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Why should I use AMSOIL when I don't put allot of miles on my car per year?
Why are AMSOIL Motor Oils capable of extended drain intervals?
Is there a recommended procedure for changing AMSOIL Motor Oils?
Why isn't Redline Oil listed in AMSOIL Four-Ball Wear Test comparisons?
Is it safe to use AMSOIL 10W-30 in a small engine that calls for SAE 30 petroleum motor oil?
What AMSOIL products should I use in my Harley Davidson motorcycle?
Will my oil pressure or idle rpm change when I switch to AMSOIL?
I just bought a 2000 Suzuki Savage 650 and want to change it over to AMSOIL. What should I use?
How long have
AMSOIL lubricants been on the market?
Over 30 years. AMSOIL introduced the first synthetic motor oil with an API (American
Petroleum Institute) Service Classification in 1972. Since that time,
AMSOIL has led the industry in the development of synthetic lubricants.
What are AMSOIL Synthetic
Motor Oils?
AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants are fuel efficient, extended life lubricants
manufactured from select synthetic base stocks and special purpose
additives. These lubricants provide significantly improved overall
performance characteristics when compared to conventional petroleum oils.
Can AMSOIL Motor Oils be
used in any engine?
Certainly, AMSOIL Motor Oils may be used in any mechanically sound gasoline
or diesel fueled engine. Basically, that means they are excellent for use in
any vehicles engine.
Will AMSOIL
Motor Oils void my new car/truck warranty?
Absolutely not! Manufacturers' warranties are based on the use of oils
meeting specific API Service Classifications, for example SJ/CF. (AMSOIL
lubricants meet the current API Service requirements and, thus, are perfectly
suited for use in any new vehicle without affecting the validity of the new
vehicle warranty. Please click here for
detailed Warranty Law information that all consumers need to know.
Why should I switch to AMSOIL?
Chances are, you're not driving the same car you were
when you started driving. Automotive technology has changed a great deal, even
in just the past few years. Today's cars have more power, use less gas and have
smaller engines than ever before. High performance mixed with small engines
means high stresses and increased demands on motor oil.
Using an oil designed for today's needs can make a world of difference for you
and your automobile by providing you:
Lower repair costs
The convenience of fewer oil changes
Easier cold weather starting
Better cold/hot temperature protection
Better gas mileage
Longer engine/equipment life
Better engine performance
Cleaner exhaust
These factors and the overall savings realized by using AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil makes switching to AMSOIL the smart and easy choice.
Why should I use AMSOIL when I don't put allot of miles on my car per year?
Chances are, you're not driving the same car you were
when you started driving. Automotive technology has changed a great deal, even
in just the past few years. Today's cars have more power, use less gas and have
smaller engines than ever before. High performance mixed with small engines
means high stresses and increased demands on motor oil.
Using an oil designed for today's needs can make a world of difference for you
and your automobile by providing you:
Lower repair costs
The convenience of fewer oil changes
Easier cold weather starting
Better cold/hot temperature protection
Better gas mileage
Longer engine/equipment life
Better engine performance
Cleaner exhaust
These factors and the overall savings realized by using AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil makes switching to AMSOIL the smart and easy choice.
Why are
AMSOIL Motor Oils capable of extended drain intervals?
It's all in the formulation. AMSOIL uses top-quality synthetic basestocks
along with top-quality additives in the manufacturing of their oils. This
combination of basestocks and additives makes AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils highly
resistant to the destructive effects of heat by not breaking down like petroleum
oils.
This means that AMSOIL Motor Oils can provide much longer drain intervals then
conventional lubricants.
Other oil companies do not use top-quality basestocks and additives because it
doesn't pay to use them in their short lived oils.
Are AMSOIL Motor Oils
all-season motor oils?
