Run cooler! Reduce crankcase
temperature. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils deliver maximum
protection, power and fuel efficiency for all makes of motorcycles.
Recommended for all V-Twin and other motorcycle engines.
Superior 12+ TBN synthetic formulation provides long service
life and maximum protection against engine wear. Superior
anti-wear and detergent/dispersant packages. AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils contain no friction modifiers and are wet
clutch compatible.
AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30
Motorcycle Oil is a premium oil designed for those
who demand the absolute best lubrication for their
motorcycles. AMSOIL MCT is the result of extensive
research, and it is specially formulated to excel
in all areas unique to motorcycles, including high
engine RPM, wet clutch lubrication, extreme pressure
regions of gears and rust common to short drives and
storage. Product Code: MCT (more
info)
AMSOIL 10W-40 Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils have been reformulated with new high performance
additive technology that provides even greater multi-functional
benefits for the special requirements of motorcycle
applications. These independent and exclusive new
AMSOIL formulations provide second-to-none viscosity
protection for hot-running American and foreign motorcycle
engines, transmissions and primary chaincases. Product
Code: MCF (more
info)
AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils have been reformulated with new high performance
additive technology that provides even greater multi-functional
benefits for the special requirements of motorcycle
applications. These independent and exclusive new
AMSOIL formulations provide second-to-none viscosity
protection for hot-running American and foreign motorcycle
engines, transmissions and primary chaincases. Product
Code: MCV (more
info)
AMSOIL Ea Motorcycle
Oil Filters reflect the newest technological advances
in the quest to meet the unique demands of today’s
high-stress motorcycle engines. (more
info)
AMSOIL Motorcycle Air
Filters
AMSOIL INC. revolutionized
the filtration industry with its introduction of AMSOIL
Ea Air and Ea Oil Filters. For the first time exclusive
nanofiber technology – the same technology used in
the Abrams M1 tank and other heavy duty applications
– is now available for motorcycles. (more
info)
AMSOIL Quickshot Motorcycle
Fuel Additive
AMSOIL Quickshot SE
(AQS) is a premium fuel additive formulated to thoroughly
clean and restore peak performance in motorcycle engines,
powersports equipment and small engine fuel systems.
It also stabilizes fuel between uses and during short-term
storage periods. Its revolutionary technology
focuses on three major fuel-related issues plaguing
small engines and powersports equipment: ethanol,
water and dirty pump gas.
Degraded fuel presents
a major maintenance issue in motorcycle engines, powersports
equipment and small engines. It can form varnish,
gum and insoluble debris that clog carburetors, fuel
injectors and fuel filters. Carbon buildup can form
on the tops of pistons that leads to pre-ignition,
rough idling and poor throttle response. Fuel-related
problems are only expected to intensify in the coming
years as the ethanol content in pump gasoline continues
to increase. (more
info)
A Study of Motorcycle Oils
The second edition of the
motorcycle white paper, A Study of Motorcycle
Oils, is now available. Many of the same oils
that were tested for the original edition were included
again, and a few new oils were added. See the test results
as the top motorcycle oils are tested against each other.
(read
more)
AMSOIL Ea Absolute Efficiency Air
Filters - Nano Fiber Technology
Available for Cars, Trucks and
Motorcycles
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils Still On Top
AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils provide outstanding protection
and performance for today’s high stress motorcycle
engines, and the AMSOIL
“A Study of Motorcycle Oils” white paper
(G2156) has served as an effective tool for AMSOIL Dealers
in their efforts to help customers make educated decisions
regarding which lubricant is best suited to provide the
best possible protection for their motorcycle investments.
AMSOIL once again subjected AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40
and 20W-50
Motorcycle Oils and a wide range of competitors to the same
battery of tests and once again, AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils came out on top. The updated white paper is now available
for download
or purchase.
(read
more)
NOACK Volatility Test is a
Critical Measurement of Motor Oil Quality
AMSOIL
was the first motor oil company in North America to use
the NOACK volatility test to measure motor oil quality and
performance. Although competing motor oil companies initially
paid no attention to NOACK results, the test has since become
a critical measurement tool throughout the industry.
Modern engine
designs generate more heat than ever, accentuating the importance
of the NOACK volatility test for determining an oil’s
ability to provide an adequate level of protection and performance.
More horsepower, turbo chargers and aerodynamic styling
have created extremely hot environments that receive less
cooling from outside air, and high heat leads to oil oxidation,
deposits and thickening in conventional oils.
Top quality for
the current API SM motor oils specification, gasoline motor
oils cannot experience a weight loss of more than 15 percent
in the NOACK test. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils were exceeding
modern requirements over 20 years ago, while many current
motor oils still have a hard time meeting this minimal requirement,
increasing wear, fuel consumption and emissions.
As seen in the
graph, AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil easily passes the NOACK
Test and falls well below the the maximum 15 percent volatilization
(burn off) rate dictated by the API SM motor oil specification,
while the Royal Purple volatilization (burn off) rate is
over 11 percent and the Lucas Oil FAILS
the test with a volatilization (burn off) rate of over 40
percent. (read
more)
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils
AMSOIL synthetic 10W-40 and 20W-50
motorcycle oils give motorcyclists what they need: superior
wear protection for high-stress motorcycle engines and transmissions
and clutches that stay clean and deposit free.
Runs cooler
- reduces crankcase temperature.
Superior
12+ TBN synthetic formulation provides long service
life and maximum protection against engine wear.
Wet clutch
compatible.
Recommended
for all V-twin and other motorcycle engines.
The AMSOIL Advantage
Motorcycle manufacturers want the
best protection possible for their equipment, calling for
rugged oils that exhibit high-temperature deposit control
additives. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils are specially
formulated with the best synthetic basestocks and high-performance
additives to provide tough lubricating protection for all
four-cycle motorcycle and ATV engines in the most demanding
operations.
AMSOIL Motorcycle
Oils are formulated for both water-cooled engines and the
unique demands presented by air-cooled V-twin motorcyle
engines, including Harley-Davidson. Conventional petroleum
oils break down and oxidize when faced with high temperatures,
such as those experienced when idling in traffic, contributing
to the formation of deposits, sludge and varnish. AMSOIL
withstands oil breakdown and oxidation in high temperatures,
holds contaminants in suspension and keeps engines running
cool and clean.
Zinc and phosphorus
additives are extremely important to engines faced with
high-pressure conditions, especially motorcycle engines,
which typically have steep cam slopes, creating high pressure
between the parts. In motorcycles, friction modifiers (prevalent
in automotive oils) have been attributed to engine start
failures, a rough running feel, increased fuel consumption
due to higher engine stall speeds and other problems. AMSOIL
Synthetic 10W-40 and 20W-50 Motorcycle Oils have beefier
antiwear and detergent/dispersant packages with no friction
modifiers, keeping motorcycles running smoothly and efficiently,
while allowing for extended drain intervals of up to twice
the manufacturers' recommendations.
How do
other motorcycle oils compare to AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils in wear protection?
Wear Protection
AMSOIL submitted popular motorcycle
oils to Four-Ball Wear (ASTM D 4172) testing and compared
the results to those of AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 and Synthetic
10W-40 Motorcycle Oils.
As seen in the
graph, none of the popular motorcycle oils compared favorably
to the AMSOIL motorcycle oils in wear protection.
Click
on photos to enlarge
AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils contain significantly higher levels of zinc
and phosphorus than competing oils, and while simply adding
more zinc and phosphorus doesn't insure good performance,
AMSOIL has formulated motorcycle oils with the best additives
in the optimal quantities to provide superior wear protection.
A Four-Ball Wear
Test was conducted at 302°F/150°C, a higher temperature
that would typically be associated with motorcycle oil operating
temperatures in extreme high-performance situations. AMSOIL
motorcycle oils protect better in higher temperatures than
any of the tested motorcycle oils do, leaving a wear scar
up to 80 percent smaller.
Some motorcycle
transmissions and engines share a common oil sump, so the
engine oil must also provide wear protection to the transmission
gears, which, according to Motorcycle Consumer News
(Aug. 1998) are subject to high gear surface pressures and
gear rotation speeds. The superior performance of the AMSOIL
Motorcycle Oils in the Four-Ball Wear Test applies here
too.
Motorcyclists
will find no better oils than AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils.
The introduction of Screamin' Eagle
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil by Harley-Davidson signaled
the Motor Companies acceptance of synthetic lubricants
as superior performing products for their motorcycles.
