| August 19, 2003
I bought my 1991 Buick Century 3.3L V-6 used with 80,000
miles. The engine was a "new" rebuilt engine since the original was
damaged from overheating.
From 80K to 94K miles, I used Mobil 1 10W-30 and was
not satisfied even though I thought I was using "the best." I had
trouble with cold starts, and I live in Florida! When I tried to start
the car, it was common that the car would not start on the first time.
It normally took two or three more attempts to get the engine started.
After the engine would start there was loud and prolonged clapping
noises coming from the engine at an idle. Putting it in drive or driving
long distances usually made that racket go away. The fuel economy was
acceptable for the engine I had.
At 94,000 miles, I switched to
AMSOIL 10W-30. I
immediately noticed a dramatic reduction in starting times. Since
switching to AMSOIL, my engine has only failed to start once on the
first time, but one more attempt started the engine. After using
AMSOIL
for about 2000 miles, the lifter noise was almost gone and has gradually
lessened even more. Fuel economy has also improved since switching to
AMSOIL. I drive about 160 miles to school twice a week and used a half
tank each trip. Since switching, I return home from both trips with
about 1/8 of a tank left.
I am currently at 98,000 miles and I couldn't be
happier. I am going to switch to the AMSOIL Series 2000 0W-30 on my next
oil change.
As a full-time unemployed student, I am saving money
that is already in short supply and I get a strong sense of security
from AMSOIL. I realize that if my car were to break down, it would have
a dramatic impact on my education and finances. My use of
AMSOIL has
dissipated those fears and I know my engine is getting the best care
possible. Through my use of AMSOIL, I hope to get many more miles of use
out of my car, thus lessening the financial burden that I will already
have from my school loans.
Sincerely,
Jason F.
Saint Cloud, Florida |
