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Amsoil question

Posted: 09:22 pm Feb 26 2008
by blimpman
KDX noob here...
Seems I've read that Amsoil has been touted as a clean burning oil that keeps the KIPS assy cleaner. Seen this on several sites.

Which one does everyone like? Interceptor or Dominator?

Posted: 09:26 pm Feb 26 2008
by Ondatrail
Interceptor is the best but I run Dominator (Intereceptor not in my local shop) and have not had problems so far.

Posted: 09:36 pm Feb 26 2008
by Indawoods
When I pulled my head last... it looked like a new piston. I use Interceptor of course.... :mrgreen:

Posted: 10:41 pm Feb 26 2008
by Jeb
Interceptor's great stuff . . . I did a top end on my kiddo's RM65 and here's what things looked like inside having ran Interceptor for a good while (and yes the top end was due) . . .

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Posted: 11:29 pm Feb 26 2008
by 2001kdx
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Ondatrail wrote:Interceptor is the best but I run Dominator (Intereceptor not in my local shop) and have not had problems so far.
I wouldn't call Interceptor the best, they're 2 different oils for 2 slightly different applications. Dominator was designed for race engines, and I'd consider my bike nothing less than that.

Dominator has a COLOR....... So you can differentiate it from something else should you use one gas can for different things.

Posted: 02:44 am Feb 27 2008
by jowens66
Interceptor too has a bit of a color, makes the gas turn a golden color. Its very easy for me to distinguish Interceptor mixed @ 50:1 when comparing it to regular gas. And nothing a good sharpie marker with the words KDX on your gas can won't fix.

Use the Interceptor for trail riding and such (perfect for the KDX) and Dominator high performance motors that you rev alot.

The interceptor has a lower burning point than the Dominator, which lets it burn off and more clean at lower rpms such as trail riding.

Posted: 07:29 am Feb 27 2008
by kdxquebec
Yep. Eveything above is true because the Amsoil Rep. told me.Do I look convinced?

I believed every single word she told me. I will run amsoil next season.

No more MOTUL oil for me...Interceptor will be in my gas tank forever.

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Posted: 07:42 am Feb 27 2008
by blimpman
Great Info guys.

Best online source to purchase from? I do have a Summit Racing Shop that is close.

Posted: 07:44 am Feb 27 2008
by Indawoods
Right here... top left! :wink:

Posted: 09:30 am Feb 27 2008
by jc7622
We use Amsoil too.

Posted: 09:38 am Feb 27 2008
by blimpman
Summit doesn't carry it anyway... 1 Gallon on the way....

Posted: 11:07 am Feb 27 2008
by plb
I took the picture of KDXQUEBEC, so I met the Amsoil girl :prayer:

Posted: 02:57 pm Feb 27 2008
by WOLFYMAN
IF I RUN 32-1 WITH YAMALUBE WOULD IT BE THE SAME FOR AMSOIL

Posted: 02:59 pm Feb 27 2008
by Indawoods
Amsoil recommends 50:1 , but you can run anything you want. I run 40:1

Posted: 03:39 pm Feb 27 2008
by Ondatrail
WOLFYMAN, just curious but whats with the caps?

Posted: 07:53 pm Feb 27 2008
by jowens66
Run what your feel comfortable with and jet accordingly

Posted: 08:27 pm Feb 27 2008
by Colorado Mike
I've been running Dominator at 50:1 in the KDX and the YZ125 , but only for about half a season. Haven't blown anything up yet.

I am really only using Dominator because that's all I can find locally. Is there any advantage to the Interceptor?

Posted: 09:14 pm Feb 27 2008
by skipro3
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Colorado Mike wrote:I am really only using Dominator because that's all I can find locally. Is there any advantage to the Interceptor?
jowens66 said,"The interceptor has a lower burning point than the Dominator, which lets it burn off and more clean at lower rpms such as trail riding."

I'd say that would be an advantage.

Personally, I find that running 32:1 gives me better performance. More oil will do that. Just ask Fuzzy. He told me, I checked it out and it's true.

I'm ordering some tonight Vince!! :supz:

Posted: 09:21 pm Feb 27 2008
by Colorado Mike
Good to know, thx.

Posted: 11:57 pm Feb 27 2008
by canyncarvr
I like it. Haven't switched back to SuperM to check it back and forth, but the switch from SuperM to Interceptor was positive. No earth shattering 'WHOA!!', but 'better'. I run 40: Tried 32: with SuperM and didn't like it. BIG change for the better in the Banshee going from 40: to 32:.

I never had a KIPS problem with years of SuperM, though.