Where can I purchase AMSOIL at a Retail Store?

[Amsoil Dealer]

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Where can I purchase Amsoil at a Retail Store?

I get this question a lot, so I have created this thread to answer the question.

AMSOIL IS AVAILABLE IN SOME STORES

Amsoil is available in some stores -- mostly high performance speciality shops -- that lean more towards quality (for building performance and race engines, or a store owner that appreciates superior products) than to a "price point" retail store (i.e. Walmart, etc.).
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IN THE BEGINNING ...

Amsoil was incorporated 34 years ago (1972) and did not have a sufficient budget to sell national on every level. Amsoil, being a small speciality oil manufacturer, could never compete with the big guys for shelf space.

Shelf space at the big stores is not free --- you have to pay for every inch of shelf frontage that you use, so Amsoil chose what worked for them at the time - a Direct Marketing System using Independent Amsoil Dealers.

If Amsoil was entering the market today they would probably pick a different course. Access to Venture Capital and the Stock Markets would give them access to the capital they would need for a different corporate structure.
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AMSOIL WILL NOT COMPETE WITH IT's INDEPENDENT AMSOIL DEALERS

The reason Amsoil is not on-the-shelf in more retail locations, is that they will not sell to retail stores for less than they sell to their Independent Dealers. For this reason, many retail stores are not interested in carrying Amsoil. They prefer to carry products with a higher mark-up (profit margin).
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AMSOIL IS THE ONLY MOTOR OIL COMPANY WITH A PREFERRED CUSTOMER PROGRAM (like Costco).

For Site Members of www.Dakota-Durango.com, I am offering FREE (with purchase) - AMSOIL PREFERRED CUSTOMER MEMBERSHIP's - whereby you can Buy Amsoil Products At DEALER COST (Wholesale Pricing) - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO (http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14246)

[Amsoil Dealer]

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Independent Amsoil Dealers

AMSOIL is available thruough Independent Amsoil Dealers such as myself, and some Retail Locations which also act as Amsoil Independent Dealers. Orders can be placed either from the catalog (toll-free #) or from the online store when you visit my website (secure credit card orders can be placed direct from my website). If you would like a FREE AMSOIL CATALOG you can request one at my website - simply click on the link at the bottom of this post.
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Amsoil customers have the option of buying retail, or becoming an "Amsoil Preferred Customer" ($10 for a 6-month trial, or $20 per year) and purchase Amsoil products at up to 25% off the retail price. If you and your family purchase $100 or more each year this will save you money. With the membership you will also receive an annual subscription to our monthly magazine, the AMSOIL Action News (racing news, news articles and Amsoil product updates).
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SPECIAL NOTE: Amsoil is more than Synthetic Motor Oils, Gear Lubes, Lubricants (Greases, Hydraulic Oils, Compressor Oils, Transmission Fluids, 2-Cycle Oils) and Air and Oil Filters. We also carry: Antifreeze; Industrial Products; Speciality Products; Donaldson and WIX Filters; BOSCH Spark Plugs, Wire Sets and Wiper Blades; Etc.
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AMSOIL - Altrum Division

Amsoil also has the Altrum Division which includes AGGRAND Organic Fertilizer, Altrum Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements, Water Filtration, and Detergents ... all of which you can order at a discount with the SAME "Preferred Customer" Membership Card (at no additional charge).

[Amsoil Dealer]

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Amsoil Retail-On-The-Shelf

Does anyone own (or work for) an Auto Parts Store, Auto Service Center, Quick Lube, Hardware Store, Department Store, or any establishment where automotive products are sold ... that might be interested in carrying Amsoil Retail-On-The-Shelf?
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Amsoil Retail-On-The-Shelf Accounts purchase products at competitive wholesale prices and resell at a profit.

Qualifying factors are:

The location must be a retail seller, either of products exclusively or of products to a service. The business must be in a business location, with regular hours. Home businesses do not qualify. Amsoil Products cannot be the primary product or service of the business.

Discount Programs

Purchase products at competitive wholesale prices.

Certain order totals qualify for a 50% discount on freight, and there is an order level where there is no freight cost (free freight).

In addition to buying at wholesale, a Retail Account will qualify for additional credit for qualified advertising or to purchase AMSOIL point of purchase materials and promotional items. After one year as a reseller, these credits are between 3% and 5% on every order above a minimum level for Amsoil products purchased annually, based on the previous year sales.

If you (or someone you know) are interested in selling Amsoil Products Retail-On-The-Shelf, please click the following link and request information, or send me a private message.

Thank You!

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[DirtyR/T]

What amsoil do I need for the truck and how often does it need to be changed?

[Amsoil Dealer]

What amsoil do I need for the truck and how often does it need to be changed?
Adam,
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Amsoil Product Recommendations

... (I will list the product recommendations after this information) ...

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How often does Amsoil need to be changed?

