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jksynergy · 03-31-2015, 01:00 PM

So, with some help and advice from Andy-Amsoil, we made the switch on all of the fluids on our 14 1LE over to Amsoil products. We even changed the air filter from the AFE that comes with the Roto Fab over to Amsoil’s cone filter. Needless to say, so far, impressed with everything. The biggest surprise was changing over the transmission fluid to the Torque Drive synthetic transmission fluid. The shifter is now very smooth and hardly any noise is present when changing gears. My wife was riding along and noticed it right away. When asked what I did, I told her we simply changed the fluid to Amsoil. Nice to see that I was not the only one who could tell a difference.
Haven’t had time to really evaluate both brake and diff fluid, but knowing they are protected is good with me for now. The brake fluid was changed to the high temp DOT4 synthetic and the rear changed over to the 75w-140. The car is primarily used for track duty and that is why we went with the 140 vs the 90 or even 110. Once we hit the track and especially this summer, I’m sure we will know the difference. The higher temp brake fluid and now added brake cooling ducts should make those drops in speed when approaching the corners a little safer and not so worrisome. I will continue to update on findings and thoughts on the fluids as things change and the season gets underway.

Andy-AMSOIL · 03-31-2015, 01:47 PM

Looking forward to work with you this season...

Deftones · 03-31-2015, 02:58 PM

Nice. All my fluids are amsoil minus the brake fluid.

PAUL SS · 03-31-2015, 03:36 PM

All the lubricants in my SS are Amsoil. I first used it in a 1977 Camaro way back when.

z3R0fo01 · 03-31-2015, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deftones

Nice. All my fluids are amsoil minus the brake fluid.

same. love the stuff.

Ragnar · 03-31-2015, 05:30 PM

Just switched from Redline to Amsoil also!

Andy-AMSOIL · 03-31-2015, 07:24 PM

I also wanted to add to Jason's post: this is a sponsorship we extended to Jason and his race camaro for the 2015 season... so he will be doing updates and reviews on the products.

Expect oil analysis and track data

Camaro Dude · 04-04-2015, 03:47 PM

Subscribed for the oil analysis and track data.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 04-04-2015, 06:55 PM

Amsoil motor oil is all that goes in my car... It gets changed before every event or 3K miles like clockwork... and that's 13 quarts in the motor alone...

Transmission is using a proprietary blend from Rockland Standard Gear since they built it and supply the oil with the trans...

jksynergy · 04-13-2015, 12:21 PM

Quick update.
So far, I have about 50 autocross runs since the change over. The transmission fluid change has been huge in difference over the factory. Shifts are perfect and smooth. No noises, just the action of the shifter. Oil has endured quite nicely. I check it before heading to the track and then when I get home. Oil looks and smells good. Catch can is doing it's job and looking in there with some sunlight, no funny sparkles or other items to be concerned with. This past Saturday was a 24 run EVO School day. My runs were taken back to back, no cool down in between due to class size. Made it easy for me to be consistent for sure. I watched oil temps and never really broke 240*. That would be with 8 runs in a row no stopping. Makes me feel good that she would stay that cool. Outside temps in the mid to low 70's. Sunny day, asphalt track.
Brake fluid is fine, no issues or concerns. Thinking I have 2 more autox events then the Midwest Muscle Car challenge at the end of May. Will change oil, flush brakes and should be good to go.
Only thing I have really felt change, the rear end. Running 75w-140. When cold, it feels a little tight and you hear it groan for a little bit. Once up to temp, things seem to be just fine.
Plan to contact Andy before the oil change to get the analysis kit and see what we find. Would expect not to find much, but it's always good to be sure.
Jason.

Andy-AMSOIL · 04-14-2015, 06:14 PM

Jason

Please let me know when you are ready to dump the engine and tranny oils so I can send you sample bottles for some oil analysis

NW Sam · 04-14-2015, 06:26 PM

What transmission is in your car?

jksynergy · 04-15-2015, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NW Sam

What transmission is in your car?

The Tremec TR6060-M10. Same as all 1LE's.

jksynergy · 04-20-2015, 08:32 PM

Few glamour shots of our 1LE. First SCCA event is this weekend. Hoping to move the Mustangs down the points chart. .

