SYNZILLA.com LLC is a large nationwide
Dealer of AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants and is now expanding
into your area and surrounding states. If you have a business
or are an individual with several vehicles, AMSOIL has several
options available that may allow you to purchase AMSOIL
products at wholesale prices. We can show you how to save
money and extend equipment life with AMSOIL Synthetic Motor
Oils, Lubricants, Filters and Fuel Additives.
Which AMSOIL Products Are Recommended For Your Vehicles?
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)
A Simple Way to Protect Your
Vehicle's Turbocharged Engine
Once reserved
for sports cars, turbochargers are becoming commonplace
in family sedans as automakers try to squeeze greater efficiency
out of smaller engines in order to meet tough fuel-economy
standards. The popular Ford Fusion and Chevy Malibu are
just two examples of daily drivers available with turbocharged
engines. A turbocharged four-cylinder engine can generate
as much power as a naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine
while using less fuel, offering drivers the best of both
worlds.
The added performance
and efficiency comes at a price, however. Turbochargers
use exhaust gases to spin an air compressor that compresses
clean, cold air before directing it into the combustion
chamber. The added oxygen means more fuel is added to the
fuel/air mixture, resulting in more power. The increased
heat turbocharged engines produce combined with the rotational
speed of the turbine create brutal operating conditions
low-quality oils simply can't handle. Increased heat hastens
the oxidation process and causes oil to break down sooner,
leading to performance-robbing deposits, while shearing
forces inside the turbo can tear apart the molecular structure
of the oil, leading to viscosity loss. Oil that has lost
viscosity can fail to provide an adequate fluid film to
guard against wear, potentially leading to catastrophic
damage.
One of the simplest
ways motorists can protect their turbocharged vehicles against
these challenges is to use only high-quality synthetic motor
oil, such as AMSOIL synthetic motor oils, and adhere to
the severe-service drain interval recommendations. AMSOIL
synthetic motor oils naturally resist extreme heat and viscosity
loss in the most demanding conditions. They are formulated
using high-quality, molecularly uniform base oils and premium
additives to deliver consistent performance in the toughest
operating conditions.
It's one of the
best investments you can make in your turbocharged vehicle's
performance and longevity.
AMSOIL V-Twin Motorcycle
Oil Torture Test
What You Need To Know About
Motorcycle Oils
Overview
As with any vehicle equipped with an internal combustion
engine, proper lubrication is essential to insure performance
and longevity. It is important to point out that not all
internal combustion engines are similarly designed or exposed
to the same types of operation. These variations in design
and operation place different demands on engine oils. Specifically,
the demands placed on motorcycle engine oils are more severe
than those placed on automotive engine oils. Therefore,
the performance requirements of motorcycle oils are more
demanding as well.
Though the degree may be debatable,
few will disagree that a difference exists between automotive
and motorcycle applications. In which area these differences
are and to what degree they alter lubrication requirements
are not clear to most motorcycle operators. By comparing
some basic equipment information, one can better understand
the differences that exist.
There are six primary differences
between motorcycle and automotive engine applications:
Operational Speed
- Motorcycles tend to operate at engine speeds
significantly higher than automobiles. This places additional
stress on engine components, increasing the need for wear
protection. It also subjects lubricating oils to higher
loading and shear forces. Elevated operating RPMs also promote
foaming, which can reduce an oil's load-carrying ability
and accelerated oxidation.
Compression Ratio
- Motorcycles tend to operate with higher engine
compression ratios than automobiles. Higher compression
ratios place additional stress on engine components and
increase engine operating temperatures. Higher demands are
placed on the oil to reduce wear. Elevated operating temperatures
also promote thermal degradation of the oil, reducing its
life expectancy and increasing the formation of internal
engine deposits.
Horsepower/Displacement
Density - Motorcycle engines produce nearly twice
the horsepower per cubic inch of displacement of automobile
engines. This exposes the lubricating oil to higher temperatures
and stress.
Variable Engine Cooling
- In general, automotive applications usa a sophisticated
water-cooling system to control engine operating temperatures.
