Prevent The Wear Which Results In Power Loss. John Baker|Jan 14, 2020 4:45 PM Most of us know excessive engine wear eventually leads to costly breakdowns and engine failure. But even if your engine doesn’t fail, wear robs your vehicle of power, performance and that “like-new” feeling you crave when driving. Modern engine parts are […]
Confused About Diesel Oil? We’ll help you Joel Youngman|Jan 31, 2020 8:03 AM Your diesel truck is a serious investment – don’t skimp on protection. AMSOIL manufactures the best diesel oils on the market, providing the ultimate protection for your hard-working diesel engine, preserving the horsepower you crave and keeping you on the road. We […]
Oil Analysis Kits – They’re Easy
January 8, 2020
Maintenance
How to Perform Oil Analysis We keep these kits right here in the Omaha store. Ask for the one with postage or with out for a slight savings. When doing several vehicles use the one w/o postage to send all together. John Baker|Sep 12, 2019 11:57 AM Used oil analysis is one of the most […]
Why do Motorists Change Oil in the Spring and Fall
December 11, 2019
Maintenance
Is Spring and Fall the Best Time to Change Oil? For many drivers, budding trees in spring and changing leaves in fall signal the time for an oil change. If you ask them why, they’ll likely just shrug and says it’s what they’ve always done. The reasons are more nuanced than you think. One involves […]
SIGNATURE SERIES PROTECTS ENGINES FROM LOW-SPEED PRE-IGNITION Actually all three lines of AMSOIL’s synthetic motor oil products protect engines from LSPI. OE, XL and Signature offer increasing margins of protection going beyond normal operating conditions or the degree of protection needed by modern engines. The Oil Has To Do More LSPI can destroy pistons and […]
Signature Series: The Measure Of Performance
August 28, 2019
Tech Articles
SIGNATURE SERIES: THE MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE In the NOACK Volatility Test, Signature Series scored far below the API limit for evaporation and proved it remains where it’s needed most – protecting your engine. Nearly 35 years ago AMSOIL became the first oil manufacturer in the United States to use the NOACK Volatility Test as a […]
Ultimate Protection for Competition Diesel Engines Whether competing in sled pulls, drag races or dyno challenges, competitors using DOMINATOR® 20W-50 Competition Diesel Oil enjoy the confidence and security that come with providing their diesel trucks maximum protection and performance. Racing and high-performance diesel engines are modified to deliver maximum horsepower and torque. Their powerful designs create shearing forces […]
How Engine Sludge Forms. And How To Prevent It.
July 25, 2019
Maintenance
Engine Sludge Is Easily Avoidable John Baker & Associates |Jul 24, 2019 4:20 PM Engine sludge. It’s a back gelatinous substance that wreaks havoc in engines. And long before the engine’s demise, engine sludge can foul engine sensors and interfere with performance. Some mechanics call it the “black death.” How does motor oil, which is […]
AMSOIL vs. Mobil 1: How We Perform
April 2, 2019
Tech Articles
AMSOIL vs. Mobil 1: One Test of Many Andy Arendt|Jan 16, 2019 1:10 PM Most lists of top-10 performance mods include a turbocharger, supercharger, nitrous oxide or updated engine tune. Increasing the engine’s oxygen intake also increases fuel, which boosts power. While all that extra power is great, it puts additional demands on your engine […]
Ask AMSOIL: Should I Use Racing Oil in my Daily Driver?
January 24, 2019
Auto/Light Truck
Ask AMSOIL: Should I Use Racing Oil in my Daily Driver? Motorists who are passionate about engine protection and performance can easily succumb to the following line of reasoning: 1) Racing engines are more severe than my engine. 2) Racing engines use racing oil. 3) Therefore, I should use racing oil in my vehicle for […]
What’s the Best Hearing Protection for the Gun Range?
December 18, 2018
Recommendations
What’s the Best Hearing Protection for the Gun Range? Mark Nyholm|Jun 28, 2018 11:28 AM Summer weather is finally here, at least for us in the northern half of the U.S. and Canada. The longest day of the year, June 21 – the summer solstice – has come and gone. As someone pointed out to me, […]
Ask AMSOIL: What Happens if I Use the Wrong Weight (Viscosity) of Oil? Ask AMSOIL: What Happens if I Use the Wrong Weight (Viscosity) of Oil? Using a motor oil whose viscosity is too low or too high for your engine can invite a few problems, such as reduced fuel economy, increased chemical breakdown and […]
Ease Winter with AMSOIL Silicone Spray
December 20, 2017
Sprays
Ease Winter with AMSOIL Silicone Spray AMSOIL Silicone Spray is perfect for lubricating and protecting rubber, nylon, plastics, upholstery, vinyl, wood, cardboard, fiberglass and other nonmetal surfaces (and metal surfaces that come in contact with nonmetal surfaces). Keep a can on-hand this winter to… Spray onto shovels, snowblower chutes and augers, plows and skid-steer buckets to […]
Smashing the Industry Standard
September 26, 2017
AMSOIL Corporate News
Smashing the Industry Standard A New Level of Protection and Performance on the Horizon The new Signature Series, XL and OE formulations launching this fall place our passenger car motor oil (PCMO) line ahead of the game. The lubrication industry is rife with challenges, and the PCMO segment of the industry is no exception. Evolving […]
The Effects of Turbochargers and GDI
August 10, 2017
Bulletins
Solving Next Generation Turbo/GDI Problems These increasingly common features of modern engines heighten power and efficiency, but also present serious challenges to motor oil. The push toward smaller, fuel-efficient, yet powerful engines has driven the development of several key technologies. Gasoline direct injection (GDI) and turbochargers are now common features of passenger cars and light […]
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