However, Harley-Davidson V-twin air cooled engines
are not so unique in their lubrication requirements
that they require a special Harley-only fluid. In
fact, Four-Ball Wear Test results indicate that AMSOIL
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil leaves a wear scar
40 percent smaller than Screamin' Eagle Syn3 20W-50
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. (read
article)
AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil for
Harley-Davidson
From the President's Desk...
A situation my daughter, Lyn, told me
about recently got me to thinking about how good it is
to be able to blend our own oils and have complete control
of our own product quality.
Lyn loves to ride motorcycles. She recently
purchased a Harley-Davidson bike and took it to the local
Harley shop to have our new AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil installed.
The mechanic took issue with her not using the oil Harley-Davidson
sells, saying, "I'll use AMSOIL motor oil when AMSOIL
starts making motorcycles!"
How would you answer a challenge like
that? I was pleased to hear Lyn's response. She said,
"I'll start using Harley-Davidson motor oil when
Harley starts making oil!"
Perfect! The fact is that Harley-Davidson,
like so many other "brands" of oil, contract
with one or more oil companies to make their lubricants.
Often, the decision as to who actually makes a private
labeled product is based on low bid, and like almost everything
manufactured by a low bidder, short cuts are taken in
order to meet the low price.
I understand that Harley-Davidson has
contracted with one company for a number of years to make
their oil. That's good, but it doesn't change the fact
that they make motorcycles, not oil. Now consider all
the other private label oils out there. Every manufacturer
that makes equipment with an engine has its own name on
an oil bottle. That includes all the major auto manufacturers,
the makers of motorcycles, ATV's, snowmobiles, lawnmowers,
farm equipment, you name it, they all have oils. But none
of these equipment manufacturers actually make an oil.
They sell oil to make more money, and they often price
these oils well above the going rate for competitive lubricants
because, like Harley-Davidson, they can specify or create
the impression that only their oil be used in their equipment.
Now there's nothing wrong in having a
goal to make money, but let's get real here. Why would
anyone want to use a product manufactured down to a price
rather than a product manufactured up to high quality
standards? We have tested a number of these private label
motor oils and two-cycle oils and we found many are mediocre
quality products. None of them even comes close to performing
as well as AMSOIL lubricants, and that's a fact!
I'm not taking shots at Harley-Davidson.
They make good motorcycles (although I liked my Goldwing
better). And I understand their concern that normal automotive
oils not meeting API C specs shouldn't be used in their
bikes. But when they imply that AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil
is not as good as their brand or I hear that one of their
dealers recommended not using AMSOIL, I get a little hostile.
Thise kinds of statements are the very reason we introduced
our motorcycle oils in the first place. And when we say
use our 20W-50 motorcycle oil in V-Twin motorcycle engines,
that definately includes Harley-Davidson motorcycles!
Our Motorcycle
Products Brochure, G-391, includes wear comparisons
of AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils vs other oils, including H-D
"Genuine." Both our oils demonstrate superior
wear protection over all other tested brands. Interestingly
enough, the highest wear scar in this test turned out
to be Harley-Davidson's own "Genuine" oil!"
There is a good reason why AMSOIL
Motorcycle Oils protect so well against wear. They
are formulated with significantly higher levels of zinc
and phosphorus, which when included in proper formulation
with other high quality additives, provide superior wear
protection at the high operating temperatures typical
of motorcycles. In addition, synthetic oils inherently
reduce sump temperatures so the engines actually run cooler.
The fact is, Harley would do well to
have AMSOIL make their oils for them. Then they could
be assured that their oil was indeed a superior product.
As it is, there may be absolutely nothing wrong with their
oil for use in average service, but I guarantee you that
as the oil temperature gets hotter, like it does when
sitting in traffic on asphalt on a hot summer day, the
Harley-Davidson with AMSOIL in the crankcase is going
to be far better protected and run far cooler than the
bike with H-D "Genuine" oil in it. There's just
no two ways about it!
So, my daughter Lyn will be going back
to this mechanic armed with the facts about AMSOIL
Motorcycle Oils and a few facts about H-D oil. Nobody's
going to tell her that her dad's oils are not the very
best. She knows better, and she's on a mission to prove
her point. Who knows? Knowing Lyn, she might sign up another
AMSOIL Dealer in the process!
A. J. "Al" Amatuzio
President and CEO, AMSOIL INC.
AMSOIL
& NGK Provide Maximum Horsepower and Torque To test the ability of AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils and NGK Spark Plugs to increase motorcycle horsepower
and torque, AMSOIL INC. submitted AMSOIL
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) and NGK
Iridium IX Spark Plugs to Cycle Solutions Inc., one
of the top motorcycle dyno tuners in the U.S., for a pair
of motorcycle dynamometer tests on late model V-Twin Harley-Davidson
motorcycles. Click
here to read the full story (PDF 311k).
AMSOIL - The Official Oil
of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
AMSOIL INC. of
Superior, Wis. has become the Official Oil of the Sturgis
Motorcycle Rally. AMSOIL has been a leader in synthetic
lubrication since 1972. The company’s motorcycle oils
and premium filter products are distinguished by their excellence.
The AMSOIL booth will be on Main Street, just west of Junction
Avenue. Bikers wishing to have AMSOIL products installed
visit the company’s oil change facility in the Pamida
parking lot on Lazelle Street.
Improved
Transmission Protection
Excellent
Wet Clutch Performance
Excellent Corrosion Protection
Outstanding Heat Resistance
Robust Additive Levels
Excellent Value for Cost
Effective Performance
2009 is the 69th
year of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event attracts
bikers, bike builders and vendors from around the globe
to the legendary Mecca of Motorcycling in the Black Hills
of South Dakota. With a year round population of 6700, the
City of Sturgis swells to more than a half million during
the annual rally week of events.
AMSOIL has been
the recognized leader in synthetic lubrication since 1972.
For more information about AMSOIL synthetic lubricants and
performance products order a FREE
CATALOG.
AMSOIL the Official Oil of
Both the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally & Daytona Bike Week
AMSOIL
INC. of Superior, Wis. has signed agreements to be the Official
Oil of both the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Bike Week in
Daytona Beach. AMSOIL has been a leader in synthetic lubrication
since 1972 with motorcycle oils and premium filter products
that are distinguished by their excellence.
AMSOIL synthetic
motorcycle oils are the world’s most advanced oils
for Harley and V-Twin engines as well as the whole range
of metric bikes on the market. The state-of-the-art oil,
formulated with high performance additive technology, provides
exceptional multi-functional benefits for the special requirements
of motorcycle applications including unsurpassed protection,
improved mileage and reduced operating temperature. AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil helps bikes achieve optimal performance
for hot-running engines, transmissions and primary chaincases.
The
two events attract more than a million bikers, bike builders
and vendors from around the globe to their respective vicinities,
the Black Hills of South Dakota and Daytona Beach, Florida.
About
the Company: AMSOIL has been the recognized leader
in synthetic lubrication since 1972. For more information
about AMSOIL synthetic motor oils order a FREE
CATALOG.
AMSOIL - The Official Oil
of Laconia Motorcycle Week
North
America’s third largest motorcycle rally, Laconia
is the oldest of its kind. The very first unofficial event
was held in 1916 with 300-400 motorcyclists gathering annually
at Weirs Beach. The event has steadily grown ever since.
The 75th Anniversary brought upwards of 330,000 people during
the ten-day event, with attendees steadily going up to over
400,000 in 2004. This trend seems to be going strong, with
more people becoming aware of Laconia Bike Week and its
steadfast reputation.
AMSOIL has been
the recognized leader in synthetic lubrication since 1972.
For more information about AMSOIL synthetic lubricants and
performance products order a FREE
CATALOG.
AMSOIL Named Official Oil
of AMA Pro Road Racing and Daytona SportBike Presenting
Partner
AMSOIL has reached an agreement
with AMA Pro Road Racing that will see one of the world's
leading synthetic oil brands expand their presence in the
motorsports community as the Official Oil of AMA Pro Road
Racing and the presenting partner of the AMA Pro Daytona
SportBike class.
The
new AMA Pro Daytona SportBike class should offer some of
the most competitive motorcycle road racing ever seen in
the United States and AMSOIL is honored to be one of the
high performance components in the new AMA Pro Road Racing.
A new class for 2009, AMA
Pro Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL is a battleground
between quick-handling 600cc motorcycles and a variety of
big-bore bikes from Buell, Aprilia and Ducati. Daytona SportBikes
are race-tuned descendants of some of today's top high-performance
production motorcycles and the class promises to deliver
some of AMA Pro Road Racing's best and most competitive
racing.
About the Company:
AMSOIL has been the recognized leader in synthetic lubrication
since 1972. For more information about AMSOIL synthetic
motor oils order a FREE
CATALOG.
