I wanted to write a note about a Google search that I did the other day. I typed in AMSOIL and Scam in the search bar and clicked enter. I couldn’t believe how much information and mis-information is out there about AMSOIL relating to the fact that AMSOIL is a scam.
There are generally two reasons people think AMSOIL is a scam. One is that the marketing program AMSOIL uses and the other is the extended drain claims that AMSOIL makes. Lets break these down and explain that AMSOIL is indeed a high integrity company with outstanding products that deliver as promised.
Lets first talk about the claims that AMSOIL uses.
For instance, AMSOIL claims that you can go 25,000 miles or one year on an oil change. This claim seems unbelievable at first. I thought the same thing before I became an AMSOIL dealer in 1999. What I learned was that through testing, oil analysis and experience vehicles can go 1 year or 25,000 and in some cases longer on an oil change. AMSOIL uses the highest quality synthetic oil base stocks combined with the most technically advanced additive packages available. When comparing AMSOIL to the like of Mobil 1, Pennzoil, Royal Purple, Quaker State, Conoco Phillips, Chevron and other oil companies AMSOIL doesn’t spare expense in product development and performance. I’ve been told by one of AMSOIL’s additive suppliers that when a new additive package comes out, they go to AMSOIL first because AMSOIL wants to know how it will perform, regardless of cost.
AMSOIL provides both laboratory testing as well as real world testing before they release any product out onto the market. You can find some of the test brochures online.
For Instance take a look at these testing brochures.
AMSOIL Performance Tests
or The Motorcycle Oil White Paper
or The Gear Lube White Paper
All of the tests performed use ASTM testing procedures and are verified by independent laboratories. AMSOIL continually improves their products with the latest technology to gain the highest performance, cost savings, and overall economy out of your equipment.
The next area people have talked about is the marketing method that AMSOIL uses. AMSOIL products are sold through independent dealers though a Direct Sales or MLM (Multi-Level-Marketing) program. Dealers earn commission based on product volume. There has been references that AMSOIL is involved with Amway which is untrue.. MLM has proven to be a legitimate and efficient form or distribution for products and services. Basically AMSOIL products are sold through dealers through word of mouth or face to face sales. AMSOIL dealers also have the ability to work with business to business B2B customers through the AMSOIL Commercial and Retail-on-the-shelf programs. These AMSOIL B2b programs are unique in the industry. There are not other home based business companies that allow their distributors to work with business customers in this way. The AMSOIL business is a rock solid opportunity for anyone who wishes to work for themselves, but not by themselves.
Direct Sales or MLM has been around for more than 50 years. AMSOIL started in 1972 with this style of sales program. In recent times many large corporations and prominent people have sold products and recommended MLM as a method of distribution. Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, and even Bill Clinton have praised network marketing. AMSOIL has even teamed up with other automotive products manufactures like Trico Wiper Blades, NGK Spark Plugs, Mothers Car Care Products, Mann, Wix, and Donaldson Filters as well as Injen intake systems.
There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that AMSOIL is a legitimate company.
I have been an AMSOIL dealer since 1999. In that time I have helped many satisfied customers learn the benefits of using AMSOIL synthetic lubricants. Over those years, AMSOIL products have kept getting better. I believe the future is bright for synthetic lubricants and AMSOIL Dealers.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about AMSOIL products or the AMSOIL business.
Michael Sparks-AMSOIL Dealer / Direct Jobber
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I’ve been using AMSOIL for three years. The products work as advertised!
AMSOIL makes excellent products. It’s understandable to see why some might think of it as a scam with the extended drain intervals but I have never met anyone that was unhappy with AMSOIL products after using them. I used AMSOIL products for years and am now a dealer and I am extremely happy on both sides.
Is AMSOIL a scam? I don’t think so,
As a Motorcycle enthusiast for many years I have been using AMSOIL 20/50 Motocycle oil in my Harley Davidson Motorcycles. As at first I was not interested in how long a oil will last, I was more interested in how an oil would perform in my engine. After researching AMSOIL motorcycle oils I decided to give it a go. I Installed AMSOIL in all three holes: motor, transmission and primary, the first thing I noticed was the temperature drop, my Harley was now running roughly 20 degrees cooler with just changing the lubricants in the bike. After that I decided to do a bit more research on AMSOIL. I found that anyone could be a independent AMSOIL dealer and earn commission by registering all types of different shops, stores, etc. I figured if it works that well in my Harley I’m sure others would like to know about it. So here we are a few years later, I have several Harley Davidson Dealers as AMSOIL retail accounts, lots of independent motorcycle shops, automobile shops, commercial truck fleets, etc all using and enjoying the benefits that follow with AMSOIL Lubricants.
