Tag Archives: Severe Gear

A CLOSER LOOK AT DIFFERENTIAL COVERS A new differential cover can help provide increased performance. Although they’re not always top-of-mind for enthusiasts, differential covers play an important role in the performance of pickup truck differentials. In addition to providing access for changing gear lube, differential covers help dissipate heat that can damage differentials, and they […]

How Often Should I Change Front or Rear Differential Fluid? John Baker|May 04, 2021 4:05 PM How often you should change front and rear differential fluid depends on your vehicle, driving conditions and differential fluid quality. That’s a vague answer, but it’s true. If you drive your truck primarily on the highway in temperate conditions […]

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 […]

Look! More AMSOIL Products Available in the EZ Pack Jamie Gibson|May 30, 2019 11:15 AM Sometimes an idea so great comes along it makes some wonder, “Why didn’t anyone think of this sooner?” Case in point: AMSOIL easy-packs. Their innovative, flexible design has revolutionized the challenging task of changing fluids, reducing mess, waste and hassle. […]

Leading the Way in Wind Power Nearly 58,000 wind turbines dot the American landscape. Nearly 50 percent of those now use AMSOIL synthetic lubricants in their gearboxes. Here´s the story of how we shook up the wind industry. We dove into the wind market more than a decade ago for the same reasons we enter […]

SEVERE GEAR®: THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Your vehicle’s differential is likely not top of mind while hauling snowmobiles or ATVs for a fun weekend on the trails. Unfortunately, towing is in the severe service category and places extreme stress on your drivetrain. Today’s vehicles produce substantially more horsepower, torque and towing capacity than […]

The Mint 400 is Not to Miss Lindsay Premo|Mar 05, 2019 2:53 PM “In some circles, the Mint 400 is a far, far better thing than the Super Bowl, the Kentucky Derby and the Lower Oakland Roller Derby Finals all rolled into one. This race attracts a special breed…”  – Hunter S. Thompson In 1971, […]

How a Differential Works (and the Type of Gear Lube to Use) John Baker|Mar 01, 2019 10:29 AM Think of all the devices we take for granted that improve our lives. The refrigerator. The microprocessor. The air conditioner. The spork. Add the automotive differential to that list. Without that metal “pumpkin” beneath your vehicle filled […]

From the President Typically I have my monthly message to you done well in advance. This month, however, I’m writing just after the completion of the AMSOIL 45th Anniversary Convention. If you weren’t here, you missed a memorable event. The speakers delivered motivational and informative presentations that any Dealer would find valuable. These weren’t just […]

The New SEVERE GEAR Easy-Pack Makes Changing Gear Oil Easy Andy Arendt|Aug 01, 2018 10:28 AM Changing gear oil in differentials and manual transmissions is critical for smooth operation and reduced maintenance. But professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts agree: changing gear oil is a hassle. – YOu gotta see this new Squeeze Pack That ’70s squeeze bottle […]

How Often Should I Change Front or Rear Differential Fluid? John Baker|Nov 08, 2017 10:09 AM It depends on your vehicle, driving conditions and differential fluid quality. That’s a pretty vague answer, but it’s true. If you drive your truck primarily on the highway in temperate conditions and rarely tow or haul, you likely don’t […]