Victory Motorcycle Claims
Mileage First With AMSOIL Synthetic Oil
Tim Werder, Shawangunk,
New York, has the world's highest mileage Victory V92C cruiser
and has riden more than 100,000 miles on his Polaris made
1999 Victory V92C motorcycle with the help of AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil. (read
article)
Harley Rider: AMSOIL Motorcycle
Oil Fulfills Its Claims
William Wright
Sr., of Marrero, Louisiana, tested the quality claims of
AMSOIL lubricants on a trip of nearly 2,000 miles on his
1997 Harley Davison Electra Glide.
In six days he
rode from New Orleans through five states and traveled all
over Maggie Valley, Tennessee and the surrounding areas.
"We even went to Deals Gap and rode the Tail of the
Dragon" Wright said. (read
article)
Although Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle Company routinely tells its customers they must
use “Harley-specific” motor oils and lubes,
some riders are realizing AMSOIL motorcycle oil keeps the
popular bikes running cooler and smoother.
Jim Murphy and
Jim White, partners at a Lehman Trike Conversion business
in Martinsburg, W. Va., spread the word that AMSOIL makes
the best products – even for Harleys. (read
article)
Harley Becomes Smooth Ride
With AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil
Terry Campbell
of Lincoln, California, a long time Honda rider, bought
his 2003 Harley-Davidson Dyna Superglide new. "The
biggest thing I noticed was the big twin engines run hot,"
Campbell said. He initially ran Harley Syn3 in the crankcase,
Redline Heavy Shock in his transmission and Redline 75W-140
in his primary. "Wee, the Redline didn't work any better
than the Syn3, in fact, my transmission shifted worse. The
Harley Syn3 ran too hot, and the Redline was sticky."
Campbell said.
He now runs AMSOIL
in the engine, transmission and primary. "So, I've
been running AMSOIL in all three cavaties," Campbell
said. "It has made quite a difference. My engine is
running at least 30 degrees cooler, my transmission shifts
much smoother and my primary chain is quieter."
(read
article)
Harley Gets New Life With
AMSOIL
Roy Goyette,
Naples, Florida, took advantage of the advanced technology
of AMSOIL synthetic motor oils and lubricants to breathe
new life into a beat-up old Harley. Goyette
got started on the project in May 2006 when a good friend
asked him to restore the old Harley. "I was told that
it was an old 165 Harley that had been stored for many years."
Goyette said.
Don “Woody”
Wood, Livermore Falls, Maine, knows Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
He’s been riding and racing “Hogs” for
over 42 years; building, repairing and modifying them for
more than 30.
He owns Doc Wood’s
V-Twin Motorcycle Works, LLC, and is an expert when it comes
to Harleys.
He owns five
Harleys, including a Harley drag racing bike. They’re
all run exclusively on AMSOIL motor oils and lubes.
“AMSOIL
is just the best oil you can run in your bike,” he
said.
"In my opinion,
God created AMSOIL for the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle,"
said Doc. (read
article)
AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil Drops
Engine Temp for Harley V-Rod
Bon Hills, Tampa
Bay, Florida, is completely satisfied with AMSOIL products.
"Without a doubt, you have the greatest lubricants
going," said Hills.
The 64-year-old
has been riding motorcycles since he was a youngster on
the family farm. Hills uses AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil in his 2003 Harley-Davidson V-Rod engine and transmission.
"I had an
immediate nine degree drop in engine temperature at running
temperature. Absolutely no valve chatter at any RPM, clutch
reaction smoothed out considerably and the engine idle is
now much less 'bumpy,'" said Hills.
Hills also uses
AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil Filters and many other AMSOIL products
in his personal vehicles and his boat.
Merch Performance Recommends
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil for its V-Twin Engines
Merch Performance
of Red Deer, Alberta Canada is world renowned for their
award winning V-twin engine development. In fact, they won
2002 Performance Product of the Year and have a rock solid
reputation in the business for aesthetics and reliability.
Merch engines
are available in a number of sizes and power ratings, starting
at the 100 c.i. Stage I “Fatso” that offers
90 hp and 98 ft/lbs at the rear wheel, to the enormous 131
c.i. Stage III that pumps out 140 hp and 150 ft/lbs at the
rear wheel.
The carefully
crafted high performance V-twin engines manufactured by
Merch Performance require a premium high performance lubricant.
The company recommends AMSOIL
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils offer unparalleled protection and performance, keeping
wear to an absolute minimum, reducing operating temperatures
and keeping engines clean and deposit-free. (read
article)
Dear AMSOIL,
I wanted to let you know how
happy I am with your AMSOIL
20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. I own a 2006 Harley-Davidson
Sportster with 5,000 miles on it. Since the bike was new
I've only used Harley-Davidson oil in the engine and Sportster
gear lube in the transmission and primary chaincase.
After reading your "Study
of Motorcycle Oils" I decided to switch
to AMSOIL. That was the best thing I've ever done for my
Harley-Davidson.
From day one I have had problems
down-shifting, especially when the bike was cold. It would
hang up between gears and I couldn't get it free before
the light at the signal turned green. Very dangerous.
Harley-Davidson told me it
was not broken in yet and to stop "granny shifting."
After 5,000 miles it was still
doing it. Now, after I started using AMSOIL in my engine
and transmission, the problem has ceased completely from
the minute I put it in. No matter how easy I down-shift
I can't make it hang up between gears.
Thank you so much for your
incredible oil. I'll never use any other brand again.
Billy Guiles
New AMSOIL User
Maxim Honda Gains Edge on
Competitors With AMSOIL Products
“As a premier motorsports
facility, we are always looking for premier products that
give us an edge over the competition,” said Chris
Gunter, Parts and Accessories Manager. “AMSOIL has
certainly been that type of product. We have confidence
that the products do what the company says they will do.
We have had very good success and top-notch service from
our AMSOIL Dealer…thanks AMSOIL for a great product
line.” (read
more)
Honda Gold Wing Has 191,000
AMSOIL Miles on Engine
MSF
Motorcycle Safety Chief Instructor Michael R. Douglas, of
Anaheim CA, wrote, “I currently own a 1989 Honda GL1500
Gold Wing motorcycle. My Gold Wing has 267,025 miles on
it. For the past 191,000 miles I have been using AMSOIL
Synthetic 10W-40 Motor Oil. I have been changing the oil
and filter at intervals of approximately 10,000 miles.”
“Recently,
I decided to pull the motorcycle apart and have it painted
and chromed. After pulling the valve covers off, I was extremely
surprised to see how clean the valve train was. The green
paint sprayed on by Honda over 10 years ago is still visible.
In the rear of the engine by the clutch, is a small piece
of plastic 90-degree tube, which allows oil to return to
the front half of the engine. With this many miles, this
tube is usually either partially or completely plugged with
clutch debris and other deposits. If this happens, the front
end is starved for oil. The tube in my engine was spotless!”
“I also
use AMSOIL synthetic gear lube in the final drive assembly.
Keep up the great work! Outstanding products!”
Gold Wing Owner Enjoys Increased
MPG
Ralph Sites,
a police officer in Rutsburg, Virginia, said he put AMSOIL
10W-40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil in his 2002 GL 1800 Honda
Gold Wing when it had 4,550 miles on the engine.
“I had
been getting 30 miles per gallon,” Sites said. “I
was supposed to be getting 40 to 45 miles per gallon.”
His first oil
change to AMSOIL improved his gas mileage to 38 miles to
the gallon, he said. At 6,500 miles on the engine, he was
getting 40 miles per gallon. He replaced the final drive
oil with AMSOIL 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube.
“I switched
to AMSOIL for the long-term gain. The improved gas mileage
was just a bonus. AMSOIL is cheaper than Honda’s synthetic
and I don’t have to change it as often. It’s
a win-win situation.”
He bought the
bike new in January 2002, and after putting 12,000 miles
on it he estimated he’d saved more than $100 in a
matter of a few months because of the increased mileage
he got after switching to AMSOIL.
AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil Makes
Honda Goldwing Purr
Ken Burkhalter
trusts the quality and performance of AMSOIL motor oils,
lubes and filters, but he has been newly impressed with
AMSOIL products in his 1999 Honda Goldwing GL1500SE. He
purchased it with 15,000 miles on the engine. He put 5,000
miles on the oil and fluids installed by the dealer he bought
the bike from and then installed AMSOIL
10W-40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. "Upon riding the
bike after the change I was blown away," Burkhalter
said. "Words alone cannot describe the remarkable performance
change."
He reports the
engine starts easier and quieter and idles significantly
faster.
