Should I Run Multi-Weight or Straight-Weight Oil in my Muscle Car? Ed Newman (Edited by Ches Cain)|Jan 12, 2016 4:30 PM Much of the stigma related to this has been eliminated due to technology. Here’s the straight story on viscosity grade. The “W” number in, for example, a 15W-50 motor oil outlines the viscosity […]
Today’s Engines Run Hot – Technology Requires more from Motor Oil
September 12, 2016
Tech Articles
How Extreme Heat Affects Your Engine The average operating temperature of a passenger car/light truck engine is up to 235ºF, and higher under heavy loads. Motorists are becoming more familiar with the technologies responsible for this increased heat, specifically turbochargers and direct fuel injection. Automakers are designing engines using these performance-enhancing technologies to keep […]
Motorcycle Oil for your Motorcycle? Ok, so it’s different but what makes AMSOIL better? Motorcycle engines and automotive engines function differently, and the lubricants that service them have different requirements. Six crucial differences between motorcycle and automotive engines are outlined below to illustrate why oil engineered for motorcycles is the best choice for your bike. […]
Excessive engine wear eventually leads to costly breakdowns and catastrophic 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 finely engineered to tight tolerances. This helps engines run more efficiently and last longer. Over time, however, […]
Oil Failure – Three Factors
January 22, 2016
Additives, Industry News, Motor Oils, Tech Articles, Uncategorized
AMSOIL TECH TALK By Dan Peterson – Vice President of Technical Development When motor oil exceeds its useful life or is affected by a mechanical defect, it most commonly becomes too thin to separate metal parts, too thick to pump or too acidic for continued use. Too Thin When oil becomes too thin, it fails […]
Dealer Tip: Main AMSOIL Oil Filters to keep in stock Often I get asked from new dealers which oil filters they should keep in stock. I recommend having at least one of each of all of them. I certainly couldn’t survive with the demand I have in Sioux Falls but for the dealer starting out […]
Service intervals for Turbocharger equipped Subaru
October 22, 2015
Bulletins, Motor Oils, Tech Articles, Uncategorized
Product Description: All AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils Re-posting from the 2011 update: Demonstrating another reason to use only 100% synthetic based oils. AMSOIL Inc. is about the only manufacturer making these available via the general retail market. AMSOIL Signature Series will prevent severe damage when the below published issues appear. Be sure to follow the […]
Built-in additives improve motor oil performance.
October 1, 2015
Additives, Tech Articles, Uncategorized
Dan Peterson – Vice President of AMSOIL Technical Development SEPTEMBER 2015 Most people aren’t drawn to chemistry, and the majority of people would rather do many other things before sitting down to have a really engaging discussion around polymer science. My wife is a perfect example. Sometimes, when I get home from work, I share […]