The best thing is that I am doing this part time while working my same full time job. What I did not realize is how well this was going to help me financially. At first it was just helping to pay down some debt, then it was paying my car payment, well now it is paying my daughters colleage tuition. In the next few years I will be transitioning from that full time 9 to 5 job to a full time AMSOIL dealer with flexible hours, time home with my family and financial freedom.
So is AMSOIL a scam, once again I don’t think so!
Chuck Gutleber
Williamstown, NJ 08094
AMSOIL Dealer
The 25K mile claim is also full of caveats from Amsoil themselves. If you use a vehicle for anything more than a normal highway driver on hard roads, they chop the 25K recommendation to 15K. Any kind of dusty road use, towing, short tripping, or anything the OEM classifies as severe service, then Amsoil does not back the 25K claim. Also, anyone using ethanol blends above the typical E10 at pumps, again, Amsoil backs off and recommends OEM drain interval. This is akin to pharmacy ads on TV that propose that their magic pill will cure your ills, but the side effects are two pages long and probably worse than the original condition they are selling the pill for. Amsoil has some really good products, but their marketing is as classless as many other marketing ads.
Cliff,
Thanks for the comment. I would guess that most companies have stipulations with their products. When you think about it even with the severe service recommendation it’s still 5 times longer than the 3,000 mile recommendation. It only makes sense that more contaminants and more stressful driving would deteriorate the oil faster.
Though if you read the G3118 – Las Vegas Taxi Cab Field Study You can see that AMSOIL Signature series holds up even in this harsh environment.
What I can tell you comes from personal experience. In 1972, my mother bought a new Mercury. When it was coming out of its factory warranty, her friend, who was an Amway dealer, talked her into changing to his new synthetic oil, Amsoil. As a young mechanic, I advised against it, but her friend was an old friend of my grandfather, and she trusted his recommendation. The 429 did not make it another 1000 miles after the switch. It spun a rod bearing, and ALL other bearings were scorched. A direct result of the switch to Amsoil. The crankshaft was turned, and new bearings were installed, this was at 56,000 miles, and we returned to Valvoline dinosaur oil at that time. The car was still running strong when mom passed away in 1998, and it had 183,000 miles on it. Whether or not Amsoil is not a part of Amway anymore, I do not know, but know beyond the shadow of a doubt that it DEFINITELY used to be, and that the synthetic oil that was sold to my mother in 1977 absolutely scorched the rod bearings enough to have caused one of them to spin, and basically require a bottom end rebuild on a big block engine known for its bottom end strength.
John,
Thanks for the comment!
First off AMSOIL Inc has been a private company since the 1960’s and started the Dealer Network (like AMWAY) in 1972. AMSOIL has never been part of AMWAY. Matter of fact AMWAY sued AMSOIL in the late 1970’s because of the name was similar.
I do remember as a kid my dad buying AMWAY synthetic oil for his Jeep. Long before I ever learned about AMSOIL.
So on to your problem with the with the 1972 Mercury. I’m sure you were using that old oil your granddadyy said was the best…Insert whatever name brand dino oil your granddady used) So anyhow the parrifins in those oils would break down and cause sludge in your engine. Once your mother switch over the high amount of detergents in the oil went to work on cleaning out that sludge and varnish that was most likely built up “after the warranty period” This in turn caused your oil pickup tube to be clogged and starved your engine of oil, thus “spinning a bearing”
We always recommend using an engine flush prior to switching over to AMSOIL, or any synthetic for that matter. Using an engine flush will help your engine start out clean and prevent any of the problems you spoke about. Now if there was already damage done, there is no way any oil can “fix” a problem. I recommend doing an engine flush prior to changing over to AMSOIL. We offer a safe and effective product that is easy to use prior to changing over to AMSOIL. Check out AMSOIL Engine Flush
Also as a secondary recommendation (this is my personal recommendation) is to monitor your oil carefully after you change over. If it seems to turn dark quickly, you may want to do a short change interval and possibly another engine flush. If there was a significant amount of build up inside your engine you may require multiple flushes. AMSOIL works as advertised, but is not a cure for damage or neglect by using inferior products (both conventional and synthetic off the shelf oils)
If you have any questions on procedures or product recommendations please don’t hesitate to reach out. We have been AMSOIL dealers since 2000 and have literately thousands of personal customers that are using our products with great success.
Our 2009 Nissan Altima has almost 200,000 miles doing yearly oil changes. Every car that I owned since 2000 has done extended oil changes, with no leaks, or usage.
Again, AMSOIL has never been part of AMWAY corporation. If you would like to learn the history of AMSOIL and how it got started I would suggest taking watching the AJ Amazutio Story