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 […]
Cold-Temperature Storage Recommendations
January 9, 2022
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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 […]
NEW MOTOR OIL SPECIFICATIONS NOW IN EFFECT
December 6, 2021
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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 […]
How Does a Limited-Slip Additive Do?
July 29, 2021
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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 […]
Synthetic lubricants excel in summer heat.
July 27, 2021
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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. […]
Turbocharger vs Supercharger: What’s the Difference?
November 2, 2020
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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 […]
Do Coolant Additives Work? Isn’t Coolant Enough?
September 11, 2020
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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 […]
Friction Is A Hot Topic
June 29, 2020
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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 […]
New Technologies Prompt New Industry Standards
June 27, 2020
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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 […]
Why Do I Need To Change My Oil?
June 18, 2020
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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. […]
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 […]
Why is there Sludge/Slime in my Radiator?
June 13, 2020
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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 […]
Going By Color To Check Your Motor Oil
June 4, 2020
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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 […]
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 […]
Racing Oil vs. Regular Oil: What’s the Difference?
February 2, 2020
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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 […]
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