"I'll have
to adjust the idle speed back down," he said. "It
runs like everything is made from silk. The engine is so
quiet you can barely hear it at 70 mph, and the smooth sound
it makes is so stunning, I have been driving with my radio
off just to enjoy the engine purr."
Besides the purring
of the engine, Burkhalter experienced an immediate improvement
in shifting ease on the Goldwing. "I thought it might
be my over-fertile imagination, but looking at the shop
manual closer I find that the transmission runs in the engine
oil (not seperate) so the extreme smoothness. ease of shifting
and lack of gear gnashing can only be attributable to the
use of the AMSOIL
motorcycle oil. (read
article)
AMSOIL Keeps Honda CR85 on
the Track
Motocross racer
Chris Price of Yadkinville, North Carolina, competes on
a 2005 Honda CR85 at a couple of local tracks. One day at
the track. Mike Price (chris's dad) installed a new clutch
on his bike before racing began.
"I forgot
to check the clutch for play because the plates will swell
when they are new," said Mike. He said he could hear
the engine screaming as soon as the 11-year-old racer left
the gates. The motor nearly quit altogether and Price fell
to last place, but he didn't stop riding.
"I finished
the whole seven laps and took second place, the clutches
held together but were slipping the whole time" said
Price.
After getting
the bike back to the trailer the Prices changed the oil
and checked the clutches.
"Everything
looked great. My dad said if it wasn't for AMSOIL 10W-40
Motorcycle Oil in the transmission, the clutches would have
burned out after two laps," said Price.
Price uses AMSOIL
Dominator in the engine and an AMSOIL Power Sports Air Filter
along with the AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil in the transmission.
"The oil
never broke down in the severe heat that built up in the
clutches, and AMSOIL Dominator is the best that has ever
been made," said Mike "Customer for life."
Hayes Diesel Powered Motorcycles
Depend on AMSOIL
Hayes Diversified
Technologies USA is working on development of commercially
available motorcycles, tentatively scheduled for release
by early 2008. The company is so impressed with AMSOIL that
these motorcycles will come factory-filled with AMSOIL synthetic
lubricants. This quote from HDT's website sums up their
experience with AMSOIL: "With over a year of testing,
we have found that AMSOIL products continually outperform
all other lubricants. AMSOIL provides improved performance,
increased fuel economy, lower oil consumption and significantly
reduced engine wear in all operating conditions." (read
article)
Boyesen Power X-Wing for Harley-Davidson
Motorcycles
The Boyesen Power X-Wing for
Harley-Davidson is a true bolt-on accessory that delivers
power, torque and attitude. This patented air vane requires
no modifications or adjustments to install. The Power X-Wing
delivers simply awesome results.
"MAKES A HARLEY
MORE LIKE A HARLEY"
Acceleration gains from
idle to wide open throttl
Dyno tests show 2-5 hp
gains on all OEM Harley-Davidson engines
Dyno tests shpw max torque
gains of 4-6 ft. lbs.
Independent tests done
on 88", 96" and 110" engines
Compliments popular air
filter system upgrades
THE SCIENCE OF AIR
FLOW PERFORMANCE
How Does the Power X-Wing
Work?
STRAIGHTENING AIRFLOW
The Power X-Wing will increase power and torque by straightening
air flow within the carburetor or throttle body throat.
The enhanced flow of air from the inlet, reduced air turbulance
and increased velocity will provide more precise fuel control
and the optimum air/fuel ratio.
AMSOIL Now An ISO Certified
Manufacturer
AMSOIL recently
received ISO 9001:2000 certification of our Quality Management
System (QMS). NSF International Strategic Registrations
is the registrar that has verified our QMS meets the requirements
of the ISO 9001:2000 standard, the most widely utilized
quality standard throughout the world for quality management
systems. ISO standards are used by over 300,000 companies
worldwide setting rigorous standards for businesses, government
and industry.
ISO
9001:2000 is applicable to any manufacturing and service
organization providing a framework for system development
that focuses on the customer, quality system performance
and ongoing improvement. AMSOIL received ISO 9001:2000 registration
under the scope: synthetic lubricants blending, packaging,
and other fulfillment directly associated with lubricant
product.
The
ISO certification puts AMSOIL in line with some of the most
efficient companies in the world. It is further assurance
that the products and services AMSOIL provides will continue
to maintain the high level of quality the company always
demanded.
WHY AMSOIL?
A Commitment
to Excellence As a jet fighter squadron commander Lieutenant
Colonel Albert J. Amatuzio had ample opportunity to witness
synthetic lubricants in action. These oils are used exclusively
in jet engines because of three extraordinary performance
characteristics: an ability to reduce friction and wear
on engine components, an ability to function dependably
at severe temperature extremes and an ability to withstand
rigorous and lengthy engine operation without chemical breakdown.
Recognizing that
these same benefits would prove invaluable in combustion
engines, Amatuzio began conducting serious research in 1963.
By 1966 he had formulated a synthetic motor oil and put
it to use in vehicles in northern Minnesota. Throughout
the late ’60s Amatuzio continued his research and
development and sold commercially available synthetic oils
under a variety of names. In 1970 he incorporated his own
name into a commercially sold product called AMMOIL. In
1971 this product name was changed to AMZOIL and it continued
to be sold commercially. The true milestone came in 1972
when AMZOIL became the first synthetic motor oil in the
world to meet American Petroleum Institute criteria. The
new lubricant performed like no other before it. When the
first can appeared on the market in 1972, it signaled the
birth of an entire industry. AMSOIL synthetic lubricants
have expanded the boundaries of lubrication science and
redefined the performance possibilities of modern machinery
and engines. (read
story)
AMSOIL Fuel Efficient Transmission
Fluid Provides High Performance Protection
AMSOIL Synthetic Fuel Efficient
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATL) is engineered to exceed
the requirements of GM, Ford and Toyota where low viscosity
oil is required. The highly specialized properties of this
fuel efficient fluid provide outstanding performance without
compromising protection, even in severe operating conditions.
Most drivers are unaware that
transmissions commonly operate under severe service and
require shorter fluid drain intervals. AMSOIL Synthetic
Fuel Efficient ATF is a long life fluid capable of extended
service intervals. It provides an extra margin of protection,
especially when fluid change intervals are missed or during
heavy use; even during abuse. Drivers can count on AMSOIL
Synthetic Fuel Efficient ATF to provide protection beyond
conventional fluids. (read
article)
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AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils
All AMSOIL
Synthetic Motor Oils dramatically outperform conventional
petroleum motor oils. They reduce friction, heat and wear
for maximum power, performance and fuel efficiency. Resistant
to high temperature burn-off, chemical breakdown and sludging
-- keeps engines cleaner. Provide low temperature fluidity
for fast, dependable winter starts and immediate start-up
protection. Exceed the most demanding world-wide performance
standards and meet warranty requirements for all domestic
and imported passenger car engines, both turbo-charged and
non-turbo-charged. Up to 25,000-mile or 1-year drain intervals.
AMSOIL's Original Synthetic
Motor Oils, formulated for 25,000-mile/1-year drain intervals.
Exceed lubrication requirements
for all modern gasoline engines.
Provide superior wear protection
and performance.
Maintain viscosity and provide
dependable performance in temperature extremes.
Legandary Hot Rod Builder Boyd
Coddington Enjoys Being Part of the AMSOIL Family
In
early summer 2007 AMSOIL and Boyd Coddington formed a relationship
that united two pioneers and their groundbreaking companies.
Coddington's unique approach to building hot rods had a major
impact on the hot rod scene, and A.J. Amatuzio's innovative
efforts created the synthetic motor oil market for passenger
cars.
Cars built at Coddington's
garage have won the prestigious "America's Most Beautiful
Roadster" an unprecedented seven times and the Daimler-Chrysler
Design Excellence Award twice. Coddington has been inducted
into the SEMA Hall of Fame, the Grand National Roadster Show
Hall of Fame. In 1988 he was voted Hot Rod magazine's
"Man of the Year." (read
article)
Corvette Expert Recommends AMSOIL
Marc Haibeck of
Addison, Illinois, near Chicago, services high performance
Corvette ZR-1 engines exclusively at his shop, Haibeck Automotive
Technology.
Haibeck became
interested in AMSOIL
10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil (AMO) when he learned it is
specifically designed to meet the needs of car engines with
flat tappets, such as those in the ZR-1 engines. "That
applies to the '60s muscle cars as well. The high-performance
engines can't use today's oils," he said.
New API specifications
do not meet the requirements of the ZR-1 engines. The removal
of the EP additives make the oil incompatible with the LT5
engines, Haibeck said. "AMO
conforms to the SG specification," he said. "I made
a big discovery that as the oil evolves it doesn't necessarily
get better; it's simply changing." (read
article)
Fuel Prices Got You Down?
