EXTEND TURBODIESEL ENGINE LIFE Turbodiesel vehicles have established a loyal customer base in North America. Follow these sound maintenance practices to extend the life of these powerful and expensive engines. Allow the Engine to Warm and Cool Upon startup, allow the engine to warm up before revving it or driving off. This is especially important […]
What is a CVT Transmission? Can we prevent their problems? John Baker|Feb 27, 2017 9:01 AM “CVT” stands for continuously variable transmission. Which means saying “CVT transmission” is redundant, like saying “PIN number” instead of just “PIN”. A CVT uses a pair of variable-diameter pulleys and a belt or chain to provide unlimited gear ratios. […]
Lavon Miller Successfully Defends Ultimate Callout Challenge Crown Following the success of the inaugural Ultimate Callout Challenge (UCC) in Salt Lake City last year, the second-annual event brought 31 turbodiesel truck builders to Indianapolis for another noholds-barred competition measuring horsepower and torque, quarter-mile times and sled-pull performances. Defending UCC champion and AMSOIL-sponsored diesel builder Lavon […]
From The Presidents From April 2018 – I wanted to repost this on our website as it answers a few questions for customers and new dealers alike. I must first point out that Alan Amatuzio is now the sole president of the company and Dean Alexander is now the chairman of the board after decades […]
Another Win for AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants A HOT ROD magazine dyno test proves that AMSOIL synthetic lubricants increase power, torque and fuel economy. The advantages of synthetic lubricants are well established. The fact that most motor oil companies today offer a full-synthetic oil is evidence of what AMSOIL has long known: synthetic lubricants deliver […]
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 […]
