Besides the SAE viscosity of an oil, API ratings are the most commonly used and referred to in the US when deciding if an oil is right for a particular application. Although there are other motor oil specifications that are sometimes used to determine a motor oil’s quality and it’s appropriateness for a particular application, [...]
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Motor oil is the most important component of your engine. Without it, your engine dies. With the wrong oil, your engine dies slowly. Getting it right really does matter. Use this guide to help you make the best selection possible so that you can get as much life as possible out of your engine. Motor [...]
It is important to know just how well your oil is performing and whether it is protecting your engine the way you THINK it is. In addition, it’s good to periodically get a gauge for whether there are any problems developing within your engine. Oil Analysis is one very effective way to accomplish this. However, [...]
I just bought a 1994 BMW 740i and got a full synthetic oil change, the first time I’ve ever gotten one. The sticker the oil change place gave me for my windshield still says 3000 miles till the next change, but I’ve had alot of people tell me synthetic oil changes last longer.
Okay i have started using motorcraft synthetic oil and filters on my fords. This specific ford has 158,000 miles. (2001 Ford Windstar) I have changed the oil every 3000 miles. Roughly every month.
A robust formulation designed for hot-temperature, severe-service operation of small engines where routine maintenance is often difficult or infrequent. It is formulated with premium synthetic base oils that exceed both 10W-30 multi-grade and SAE 30 straight-grade viscosity requirements. Unlike conventional SAE 30 motor oils, AMSOIL Small Engine Oil has a naturally high viscosity index and [...]
Heat and humidity. Heartache and heroes. Those words always seem to fit the week-long saga known as the AMA Amateur Nationals at Loretta Lynn’s presented by AMSOIL . More than 1,400 of the top amateur riders embarked on Loretta Lynn’s Ranch last week for six days of sweltering heat and bar-to-bar racing action. Future pros like Jason Anderson and up and comers like Cooper Webb all battled the 100-degree heat to be crowned champions at the largest amateur race in the world. Watch MX SportsCenter from Loretta Lynn’s AMSOIL was at hand all week at the Ranch, offering oil changes, checking in on sponsored riders and offering the complete line of AMSOIL products to the thousands of racers and fans in attendance. While some of these kids will become household names, many more will be able to say that they raced at Loretta’s, which annually showcases the top five percent of amateur riders in the United States. So, AMSOIL extends a mighty congratulations to their success and we’ll see you at the Ranch in 2011. Until then, we’ll see you at the races, Team AMSOIL
Automatic transmission technology has quickly evolved in recent years, and automakers are demanding higher quality, longer lasting transmission fluids to protect these transmissions in extreme conditions. In fact, Ford Motor Company recently retired its MERCON® automatic transmission fluid specification. Its current MERCON V specification requires significantly improved anti-oxidation, antiwear and anti-shudder properties over previous specifications. [...]
A great deal of emphasis is placed on the importance of using of 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 in superior lubrication. While AMSOIL synthetic motor oils provide unbeatable protection, performance [...]
I put some synthetic oil in my car a while back and a family member that knows a lot about cars said it would be safe to go 10-15 thousand miles. Is this true? Don’t I need to change my oil filter more often than that?