The ASTM, quite simply, is an organization whose primary purpose is to assist in the development of international standards for innumerable processes utilized within countless different industries. With regards to motor oils and lubricants, the most common place that you will run into references to ASTM will be in regards to test methods utilized to [...]
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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, [...]
As automobiles are redesigned to create more powerful yet efficient engines, lubricants have to be redesigned to meet the increased demands placed on them. Higher engine temperatures and decreased oil sump capacities mean that motor oils have to work much harder in today’s engines than they used to. But what is it really that an [...]
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 [...]
AMSOIL offers numerous different options when it comes to 2-cycle oils for your powersports and small engine equipment. Below you will find much information specific to each product, but, if that doesn’t help you completely narrow down your options, you can always check the AMSOIL Powersports Product Application Guide. In addition, if you’re REALLY stuck [...]
AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil (ATM) and 10 competing conventional, synthetic and synthetic blend 10W-30 motor oils were subjected to a series of motor oil tests. The competing oils included petroleum-based Castrol GTX, Chevron Supreme, Shell Formula, Valvoline SynPower, Mobil1 Extended Performance, Motorcraft Synthetic Blend, Kendall GT-1 High Performance, Pennzoil Platinum, Quaker State Horse Power [...]
When considering AMSOIL synthetic motor oils for your vehicles and equipment, you’ve got MANY different options to choose from, but don’t let the large selection scare you. Below you will find much information specific to each product, but, if that doesn’t help you completely narrow down your options, you can always check the AMSOIL Product [...]
Most people investigating AMSOIL synthetic motor oils want to see objective comparisons between AMSOIL and other synthetic oils on the market. Even though AMSOIL’s testing is all independently verified and is without challenge from any competing oil companies, there are still those who may not trust the numbers – no sense hiding what we both know to be true.
So, we’ve published a PDF document that compiles all of the technical specifications for over 600 different oils (AS PROVIDED BY THE OIL MANUFACTURERS THEMSELVES), so that you can objectively compare the numbers yourself. Take a look at …
Thousands of customers have been enjoying the benefits of using AMSOIL products in their vehicles and equipment for over 30 years. Here is just a small sample of the testimonials we receive on a regular basis. 30,000 Mile Oil Change As a high milage driver, I really appreciate the extended drain intervals. Typically I find [...]
Recently, I was browsing online and ran across an article on the mobil.com website that I found quite interesting. It was located in the “Ask Mobil” area of the site. According to Mobil, the “Ask Mobil” section is designed for customers and potential customers to: “Ask Your Stickiest Question. . . Or ask us something [...]