Can Diesel Oil be used in Gas Engines? John Baker|Oct 19, 2019 8:12 AM The simple answer: Yes, you can use diesel oil in a gas engine, provided the diesel oil meets the appropriate specifications and viscosity requirements of your gasoline engine. For example, if your gas engine calls for a motor oil that meets the […]
Lubricant specifications are here to help. Matt Erickson | DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Specs can be confusing if you miss these three points. Let’s step back in time for a minute. It’s the 1920s. You’re cruising around town in your Ford* Model A or maybe your Nash* Advanced Six Coupe. You’re off to the […]
Introducing the Dealer Onboarding Program Addressing the call for assistance from dealers. A perfect outline to professional development. It’s our way to help new Dealers learn the basics and start selling. Steve LePage | DEALER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER In the business world, companies use onboarding programs to help new employees develop the skills, knowledge and attitude […]
From the President – Alan Amatuzio I officially started working for AMSOIL in 1988. That’s when our records show I started receiving a paycheck, but I remember being dropped off before I could drive, which was earlier than ‘85. I worked in the maintenance shop first, then I moved into Production. Things were very different […]
Preventing Causes of Engine Oil SLUDGE Brands matter, quality matters and frequent oil changes will not alter this. It’s all based on the additive quality and it does effect the price. Engine sludge occurs when oxidized oil and contaminants build up on engine surfaces. It can restrict the flow of oil to the point of […]
Only Motorcycle Oil Should be Used in your Bike? Impressive performance happens when you are using the right oil in the right application. Len Groom | TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER, POWERSPORTS The results of a study from lubricant additive manufacturer Infineum* caught my eye recently. A survey of 1,000 bikers revealed that fewer than 60 percent are […]
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DIESEL OIL Yes Sir, we announced the introduction of AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil and Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil a couple of years back. I thought I would pair up the main diesel oil choices so you can match them together. These choices cover all the main viscosity options. The […]
Why You Should Be Wary About Using Break In Oil in Powersports Equipment John Baker|Sep 25, 2017 1:32 PM Marco Navarro asks on our Facebook page about break in oil, with attention paid to powersports engines. Thanks for the question, Marco. Let’s get to it. Maintaining an engine is a constant fight against wear. Over time, wear not […]
Considering Valvoline’s VR1 Racing for your Favorite Classic Driver? In various forums and Facebook I see this one come up as the best choice for reliable ZDDP amounts. But it’s not just the wrong product, it doesn’t offer eye-opening overall performance. After all, isn’t that why you love to drive your car? On the Surface […]
See How Rtech Fabrications Builds Trucks to do Truck Things Jamie Gibson|Apr 19, 2019 8:23 AM Around here we see all sorts of vehicles capable of turning heads, from showroom-shiny to rat-rod realism. No matter the project style, there’s a builder behind the scenes who carried the concept from start to finish while leaving his […]
Products change, but the Dealer opportunity remains AMSOIL is reacting faster and with better products than our competitors held back by their stockholders. Their marketing delivers empty promises!! Our top-selling products shed light on the state of the lubricants industry. Dan Peterson | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DEALER SALES AND MARKETING Interesting Changes in Demand The […]
Automatic Trans Fluid & Manual Fluid Differences John Baker|Apr 09, 2019 11:06 AM Back in 2006, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) offered buyers the choice between an automatic and a manual transmission in 47 percent of new cars. Fast forward to 2018, when only 2 percent of vehicles sold had a manual transmission, according to edmunds.com. […]
Heavy-Duty Corrosion Protection Just a Reminder to a recently updated Formulation AMSOIL Heavy-Duty Metal Protector (AMH) has been reformulated to provide improved performance as a corrosion inhibitor. MPHD is an easy-to-use, spray on product that effectively protects metal surfaces that are exposed to the damaging effects of salt, moisture or chemical corrosion. It is ideal […]
Definitions to Describe Oil Filter Makup Archive Blog from Ed Newman|Jul 14, 2017 9:53 AM Whether it’s personal relationships or business, communication is important. The longer you live the more you discover how many things can interfere with good communication. Poor listening can contribute. Bad timing can cause problems when the listener is distracted by […]
Hydraulic Power: Common Problems and Solutions Andy Arendt|Oct 26, 2016 2:04 PM In the simplest terms a hydraulic power system consists of a sump, motor, pump, valves, actuators and hydraulic fluid. This combination can be configured into millions of applications to transfer power and reduce mechanical complexity. If properly maintained, hydraulic power systems offer exceptional […]
