500 miles.

Signature Series is considered the top-tier oil, often referred to as the 'Cadillac' of oils.

Signature Series oils are made for extended drain intervals, with Amsoil suggesting a 25,000-mile change interval.

It is recommended to send oil for analysis halfway through the drain interval to ensure continued suitability.

Amsoil's Signature Series oil is a byproduct of what is used to lubricate jet turbine engines.

Chemical engineers suggest that the high quality of Signature Series oil may be excessive for typical automotive use unless longevity is desired.

Trucking companies and large diesel engine manufacturers rely on oil analysis to determine oil change intervals.

Amsoil provides a warranty against lubrication failure, indicating confidence in their product's performance.

The speaker primarily stocks and sells the Signature Series due to its superior quality.

Amsoil products are believed to contribute to longer-lasting engines and reduced need for motor and transmission replacements.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of Amsoil for maintaining vehicles and building customer loyalty.

Amsoil has a history of creating high-quality lubricants since 1972.

The speaker recommends a 15,000-mile or annual oil change for Signature Series, despite Amsoil's longer interval suggestion.

Other Amsoil oils are not designed for the extended drain intervals that Signature Series can handle.

The Magic Mechanic radio show and YouTube channel offer automotive advice and Amsoil product discussions.

Transcripts

here we go and let me pull up the open

mics coming at you in three two one hey

Larry could you give a brief description

or a uh for the three lines of Amsoil

oil and just a brief difference between

the three and what makes Signature

Series the Cadillac of the three thanks

well yeah Amsoil does have uh some

downline oils

um they have their XL series and they

have their OE series which these oils

are the OE series is made to meet the

car manufacturers

um suggested change intervals in other

words they are not extended drain oils

uh so you know if let's say if your car

manufacturer recommends to change the

oil over 5 000 mile then you would do

the same with the OE series oils

Excel most of those are recommended to

change over 7 500 miles

and of course your signature series is

the Cadillac of the Cadillac of oils

that there's not really anything that I

know of currently available anywhere

that will compete with the signature

series line of Amsoil products

um those oils are made for extended

drain intervals Amsoil itself will even

tell you to run them to 25

000 mile between changes me I don't care

if you do that that's fine and dandy but

I would want the oil sent out for

analysis at least halfway through just

to make sure it is suitable for

continued use that the reason for that

being is and the reason I have that kind

of a stand with it is for the simple

fact you can't just automatically assume

oil is going to be good now the oil you

can't kill the oil you can Amsoil is

probably good indefinitely that's that's

how the oil is made you got to remember

the same Signature Series oil that we're

using is a byproduct basically of what

they generally lubricate jet turbine

engines with so it's an Incredible Oil

uh and and you you know in an automotive

application it's kind of silly even

Engineers will you know chemical

Engineers will tell you you don't need

to run something that good in an

internal combustion engine you know

unless you want the engine to last

forever basically is what they're pretty

much telling you but you know it is an

Incredible Oil but running into extended

drain intervals I'm a mechanic you know

I I look at it from another end as the

chemist does the thing is if you've got

a fuel control problem let's say you get

fuel contamination in your in your

engine oil some most of it will

evaporate out you know but in some cases

it may not and unless you send the oil

out for an analysis and make sure that

that oil isn't contaminated with

something you know glycol from coolant

or uh you know fuel then you don't know

you know and of course when somebody has

a problem first thing they're going to

blame it on the oil of course you know

even if it was contaminated with

something so that's the reason I say you

know even your overall semis and stuff

like that you know you've got to look at

it like this so many of them only change

oil when the analysis comes back and

says it's time to change the oil because

you're not going to change you know 16

gallons of oil every 3 000 mile you're

going to try to get as much service life

out of that oil as you possibly can

that's the reason your trucking

companies you know they send all their

oils out for analysis and let's see in

you know the analysis companies tell

them when service is due on that engine

you know we're talking Detroit and

Collins caterpillar all these you know

big diesel engines so oil analysis is

very very important and Amsoil like I

said you know they tell you to use it

all for 25 000 once a year and you know

and they warranty your your engine

against lubrication failure so you know

they don't have very many engine

failures let's just put it that away you

know but it is an incredible product and

you know I primarily only stock and sell

the signature series you know second

best in any category is just that's not

what me or Magic Mechanic has ever been

been about you know I want to deal with

customers that want to keep their cars

in pristine condition and get the

maximum life out of them and I

wholeheartedly believe that Amsoil is

the only way that I know of to do it you

know I look at it like this if a

customer keeps their car two and three

hundred thousand Mile and it keeps

running great you know shoot that's the

kid that's the cars that the grandkids

get and and we still keep working on

them you know so you got to look at it

like this I said you may never buy a

motor transmission as long as I'm

maintaining your car but you know you

got to look at it like this you're

you're going to have other issues you

know electric power windows you're going

to have belts and hoses and an

occasional tune-up and things of that

nature I said but as long as you're not

buying Motors and Transmissions you know

folks want to keep the vehicles and

that's that's why I think Amsoil is such

an important part of our business and

you know it it has built so much

Customer Loyalty just because this has

been been proven over and over and over

that's why I swear by Amsoil products

you know it is an incredible company and

they have built some impenetrable you

know lubricants over the last well since

72 uh so yeah that's pretty much it as

far as the the differences in those oils

some are made the signature series is

made to you can beat that oil to death

just about as long as you want I

recommend fifteen thousand mile or once

a year so and the other ones you do not

run them that long you know they're not

made for that type of an extended drain

interval so I hope that answers your

question I appreciate your open mic hi

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