Similar systems can be found in motorcycle applications,
but other designs also exist. Many motorcycles are air-cooled
or use a combination air/oil design. Though effective, they
result in greater fluctuations in operating temperatures,
particularly when motorcycle are operated in stop-and-go
traffic. Elevated operating temperature promotes oxidation
and causes oils to thin, reducing their load carrying ability.
Multiple Lubrication
Functionality - In automotive applications, engine
oils are required to lubricate only the engine. Other automotive
assemblies, such as transmissions, have seperate fluid reservoirs
that contain a lubricant designed specifically for that
component. The requirements of that fluid differ significantly
from those of automotive engine oil. Many motorcycles have
a common sump supplying oil to both the engine and transmission.
In such cases, the oil is required to meet the needs of
both the engine and transmission gears. Many motorcycles
also incorporate a frictional clutch within the transmission
that uses the same oil.
Inactivity -
Motorcycles are typically used less frequently than automobiles.
Whereas automobiles are used on a daily basis, motorcycle
use is usually periodic and in many cases seasonal. These
extended periods of inactivity place additional stress on
motorcycle oils. In these circumstances, rust and acid corrosion
protection are of critical concern.
It is apparent that motorcycle
applications place a different set of requirements on lubricating
oils. Motorcycle oils, therefore, must be formulated to
address this unique set of high stress conditions.
Consistent Clutch
Feel - Clutch slippage or inconsistent clutch feel
can prevent dirt bike riders from riding as fast or effectively
as they like. To keep the engine within the power band,
riders often modulate the clutch, increasing the opportunity
for clutch slippage if low-quality lubricants are used.
AMSOIL
Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil's superior friction-durability
properties help minimize clutch slippage, fade and chatter,
giving riders consistent clutch feel during takeoffs or
when maneuvering around obstacles on the trail. In an extreme
simulated-start test, AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil continued
to deliver consistent clutch feel following 32 simulated
race starts, while a leading original equipment manufacturer
(OEM)-branded oil demonstrated inconsistent clutch-lever
action and poor clutch feel after 16 starts. The clutch
plates lubricated with AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil remained
clean and in good overall condition, while the plates using
the OEM oil revealed discoloration and wear. AMSOIL Synthetic
Dirt Bike Oil's superior performance helps instill in riders
the confidence that their bikes will perform consistently
in all types of riding conditions.
Racing is Research
- AMSOIL corporately sponsored supercross and motocross
racers identified consistent clutch feel as a key performance
attribute. At the time, there was no dirt-bike-specific
oil on the market that provided the level of clutch consistency
professional and amateur riders demand. Consistent clutch
feel is critical to motocross riders during starts to keep
the bike from lurching forward prior to the gate dropping.
Trail riders, meanwhile, need consistent clutch feel to
confidently navigate obstacles without having to shift gears
and lose momentum.
In-Depth Product Development
- The process to develop Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil
relied on a combination of lab and track testing. Clutch
feel is inherently subjective, which creates challenges
in designing a lubricant that delivers consistent clutch
feel. To overcome that challenge, AMSOIL designed The Extreme
Simulated-Start Test on Dirt Bikes. The test allows AMSOIL
engineers to apply accelerated stress to a dirt bike's clutch
in order to monitor clutch feel produced by a candidate
lubricant.
The test uses a 2014 Honda
CRF450R attached to a dyno. While in second gear, the test
administrator holds the clutch at the point just prior to
engagement, similar to the way a rider would hold the bike
in the gates during a race start. The clutch is then released
and the bike is run to fourth gear, simulating the time
from the drop of the gate to the first corner in a race.
The rear wheel is not allowed to slip during the test, placing
additional stress on the clutch. Test administrators look
for consistent lever action and feel as they wait to let
out the clutch and as they shift the bike through the gears.