Yes. Synthetic oils are made to protect and perform better than petroleum
oils at both high and low temperature extremes. That's why every jet engine in
the world is lubricated with synthetic oil. AMSOIL Motor Oils have extremely low
pour points and flow readily at extremely low temperatures for easier winter
starting and reduced engine wear. At high temperatures, no conventional motor
oil can compare to the overall protection AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils provide.
That's extremely important for today's turbocharged and small, non-turbocharged
engines.
Will AMSOIL Motor Oils
increase my gas mileage?
Tighter government regulations and increases in engine manufacturers'
demands are calling for more fuel efficient lubricants. AMSOIL Motor Oils reduce
friction and drag better than petroleum oils and other synthetic oils, resulting
in significant fuel economy increases. In a recent 1.2 million mile
demonstration, AMSOIL Lubricants showed a 4.5% increase in gas mileage. Other
tests have shown increases as much as 15% under certain weather and driving
conditions. Yet, because every vehicle is different, as are driving habits and
conditions, it may be difficult for some to see the increase while others
notice it right away.
Just remember that, even without the fuel increase you are still receiving:
The convenience of fewer oil changes
Easier cold weather starting
Better cold/hot temperature protection
Lower repair costs
Longer engine/equipment life
Better engine performance
Cleaner exhaust
No other motor oil
can give you all this!
Will AMSOIL Motor Oils
decrease oil consumption?
Yes. When used in mechanically sound engines, AMSOIL Motor Oils can reduce
oil consumption. Under test conditions, a reduction of as much as 42% was
demonstrated for prolonged periods. However, this should not be taken to mean
that AMSOIL Motor Oils are "cure-alls" for engines that consume oil because of
mechanical problems.
Are AMSOIL
Motor Oils compatible with other motor oils?
Yes, AMSOIL Motor Oils are compatible with all other synthetic or petroleum
motor oils.
Is
there a recommended procedure for changing AMSOIL Motor Oils?
There are no special requirements, however in older vehicles or those with
high mileage, it may be advisable to use AMSOIL
Engine Flush first. This will ensure that the engine is clean and free of
any accumulated contaminants which might have an effect on the service life of
AMSOIL Motor Oils. In all cases, it is good judgment to install a new
AMSOIL SDF Oil Filter every time you change
oil.
See Converting to AMSOIL for more
detailed information.
Should oil additives or after market products be added to AMSOIL Motor Oils?
No, they are not necessary and are extremely detrimental. AMSOIL Motor Oils
are properly formulated under the strictest Quality Control procedure to provide
superior lubrication performance. See Oil Additives
for more detailed information.
I was told AMSOIL SDF Oil Filters are inferior to "Wix (Napa) filters that cost
half the price!". Is there any truth to this?
In regard to AMSOIL Super Duty Oil Filters being inferior to Wix (NAPA)
filters based upon visual inspection, AMSOIL Filters have an inner beauty that's
not visible to the human eye. Unlike the person who made these comments, the
Society of Automotive Engineers recognized that filter performance cannot be
evaluated by visual inspection. Therefore, they created the industry standard
SAE HS806 test for evaluating oil filters. The SAE HS806 test evaluates particle
removal efficiency and contaminant holding capacity which are the two main
functions an oil filter must perform. As you can see from the
following charts, AMSOIL outperforms
the competition in both areas.
The Super Duty Filter has a finer filtering media, more dirt holding capacity,
heavier-duty construction and a 6-month/12,500-mile change interval
recommendation which is the highest in the industry. Change a Wix (NAPA) filter
two to three times as often at half the price and it will cost more. There will
also be more and larger particles of dirt in your oil at all times if you don't
choose the AMSOIL Super Duty.
Why does AMSOIL say to change the AMSOIL SDF Oil Filter at six months regardless
of the mileage. I have only gone 5,000 miles and figure that I could go the
whole year without changing it and be good?
Once an engine is run with new oil, byproducts of combustion are introduced
into the oil. These byproducts are harmful chemicals that continue to degrade
the integrity of the motor oil as well as the oil filter media even though the
engine may be off. This is why a time limit is published as well as mileage.
