Dane quick question. I am running RP and have been for about 2 years. What are the change intervals on Amsoil. My dad and I are planning on ordering 2 bypass kits next month. I am wanting to switch to Amsoil when I do the install. Is that going to be ok since I have been running RP or what. I have heard once you run Synthetic you can't switch back. I want to stay with Synthetic just want to know a little more about Amsoil. Thanks look forward to purchasing from you and installing the system.
Justin,
Switching to synthetic and back isn't an issue. Its a myth that you can't switch back and forth, you can. Most people don't go back but you certainly can if you want. Amsoil as well as all other synthetics are compatable with all other synthetics and conventional oils so no worries there.
Intervals vary with a few factors, I will try to generalize it as I am known for book form answers. The main factors in oil change intervals (OCI) with all oils are: Driving Conditions, Climate, Miles per year driven, modifications amoung a few. First without the bypass using Amsoil's EAO full synthetic oil filter and the oil Amsoil guarantees you extended OCI with restrictions and conditions of course. You may go longer than the OEM recommends on dino oil if you do oil analysis but that oil manufacturer doesn't warranty it beyond the OEM specs. Your on your own by going longer than the OEM recommended OCI.
Using the bypass unit with any oil including dino oil will extend the life of the oil & engine and of course extend the OCI. Again beyond OEM recommended OCI you are on your own and there is no warranty from OEM or the oil manufacturer.
By using the Amsoil Dual bypass with Amsoil fluid and filters your are guaranteed 25k mile OCI upfront. Amsoil will warranty the oil beyond that if and only if you use the Oil Analizers Inc. Lab (OAI) for Used Oil Analysis (UOA). With the OAI lab results as your proof stating that the oil is good Amsoil will continue to warranty the oil. I have customers that go 50k using UOA and changing filters in between oil changes. To extend the warranty with Amsoil using UOA you must go no longer than 25k miles on the filters. The filters are only warrantied for 25k maximum. Common practice is to change the full flow filter at half of the interval to 25k miles. Then change both filters and change oil or continue using the oil doing UOA. For instance my 50k mile guys do this..........
Oil and filters start fresh. Full flow changes at 12.5k, 25k, 37.5 and 50k. Bypass filter changes at 25k and 50k. UOA at 12.5, 25, 37,5 and 47k. They do the frequent UOA to keep tabs not only on the oil but the engine too.
Oil Analizers kits are available through their website, Amsoil's website or any Amsoil dealer (me).
As usual I have written a novel but I like to offer information for others to use in their research. That is why most of us come to great sites like this one!
Hope that helped don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions or I didn't answer something.