Save Money Every Mile You’re
on the Road!
With Premium Synthetic Motor
Oils, Gear Lubes and Transmission Fluid
AMSOIL Synthetic
Lubricants outperform conventional lubes in every respect,
including superior wear protection, improved fuel economy,
cooler operating temperatures, and resistance to deposit formation.
Reduced
friction = Better MPG
Reduced
wear = Longer equipment life
Extended
drain intervals = Fewer oil changes
Reduce your operating costs
and help your vehicle last longer with AMSOIL.
Improve Fuel Efficiency With
AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants
Short supplies
and ever-increasing demand have pushed crude oil barrel proces
to record highs over the summer, and motorists have been directly
affected. Gasoline is one of the primary products produced
from crude oil, and pump prices are directly affected by the
prices refiners pay for crude oil. In fact, the average price
per gallon of gasoline reached levels over 50 cents higher
than last summer, causing motorists to alter their driving
habits and look for every and any way to get the most for
their fuel dollar.
According to the
U.S.Energy Information Administration (EIA). the price of
crude oil represented an average of 42.6 percent of retail
gasoline prices between 2000 and 2003, with refinery processing
cost, marketing and distribution costs and gasoline station
costs and taxes comprising the balance. It is the volatile
of crude oil prices that is most responsible for fluctuating
gasoline prices. AMSOIL
Synthetic Motor Oils have been shown to yield significant
increases in fuel economy over conventional motor oils. Petroleum
based lubricants are composed of irregular molecules of various
sizes that create excess friction, in addition to the friction
generated by moving parts. The vehicle's engine must burn
extra fuel to overcome this friction, decreasing fuel economy.
AMSOIL synthetic lubricants, on the other hand, contain only
smooth, uniform molecules that effectively reduce friction
and improve fuel efficiency.
Conventional lubricants
are also very suseptible to volatility. When the oil's lighter
molecules volatize during hot operating conditions, viscosity
increases and the oil becomes more difficult to pump, consuming
more energy and reducing fuel economy. Because AMSOIL synthetic
lubricants contain uniformly sized molecules, they resist
volatization, maintain their viscosity and allow more fuel
to be used for vehicle propulsion, improvong fuel economy.
The use of AMSOIL
synthetic motor oils, gear lubes and drivetrain fluids
can have a profound impact on fuel economy. Industry tests
demonstrate that an average passenger car can conservatively
decrease its fuel consumption by two to five percent by switching
to synthetic lubricants, while independent testing shows that
trucks can decrease fuel consumption by 8.2 percent. Many
AMSOIL customers report even larger gains in fuel economy.
According to the
U.S. Federal Highway Administration, total U.S. fuel consumption
was 162.3 billion gallons in the year 2000. Consider the savings
if every American vehicle converted to AMSOIL synthetic lubricants
and gained a five percent increase in fuel economy. It would
equate to a savings of 8.115 billion gallons of fuel each
year, at a pice savings of $24.35 billion (at $2 a gallon).
According to the
U.S. Department of Transportation, the average passenger vehicle
burned 587 gallons of gasoline in 2002. At a price of $3 a
gallon, the average vehicle owner spends $1,761 on gaoline
each year. With a five precent fuel economy improvement afforded
with AMSOIL synthetic lubricants, the motorist saves $88.05
a year in fuel expenses. That's enough to cover the price
of a year's supply of AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil and Ea Oil
Filters, with money left over.
In addition to
fuel savings, AMSOIL synthetic lubricants also allow motorists
to reduce oil usage through extended drain intervals, while
significantly reducing friction and wear, improving engine
performance and extending equipment life.
How Much Money Can AMSOIL Save
You?
For a vehicle
driven 20,000 miles per year and receiving 20 mpg:
Vehicle burns 1,000
gallons/year at a cost of $3,000 (at $3 a gallon).
5 percent fuel
economy increase with AMSOIL = 1 mpg.
Vehicle now receives
21 mpg.
Vehicle now burns
952 gallons/year at a cost of $2,856 (at $3 a gallon).
48 less
gallons/year for a savings of $144/year.
For
a vehicle driven 20,000 miles per year and receiving 15 mpg:
Vehicle burns 1,333
gallons/year at a cost of $3,999 (at $3 a gallon).
5 percent fuel
economy increase with AMSOIL = 0.75 mpg.
Vehicle now receives
15.75 mpg.
Vehicle now burns
1270 gallons/year at a cost of $3,810 (at $3 a gallon).
63 less
gallons/year for a savings of $189/year.
For
a vehicle driven 20,000 miles per year and receiving 10 mpg:
Vehicle burns 2,000
gallons/year at a cost of $6,000 (at $3 a gallon).
5 percent fuel
economy increase with AMSOIL = 0.5 mpg.
Vehicle now receives
10.5 mpg.
Vehicle now burns
1,904 gallons/year at a cost of $5,712 (at $3 a gallon).
96 less
gallons/year for a savings of $288/year.
AMSOIL Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil
The top
performing AMSOIL Motor Oil for passenger cars. Race-proven
technology provides unsurpassed fuel efficiency and
better wear protection than other popular conventional
and synthetic motor oils. Recommended for use in all
vehicles requiring 5W-30 or 10W-30 motor oils. Product
Code: SSO
Passenger car and light-truck engines
today are built for fuel efficiency and power. AMSOIL
Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil optimizes efficiency and power
without the sacrifice in wear protection that comes
with many fuel-efficient, low-viscosity, low-cost oils.
(more
info)
Testing shows AMSOIL Synthetic
0W-30 Motor Oil dramatically outperforms popular conventional
and synthetic motor oils of much higher viscosity in wear
protection.
AMSOIL Synthetic 0W-30 Used
for Horse Power Gain
An article
in the June 2004 issue of Chevy High Performance entitled
“Mission 305, Part I” took aim at “getting
some decent power from GM’s weak-kneed 305.” Involved
in the process was Joe Jill of Superior Automotive Engineering
of Anaheim, California, who advised using AMSOIL Synthetic
0W-30 Motor Oil. “We tried out AMSOIL’s 0W-30
Severe Duty synthetic motor oil, along with one of the company’s
Super Duty oil filters,” writes Associate Editor John
Nelson. “Designed for LT1 and LS1 powerplants, Superior’s
Joe Jill says he’s seen up to 10hp gains simply by switching
to this oil, and the intervals between oil changes are greatly
increased.”
Recently,
Castrol and Mobil brought the debate over what is “synthetic”
into view, as Mobil challenged Castrol’s replacement
of polyalphaolephins (PAOs) with hydroisomerized waxes (hydrocracked
petroleum basestocks) in their synthetic formulations. Exactly
one year after the National Advertising Division of the Council
of Better Business Bureaus’ ruling upholding Castrol’s
position that wax isomerates could be called synthetic, Petro-Canada
(a large provider of basestocks to oil marketers) advertised
it would be referring to its very high viscosity index (VHVI)
basestocks as a synthetic in the North American market. These
products fall into the same API group (Group III) as wax isomerates,
but could vary significantly in quality from wax isomerates.
This market roar by Petro-Canada has carried a quiet undertone
of moves from PAO to VHVI technology by several engine oil
marketers. (read
entire article here)
AMSOIL represented
the lone voice for extended drain intervals in America for
over 30 years, recommending 25,000-mile/one-year drain intervals.
While extended oil drain intervals have been common in Europe
for years, other American motor oil companies have mostly
avoided recommending them, preferring instead to stick with
3,000-mile recommended intervals despite the contrasting recommendations
of vehicle manufacturers and European motor oil companies.
In fact, Marc Graham,
president of Pennzoil-Quaker State-owned Jiffy Lube International,
was quoted in a 2001 Lubricants World interview as
saying, "At [Pennzoil-Quaker State] we use a number internally
that if we [shorten the drain interval] by 100 miles [for
each car serviced], it would mean an additional $20 million
in revenue for the company." He also explained that "if
we could move our customers to get one more oil change per
year, it's worth $294 million for the oil change alone and
$441 million in revenue, when you include the ancillary products
and services customers typically buy along with the oil change."
Today, with vehicle
manufacturers recommending longer and longer drain intervals
and the increasing use of oil monitoring systems, the practice
of extending drain intervals has become more mainstream and
forced more motor oil companies to take notice.
(read
entire article here)
Examine the test reults.
See how AMSOIL stacks up against the oil you are currently
using.
AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel
Oil Field Study - Nordic Waste Refuse Hauler
Fleet
owner switches from Shell Rotella T 15W-40 Diesel Oil to AMSOIL
Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel Oil after seeing increased performance,
protection and cost savings
In
order to test the performance capabilities of AMSOIL
Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil (AME),
AMSOIL sought a partner with a fleet that operated in truly
severe conditions. The perfect match was found in Duluth,
Minnesota based Nordic Waste. Nordic Waste operates a fleet
of 10 International refuse haulers, providing trash and recycling
pickup to residential and commercial customers in the greater
Duluth/Superior, Wisconsin region. Nordic’s trucks operate
in the bitter cold of sub-zero winters as well as on humid
summer days that can top out at over 90 degrees F. In addition,
Lake Superior’s influence on the areas weather patterns
can create extreme temperature swings just miles from the
lake, something Nordic’s trucks encounter regularly.
The company’s fleet runs 12 hours a day with frequent
stops and redlined starts, all while hauling up to 22,000
lbs. of refuse and navigating the seriously steep hills of
Duluth. Nordic Waste was initially installing Shell Rotella
T 15W-40 before switching to AMSOIL. (read
more)
Dodge Dually Surpasses 633,000
Miles With AMSOIL Lubes
Brad Walthour
of Sunbury, Ohio speaks from experience when he talks about
the qualities and benefits of AMSOIL lubes and filters.
“I
rely solely on AMSOIL products to protect my investment in
a wide range of outside temperatures on various and challenging
terrain,” Walthour said. He uses AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver
during the cold months. “The fuel has never gelled,”
he said. “The engine and transmission have never been
dismantled, rebuilt or replaced.” He averages 26 mpg
an 55 miles per hour when he’s not towing anything and
11.5 to 14 mpg when towing. He calculates his oil change savings
with AMSOIL products to be $300 a year, which doesn’t
include the added protection against wear and extreme temperatures.
(read
more)
Truck Driver Takes Big Savings
to the Bank Using AMSOIL Products
Terry Anderson
Jr. of Chesapeake, Virginia saves money, time and fuel using
AMSOIL products.
In fact, he saved
$5,679 the first year he switched to AMSOIL lubes, filters
and additives.
TAKING SAVINGS TO THE
BANK - Terry Anderson with his 2005
Peterbilt dump truck. Anderson reports savings of $5,679
in one year using AMSOIL lubes and filters.
“initially,
I was concerned about the upfront cost of about $400, but
soon found out it was money well spent,” he said.
Used oil analysis
at 10,000 and 25,000 miles deemed the oil suitable for continued
use, and he continued to run on the same oil.
“I changed
my full flow filter after the second sample was sent in,”
Anderson said. “The money I saved on oil alone in the
first 25,000 miles paid for the by-pass filter system.”
At one year, and more than 50,000 miles on the same oil, a
third oil analysis reported the oil good for continued use.
“The savings in the oil changes alone is enough to justify
using AMSOIL and the by-pass filter system,” Anderson
said. “More surprising was the increased fuel efficiency
I saw on a daily basis.”
He typically changes
the oil in the Peterbilt four or five times a year at $159
each change. “That is $759 a year.” He said. “I
didn’t have to get my hands dirty changing the oil at
all for a year thanks to AMSOIL and the by-pass filter system.”
Anderson also realized
increased fuel efficiency. “After changing my Peterbilt
over to AMSOIL lubricants and filters, I saw an increase in
my fuel efficiency of one mile per gallon,” he said.
His fuel efficiency increased again when he used AMSOIL Diesel
Concentrate and Cetane Boost. “MPG is huge in my world,”
Anderson said. “The more miles I can go on one gallon,
the more money I put in the bank.”
With diesel fuel
prices being so high, AMSOIL lubricants, filters and additives
have saves Anderson’s company about $30 a day in improved
fuel efficiency.
Savings he realized
in the first 15 days with AMSOIL products paid for his initial
investment, Anderson said. “The remainder of the year
that $30 a day went straight to the bank along with the savings
from the extended drain intervals.” (see
savings chart)
Trucker Saves Thousands with
AMSOIL
Blake Thompson is one happy
trucker - in front of his first tractor
trailer that he switched over to AMSOIL products.
Blake Thompson
is one happy trucker.
Using AMSOIL products
in his diesel engines saved him $5,000 in fuel costs in one
year.
In 2006, Thompson
was a diesel mechanic in Fortville, Indiana when he fist became
familiar with AMSOIL products. Thompson had a dream of owning
his own trucking company.
In November 2007,
Thompson bought his first diesel tractor – a 1999 International
with an M11 Cummins engine, an Eaton 4-9 transmission, five
low-range gears, four high-range gears and a twin screw (two
differentials) rear-end. “It was in beautiful shape
with 580,000 original miles,” Thompson said.
Thompson is now
a local hauler with two trailers. He uses one for hauling
wood products – sawdust and wood chips, and the other
for agricultural products, including corn and soy beans. The
truck and tractor have a maximum gross weight of 80,000 pounds.
Thompson had his
truck for only a short time before he switched to AMSOIL.
With 590,000 miles on his tractor, he signed on the dotted
line to become a commercial account. He purchased AMSOIL
Engine Flush (AEF) and twin packs of AMSOIL
15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil (AME).
Thompson said he
is more than happy he switched to AMSOIL products. He reports
that while towing his hopper trailer his fuel mileage increased
from 5.5 to 6.0 miles per gallon. While towing his walking
floor trailer the fuel mileage increased from 6.0 to 6.5 miles
per gallon.
Oil analysis at
10,000 and 20,000 miles showed the oil was “good for
continued use.” Typical oil drain intervals for the
big diesel engine is 20,000 miles.
Thompson was spending
$75,000 a year on fuel. After investing $500 in AMSOIL products,
he is spending $69,500 a year on fuel. That’s a savings
of $5,000 per year!
Thompson is considering
using oil analysis to extend his oil drain intervals even
further, but Thompson said he is so happy about the fuel savings
that he is satisfied changing the oil at his current drain
intervals.
Thompson also uses
AMSOIL
Synthetic 5th Wheel Grease (GFW) “because it goes
on easy and stays where you put it.” He can also see
the difference in the spring shackles and king pins with AMSOIL
Synthetic Heavy Duty Grease (GHD). Thompson says he used
to have to pump several pumps, with brand X grease, before
the grease started squeezing out. Now when he starts to pump
the grease gun, the grease immediately starts to squeeze out
of the joints. “That shows that the AMSOIL
Heavy Duty Grease stays where you put it.”
After
409,000 miles without an oil change, the AMSOIL-protected
Mack E7-400 engine in this truck was as wear-free as an engine
in comparable service treated to TWENTY TIMES the oil changes.
COLONIAL
HEIGHTS, VIRGINIA – “I didn’t see
any surprises in there at all. Based on my experience with
AMSOIL Motor Oil, it came out the way we expected,”
said owner/ operator Haywood Gray (left) of his 1990 Mack
E7-400 engine. It came out in good shape, exactly what you’d
expect for a well-maintained engine with 630,000 miles. Yet
the engine’s oil had not been changed for 409,000 miles!
Gray began using
AMSOIL
Synthetic Heavy-Duty Diesel and Marine 15W-40 Motor Oil (AME)
in the E9-400 V-8 engine of his first truck, a 1984 Mack,
after the engine accumulated 45,000 miles. For 280,000 miles,
Gray changed his oil at 40,000-to 60,000-mile intervals though
his oil analysis reports showed, without exception, that the
oil was good for continued use. At 325,000 miles, Gray increased
his oil drain interval to 100,000 miles. The engine was torn
down at 600,000 miles when Gray decided to sell the truck.
(read
more)
See The Informative 409.000-Mile
Teardown Video
409,000 Miles On One Oil Change With
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL Field Study Proves Quality
of AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel and Marine Oil
In
order to test the performance capabilities of AMSOIL
Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil (AME),
AMSOIL sought a partner with a fleet that operated in truly
severe conditions. The perfect match was found in Duluth,
Minnesota based Nordic Waste. Nordic Waste operated a fleet
of 10 International refuse haulers, providing trash and recycling
pickup to residential and commercial customers in the greater
Duluth/Superior Wisconsin region. Nordic’s trucks operate
in the bitter cold of sub-zero winters, as well as on humid
summer days that can top out at over 90 degrees F. The fleet
runs 12 hours a day with frequent stops and redlined starts,
all while hauling up to 22,000 pounds of refuse and navigating
the seriously steep hills of Duluth. (read
more)
AMSOIL Products Improve Efficiency
and Reduce Operating Costs for Gerlach Trucking
AMSOIL INC., in
conjunction with Gerlach Trucking of Erskine, Minnesota, conducted
a field demonstration of its Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy
Duty Diesel Oil, Super Duty Oil Filters and Dual-Gard filtration
system equipped with BE-110 by-pass filtration elements.
