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3 ounce grease gun

New Grease Gun Kit If you are an ATV rider, you need this! The new AMSOIL Deluxe Grease Gun Kit (GLCGN) provides improved performance and added functionality, making the job of greasing equipment even easier. Develops up to 3,500 psi, ensuring grease is adequately applied to the application Improved pumping performance Two convenient grease-distribution options […]

protect against rust in your engines

Rust & Corrosion Attack Vehicles Most motor oils only provide minimal protection against damaging engine rust and corrosion. The effects of rust and corrosion are easy to see on the exterior of vehicles and equipment. However, they can also form on the inside of your engine if you’re not using a properly formulated motor oil. […]

Every Day Pontiac

Give Your Everyday Driver the Same Love as your Weekend Fun Machine Parnell Thill|Apr 19, 2017 1:37 PM It’s dirt bike season. Motorcycle season. Boat season. ATV season. Weekend season. The giddy anticipation of Summer. Sunshine. Your favorite malted beverage. Blue skies and puffy clouds. From Friday afternoon at 5:00 until somber Sunday evening, when Monday […]

2-stroke oil ratio mix table

Simplifying Two-Stroke Oil Mix Ratios Andy Arendt|Dec 12, 2016 10:11 AM Depending on two-stroke equipment age, brand and owner preferences, keeping track of two-stroke oil mix ratios can be complicated. Professional lawn and landscape companies in particular face challenges when it comes to ensuring employees are using the correct mix ratio. One oil for all […]

Mopar in American Flag

Our Favorite Car(s) from Cruisin’ Ocean City Jamie Jarvi|May 26, 2017 1:44 PM   Look at all these nice cars!! I need a raise! Memorial Day weekend is upon us, signaling the unofficial launch of summer and drawing out the masses in search of ways to enjoy it. While camping and traveling are staples, car […]

Amsoil presidents Dean Alexander and Alan Amatuzio.

From The Presidents What can we say about Al Amatuzio that hasn’t already been said? We’ve received countless messages and phone calls from Dealers past and present since the passing of AMSOIL founder Al Amatuzio in April. We have personally read every single card and email, and we’ve seen your kind words on the Dealer […]

The Antifreeze solutions

Use High-Quality Antifreeze to Guard Against Cooling-System Problems Antifreeze/coolant is critical to proper engine operation, but it’s often overlooked when performing preventative maintenance. One reason is many motorists simply don’t understand the importance of a properly functioning cooling system to maximum engine performance. Another reason is the confusion surrounding the different “colors” of coolants on […]

Amsoil ATF

Shift to AMSOIL Protection  If Everyone used AMSOIL’s ATF Over Other Brands the Nation Would Reduce Transmission Failures By At Least 10% – Think of the Money Saved AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid has been proven in the field to deliver reserve protection against heat and wear. The demands on today’s automatic transmissions […]

Old Evinrude still going strong around the nation

Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil Keeps 1974 Evinrude Outboard Running Strong So many variables determine the life expectancy of an outboard motor that it’s hard to predict with any accuracy how long an outboard motor will run. But almost anyone would agree that a 1974 Evinrude that is still performing well in 2017 is unusual. If you’re […]

Clean Turbocharger

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 […]

automatic transmission issues

Common Fixes for a Transmission that Jerks or Hesitates John Baker|Jun 05, 2017 8:52 AM Here are a few common reasons why your transmission may shift erratically, jerk or hesitate. • Low fluid level • Depleted fluid frictional properties • Poor cold-temperature fluidity Start with the easiest fix There’s an old adage when troubleshooting: start […]