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03-31-2015, 01:00 PM	#1
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	Made the switch to Amsoil So, with some help and advice from Andy-Amsoil, we made the switch on all of the fluids on our 14 1LE over to Amsoil products. We even changed the air filter from the AFE that comes with the Roto Fab over to Amsoil’s cone filter. Needless to say, so far, impressed with everything. The biggest surprise was changing over the transmission fluid to the Torque Drive synthetic transmission fluid. The shifter is now very smooth and hardly any noise is present when changing gears. My wife was riding along and noticed it right away. When asked what I did, I told her we simply changed the fluid to Amsoil. Nice to see that I was not the only one who could tell a difference. Haven’t had time to really evaluate both brake and diff fluid, but knowing they are protected is good with me for now. The brake fluid was changed to the high temp DOT4 synthetic and the rear changed over to the 75w-140. The car is primarily used for track duty and that is why we went with the 140 vs the 90 or even 110. Once we hit the track and especially this summer, I’m sure we will know the difference. The higher temp brake fluid and now added brake cooling ducts should make those drops in speed when approaching the corners a little safer and not so worrisome. I will continue to update on findings and thoughts on the fluids as things change and the season gets underway. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

03-31-2015, 02:58 PM	#3
Deftones Drives: 2012 RS/SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 873	Nice. All my fluids are amsoil minus the brake fluid. __________________

03-31-2015, 03:36 PM	#4
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	All the lubricants in my SS are Amsoil. I first used it in a 1977 Camaro way back when. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein Last edited by PAUL SS; 03-31-2015 at 09:23 PM.

03-31-2015, 05:30 PM	#6
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	Just switched from Redline to Amsoil also! __________________

04-04-2015, 06:55 PM	#9
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,495	Amsoil motor oil is all that goes in my car... It gets changed before every event or 3K miles like clockwork... and that's 13 quarts in the motor alone... Transmission is using a proprietary blend from Rockland Standard Gear since they built it and supply the oil with the trans... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

03-31-2015, 01:47 PM	#2
Andy-AMSOIL Drives: bicycle Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Digging for oil Posts: 375	Looking forward to work with you this season...

03-31-2015, 07:24 PM	#7
Andy-AMSOIL Drives: bicycle Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Digging for oil Posts: 375	I also wanted to add to Jason's post: this is a sponsorship we extended to Jason and his race camaro for the 2015 season... so he will be doing updates and reviews on the products. Expect oil analysis and track data

04-04-2015, 03:47 PM	#8
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	Subscribed for the oil analysis and track data.

04-13-2015, 12:21 PM	#10
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	Quick update. So far, I have about 50 autocross runs since the change over. The transmission fluid change has been huge in difference over the factory. Shifts are perfect and smooth. No noises, just the action of the shifter. Oil has endured quite nicely. I check it before heading to the track and then when I get home. Oil looks and smells good. Catch can is doing it's job and looking in there with some sunlight, no funny sparkles or other items to be concerned with. This past Saturday was a 24 run EVO School day. My runs were taken back to back, no cool down in between due to class size. Made it easy for me to be consistent for sure. I watched oil temps and never really broke 240*. That would be with 8 runs in a row no stopping. Makes me feel good that she would stay that cool. Outside temps in the mid to low 70's. Sunny day, asphalt track. Brake fluid is fine, no issues or concerns. Thinking I have 2 more autox events then the Midwest Muscle Car challenge at the end of May. Will change oil, flush brakes and should be good to go. Only thing I have really felt change, the rear end. Running 75w-140. When cold, it feels a little tight and you hear it groan for a little bit. Once up to temp, things seem to be just fine. Plan to contact Andy before the oil change to get the analysis kit and see what we find. Would expect not to find much, but it's always good to be sure. Jason. __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing

04-14-2015, 06:14 PM	#11
Andy-AMSOIL Drives: bicycle Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Digging for oil Posts: 375	Jason Please let me know when you are ready to dump the engine and tranny oils so I can send you sample bottles for some oil analysis

04-14-2015, 06:26 PM	#12
NW Sam Drives: 2017 ZL1 Garnet Red Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NW Wa Posts: 354	What transmission is in your car?

04-20-2015, 08:32 PM	#14
jksynergy Drives: 11 SW SYNERGY SERIES/14 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,223	Few glamour shots of our 1LE. First SCCA event is this weekend. Hoping to move the Mustangs down the points chart. . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2011 Summit White Synergy Series Edition, the hot innocent woman named Ava that we show off around town, dressed in white complete with angel's wings. Sold, but never forgotten. 2014 1SS 1LE. Bama, sporting Red Rock Metallic demon's horns, when we are ready to get naughty and open a can of whoopass! Airaid, Spectre, Xpel,Bowler shifter Peddars, UMI, Ult Perf. Diode Dynamics, JRE Tune, XS Power battery, Hooker Headers Blackheart exhaust,Powerbrake InstaGram & Twitter: @jlouie62 FB: hangtimeracing