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22Oct 2024

Be Prepared! Winter Driving Tips

October 22, 2024 Knowledge Base
Tires in snow

Are you ready for the Surprises of winter driving? Tips to prepare your vehicle for hazardous roads before winter arrives. _by David Hilgendorf |October 2024 Ice storms are most common when the air temperature is close to freezing and blizzards become more likely as temperatures fall below freezing. Both can reduce visibility and create slippery […]

25Jul 2024

AMSOIL Introduced Low Volatility Testing to the Market

July 25, 2024 Knowledge Base
Noack Volatility

Low-Volatility motor oil helps unlock vehicle performance   To meet today’s strict motor oil specifications and adequately protect modern engines, motor oils must demonstrate increased resistance to volatility. Nearly 30 years ago AMSOIL became the first oil manufacturer in the United States to use the NOACK Volatility Test (ASTM D5800) as a measure of performance […]

24Jun 2022

AMSOIL synthetic motor oil helps you breathe easier

June 24, 2022 Knowledge Base

AMSOIL synthetic motor oil helps you breathe easier Oxygen is great in your lungs, but it’s not so great in your motor oil. Matt Erickson | VP, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Oxygen comprises about 20% of our atmosphere. It’s the third most common element in the universe. Without it we’d all be doomed. Yet, oxygen can cause […]

09Jan 2022

Cold-Temperature Storage Recommendations

January 9, 2022 Knowledge Base

Cold-Temperature Storage Recommendations Hey man, chemistry isn’t perfect and things do change with climatic conditions. So this is just a guide to keep these products in usable condition. Because cold-temperature storage can be detrimental to the performance of some AMSOIL products, AMSOIL offers the following storage recommendations: Lubricants: Store at temperatures at least 10°F above […]

06Dec 2021

NEW MOTOR OIL SPECIFICATIONS NOW IN EFFECT

December 6, 2021 Knowledge Base

NEW MOTOR OIL SPECIFICATIONS NOW IN EFFECT The automotive industry’s latest specifications, ILSAC GF-6 and API SP are now effective. AMSOIL is ahead of the game. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under pressure to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. As a result, most new engines today use some combination of turbochargers, direct-fuel injection and variable valve timing to deliver better fuel economy and increase […]

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. […]

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 […]

11Sep 2020

Do Coolant Additives Work? Isn’t Coolant Enough?

September 11, 2020 Knowledge Base

Do Coolant Additives Work? John Baker|Feb 05, 2020 10:39 AM Store shelves contain several coolant additives that promise to reduce engine heat, control overheating and fight corrosion. Do coolant additives work? And, if so, are they necessary? It’s tough to top good ‘ol H2O First of all, why use coolant additives in the first place? Straight water is the […]

29Jun 2020

Friction Is A Hot Topic

June 29, 2020 Knowledge Base

Friction Is A Hot Topic Ed Newman|Apr 29, 2016 1:48 PM   What is friction? We all know what it is even if we don’t understand the mathematical equation that engineers use to express it. I remember a science lesson at some point during my school years when we were instructed to rub our hands […]

27Jun 2020

New Technologies Prompt New Industry Standards

June 27, 2020 Knowledge Base

NEW TECHNOLOGIES PROMPT NEW INDUSTRY STANDARDS ILSAC GF-6 and API SP specifications coming May 1. AMSOIL is already ahead of the game. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under pressure to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. As a result, most new engines today use some combination of turbochargers, direct-fuel injection and variable valve timing to […]

18Jun 2020

Why Do I Need To Change My Oil?

June 18, 2020 Knowledge Base
oil drain pan

Why Do I Need To Change My Oil? Not a dumb question actually. Of course you need to change it at some time but I know what you mean – what are the deciding factors of the “why”? Because you always learn something. Let’s see what Dan has to say about this age old question. […]

13Jun 2020

How to Protect Your Vehicle Against Wear and Horsepower Loss

June 13, 2020 Knowledge Base

Prevent The Wear Which Results In Power Loss. John Baker|Jan 14, 2020 4:45 PM Most of us know excessive engine wear eventually leads to costly breakdowns and engine failure. But even if your engine doesn’t fail, wear robs your vehicle of power, performance and that “like-new” feeling you crave when driving. Modern engine parts are […]

13Jun 2020

Why is there Sludge/Slime in my Radiator?

June 13, 2020 Knowledge Base

Why is there Sludge/Slime in my Radiator? John Baker|Mar 02 4:18 PM   Nearly 40 percent of engine failures can be attributed to cooling-system issues. Clearly, it pays to take care of your vehicle’s cooling system. Sludge/slime are just one of the common symptoms of larger problems. Left unchecked, it’ll plug the radiator, heater core […]

04Jun 2020

Going By Color To Check Your Motor Oil

June 4, 2020 Knowledge Base
dirty motor oil may not be really dirty

What Your Motor Oil Color Means Color in general shouldn’t indicate any immediate action without an oil analysis test to validate anything out of the ordinary. While color could indicate an issue, keep in mind oil that appears ‘bad’ has often been tested as still within it’s usefulness.  Let’s go over the considerations which need […]

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