AMSOIL
Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil was also subjected to extensive
on-track testing in the bikes of GEICO/AMSOIL/Honda Factory
Connection and other professional riders. A combination
of rider feedback and lab testing resulted in the final
formulation of Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil. Its performance
in lab and track testing dispels the myth that synthetics
are "too slippery" and make clutches slip. Results
also demonstrate that AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil delivers
consistent clutch performance while helping extend clutch
life. (Buy
Online)
AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-50 Ford
Mustang Oil
Premium Protection
for High-Horsepower Ford Mustangs
Combining sports styling and
muscle with options that appeal to the mass market, the
Ford Mustang is widely considered an American classic. Introduced
at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964 and buoyed
by network advertising and appearances as the 1964 Indianapolis
500 pace car and in the 1964 James Bond film, "Goldfinger,"
the high-performance car quickly grabbed the attention of
motorists everywhere and shattered sales records. The Mustang
celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014, and it continues
to maintain its popularity and appeal.
Much like the iconic Ford
Mustang, AMSOIL is an American original and performance
leader. AMSOIL set all-new standards for motor oil quality
and performance when it introduced the world's first synthetic
motor oil to meet American Petroleum Institute (API) service
requirements in 1972, and it continues to produce the top-performing
lubricants available on the market.
New AMSOIL Signature
Series 5W-50 Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL has expanded the Signature Series line to include
a robust 5W-50 synthetic motor oil formulated specifically
for high-horsepower Ford Mustang engines. AMSOIL
Signature Series 5W-50 Synthetic Motor Oil (AMR) provides
top-of-the-mark protection and performance that customers
expect from Signature Series, and it is excellent for all
Mustang engines calling for a 5W-50 viscosity.
Withstands
the stress of high horsepower and heat to provide outstanding
wear protection
Resists
viscosity loss due to mechanical shear
Resists
thermal breakdown
Helps prevent
sludge deposits and keeps engines clean
Reduces
oil consumption and emissions
Maximizes
fuel economy
Applications
AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-50 Synthetic Motor Oil is recommended
for Ford Mustang applications calling for 5W-50 motor oil
and requiring the Ford WSS-M2C931-C or API SN, SM performance
specifications. (Buy
Online)
AMSOIL Regency Direct Jobber Michael
Mathe At Your Service!
Synzilla.com LLC is a large
nationwide distributor of AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants. An
AMSOIL Dealer since 1997, no one can match my customer support.
When you look around the web and you
will see how many other dealers attempt to imitate SYNZILLA.com.
Ask yourself who would you would rather do business with?
The original or the imitation? Imitation is the sincerest
form of flattery - and we appreciate it!
In 2009 I earned the prestigious
title of AMSOIL Regency Direct Jobber. The Regency levels
are the highest levels of recognition awarded to Dealers
for exceptional business development and growth by AMSOIL
Inc,.
A list of my AMSOIL business
accomplishments since 1997:
2002 - Awarded Direct Dealer Status
2002 - Top 10 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2002 - Awarded Direct Jobber Status
2003 - Top 10 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2003 - Career Excellence Award for Business Growth
2003 - Awarded Executive Direct Jobber Status
2004 - Top 10 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2005 - Top 20 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2005 - Awarded Master Direct Jobber Status
2006 - Top 20 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2007 - Top 20 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2008 - Top 10 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2009 - Top 10 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2009 - Awarded Regency Direct Jobber Status
2010 - Top 20 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2011 - Top 10 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2012 - Top 10 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
2012 - Awarded Regency Silver Direct Jobber Status
2013 - Top 10 Dealer - Most New Customers (nationwide)
Lifetime HOG Member with over 100,000 miles of riding experience.
I specialize in all motorcycle synthetic lubricant applications.
If you have a questions about your ride, I am the AMSOIL
Dealer to call.
AMSOIL Dealer Michael Mathe
Riding my AMSOIL protected 2012 BMW R1200RT on "The
Snake",
Tennessee Hwy 421. 489 Curves in 12 Miles!
Monthly Technical Article
AMSOIL Synthetic Compressor
Oils Are Designed to Handle Severe Environments
Compressors
are nearly everywhere.
