How Engine Sludge Develops. You Can Easily Prevent It. Ed Newman|Mar 08, 2017 2:10 PM Sludge. It’s a disgusting phenomenon. Even the word sounds gross, like the thing it’s describing. The word for this is onomatopoeia, a strange word that many of us learned in high school English class. Splash. Grunt. Whoosh. Swish. Hiss. Frumpy. […]
8 Ways to Prep Your Snowmobile Ok, I’m late posting this one but February is our busiest month for snowmobile oil as our customers venture out west betwixt now and the end of March. Some great snow to play in at the moment! Jamie Gibson|Oct 08, 2019 8:18 AM Avid riders are already getting their […]
Why not use Racing Oil in my Car If It’s Tougher? John Baker|Nov 29, 2019 8:00 AM When deciding if racing oil is right for their vehicles, gearheads and other enthusiasts sometimes offer this line of reasoning: Racing engines are more severe than my engine Racing engines use racing oil Therefore, I should use racing […]
Top Five Car Maintenance Myths Ed Newman|Mar 29, 2017 8:47 AM Today’s blog theme is car maintenance myths. When we talk about myths, we’re not making reference to the characters who populate ancient Greek and Roman mythologies, like Apollo, Hercules and Medusa. In this context the word myth has evolved to simply mean “beliefs that […]
AMSOIL Now Is Team O’Neil Rally School’s Oil Supplier Lindsay Premo|Jul 26, 2019 1:52 PM Real cars, real roads, real fast. Those are the words that Team O’Neil Marketing Manager Karl Stone used to sum up the world of rally racing. Real cars? Rally cars must be street legal. Real roads? Cars must be street […]
ADVANCED ENGINE TECHNOLOGY DRIVING CHANGES FOR GASOLINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS Tightening fuel economy standards and the subsequent advances in engine technologies are pushing big changes in the passenger car motor oil (PCMO) market. Increasingly strict regulations on fuel economy and emissions have pushed the automotive industry to develop smaller, more efficient engines. By 2020, industry experts […]
As Reliable as Your Favorite Lure In Your Tackle Box Most hardcore anglers have precious little time for fishing. To maximize their time on the water, they need lubricants that protect their motors from wear despite the challenging operating conditions. AMSOIL marine products fight wear and maximize performance in marine engines. They deliver the benefits […]
Can I Use Diesel Oil in My Gas Engine? Motorists may favor diesel motor oils over their gasoline counterparts for a few different reasons. Diesel oil is perceived as more “heavy-duty” than gasoline oils Some motorists desire a higher viscosity, and it may be easier to find a 5W-40 or 15W-40 diesel oil than gasoline […]
How to Perform Oil Analysis We keep these kits right here in the Omaha store. Ask for the one with postage or with out for a slight savings. When doing several vehicles use the one w/o postage to send all together. John Baker|Sep 12, 2019 11:57 AM Used oil analysis is one of the most […]
A Closer Look at Grease AMSOIL Offers Full Line of Premium Synthetic Greases for a Wide Range of Applications. Grease Components Grease is comprised of two structural components: a base fluid and a thickening agent. Different types and combinations of base fluids and thickeners, along with supplemental structure modifiers and performance additives, combine to […]
Why Does My Vehicle’s Engine Burn Oil? John Baker|Aug 29, 2016 8:13 AM The simple answer: It’s probably wearing out. Over time, the piston rings have likely become worn or stuck in their grooves, preventing them from sealing tightly against the cylinder wall. The tiny gap that has formed between the ring and cylinder wall […]
New: Preferred Customer Free Shipping Offer Effective Dec. 11-18 Preferred Customers will receive the next limited-time promotional offer on Wednesday, Dec. 11. P.C.s who order $75+ in AMSOIL products receive free shipping. This offer is effective from 9 a.m. Central on Wednesday, Dec. 11 to 11:59 p.m. Central on Wednesday, Dec. 18. P.C.s who ship […]
Don’t Regret Not Preparing Equipment for Tough Winter Temperatures The fall months are the time to place boats, motorcycles and lawncare equipment into storage and prepare snowmobiles, snowblowers and other vehicles for the coming winter. AMSOIL products are formulated to provide maximum protection for engines and fuel systems during storage, while AMSOIL synthetic motor […]
Fraud Lubricant Companies – Amalie Read the fine print – Some oil companies are still selling 1930’s technology An oil company out of Florida known as Amalie is being sued for knowingly misrepresenting its motor oil as good for modern vehicles. Their Xcel Premium Motor Oil, (made by Amalie), is falsely advertised as being safe […]
Is Spring and Fall the Best Time to Change Oil? For many drivers, budding trees in spring and changing leaves in fall signal the time for an oil change. If you ask them why, they’ll likely just shrug and says it’s what they’ve always done. The reasons are more nuanced than you think. One involves […]
