A Premium Choice for European Vehicles

 

AMSOIL European Car Formula Synthetic Motor Oil is engineered to meet the specifications required by European manufacturers. Many installers lack a European line that provides the depth of coverage provided by European Car Formula. Make sure your accounts are aware of the broad coverage you provide.

EUROPEAN CAR FORMULA FAMILY

European Car Formula 0W-40 Classic Emissions System Protection Synthetic Motor Oil (EFO):

API SN, SM…; ACEA A3/ B3, A3/B4; BMW LL-01; Mercedes-Benz 229.1, 229.3, 229.5; Porsche A40; Renault 0700, 0710; Volkswagen 502.00, 505.00

European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic Emissions System Protection Synthetic Motor Oil (EFM):

API SN, SM…; ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4; BMW LL-01; GM LLB-025; Renault 0700, 0710

Manufacturer Approvals:* MB-Approval 229.5; Porsche A40; Volkswagen 502.00, 505.00

European Car Formula  5W-30 Improved Emissions System Protection Synthetic Motor Oil (AEL):

API SN; SM…; ACEA C3; BMW LL-04; Mercedes-Benz 229.51; Porsche C30; GM dexos 2™; Chrysler MS-11106

Manufacturer Approvals:* Volkswagen 504.00, 507.00

European Car Formula 5W-40 Improved Emissions System Protection Synthetic Motor Oil (AFL):

API SN, SM, CF…; ACEA C3; Chrysler MS-10850;GM dexos 2™; Volkswagen 502.00, 505.01; Ford WSS-2C917-A; Renault 0700, 0710

Manufacturer Approvals:* BMW Longlife-04; MBApproval 229.51; Porsche A40

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 […]

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 […]

Motorcycle shock cutaway demonstrating the use of fluid.

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 […]

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 […]

automatic transmission issues

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 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 […]