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OCTANE EXPLAINED: DOES PREMIUM, HIGH-OCTANE GAS BOOST PERFORMANCE? A recent AAA report found that American motorists wasted $2.1 billion in the last year buying premium gasoline for engines designed to run on regular gas The reasons why are likely due to the following misconceptions about premium gas: Contains higher energy content (increasing power and fuel […]

Horsepower Meaning

What Does Horsepower Mean? John Baker|Nov 07, 2016 2:32 PM   You’ve likely heard of eighteenth-century Scottish engineer James Watt. He’s credited with coining the term “horsepower.” In a stroke of marketing genius, he used the term to help sell London industrialists on the ability of his new steam engines to more efficiently produce one […]

New AMSOIL Diesel Oils for 2017

Better Diesel Protection with New Line of AMSOIL Diesel Oils John Baker|Feb 06, 2017 8:05 AM If you care at all about diesel vehicles, and chances are you do considering you’re reading this, you know the industry has undergone a recent change. The new API CK-4 and FA-4 diesel oil specifications have taken effect, replacing […]

He wishes the VW had a Corvair engine.

8 Overlooked Maintenance Services that Can Help Extend Vehicle Life John Baker|Mar 06, 2017 9:13 AM Despite the hassle and cost of unplanned maintenance, too many of us neglect our vehicles until something fails. These eight often overlooked services can not only help avoid expensive repairs, they can boost vehicle performance, too. Change Transmission Fluid […]

Now I've seen it all

Heading to Daytona Bike Week? Don’t Miss These Must-See Sites Jamie Jarvi|Mar 01, 2017 2:34 PM A couple weekends ago, those of us in Wisconsin and Minnesota experienced spring-like temps in the 50’s and 60’s. It brought out the sights and sounds of a few brave motorcyclists on their first ride of the year, despite […]

Variable Valve Timing lubrication issues

Variable valve timing improves engine efficiency. Long overdue, we see variable valve timing suddenly appearing all over the industry. It was a fellow Corvair Club member who developed the idea and initial patents. Here’s an overview of his story but you can see a video of the car running. The prototype was a 65 Corvair […]

Amsoil scholarship

AMSOIL Scholarships Help MMI Students Get Started on the Right Foot AMSOIL gives back in many ways – here is one way the AMSOIL family helps those who need help with a fresh start in life and career. AMSOIL ‘Strong Start’ Relocation Grant helps a military leader transition into a new life. In July 2014, […]