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Why Do I Need To Change My Oil? Ed Newman|Sep 09, 2016 9:00 AM That’s a good question. The short answer is, “Because the owner’s manual says you’re supposed to.” But why do we have to change it so often? Whether you learned it through your parents’ instructions or by reading the owner’s manual, you know […]

How to Check Transmission Fluid (and What Type Do I Need)? John Baker|Aug 01, 2016 8:50 AM It’s a good idea to check your vehicle’s transmission fluid about once a month to monitor fluid level and condition. Check the fluid immediately if the transmission jerks, hesitates or shifts hard. 1. Obtaining a correct reading on […]

5 Expert Chainsaw Maintenance Tips John Baker|Sep 26, 2016 10:19 AM Chainsaws are great tools – when they’re working properly. Here are five helpful tips to keep your chainsaw cutting strong. Keep the chain sharp Anyone who has tried forcing a dull chain through wood knows the importance of a sharp chain. Properly sharpening a […]

If you want to be cool you need AMSOIL

Can Your Motorcycle Survive Heat this Extreme?  No comparison! People always ask, “What makes your oil better”. Of course there are two answers  – the answer to why is it better and why it’s made to be better.  But what sets it apart is simply the fact that it is designed to not ‘start’ to […]

Turbodiesel Problems

Maximum Protection for Turbodiesels AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils are well-suited for the extreme operating conditions of turbodiesel engines. While gasoline engines still cover the majority of the North American passenger-vehicle market, turbodiesel-powered vehicles have grabbed the spotlight and gained a strong foothold in recent years. Owners appreciate the modern technology advancements that effectively combine traditional […]

motorcycle chain needing lube

Outstanding Motorcycle Chain Protection New AMSOIL Chain Lube provides dedicated protection and performance for on- and off-road motorcycle chains.    Use the long developed chain spray that leaves a durable film that won’t fling off. No one likes to change out chains outside of normal maintenance so AMSOIL has developed the penetrating spray that works […]

Love the EPA

Changes in the Diesel Market Diesel engine technology must deliver reduced emissions and improved fuel economy without sacrificing power. Knowledge is everything in this Diesel World of Today I sure hope this blog entry gets a good number of reads. This is a subject you’ll want to have time to prepare for. Although these transitions […]

Equipment Problems Solved

B&M Landscape Concepts Discovers Improved Equipment Performance B&M Landscape Concepts Inc. of Orlando, Fla. has been providing custom landscape services for commercial business facilities, apartment communities, strip malls, office complexes and homeowner associations for more than 20 years. Fleet Manager Tim Strickland relies on AMSOIL products for improved equipment performance and minimal downtime. Handheld Power […]

How Extreme Heat Affects Your Engine   The average operating temperature of a passenger car/light truck engine is up to 235ºF, and higher under heavy loads. Motorists are becoming more familiar with the technologies responsible for this increased heat, specifically turbochargers and direct fuel injection. Automakers are designing engines using these performance-enhancing technologies to keep […]

Thompson Automatic

Protection and Dependability New AMSOIL firearm products provide outstanding benefits for gun owners.  Who owns Firearms? Nearly one in three Americans owns a firearm, typically falling into at least one of three categories. Hunters typically own shotguns to hunt waterfowl or upland birds and/or rifles to hunt larger game. Target/Sport Shooters own all types of […]

Len Groom AMSOIL

Technical Product Manager of AMSOIL discusses his passion Len Groom of AMSOIL INC Transcript: I’m Len Groom – technical product manager for powersports at AMSOIL This is my 77 F150 150. For me it’s always been about powersports all the way through my life. My parents actually got us snowmobiles when we were very small. […]

Oil atomization causes deposits due to low quality oil brands

Leading the Field in Deposit Protection Testing proves AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil provides more complete protection against damaging deposits than competitors. The push toward smaller, fuel-efficient engines yielding more power drives the development of key technologies. Gasoline direct injection (GDI) and turbochargers are here to stay. By 2020, industry experts predict that nearly […]

Check your transmission fluid level – It goes a long way in failure prevention. We’re all familiar with the automakers’ longstanding best-in-class horsepower and towing-capacity wars. Each model year seems to feature a vehicle whose brute strength and towing capacity dwarf those of the outgoing models. By John Baker – AMSOIL INC. Lately, automakers have […]