Short trip driving can be just as detrimental to motor oil and filters as high
mileage use, and even more so in some cases. It’s possible that the oil is still
intact at the end of the published time limit, but oil analysis would be needed
to verify this. Heavy trucks use this practice regularly, however in small sump
capacity engines, the cost of the test is nearly as much as the cost of an oil
change.
Will
my oil pressure or idle rpm change when I switch to AMSOIL?
They might. AMSOIL is a better friction reducer than conventional oils and
friction directly affects oil pressure and idle speed. Less friction in the
engine will lead to lower oil pressure and more rpm's at idle. Since synthetic
oil doesn't have to 'push' as hard to overcome friction as conventional oil
does, the oil pressure drops. The engine still has adequate oil circulation, but
like the heart of a marathon runner, the engine doesn't have to work as hard for
the end result.
The change in idle speed is similar to the difference of running through water
verses running on dry land. You run more slowly in water because the water
resists your movement more than the air does. In an engine, conventional oils
slow moving parts due to their inherent higher frictional properties. AMSOIL
Synthetic Motor Oils allow parts to move more freely due to their low levels of
friction. Again, the engine doesn't have to work as hard for the end result.
How can I use AMSOIL when my owners manual says I must use a 5w-20 motor oil in
my engine?
You do not need to use a 5W-20 oil. Do not let your dealer/owner's manual
scare you by telling you that you have to use it for your warranty. Once
you know the facts and the Federal Magnuson Moss Act law, you will be much
better informed to protect your rights and use the type of oil you want to
use. See the 5w-20 Issue for more detailed information.
What should I use,
0w-30, 5w-30 or 10w-30 oil?
Click here for a detailed explanation.
What causes the oil foaming and drivability problems in Ford/International
diesel engines. How can I prevent this?
Navistar/International diesel diesel engines with Hydraulic Electronic Unit
Injectors, used in Ford pickups, vans and school buses, sometimes suffer
drivability problems due to oil foaming. Leaching of RTV silicone from the oil
pan gasket into the oil causes the foaming. Foamy oil interferes with fuel
injection, which reduces engine power.
The ASTM D 892 Foam Test, Sequences 2 and 4, are used to evaluate diesel oils on
their foaming characteristics relevant to this engine. Recent testing performed
by an independent lab shows the results below.
According to test results, AMSOIL Synthetic
15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil (AME) and AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic
5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil (HDD) are clearly not prone to foaming or
contributory to the foam-caused drivability problems of the IH engine.
The test also shows AME and HDD dissipate foam more quickly than Rotella T, a
popular diesel oil often recommended by Ford. Faster foam dissipation means
reduced foam related drivability problems.
How can AMSOIL's Universal ATF meet all the different frictional characteristics
of the transmissions that it does?
AMSOIL Universal ATF chemistry has been separately tested against each auto
manufacturer's specifications and meets all of the requirements for each. It
can, therefore, be used in all applications specifying those requirements. The
unique, and more advanced, chemistry of this lubricant allows it to meet the
proper frictional characteristics for Ford MERCON, MERCON V, DEXRON II, DEXRON III,
Chrysler ATF+, ATF+2, ATF+3, ATF+4, Allison C-3 and C-4, Caterpillar TO-2 and TO-3,
Toyota Type T, T-IV and applications requiring Honda Z-1
transmission fluids.
Why isn't Redline Oil listed in AMSOIL Four-Ball Wear Test comparisons?
Because Redline produces and sells much less volume we have little to gain
by “recognizing” them in our literature or our labels. We want to avoid the
potential of introducing some of our customers to a competitor whom they never
heard of. For this reason we made a conscious decision to only include companies
in our testing that were significantly larger than us, where the most benefit
can be gained by performance comparison.