TECH TALK
Mike Caruso Technicle Product Manager, Drivetrain
Like fuel, water
and electricity, compressed air is a vital utility that
we depend on to support our daily lives. We don't receive
a monthly compressed air bill from a utility company, so
it's easy to forget how necessary and prevalent it is. Virtually
every manufactured item requires compressed air for the
creation of its raw materials, or for its assembly, production,
packaging or shipping. We use compressed air at home to
fill tires, run air tools, spray paint and keep basketballs
from going flat.
Reciprocating
compressors are the type you are most likely to encounter
in your day-to-day activities. They are commonly found in
the corner of a typical garage or the back room of a tire
shop, and many of them require oil.
Reciprocating
compressors use a piston and cylinder to compress air. A
motor turns the crankshaft, causing the piston to move downward,
pulling air into the cylinder past a one-way intake valve.
The piston then moves up, squeezing the air until enough
pressure is created to push it through an exhaust valve
into a tank. This type of compressor turns on and off as
needed to cool between cycles. Running a standard reciprocator
constantly without giving it time to cool will result in
overheating, which is a major cause of premature compressor
failure.
To avoid overheating,
the compressor should be sized appropriately for the tools
it's intended to run. If the compressor is capable of putting
out 2 cubic feet of air per minute(CFM), but the tool draws
4 CFM, the tool will only run well in spurts and the compressor
will never shut off while you're using it. CFM is clearly
identified in compressor and tool manuals or on the tools
themselves, so there's no math to do. It's just as damaging
when compressors sit idle for weeks, giving rust and corrosion
an opportunity to start. Since compressors are about as
exciting as vacuum cleaners to most people, undersized and
underused units are very common. The real excitement comes
when you have to write a $500-$800 check to replace a less
than three-year-old compressor that should have lasted more
than a decade. Good oil can go a long way toward keeping
these neglected compressors running for years.
Besides providing
basic lubrication, reciprocating compressor oils have to
effectively deal with extreme heat and water - two potentially
damaging byproducts of compressing air. Internal temperatures
may range between 300°F and 400°F, accelerating
oil deterioration and causing carbon to form on the valves
and keep them from sealing. Most of the time this just gradually
degrades compressor performance, but on rare occasions the
carbon can become an ignition source for the oil air vapor
in the cylinder, presenting an explosion hazard. It has
happened. Water, on the other hand, will destroy the compressor
as rust and corrosion attack the machine while it sits quietly
in the garage.
Like our motor
oils, AMSOIL compressor oils are designed to handle severe
environments. The synthetic base oils provide greater oxidation
resistance, lower carbon-forming tendencies and higher oil
film strength than is possible with commonly used mineral
oils. This extra protection will help protect the compressor
when it's being pushed to its limit or if oil changes are
neglected. Water is dealt with in two ways. First, it easily
separates from the oil, allowing it to be drained from the
sump. This is a benefit for larger compressors found in
industrial facilities, but is not practical for machines
that hold a quart of oil. For these machines, the best way
to protect against water is to change the oil at the manufacturer's
suggested drain interval and prevent rust and corrosion
from starting regardless of the water situation. The high-quality
anti-rust, anti-corrosion additives provided with AMSOIL
compressor oils go a long way toward protecting the compressor
through extended periods of idleness.
We are often
asked which oil should be used in reciprocating compressors.
By far the most common oil listed in reciprocating compressor
manuals is non-detergent ISO VG 100 or SAE 30/40 oil. When
these are listed, AMSOIL ISO 100, SAE 30/40 Synthetic Compressor
Oil (PCK) is the recommended product. We make it easy by
listing all the viscosities on the quart label.
Is Your Synthetic Motor Oil
Really Synthetic?
At one time,
synthetic oil was made exclusively from polyalphaolefin
and ester base oils (Group IV base oils). Then the landscape
became a bit murky in 1999 when Mobil challenged Castrol
when Castrol introduced an oil made from Group lll base
oil and called it synthetic. The dispute played out before
the National Advertising Division of the Better Business
Bureau and Castrol prevailed. No big problem there. Group
lll base oils offer good performance, and now GTL (gas-to-liquid)
base oils have joined the Group lll segment.
