Hey Bryan,
You are not crazy, I have been running Amsoil 0W30 in my GMC Suburban with
a 350 gas engine since it had 2,000 miles and their 5W30 in my Cummins
powered Dodge pickup since 8,000 miles. This is Amsoil series 2000 and 3000
oils.
In all my readings and discussions with others, I have never heard of
anyone losing an engine due to the oil breaking down.
The thinner oil gets to the critical wear areas sooner, critical areas
being the rocker arm pivots. The thinner oil also reduces pumping losses
throught
the oil pump, reduces rotational friction, provides more power to the ground
and also improves fuel mileage.
Have been a Synthetic oil user since 1986 and will never go back to Dino
oil. Just my 2 cents. Hope this helps!
I also believe that the majority of race cars show a particular brand name
stciker on their car ro collect the cash if they win the race, or maybe they
are getting their oil free. I do not believe they are letting anyone know
who's oil they are using as they feel they have the advantage to win the race
with a synthetic oil. I do not believe any of them are running Dino oil even
if
they say they do.
Tony G LI,NY
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