csbrown28 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I went to the Subie dealer the other day and he pushed a pamphlet in my face as I was leaving regarding a new synthetic oil they are offering touting it's $69 price. He told me that if I maintained my oil changes with this oil on schedule they would warranty my engine for $4000 if you start using the product prior to 40K or $2000 after 40K. Course it's for internal engine components (not turbo dammit). They also offer $75 "roadside assistance". He said it was an Amsoil product, but they literally have NO information about the oil itself, no real website and no links to product specifications and testing and no terms and conditions.... I'm familiar with Amsoil, but saying it's an "Amsoil product" means nothing. I told the guy I would never use an oil I know nothing about.... Anyone ever hear of "Mach 2" synthetic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sounds fast. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Paging Rao...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sounds fast. Till I come out with Mach 3 oil for a slightly higher fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Was it $69/quart(liter) or for a full change? If it's for a full change it may be acceptable, but if it's per quart it's just a snake oil sell. Purchasing oil here is not cheap: $100 for 4 liters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Till I come out with Mach 3 oil for a slightly higher fee. I'll see your: http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/bac52/gillette20mach320turbo20shaving20cartridges_722.jpg And raise you: http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii287/bac52/mach5.gif [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I went to the Subie dealer the other day and he pushed a pamphlet in my face I'll stop you right there and you seem to already know what is going on. FYI - valvoline will warranty your engine and all you have to do is use their oil and report your oil changes to their website. Their oil is way less than $65 /liter, /quart, /change, /BJ. Their warranty isn't a $4000 ad on either. edit: Amsoil doesn't have a Mach anything in their product lineup... at least not on their main page. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sounds like a great idea. $69 is a small price to pay for superior oil an d piece of mind. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csbrown28 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Was it $69/quart(liter) or for a full change? If it's for a full change it may be acceptable, but if it's per quart it's just a snake oil sell. Purchasing oil here is not cheap: $100 for 4 liters... Sorry, $69 for 4 quart change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sorry, $69 for 4 quart change Sounds like a great deal! Think of all the weight you'll save too! That'll lower your CG! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csbrown28 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sounds like a great deal! Think of all the weight you'll save too! That'll lower your CG! http://www.popsci.com/files/imagecache/article_image_large/articles/sarcasm01.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csbrown28 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 I'll stop you right there and you seem to already know what is going on. FYI - valvoline will warranty your engine and all you have to do is use their oil and report your oil changes to their website. Their oil is way less than $65 /liter, /quart, /change, /BJ. Their warranty isn't a $4000 ad on either. edit: Amsoil doesn't have a Mach anything in their product lineup... at least not on their main page. My guess is that Amsoil re-brands this stuff and sells it though a retail consulting organization as a value add to customers to generate repeat business. Break even on an oil change (at worst) but get customers coming back to sell them other services. The warranty is just a way to keep people changing their oil on time. All and all I wouldn't care as I do my oil changes on time, but I'm not going to use an oil, with a super spiffy name, just because they offer a little engine coverage. Especially as they are covering parts of the engine that so rarely break when regular oil changes are performed. Now, cover the turbo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slickvic Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I went to the Subie dealer the other day and he pushed a pamphlet in my face as I was leaving regarding a new synthetic oil they are offering touting it's $69 price. Subaru is finally embracing synthetic oil. Yes finally, after all these years of harping on us owners about the perceived danger of not using their recommended dino juice. This link was part of an email sent on behalf of my local dealer. http://mailimages.minacsusa.com/Subaru/105W30.pdf http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/5829054983_328561b3d9_b_d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDan Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wow, Subaru got a new refinery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slickvic Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wow, Subaru got a new refinery. If only that were true. Then Fuji Heavy Industries could afford to hire competent exterior designers. If only.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 The subaru synthetic has been out for over a year My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartyRock Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 anyone know if they make their own oil or use another brand? I'm wonder if it's just a Subaru labeled container with someone else's oil.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 They definitely do not make their own. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDan Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Idemitsu is the supplier of the Subaru Synthetic Motor Oil. Idemitsu has had a production facility in the Louisville, Kentucky metro area for nearly 20 years. I found this info on bobtheoilguy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartyRock Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 hmm, seems like it's quite popular with the rotary and rx7 people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 hmm, seems like it's quite popular with the rotary and rx7 people... Yea, but their engines actually consume oil by design. They probably like it as much as a fuel additive, as they do a lubricating oil. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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