The problem is
that there is no official regulation. An oil with less than
50 percent synthetic base oil can be labeled synthetic.
In fact, there is absolutely nothing to prevent motor oil
marketers from labeling oils made from conventional Group
l or Group ll base oils as synthetic. There is currently
no testing to verify the base oil content. And even if it
was proven that the product contained no synthetic oil,
there are no legal ramifications since no official definitions
exist for the category.
The bottom line,
of course, is that in many cases consumers are paying too
much for oil that doesn't measure up to the high standards
of synthetic as AMSOIL defines the term. And on the flip
side, consumers purchasing synthetic oil for $3.43 a quart
are, in all likelihood, not getting what they think.
Tom Glenn, the
author of an article in Lubes 'N' Greases Magazine (an oil
industry trade magazine), offers this as a call to action:
Now is the
time to take a closer look at the term synthetic and officially
define what constitutes synthetic motor oil, based on measurable
and meaningful attributes and clear-cut rules. In doing
so, we can protect consumers from cheaters and level the
playing field for those that play by the rules. If we don't
do it now, it may be too late to do it when synthetics dominate
the passenger car motor oil segment.
I certainly hope
that gets done. In the meantime, AMSOIL can set consumers
straight.
Not all synthetics
are created equal, and it may be that not all synthetics
are actually synthetic at all.
AMSOIL created
the synthetic motor oil market, and we continue to set the
standard for performance. Our definition of synthetic doesn't
waver. Consumers can be assured that what they see on the
label is what they'll see in the bottle. With AMSOIL, people
get what they pay for.
A Simple Way to Protect Your
Vehicle's Turbocharged Engine
Once reserved
for sports cars, turbochargers are becoming commonplace
in family sedans as automakers try to squeeze greater efficiency
out of smaller engines in order to meet tough fuel-economy
standards. The popular Ford Fusion and Chevy Malibu are
just two examples of daily drivers available with turbocharged
engines. A turbocharged four-cylinder engine can generate
as much power as a naturally aspirated six-cylinder engine
while using less fuel, offering drivers the best of both
worlds.
The added performance
and efficiency comes at a price, however. Turbochargers
use exhaust gases to spin an air compressor that compresses
clean, cold air before directing it into the combustion
chamber. The added oxygen means more fuel is added to the
fuel/air mixture, resulting in more power. The increased
heat turbocharged engines produce combined with the rotational
speed of the turbine create brutal operating conditions
low-quality oils simply can't handle. Increased heat hastens
the oxidation process and causes oil to break down sooner,
leading to performance-robbing deposits, while shearing
forces inside the turbo can tear apart the molecular structure
of the oil, leading to viscosity loss. Oil that has lost
viscosity can fail to provide an adequate fluid film to
guard against wear, potentially leading to catastrophic
damage.
One of the simplest
ways motorists can protect their turbocharged vehicles against
these challenges is to use only high-quality synthetic motor
oil, such as AMSOIL synthetic motor oils, and adhere to
the severe-service drain interval recommendations. AMSOIL
synthetic motor oils naturally resist extreme heat and viscosity
loss in the most demanding conditions. They are formulated
using high-quality, molecularly uniform base oils and premium
additives to deliver consistent performance in the toughest
operating conditions.
It's one of the
best investments you can make in your turbocharged vehicle's
performance and longevity.
AMSOIL - Warranty Secure
Your
Answer To Misleading OEM Practices
Original equipment manufacturers
(OEMS) often suggest in owner's manuals, advertisements
or through dealership personnel that motorists and enthusiasts
must use the OEM-branded oil to comply with the new vehicle
or equipment warranty. Some OEMS include warnings of catastrophic
engine failure should a non-OEM oil be used. These tactics
are especially pervasive in the powersports market and are
calculated to create uncertainty and fear in the consuming
public to the point that many consumers feel they are at
risk when using anything but OEM-branded lubricants. Generally,
the public is unaware that it is illegal for a vehicle manufacturer
to tie the warranty of its product to the use of the manufacturer's
own lubricant.
