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The Pros and Cons of Semi-Synthetic Oils and Synthetic Blends

September 16, 2025 Knowledge Base

The Pros and Cons of Semi-Synthetic Oils and Synthetic Blends Updated below Oct 2025 – our new blend product. Andy Arendt Scott D. Galbreath asks via our Facebook page about the pros and cons of synthetic blend motor oils. Thanks for the question, Scott. Making sense of motor oil can be confusing and frustrating. Choosing among full […]

How Does a Limited-Slip Additive Work and Why?

July 29, 2025 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 […]

1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Wins SEMA

December 20, 2024 Automotive Enthusiast Stories

1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup Truck Wins GM Design Award for Truck of the Year  Kerry Johnson |Mar 17, 2017 4:30 PM The SEMA Show is the place to see and be seen in the automotive scene. A no-holds-barred display of custom car builds, as well as the latest and greatest in the automobile aftermarket, SEMA really […]

Why are There Different Two-Stroke Oil Mix Ratios for Chainsaw Oil

December 20, 2024 Two-Cycle

Yeah, Why are There several 2-stroke oil mix ratios for chainsaws? John Baker|Jun 20, 2017 8:36 AM Swamp mix. That’s what you call a concoction of two-stroke oil and gas that’s been slopped together with no measuring tools and no regard for engine protection. Your chainsaw or string trimmer could be running on a 50:1 […]

Turbos vs Supercharger: The Difference?

November 2, 2024 Knowledge Base

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 […]

Be Prepared! Winter Driving Tips

October 22, 2024 Knowledge Base

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 […]

What to Know When Choosing Fork Oil

September 6, 2024 Maintenance

Fork Oil – Which do I use? I didn’t realize it went bad John Baker | Aug 22, 2019 10:33 AM A fork oil’s number-one task is to deliver consistency. Consistent dampening despite temperature changes. Consistent rebounds despite different terrain. Consistent performance so you can ride or drive confidently. Consistency. What fluid would provide the […]

AMSOIL Introduced Low Volatility Testing to the Market

July 25, 2024 Knowledge Base

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 […]

AMSOIL Products Target Everything But Your Prey

April 4, 2024 Auto/Light Truck

AMSOIL Products For The Whole Hunting Outfit Hunting season is fast approaching. Your weapons help you harvest your prey, but your truck, UTV/ATV, trailer and other equipment help you find it. As you’re scouting your hunting area or clearing firing lanes, take some time to prep your vehicles and equipment, too. That way you can […]

Do Transmission Fluid Additives Work?

March 12, 2024 Transmission

Do Transmission Fluid Additives Work? John Baker| Feb 26, 2024 9:04 AM Walk the aisles of most auto parts stores and you’ll find multiple “mechanic-in-a-bottle”-type additives that claim to restore transmission performance. The claims made typically include some variation of the following: • Frees stuck valves to improve shifting • Fixes transmission slipping • Restores smooth […]

Understanding Oil Viscosity

December 10, 2023 Viscosity

Understanding Oil Viscosity Viscosity is the measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow. _by David Hilgendorf|January 17, 2023 The physical properties of lubricants are measured by characteristics like viscosity, shear stability, high- and low-temperature performance, water resistance and volatility. Lubrication science seeks to optimize a lubricant’s performance by managing these properties using different base oils […]

Top 5 Skid Steer Maintenance Tips

November 27, 2023 Maintenance

Top 5 Skid Steer Maintenance Tips _by David Hilgendorf|September 29, 2023 Skid steers are built for tough construction, excavation, agricultural and other professional projects. Whether you’re clearing land, moving rocks or tearing down a wall, a skid steer is an excellent piece of equipment for many different jobs. But these nimble machines can be expensive […]

How Often Should I Change Differential Fluid?

October 15, 2023 Differential

How Often Should I Change Differential Fluid? Fluid change intervals depend on your vehicle, driving conditions and gear oil quality. Save time and cash first by improving the situation with this differential fluid solution! _by David Hilgendorf|Feb 26, 2023 A differential is a set of gears that allows a vehicle’s driven wheels to revolve at […]

How to Winterize Your Boat and Motor

September 23, 2023 Maintenance

Steps to Winterize Your Boat Frank Cannon | September 2023   Recently, I’ve become the owner of my first boat, a used pontoon with a two-stroke outboard motor. I’ve been dreaming of fishing with my buddies out on the St. Louis River on a calm, crisp summer morning. Unfortunately, living in northern Wisconsin means that […]

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