The test vehicle
was a 1995 Freightliner FLD-120 powered by a Detroit 60 Series
diesel engine and utilized mainly in long-haul transports.
The testing covered a two-year period and the vehicle accumulated
212,326 total miles.
The goals for this demonstration included
showing that the use of AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 Heavy Duty
Diesel Oil, in conjunction with the AMSOIL Dual-Gard filtration
setup and SDF Oil Filters, would result in improved efficiency,
reduced operating costs and environmental benefits when compared
to conventional petroleum lubricants and filtration methods.
As mentioned, the evaluation was conducted using a 1995 Freightliner
FD-120 equipped with a Detroit 60 Series diesel engine. The
AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil was sampled
at the manufacturer’s suggested oil drain intervals
and monitored through the use of oil analysis to ensure its
continued serviceability. The full-flow filtration units were
also monitored and replaced at 12,000- to 15,000-mile intervals,
while the By-Pass units were monitored and replaced at 24,000-
to 30,000-mile intervals. (read
more)
AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic
5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil is Correct Choice For Jeff Foster
Trucking
Ten 1996 Kenworth
Class 8 tractors used as interstate freight hauling vehicles
and equipped with Cummins N-14 ESP3 diesel engines participated
in the demonstration. Five trucks equipped with AMSOIL
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil, AMSOIL
BMK-12 Filter mounts and BE-110 By-Pass filtration elements
utilized 120,000-mile oil drain intervals,20,000-mile full-
flow oil filter change intervals and 40,000-mile By-Pass filter
change intervals, while the other five trucks continued using
petroleum motor oil, utilizing 20,000-mile oil and filter
drain intervals.
The objective of
the field demonstration was to prove that using AMSOIL
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil, together
with the AMSOIL
Dual-Gard filtration system, would result in a reduction
in operating expenses when compared to the use of conventional
petroleum lubricants and filtration methods. Verification
will be demonstrated through increased fuel economy, extended
drain intervals, reduced oil consumption and reduced maintenance.
(read
more)
AMSOIL Proves Superior in Clark
County Field Test
In
order to demonstrate the effectiveness of AMSOIL
15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil
and the AMSOIL Dual-Gard filtration system in reducing operating
expenses, AMSOIL and Direct Dealer Bill Andes began an ongoing
field test in October 1998 with the bus fleet of the Clark
County Board of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
(MR/DD) in Springfield, Ohio.
Participating
in the field test are three 1997 International 3800 school
buses, two equipped with International 466 diesel engines
and one with an International 466E diesel engine. Each had
previously been running a conventional petroleum-based oil.
Engine wear rates
have decreased significantly since changing to AMSOIL 15W-40
Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil. High temperature
operating conditions have also been reduced. This leads to
enhanced engine protection, and ultimately, to longer engine
life. Because the engines have been operating more efficiently,
three to five percent gains in fuel economy have also been
realized. The chart below compares the levels of wear particles
present in the previous conventional oil with the levels present
in the AMSOIL as of May 2001. The condition of the AMSOIL
at various testing intervals is documented below. (read
more)
8.2% More MPG with AMSOIL
Synthetic Lubricants
Replacing popular conventional engine
and driveline lubricants with AMSOIL synthetic lubricants
in Class 8 diesel-fueled vehicles increases fuel mileage up
to 8.2% according to the findings of an independent test facility.
Fuel accounts for
roughly 37 percent of Class 8 truck operating expenses, and
reducing fuel expenses is a top priority for truck operators.
AMSOIL is the leader
in the race to develop fuel efficient low-viscosity lubricants
for trucking and other heavy-duty diesel applications. Independent
laboratory testing shows AMSOIL
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil in the
engine and AMSOIL synthetics in the drivetrain provide up
to 8.2 percent more miles-per-gallon than other popular lubricants
provide. (read
more)
Diesel Oils Evolve With Diesel
Engine Designs
The latest round
of emission standards went into effect in 2007, requiring
even more stringent NOx and particulate emissions reductions.
While low levels of EGR technology (10-15 percent) were successfully
applied in diesel engines to meet 2002 NOx emissions standards,
most manufacturers incorporated increased EGR rates of 25-35
percent in order to meet 2007 standards. Increased EGR rates
mean 2007 and newer diesel engines run hotter than their predecessors,
requiring diesel oils meeting the latest API CJ-4 specification
to be formulated with improved oxidation resistance properties
to prevent thermal runaway and maintain engine protection.
Decreasing the
level of sulfur in diesel fuel has been determined to be the
most cost effective way to decrease particulate emissions.
The introduction of ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel in
June 2006 dropped diesel sulfur levels from 500 ppm to 15
ppm in order to meet 2007 particulate limits, provide compatibility
with NOx after treatment systems and enable high EGR rates.
In addition, in
order to further reduce particulate emissions, diesel particulate
filters (DPF’s) were incorporated into all 2007 and
newer American diesel engines, and CJ-4 diesel oils are faced
with the challenge of balancing engine protection with DPF
life. Increased EGR. although effectively decreasing NOx emissions,
results in less efficient combustion and increased levels
of soot, and some of it finds its way into the engine oil.
(read
more)
AMSOIL Boosts CJ-4 Diesel Oil
Offering
Upgraded
formulation, new viscosity and longer drain intervals provide
excellent value
AMSOIL has reformulated
its Premium
API CJ-4 Synthetic 5W-40 Diesel Oil (DEO). In addition,
AMSOIL now offers a new 15W-40
Premium API CJ-4 Synthetic Diesel Oil (DME). These exceptional
diesel oils provide a level of protection afforded only by
a truly high quality synthetic oil – and do so over
drain intervals of 3X (3 times) OEM recommended drain intervals.
They are the premium choice for API CJ-4 emission-compliant
diesel oil required by model-year 2007 and newer diesel engines.
Formulated for vehicles fitted with exhaust treatment devices,
DEO and DME are also backwards compatible, offering maximum
protection to all diesel applications. (read
more)
Superior Filtration Plays Important
Role in Engine Protection
A great deal of
emphasis is placed on the importance of using the most advanced
high-quality lubricants, but superior filtration is often
taken for granted. The general attitude displayed by many
consumers is to use whatever is cheapest, even when they've
invested is superior lubrication. While AMSOIL synthetic motor
oils provide unbeatable protection, performance and economy,
they require the assistance of filtration. Without filtration,
by-products from the combustion process and abrasive materials
ingested from the air will ultimately destroy an engine. (read
more)
AMSOIL Ea Absolute Efficiency
Air Filters - Nano Fiber Technology
High
quality gear oils must lubricate, cool and protect geared
systems. They must also carry damaging wear debris away from
contact zones and muffle the sound of gear operation. Commonly
used in differential gears and standard transmission applications
in commercial and passenger vehicles, as well as a variety
of industrial machinery, gear oils must offer extreme temperature
and pressure protection in order to prevent wear, pitting,
spalling, scoring, scuffing and other types of damage that
result in equipment failure and downtime. Protection against
oxidation, thermal degradation, rust, copper corrosion and
foaming is also important.
AMSOIL submitted
its 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGR)
and Valvoline 75W-90 Gear Lube to an independent laboratory
for quality comparison tests. The gear lubes were tested according
to ASTM testing procedures in several critical performance
areas, including oxidation resistance, viscosity retention
and cold temperature fluidity. Oxidation resistance was measured
using the L-60-1 Thermal Oxidation Stability Test, viscosity
retention was measured using the KRL Shear Stability Test
and cold temperature fluidity was measured using the Brookfield
Viscosity Test. Additional load carrying, wear, extreme pressure
and scoring protection tests were performed exclusively on
AMSOIL
75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube using the L-37 High Torque
Axle Test and the L-42 High Speed Axle Test. (read
more)
Why Motor Oil Deteriorates
It is common knowledge
that, at some point, engine oil must be changed. It's something
that is preached relentlessly to vehicle owners by vehicle
manufacturers, quick lubes and oil companies. But consumers
are widely unaware of what exactly makes oil changes necessary.
Many factors contribute
to a motor oil's demise, but it is essentially the accumulation
of contaminants in the oil and chemical changes in the oil
itself that make a motor unfit for further service. With time,
it is inevitable that the oil will be contaminated by dirt
or sludge, or succumb to the extreme pressures or temperatures
found inside an engine. AMSOIL Motor Oils are formulated with
the industry's most advanced synthetic base stocks and additive
packages to combat the forces that deteriorate conventional
oils. (read
more)
What is the NOACK Volatility
Test?