Federal law seeks to ensure competition
within the marketplace, and that specifically includes
guaranteeing continuing warranty coverage outside the
use of OEM-branded lubricants. In short, you have the
right to use the oil of your choice.
If the lubricant did not cause
the problem, the OEM warranty cannot be voided, period.
The Warranty Secure Symbol is designed
to reassure consumers that simply using AMSOIL synthetic
lubricants in place of OEM-branded lubricants, or practicing
extended drain intervals when using AMSOIL lubricants,
does not void new vehicle or equipment manufacturer warranties.
For the straight story on AMSOIL warranties,
contact AMSOIL Technical Services or visit www.amsoil.com/
warranty.
Feel Secure Using AMSOIL
Products
It is against Federal law for
an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to deny warranty
coverage based solely on the brand of lubricant used.
The Warranty Secure symbol informs consumers of this fact.
Using AMSOIL synthetic lubricants in place of OEM-branded
lubricants, or practicing extended drain intervals when
using AMSOIL lubricants, does not void new vehicle or
equipment manufacturer warranties.
According to the Federal Trade
Commission:
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes
it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny
coverage under the warranty simply because you used an
aftermarket or recycled part.... The manufacturer
or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part
caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage.
(emphasis added)
AMSOIL stands behind its products and
the people who use them. If the OEM claims use of AMSOIL
products violates the warranty, contact AMSOIL Technical
Services (715-399-TECH). For complete information on AMSOIL
warranties, contact AMSOIL Technical Services or visit:
www.amsoil.com/warranty.
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)
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.
"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.
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."
AMSOIL Dealer Michael Mathe's
2006 Harley-Davidson
Sportster XL1200L with over 50,000 AMSOIL miles!
AMSOIL V-Twin Motorcycle
Oil Torture Test
What You Need To Know About
Motorcycle Oils
Overview
As with any vehicle equipped with an internal combustion
engine, proper lubrication is essential to insure performance
and longevity. It is important to point out that not all
internal combustion engines are similarly designed or exposed
to the same types of operation. These variations in design
and operation place different demands on engine oils. Specifically,
the demands placed on motorcycle engine oils are more severe
than those placed on automotive engine oils. Therefore,
the performance requirements of motorcycle oils are more
demanding as well.
Though the degree may be debatable,
few will disagree that a difference exists between automotive
and motorcycle applications. In which area these differences
are and to what degree they alter lubrication requirements
are not clear to most motorcycle operators. By comparing
some basic equipment information, one can better understand
the differences that exist.
There are six primary differences
between motorcycle and automotive engine applications:
Operational Speed
- Motorcycles tend to operate at engine speeds
significantly higher than automobiles. This places additional
stress on engine components, increasing the need for wear
protection. It also subjects lubricating oils to higher
loading and shear forces. Elevated operating RPMs also promote
foaming, which can reduce an oil's load-carrying ability
and accelerated oxidation.
Compression Ratio
- Motorcycles tend to operate with higher engine
compression ratios than automobiles. Higher compression
ratios place additional stress on engine components and
increase engine operating temperatures. Higher demands are
placed on the oil to reduce wear. Elevated operating temperatures
also promote thermal degradation of the oil, reducing its
life expectancy and increasing the formation of internal
engine deposits.
Horsepower/Displacement
Density - Motorcycle engines produce nearly twice
the horsepower per cubic inch of displacement of automobile
engines. This exposes the lubricating oil to higher temperatures
and stress.
Variable Engine Cooling
- In general, automotive applications usa a sophisticated
water-cooling system to control engine operating temperatures.
Similar systems can be found in motorcycle applications,
but other designs also exist. Many motorcycles are air-cooled
or use a combination air/oil design. Though effective, they
result in greater fluctuations in operating temperatures,
particularly when motorcycle are operated in stop-and-go
traffic. Elevated operating temperature promotes oxidation
and causes oils to thin, reducing their load carrying ability.