I am assuming you are asking about motor oil. Amsoil comments regarding Extended Drains (in my words):

Amsoil has been in the oil industry for 34 years. Due to Amsoil's superior synthetic composition and advanced performance additives, AMSOIL performs much longer than do conventional petroleum and other synthetic motor oils. No other major oil manufacturer matches AMSOIL's 25,000-mile or one-year drain interval recommendations (whichever comes FIRST).

However, the 25,000 mile /1 year that is on the back of the bottle is NOT an absolute! One must realize that is for non-severe service (highway miles where you have stable operating conditions). High-speed freeway driving is easy on the oil due to its excellent thermal stability. Also, if an engine is worn and if considerable stop-and-go driving is involved, shorter drain intervals are suggested. A good rule of thumb to follow is to change the oil at least once a year regardless the mileage.

For most vehicles AMSOIL recommends 2 to 3 times the OEM's recommendation

Under a combination of city and highway circumstances, AMSOIL recommends up to 2 or 3 times longer, it means up to 2 or 3 times the equipment manufacturer's recommendation (If your owners manual states 3k miles , then you can change at 9k, and if your owners manual states 5k then 12-15k mile oil changes would be alright based on driving habits ... the harder you drive, the sooner the change). Proper filtration is also very important, and the extended oil drain intervals are in combination with Amsoil Oil Filters.

Notice: Modifications to engine will change service intervals.

Notice: More frequent service may be required under severe service operating conditions.

Notice: For drain interval beyond 3x manufacturers recommendations (especially the 25k change) ---
--- oil analysis is recommended for establishing drain intervals.

AMSOIL --- 34 years of manufacturing oil and mountains of data and tests make these clains possible.

[Amsoil Dealer]

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1998 FLAME RED CC DODGE DAKOTA R/T 5.9L 8-cyl VIN Code Z

AMSOIL FILTERS

Oil Filter ................ EaO42/SDF42
Oil Vapor Filter ....... 42997
Air Filter ................ EaA29
Transmission .......... 58613

LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS

Engine Oil, Grade 1......API*
Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil

Above 0°F......10W-30
Below 32°F......5W-30

Manual Transmission,NV3500.....GLS[2]
AMSOIL Synthetic Synchromesh Transmission Fluid

Manual Transmission,AX-15.....GL-3
Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90

Automatic Transmission.....AP4[3]
Amsoil Synthetic Universat Automatic Transmission Fluid

Standard Differential, .....GL-5
Severe Gear 75W-90
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube

Controlled Slip Differential, .....GL-5*
Severe Gear 75W-90

Controlled Slip Differential, 7.25-9.25 axles.....GL-5*
Severe Gear 75W-90

Standard Differential, 7.25-9.25 axles.....GL-5
Severe Gear 75W-90
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube

Transfer Case,.....AF3
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)

Transfer Case,.....AP3
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid

1. SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
2. GLS is a special gear lube, Mopar part no. 04874464.
3. DaimlerChrysler Corp. recommends that all vehicles
with Chrysler ATS be serviced W/ ATF+4 ATF.

CHASSIS LUBRICATION

Four-wheel drive
17 Fittings, 0 Plugs..........LB
Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease
Synthetic GHD Heavy-Duty EP Grease
Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI #2

Two-wheel drive
6 Fittings, 0 Plugs..........LB
Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease
Synthetic GHD Heavy-Duty EP Grease
Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI #2

CAPACITIES

Engine, with filter ............................ 5.0 quarts[1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill ................ 14.0 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Initial Fill ....... 4.0 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill ...... 11.0 quarts
Manual Transmission, NV3500 ............. 4.2 pints
Manual Transmission, AX-15 ............... 6.5 pints
Differential, with 7.25 ring gear Rear .... 3.0 pints[3]
Differential, Front .........3.0 pints[4]
Differential, with 8.25 ring gear Rear .... 4.4 pints[5]
Differential, with 9.25 ring gear Rear .... 4.9 pints[6]
Transfer Case,NV231 ........................ 2.5 pints
Transfer Case,NV242 ........................ 2.7 pints

1. After refill check oil level
2. With ENG automatic transmission operating temperature,
shift through all gears. Check fluid level in NEUTRAL and add
fluid as needed.
3. Fill no higher then 3/4" below plug hole.
4. Fill no higher than 1/2 to 5/8" below fill plug.
5. Fill no higher then 1/4" below plug hole.
6. Fill no higher then 5/8" below plug hole.

TORQUES

Oil Drain Plug ..... 25 ft-lbs
Oil Drain Plug ..... 20 ft-lbs
Transfer case
Fill Plug ............ 35 ft-lbs
Drain Plug ......... 35 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission AX-15
Fill Plug ............ 27 ft-lbs
Drain Plug ......... 27 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission NV3500
Fill Plug ............ 14-20 ft-lbs
Drain Plug ......... 14-20 ft-lbs