I know how much you all LOVE oil threads, so I thought I'd ask this one to stir some stuff up

Kidding... I really just wanted to know, what's the story/history on Motul, and for those of you that know of it/have used it, what do you like about it?

As you know, I'm an Amsoil fan. I understand that the brand/kind of oil doesn't really matter as much, but more so actually changing the oil and performing proper maintenance that REALLY matters. I've used Amsoil on Marilyn since day 1, particularly, 350 miles into owning her. I also used Amsoil on my 370Z and G before that. I have recently started using their XL series for my Acura and Toyota dailies as well.

So again, my question is, what's the main differences between Amsoil and Motul, and why would one choose one over the other? I have a couple buddies with STI's, and they swear by it, and claim it's more a European thing, and Porsche uses it... perhaps better for a boxer engine??? hmmm Would our mustangs benefit more from Amsoil or Motul?

 

As an Amsoil fan you are not supposed to question such things. Amsoil is the best thing since Jesus turned water to wine.



FTR I do use the 5w-50 Amsoil in my Shelby

 

Amen to that, pastor. Amen to that.

On topic though, I've been doing some reading, and there's multiple flame wars going on throughout the years, that Motul and Amsoil are the 2 top. Motul being more widely used in Europe/Euro cars, and Amsoil more for the US...both equally great, with not one over the other.

I need to continue reading...

anyone else have any opinions?

 

I am a member of the Amsoil cult so I vote Amsoil. I know nothing about Motul so I guess my vote doesn't matter.

 

I say try Motul out and see if your car likes it. I doubt you are going to see any difference over the Amsoil that you currently use.

I use the lowly Motorcraft in mine and have since day one and the car doesn't use any oil, have any weird engine noises, and the oil stays clean. Also looking down the oil fill cap, everything is spotless. I'm happy with that.

Wayne

 

Just googled it and Motul is French

 

I believe Motul is popular with the motorcycle crowd, 4 strokes, race karts etc.....

 

your avatar wins. east bound and down one of the best shows

 

Another vote for Amsoil. My engine runs fine and have no problems using this oil.

 

Motul doesn't even make a 5w-20 motor oil. I did use Motul in my WRX in the rear differential and transmission. I couldn't really notice a difference. My vote goes to Amsoil due to it being cheaper, more options, and better availability.

 

Motul Specific 948B is by far a superior oil to AMS oil for the mustang
I have personally used both products and there is no comparison 100% motul provides high level of wear resistance, high temperature resistance and oxidation resistance. It reduces the formation of deposits, reduces wear and enables perfect control of oil consumption.

if you guys do some research you will find that oil regulation in the US is very loose while in Europe it is much more regulated for quality so by law a synthetic oil is considered synthetic if it contains more than 15% synthetic while In Europe that number is a lot higher I believe around 45%

motul synthetic products use 100% synthetic oils compared to AMS oil were the exact number well reads between the lines FULL SYNTHETIC (15%or more.)

ONCE YOU GO MOTUL YOU NEVER GO BACK that’s for sure

 

 

Um, EXCUSE ME. What do you think you're doing?! That's MY job!

 

yes indeed, very nice thread resurrection, but what the heck, we need all the live threads we can get these days . . .

really? how would I know or tell the difference?

 

Erl is Erl...

 

Ummm...sorry not sorry!