Amsoil question

blimpman · Post by **blimpman** » 09:22 pm Feb 26 2008

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?

Ondatrail · Post by **Ondatrail** » 09:26 pm Feb 26 2008

Interceptor is the best but I run Dominator (Intereceptor not in my local shop) and have not had problems so far.

Post by **Indawoods** » 09:36 pm Feb 26 2008

When I pulled my head last... it looked like a new piston. I use Interceptor of course....

Jeb · Post by **Jeb** » 10:41 pm Feb 26 2008

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) . . .

2001kdx · Post by **2001kdx** » 11:29 pm Feb 26 2008

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.

jowens66 · Post by **jowens66** » 02:44 am Feb 27 2008

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.

kdxquebec · Post by **kdxquebec** » 07:29 am Feb 27 2008

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.

blimpman · Post by **blimpman** » 07:42 am Feb 27 2008

Great Info guys.

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

Post by **Indawoods** » 07:44 am Feb 27 2008

Right here... top left!

jc7622 · Post by **jc7622** » 09:30 am Feb 27 2008

We use Amsoil too.

blimpman · Post by **blimpman** » 09:38 am Feb 27 2008

Summit doesn't carry it anyway... 1 Gallon on the way....

plb · Post by **plb** » 11:07 am Feb 27 2008

I took the picture of KDXQUEBEC, so I met the Amsoil girl

WOLFYMAN · Post by **WOLFYMAN** » 02:57 pm Feb 27 2008

IF I RUN 32-1 WITH YAMALUBE WOULD IT BE THE SAME FOR AMSOIL

Post by **Indawoods** » 02:59 pm Feb 27 2008

Amsoil recommends 50:1 , but you can run anything you want. I run 40:1

Ondatrail · Post by **Ondatrail** » 03:39 pm Feb 27 2008

WOLFYMAN, just curious but whats with the caps?

jowens66 · Post by **jowens66** » 07:53 pm Feb 27 2008

Run what your feel comfortable with and jet accordingly

Colorado Mike · Post by **Colorado Mike** » 08:27 pm Feb 27 2008

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?

skipro3 · Post by **skipro3** » 09:14 pm Feb 27 2008

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!!

Colorado Mike · Post by **Colorado Mike** » 09:21 pm Feb 27 2008

Good to know, thx.

canyncarvr · Post by **canyncarvr** » 11:57 pm Feb 27 2008

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.

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