Volatization is a term used to describe
what happens to a fluid as it is heated to the point it begins
to "boil off." Upon reaching a certain temperature,
oil will begin to lose some of its lighter weight molecules
as they "boil off" and leave heavier weight molecules
behind. Not only does this cause higher oil consumption, this
process can also cause increased viscosity making the oil
more difficult to circulate through the lubrication system.
(read
more)
Quality Takes Priority at AMSOIL
The AMSOIL chemical
laboratory plays an important role in the daily operations
at AMSOIL headquarters. The lab fulfills tech service requests,
performs competitor testing and comparisons, and works on
the research and development of products at AMSOIL. One of
the most important jobs at the lab is quality control. AMSOIL
is known for formulating high-quality products and the AMSOIL
chemists ensure that everything coming in and going out meets
AMSOIL standards. How do they do it? (read
more)
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Innovation and Leadership
AMSOIL has a documented history of
innovation and leadership. In 1972, AMSOIL introduced the
first American Petroleum Institute rated 100% synthetic motor
oil for automotive applications. AMSOIL was the first to introduce
a concept of "extended drain intervals" with a recommended
25,000-mile/12-month drain interval. Currently, the AMSOIL
product line includes the finest quality synthetic motor oils,
synthetic diesel oils, gear lubes, synthetic greases, industrial
lubricants, oil filters, air filters and automotive performance
products.
The Company of Firsts
AMSOIL has a documented
history of innovation and leadership.
First
to develop an API-rated 100 percent synthetic motor oil.
First
to introduce the concept of "extended drain intervals"
with a recommended 25,000-mile/1-year drain interval.
First
U.S. company to utilize the NOACK volatility test as a
standard of performance excellence.
First
to produce synthetic motor oils for diesel engines, racing
engines, turbos and marine engines.
First
to introduce synthetic oils that legitimately contribute
to improving fuel efficiency.
First
to manufacture synthetic gear lube for automotive use.
First
to manufacture a 100:1 pre-mix synthetic 2-cycle oil.
First
to manufacture a synthetic automatic transmission fluid
for automotive use.
Environmental Benefits of AMSOIL
Innovation, Efficiency &
Solutions
Our mechanized society cannot function
without lubricants. The dilemma is oil is both necessary for
our life-style and potentially destructive to nature. Quite
simply, we must select innovative, efficient products that
will help solve our pollution problems.
The introduction
of AMSOIL synthetic motor oil in 1972 set all new standards
for motor oil quality. AMSOIL lubricants are 100% synthetic.
They are specially designed to protect engine components,
reduce emissions, last longer, reduce fuel consumption and
prevent environmental pollution. From the beginning, AMSOIL
synthetic motor oils have out-performed conventional petroleum
motor oils on all counts.
AMSOIL synthetic
motor oils resist chemical breakdown and sludging which keeps
engines cleaner. They have been specifically designed not
to oxidize, volatilize or shear back, resulting in a motor
oil that lasts longer than conventional petroleum motor oils.
While petroleum motor oil manufacturers recommend oil changes
every 3,000 miles, AMSOIL synthetic motor oils protect engine
components up to 35,000 miles or 1 year, dramatically extending
oil change intervals.
AMSOIL Prescription for Prevention:
According to the U.S. Department of
Energy’s Pollution Prevention Requirements, the first
step in revitalizing a cleaner nation is pollutant source
reduction.
AMSOIL accomplishes
this by extending the interval between motor oil changes which
can reduce the source of motor oil pollution more than eleven
times.
Consider this:
in 1993 an estimated 189.5 million motorized vehicles were
on the road in the United States alone, and an estimated 700
million motorized vehicles were in operation throughout the
world. If, by petroleum oil manufacturer’s recommendations,
these vehicles have their oil changed every 3,000 miles on
an average five-quart system, almost 1 billion quarts of used
oil will be generated each month. So are we drowning in oil?
It is estimated at present that over 240 million gallons of
oil are improperly discarded annually. Dumping 240 million
gallons of oil is nearly the same as two Exxon Valdez spills
each month.
How dangerous is
used oil? Just one quart can pro-duce a two-acre oil slick.
One gallon of oil can make one million gallons of water too
foul to drink and 35 ppm of oil will kill fish. Improperly
disposed used oil is dangerous.
Improperly dumped
used oil seeps through landfills into ground water, disrupts
bacterial digestion in sewer treatment plants and washes into
lakes and harbors. At present, used motor oil is the largest
single source of oil pollution in our nation’s waterways.
Certainly the first thing we can do is not create so much
used oil to begin with . . . and the United States Department
of Energy seems to agree.
Where
Does All the Used Oil Go?
40%
is dumped on the ground
or down the sewer.
21%
is thrown out with the trash, ending
up in landfills.
6%
is burned.
19%
is reused for miscellaneous purposes.
14%
is recycled.
Prevent Billions of Quarts From
Being Dumped
Most automobile manufacturers recommend
oil drain intervals of 3,000 to 6,000 miles for petroleum
motor oils. AMSOIL recommends up to a 35,000-mile oil change
which is 5 to 11 times fewer oil changes. Just think about
the savings on the environment if, for example, the 135 million
cars (excluding trucks, buses and taxis) in the United States
were equipped with AMSOIL motor oil. Assuming an average service-life
of 100,000 miles and an oil capacity of 5 quarts each, 11.4
billion to 22.3 billion quarts of used oil will be generated
during a regular service lifetime (with regular oil changes
every 3,000 to 6,000 miles). If you put 22.3 billion quarts
of used oil into 55-gallon barrels and loaded them onto semi-trucks,
a line of trucks would stretch end-to-end from Los Angeles
to Washington D.C. and back to Los Angeles.
AMSOIL Solutions
For nearly three decades, AMSOIL INC.
has been recognized as the leader in synthetic lubrication
technology. AMSOIL was the first to introduce a synthetic
motor oil qualified by the American Petroleum Institute, the
first to recommend 25,000-mile/1-year drain intervals, the
first to recommend 35,000-mile/1-year drain intervals, and
the first to implement a system for dramatically increasing
drain intervals with oil analysis. Decades of research, laboratory
analysis and millions of engine miles have kept AMSOIL the
leader in automotive applications for synthetic lubrication.
Although the results have paid off in maximizing efficiency
and minimizing waste, they are not conclusive. AMSOIL is the
leader in synthetics and with continued research, analysis
and product development will remain the industry’s leader.
Looking Toward The Future
In 1983 AMSOIL created the TRI-GARD
system. The life of a lubricant is dependent on the quality
of oil and the filtration system’s ability to keep it
clean. The AMSOIL TRI-GARD system incorporates AMSOIL Synthetic
Motor Oil, the AMSOIL Foam Air Filter, the AMSOIL By-Pass
Filter and oil analysis to dramatically extend the oil change
interval. Less oil changed means less oil disposal and less
oil pollution. With regards to the environment, the AMSOIL
TRI-GARD System is the most technologically sound, environmentally
friendly motor oil program to reduce oil disposal.
Other Ecological/Economical
Benefits of AMSOIL Reduces Emissions: Increases
Engine Life
Each year nearly 600 million gallons of motor oil are burned
and exit through the tailpipes of cars and trucks, creating
emissions pollution. Petroleum oils volatilize (burn off)
more readily than AMSOIL synthetic oils and create more emissions
pollution.
The
graph shows the results of motor oils that underwent the NOACK
Volatility Test. Of all the oils tested, AMSOIL shows
dramatically less weight loss. Some oils tested lost 20 percent
of their weight. That means almost one fifth of the oil boils
away and is released into the environment. For most cars,
that’s approximately a quart of oil being burned and
expelled into nature.
The thicker oil
left behind after volatization contributes to damaging deposits,
sticky piston rings and oil blow-by, all of which cause reduced
engine life, reduced fuel economy and increased air pollution.
Greater Fuel Economy
The advanced lubricity (slipperiness)
of AMSOIL synthetic lubricants has been proven to increase
fuel economy by 2-5%. AMSOIL reduces friction and allows your
engine to use its heat-energy more efficiently.
How Much Is a
5% Savings in Fuel? The average person drives slightly more
than 10,000 miles each year. A 5% savings in fuel gives you
more than $36 in savings a year (assuming you get 30 mpg,
at $2.20 per gallon)
Worldwide Vehicle Population: 1970:
245 million 1985: 520 million 2000: (est.): 800 million
If, in the year 2000, these vehicles change oil 3 times
each year and have 5 quart systems, 1 billion quarts of
waste oil will be generated each month.
“Each month, petroleum products
emit the equivalent of an ‘oil spill’ into
the Los Angeles Basin’s air as massive as the
10-million-gallon spill from the Exxon Valdez, according
to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.”
(Truckers’ News Magazine)
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