What Motor Oil Should I Use in a Methanol Engine? John Baker|Sep 15, 2017 8:49 AM Frank wants to know, via our Facebook page, the pros and cons of using mineral oil versus synthetic oil in a methanol-fueled engine. Thanks for the question, Frank. What is methanol? For those who already know, bear with me. Methanol […]
Fill out the Form to Register as an AMSOIL Commercial Account & Start saving! Josh Kimmes|Feb 24, 2018 10:00 AM Owning and operating your own business leaves little time or energy for thinking about lubricants. Growing up around my family’s construction business, my dad always brought me along on “Sunday Funday.” These trips […]
Are all Synthetic Oil Groups the Same? Group III vs IV vs V John Baker|Feb 06, 2018 11:27 AM The simple answer No. In fact, there are wide performance differences between base oil categories. Generally speaking, Group IV base oils offer the best performance, Group III second best, and so on in reverse order. But […]
Your Polaris, Ski-Doo and Arctic Cat Dealer Can’t Void Your Warranty for Using Aftermarket Parts or Lubricants Andy Arendt|Jan 18, 2018 8:47 AM As in the automotive market, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have introduced new snowmobiles, UTVs and other powersports equipment with advanced materials and new technologies. Prices have risen considerably the past 10 years, […]
Your Most Common Motor Oil Questions Answered Ed Newman|Sep 29, 2017 11:14 AM One thing the Internet has done is create a lot more “experts.” In the old days when you had a car maintenance question, you knew whom to ask – ‘ol Mike up the street with grease under his fingernails and a rag […]
On the Road to SEMA with Chris Mangum of MAD Industries Ed Newman|Oct 30, 2017 9:40 AM It’s been a lot of fun going to SEMA these past 21 years. SEMA seemed big even back then when the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center didn’t exist yet. Today it’s massive and still bursting […]
How to Clean and Prevent Battery Terminal Corrosion John Baker|Mar 27, 2017 10:46 AM We’ve all been there before. You turn the key on your car and…nothing. Not even the tell-tale clicking sound of the starter solenoid. Your first reaction is to pound the steering wheel and curse the darkness. But it should probably be […]
Does it Matter Which Brand of Oil? Well the results were so good that had to delete them! John Baker|Aug 07, 2017 2:43 PM The Internet is abuzz over the latest Blackstone Labs newsletter. OK, “abuzz” may be a stretch. But the newsletter certainly has sent the motor oil geeks among us into a tizzy. Update: […]
20 Things I’ve Learned from More Than Two Decades at AMSOIL (Part 4) Ed Newman|Dec 22, 2017 1:01 PM Here’s the final installment of insights I’ve learned in my career at AMSOIL. Check out part 1, part 2 and part 3. 16. Dealing with Doubt When I first started writing about AMSOIL 30 years ago, the company was hardly […]
20 Things I’ve Learned from More Than Two Decades at AMSOIL (Part 3) Ed Newman|Dec 15, 2017 11:13 AM If you’ve been following along, this is my third installment of things I’ve learned as a result of working here at AMSOIL these past many years. 11. Fuel Economy Has Been a Driving Force in Auto […]
Which Snowmobile Oil Should I Use: AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® or DOMINATOR®? John Baker|Jan 08, 2017 8:00 AM Snow has finally arrived. Your snowmobile should be prepped and ready to hit the trail or carve the mountainside. One question we get a lot around here is, “Should I use AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil or DOMINATOR Synthetic […]
How to Fix Diesel Fuel Gelling with Cold Flow Improvers Mark Nyholm|Jan 23, 2018 4:51 PM I don’t know about where you live, but winter in Minnesota hit pretty hard starting in November, and it seems Old Man Winter is fired up and settled in for a long, cold season. For those who love ice […]
Is it true gas and diesel vehicles will be banned in Norway? John Baker|Jun 13, 2016 1:37 PM An eye-opening news report surfaced the other day: Norway plans to ban sales of new gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles starting in 2025. Elon Musk, CEO of electric-car-maker Tesla, tweeted his approval to the plan. It turns […]
What Causes an Engine to Burn Oil? While it’s natural to assume any oil consumption indicates an engine problem, it can be a normal part of engine operation, depending on the vehicle. In fact, Chrysler considers oil consumption of up to one quart every 500-2,000 miles to be normal under certain conditions. GM considers one […]
10 Snowmobile Tool Kit Must Haves Chris Sharon|Jan 09, 2017 2:16 PM If you’ve been following our blog lately, it’s pretty clear that we’re into snowmobiles. When living in an area that gets below-zero highs, you can feel a little antsy being stuck inside. In fact, we just broke our cold spell and got fresh […]
