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29Jul 2021

How Does a Limited-Slip Additive Do?

July 29, 2021 Knowledge Base

What Does a Limited-Slip Additive Do? Joel Youngman|Oct 27, 2020 10:50 AM You see them on the shelves of your local auto parts stores, but what does a limited-slip additive do? Limited-slip differentials commonly use clutches to transmit torque between wheels. When both wheels have ample traction, the clutch plates bind together tightly, but smoothly slip […]

27Jul 2021

Synthetic lubricants excel in summer heat.

July 27, 2021 Knowledge Base

Synthetic lubricants excel in summer heat. Heat creates deposits. And deposits create problems.   Matt Erickson | DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT While we rarely have triple-digit temperatures here in the Northland, drivers in the southern U.S. can easily see 100ºF (38ºC) and hotter throughout summer. Driving in these conditions stresses lubricants, especially when towing or hauling. […]

21Jul 2021

Top 5 Mods for Your Turbo Subaru

July 21, 2021 Automotive Enthusiast Stories

Top 5 Mods for Your Turbo Subaru Austin Torvinen|Dec 03, 2020 7:13 AM You’re now part of the worldwide Subaru Community. You wave to other WRX and turbocharged Subaru owners on the road. And you can’t wait to dive into the world of Subaru mods. So, where should you start? There’s an endless amount of […]

09May 2021

From the President – AMSOIL to the Dealers

May 9, 2021 AMSOIL Corporate News

From the President I am writing this under a state stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would have told me two months ago that this would be happening, I would not have believed it. This situation seemingly formed out of thin air, causing thousands of illnesses in North America and grinding our […]

08May 2021

See Why Brad Lovell is into Broncos

May 8, 2021 Racing

See Why Brad Lovell is into Broncos Lindsay Tousignant|Jul 08, 2020 11:42 AM Broncos have been in Brad Lovell’s family since he was born. Born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colo., Brad Lovell and his brother Roger grew up camping and off-roading in the mountains with their ’83 and ’88 family Ford Broncos. Begging their dad to […]

08May 2021

The Chemical Properties of Additives

May 8, 2021 Additives

THE CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ADDITIVES Additives enhance lubricant functioning by performing two critical functions: decreasing destructive processes and enhancing beneficial properties of the base oil. Oil additives have had a significant effection modern transportation and industrial processes. The use of sophisticated additives has allowed equipment to evolve into what it is today, enhancing performance capabilities by […]

08May 2021

That’s a Wrap on the 2021 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Season

May 8, 2021 Racing

That’s a Wrap on the 2021 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Season Lindsay Tousignant|Mar 31, 2021 11:06 AM Well, race fans, we made it. I mean, I’m still over here on my couch watching the AMSOIL Championship Snocross finale via livestream while my toddler builds Snocross tracks in his Kinetic sand with his Playmobil groomer (#proudmom), but […]

08May 2021

What Kind of Transmission Fluid Do I Need?

May 8, 2021 Transmission

What Kind of Transmission Fluid Do I Need? John Baker|Jan 13, 2021 8:14 AM Finding out what kind of transmission fluid you need can be a challenge. Take a look at just a few of the dozens of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) specifications on the market: ATF+4 ATF DW-1 DEXRON VI DEXRON ULV MERCON V MERCON […]

02Nov 2020

AMSOIL CEO Fall 2020 Message to Preferred Customers

November 2, 2020 AMSOIL Corporate News
President and Force behind AMSOIL's growth

From The President AMSOIL INC Fall 2020 Message to Preferred Customers This issue of the Fall 2020 Preferred Customer AMSOIL Magazine has a nice feature on the history of the Ford* Mustang.* I’ve always been a Pontiac* guy, but there’s no denying the Mustang’s place in American muscle-car history. It has been a hot summer […]

02Nov 2020

Turbocharger vs Supercharger: What’s the Difference?

November 2, 2020 Knowledge Base
Deposits minimized on turbocharges using AMSOIL

Turbocharger vs Supercharger: What’s the Difference? John Baker|Oct 16, 2020 10:06 AM An engine is nothing more than an air pump. The more air it ingests, the more fuel it can burn. And more fuel equals more power. Sometimes an engine just needs a little boost Engineers have a few methods at their disposal for increasing […]

23Sep 2020

How to Winterize Your Boat and Motor

September 23, 2020 Maintenance
enjoying boat before winter storage

How to Winterize Your Boat and Motor Frank Cannon | September 2020   Recently, I’ve become the owner of my first boat, a used pontoon with a two-stroke outboard motor. I’ve been dreaming of fishing with my buddies out on the St. Louis River on a calm, crisp summer morning. Unfortunately, living in northern Wisconsin […]

11Sep 2020

8 Ways to Prepare Your Snowmobile for Riding Season

September 11, 2020 Snowmobiles

8 Ways to Prepare Your Snowmobile for Riding Season Jamie Jarvi|Nov 18, 2016 10:15 AM Old man winter is making his official entrance this weekend with the season’s first snow storm lumbering across the Midwest. Winter enthusiasts have been anxiously awaiting the chance to take their first snowmobile rides of the season, and the time has […]

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