AMSOIL Series 2000 20W-50 still outperforms Redline 20W-50 in the 4-Ball
Wear Test, but we did not believe it was in our best interest to continue to
include them on our labels or literature. We do, however, understand that there
are individuals in special situations who need to affirm the superior
performance comparisons to specific small competitors.
When replacing gear oil in a truck differential with limited slip, do I have to
add the limited slip differential additive that the manufacturer calls for when
using AMSOIL?
All AMSOIL Gear Oils are formulated with friction modifiers for limited slip
differential applications. There is no need to add additional additives.
However, AMSOIL Slip-Lock may be utilized if rear end chatter persists.|
NOTE: Most vehicle manufacturers recommend driving a
vehicle in tight figure "8" patterns eight to ten times after changing limited
slip lubricants.
I sometimes hear "Synthetic oils contain detergents that can make the oil seals
leak in older cars." Is this really an issue? How old would a car have to be to
not use synthetics?
Synthetic lubricants do have an inherent detergency that cleans and removes
conventional motor oil deposits left over in an engine. However, motor oils are
designed to help swell seals slightly to prevent leakage. The only time you
would observe seal leakage is if the seals are already damaged or showing signs
of leakage around them. As long as the vehicle has been well maintained, and in
good mechanical condition, it can be switched to a synthetic lubricant at any
mileage.
Is it safe to use AMSOIL 10W-30 in a small engine that calls for SAE 30
petroleum motor oil?
Yes, it is safe to use AMSOIL 10W-30 in an engine that calls for an SAE 30
petroleum oil. All 30 weight oils, whether a 5W-30, 10W-30 or straight 30
weight, perform as 30 weight oils at operating temperatures. The "w" indicator
in multigrade oils (10W-30) refers to the oil's cold weather properties. You can
think of "w" as standing for "winter" Therefore, a 10W-30 oil meets the "10w"
criteria when cold and the "30" criteria when hot.
I just bought a 2000 Suzuki Savage 650 and want to change it over to AMSOIL.
I have been debating on which oil to use in it and was wondering if the new
4-stroke oil would work the best. My bike is a big single cylinder.
It has 3k miles on it. I ride in Utah at 4-6k feet above sea level.
Also, the bike has a wet clutch on it. What should I use?
Although the AMSOIL 4-stroke Oil would provide excellent performance in this
application, the recommended motor oil is the AMSOIL Synthetic
10W-40 Motorcycle
Oil. This lubricant is formulated specifically for motorcycles and is wet
clutch-compatible.
Can I use AMSOIL
0w-40 in my new 4-stroke snowmobile?
Absolutely! AMSOIL 0W-40 was specifically formulated for
use in small, hard working 4-stroke engines. AMSOIL 0W-40 is ideal for 4-cycle
snowmobiles, ATV's, personal watercraft, 4-stroke boat motors, lawn equipment
etc..
I have a 2000 Yamaha Wave Runner Personal Watercraft that requires the use of
"Yamaha brand" injector oil. What should I use?
AMSOIL Synthetic
Interceptor or 2-Cycle Injector Oil
may be used in this application. They meet all of the specifications for Yamaha
watercraft and are safe for catalytic converters.
A 24cc 2-cycle pre-mix engine manufacturer recommends 50:1 mix when using
synthetic oil. What ratio should I use when using AMSOIL 100:1 pre-mix oil, 50:1
or 100:1?
AMSOIL Synthetic 100:1 Pre-Mix 2-Cycle Oil is recommended for use at a 100:1
mix ratio in normal service applications where 50:1 to 80:1 are recommended. For
severe duty service such as racing applications and for hot operation industrial
motors that run for extended periods of time, richer mix ratios of 50:1 to 80:1
are recommended.
Is it okay to break in a new two-cycle chain saw engine using AMSOIL Synthetic
100:1 Pre-Mix 2-Cycle Oil, or should another oil be used?
It is not necessary to break in two-cycle engines with another oil. AMSOIL
2-Cycle Oils may be used immediately in new two-cycle engines.
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