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A reader asks: I’ve got a 2013 Ford F-150 with 86,000 miles. The rear differential has developed a chattering noise when taking slow corners. I have never changed the gear oil. This is a limited slip differential. Would changing the gear oil cure this noise? Our answer: While we can’t say for sure, it is […]
A reader asks: I just bought a 2011 Yamaha Apex LTX snowmobile with the 998cc 4-stroke engine. The manual suggests using a 0W-30 motor oil meeting API SG (or higher) and JASO MA. All I can find locally is a NAPA Synthetic 5W-30. This is basically a car engine oil. Is it OK to use […]
AMSOIL Dominator Synthetic 2-Stroke Racing Oil could be considered the best product in its category on the planet. But we spend far more time talking customers OUT of buying Dominator for snowmobiles than selling it. Let us explain. Dominator is designed for 2-stroke racing engines only. It is made for very hot operating temps and […]
A reader asks: I‘ve got a 2011 VW GTI with the 2.0L turbo engine. It requires a motor oil that meets the VW 502.00 specification. The AMSOIL application guide suggests that I can use ether the European Car Formula Improved ESP 5W-40 or the European Car Formula Classic ESP 5W-40. What is the best oil […]
What is the cheapest and easiest way to upgrade your snowmobile? That’s simple and it’s no contest: synthetic oil. Some say synthetic oil is too expensive? No. It is literally the cheapest upgrade you can make to your snowmobile. The benefits far out-weigh the modest cost increase over mineral snowmobile oil. Why synthetic oil? Your […]
A reader asks: Does your company offer a replacement for Mobil SHC 626 and Mobil SHC 629 Bearing and Gear Oil? Our answer: We have a direct replacement for both Mobil SHC 626 and SHC 629. In fact, we have a replacement for the much of the Mobil SHC Bearing and Gear Oil Series. Our […]
A reader asks: Our company has several Generac generators that run on liquid propane and natural gas. These generators run in severe winter temperatures and summer heat. Do you have an engine oil that will be suitable for all-season use and is compatible with LP and natural gas fuels? Our answer: Yes, we have the […]
Here is the 2020 Arctic snowmobile line-up along with the correct AMSOIL synthetic oil for each engine option. 2020 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Highlights Arctic Cat is leaner and meaner for 2020 with the deletion of several models from past years. However, they did concentrate their efforts to deliver a very interesting, no-nonsense line-up for this […]
Below is a list of the 2020 Polaris snowmobile line-up along with an AMSOIL Synthetic Oil suggestion for each model and engine option. There are a few new Polaris models for the 2020 season. The highlight is a new specialized mountain sled called the RMK KHAOS. They have also introduced an economical 550cc mountain machine […]
Here are our oil recommendations for the 2020 Ski-Doo snowmobile line-up. Ski-Doo’s product line sees modest changes for 2020. However, one of the big highlights is the revamping of Expedition line of touring/utility sleds. These models now ride on Ski-Doo’s top-shelf REV Gen4 chassis. Another interesting addition is the optional “Expert” package for the Summit […]