Multiple Lubrication
Functionality - In automotive applications, engine
oils are required to lubricate only the engine. Other automotive
assemblies, such as transmissions, have seperate fluid reservoirs
that contain a lubricant designed specifically for that
component. The requirements of that fluid differ significantly
from those of automotive engine oil. Many motorcycles have
a common sump supplying oil to both the engine and transmission.
In such cases, the oil is required to meet the needs of
both the engine and transmission gears. Many motorcycles
also incorporate a frictional clutch within the transmission
that uses the same oil.
Inactivity -
Motorcycles are typically used less frequently than automobiles.
Whereas automobiles are used on a daily basis, motorcycle
use is usually periodic and in many cases seasonal. These
extended periods of inactivity place additional stress on
motorcycle oils. In these circumstances, rust and acid corrosion
protection are of critical concern.
It is apparent that motorcycle
applications place a different set of requirements on lubricating
oils. Motorcycle oils, therefore, must be formulated to
address this unique set of high stress conditions.
Power Under Pressure
- AMSOIL customer Sam Vallas trusts AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil to deliver the power he needs.
You'll notice
by my signature below that I am an employee of Chevron Global
Lubricants. I am a training specialist and field engineer
for our North American lubricants division. I originally
worked for Amoco at the R&D facility before moving into
marketing, and while in that role, Chevron bought our lubricants
business right after I moved to Florida.
All in all, I
have more than 34 years of experience in fuels and lubricants
testing, development and tech service support.
I own three motorcycles
that I either drive on the street or race. What I wanted
to share with you today is my experience with my drag bike.
It is a Yamaha
Roadstar Warrior. Originally built as a power cruiser, but
now it is stretched, slammed and built to run on E-85 fuel
and nitrous oxide. I have taken this bike from a fun street
cruiser to a beast that wants to jump out from under me
every time I snap the throttle.
The engine is
putting out more than three times the horsepower it was
originally built with, and with the highly oxygenated fuel,
nitrous, and severe use, I have been battling cylinder and
piston ring distress for a couple of years. Essentially,
whenever I did a teardown, there was evidence of streaking
of the Nikasil-lined aluminum cylinder, essentially a scuffing
situation that is aggravated by the high cylinder pressures
and fuel dilution.
Since Chevron
does not make motorcycle oils, I have had to try many of
the "other" different motor oils, all synthetic.
To make a long story short, I should have read your white
paper on motorcycle oil testing. It would have saved me
at least three premature teardowns.
Bottom
line - the AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50 has completely solved my
problems. I have been running it for over a year
now, and compression and leakdown have stayed at the exact
level as when the engine was freshly rebuilt. This weekend,
I tore down the top end to try a new piston ring combination,
and the cylinders had absolutely NO sign
of streaking or other wear-related distress.
Also, all other
clearances, including valve lash and valve guide and bearing
have stayed the same. This is truly remarkable.
In my training
endeavors, I run into a lot of end users who are high performance
junkies just like me. I have no problem sharing my experience
with the AMSOIL products.
Thank you so
much for the great product.
Best Regards,
Sam
Vallas
STLE CLS
Training Specialist
Chevron Global Lubricants
AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil for
Harley-Davidson
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 - 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
The Sturgis Motorcycle
Rally 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.
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.
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)
AMSOIL Synthetic
Lubricants figured prominently in the Vetter Fuel Economy
Challenge held May 13 in northern California, where a diesel-powered
motorcycle using AMSOIL products won by achieving 128.24
mpg. Many of the other bikes also relied on AMSOIL products
to help achieve results nearly as impressive.
Winning driver
Fred Hayes of Hayes Diversified Technologies (Hayes-DT)
completed the challenge riding the company's MD670 F2 diesel-powered
motorcycle (pictured below). Hayes bested the next closest
competitor by over 18 mpg using biodiesel fuel, a lightweight
motorcycle design (370 pounds dry) and AMSOIL synthetic
lubricants throughout. (read
article)
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil Information
click
on the following links to get important AMSOIL information
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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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.
Improved
Transmission Protection
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.