Goatman

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Oil (DEO) is the premium choice for API CJ-4 emission-quality diesel oil required by model-year 2007 and newer diesel engines. It delivers extraordinary lubrication in diesel engines found in commercial, fleet and personal vehicles. Built with the latest additive and synthetic base oil technology, AMSOIL Premium Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Oil exceeds the higher performance demands of modern engines. It withstands the stress of heat, soot and acids to help prevent deposits, wear and corrosion. AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 is wax-free with a broad viscosity range to provide exceptional cold-weather starting and high temperature protection. It resists breakdown and offers maximum fuel efficiency over extended drain intervals.

AMSOIL, the leader in automotive synthetic lubrication, produced the world’s first API-qualified synthetic motor oil in 1972. Trust the extensive experience of AMSOIL, The First in Synthetics,® to do the best job protecting your engine.

Exceeds Emission System Requirements
AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Oil is a low-sulfated ash formulation that exceeds the requirements for low-emission quality diesel oil. It is compatible with all exhaust treatment devices and is designed to extend the service life of diesel particulate fi lters (DPF).

Extended Drain Performance
AMSOIL Premium 5W-40 Diesel Oil can extend drain intervals far beyond those recommended for conventional petroleum oils. Its unique synthetic formulation and long-drain additive system (10.4 TBN) deliver superior engine protection, cleanliness and performance over extended drain intervals. AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Oil provides maximum protection for up to 3X the OEM-recommended drain interval, and further with oil analysis.

Improves Fuel Economy
The advanced synthetic technology used to engineer AMSOIL Premium 5W-40 Diesel Oil enhances viscosity properties and is proven to deliver better fuel economy. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Federal Test Procedure confirms that AMSOIL

jditom

I use it in both my MB diesels!

Goatman

I use it in my MB and my other vehicles. Plus my lawnmower, and my compressor.

240D 3.0T

So, they are finally buying Mobil's Delvac1 oil now.

Goatman

Yawn. More mis information from the king.... Whoda thunk it..

Berde

Goatman,

How much per qt./case for 5W40 diesel oil?

curlytom

Goatman - Is this newly reformulated oil API cerified?

Goatman

I'd say so.

Goatman

Right around $100 (case) plus shipping.

TMAllison

Amsoil has only certified one of their oil product lines. DEO isn't the one.

Goatman

It meets or exceeds all API standards.

240D 3.0T

"Meeting or exceeding" isn't certified.

curlytom

Goatman - My question was if this newly reformulated oil was certified and although you didn't say that it was, you implied it.
In my opinion you just lowered yourself to the ranks of crooked carnival pitchmen…
And for that, you get a double

lkchris

That's 'merikun petroleum institute.

Has nothing to do with MB specifications.

If oil isn't labled as meeting MB 229.3, 229.31, 229.5, or 229.51 it's irrelevant to this forum.

Goatman

Ask me if I care...

Goatman

It is recommended for all MB's.

240D 3.0T

You've made it abundantly clear you don't care about many things.

lkchris

Which is NOT the same thing as having printed on the bottle or the spec sheet that it actually meets MB specs, with the spec number specified. Unless that occurs, it is NOT recommended by MB.

uberwgn

Goatman, bad news. I just checked MB's list of approved oils. There are hundreds listed from all around the globe. AMSOIL doesn't appear anywhere. Are you able to double-check your facts/source?

Goatman

Nope, my sources are correct, including what's in my own MB... Thanks for playing.


P.S.

If I had to depend on petty, dink forum members locked in their mom's basements where its safe, to make my living or even a small profit, I would have jumped off a bridge long ago.

asiandude

AMSOIL 100% Synthetic European Car Formula is formulated to surpass the most demanding European specifications. It is recommended for European and North American gasoline or diesel vehicles requiring any of the following worldwide specifications:

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Danno4x4

Goatman,

I think what folks are trying to say is that some people only feel safe putting oil certified by the manufacturer in their diesels... especially these days where they can deny an engine OR emissions warranty claim simply because you used "un-certified" stuff.

Reality is that in most cases auto manufacturer certifications are given to oil manufacturers who pony up the cabbage to buy one.

Bottom line is that Am(way)soil oil is probably perfectly safe for MB diesels... But without the cert... well, you are asking folks to put their faith in what a stranger says on an internet forum...

lkchris

Reality is indeed that the oil manufacturer pays the independent test lab.

No use throwing away money if yours won't pass, right?

Goatman

First off, THEY have to prove its "uncertified", which they'll never do. Secondly, Amsoil is widely reguarded as the BEST oil on the planet, bar none. I'm not asking anyone to do anything but add me to the "ignore" feature if they're going to act like school girls.

Goatman

Or if you know it will. Or if you know the cert. means nothing and ASTM testing does.


Seems to me there'd be a pretty good lawsuit if Amsoil wasn't what it said it was.. Yet they're going strong everyday.