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We have covered the motocross racing successes of Kyle and Jarret Biro in this space a few times over the years. The AMSOIL-sponsored motocross racers are two of the fastest and most successful amateur racers in the nation. Both of the Moose Jaw-based riders have won Western Canadian Amateur titles and have also been on…
Here’s how to avoid shipping rate surprises. AMSOIL’s ships most of their Canadian orders by Loomis Express from distribution centres located in Ontario and Alberta. Thanks to burgeoning Canadian sales and improved economies of scale, AMSOIL’s shipping rates within Canada are actually cheaper today than they were 10 years ago. But there are situations where…
A reader asks: I’ve got leftover AMSOIL Interceptor on hand from my snowmobile and I’m wondering if I can use this oil as a premix for my 2-cycle chain saw, grass trimmer and leaf blower? Answer: Yes you certainly can, but let’s expand our answer to include AMSOIL AIO Synthetic Injector Oil (for boats and…
Of all of the auto manufacturers, Volkswagen (and sister company Audi) seem to be the most stringent about motor oil specifications. VW started issuing their own motor oil standards over 25 years ago. This was done to ensure that their cars would perform well and last as long as possible. These specifications have evolved along…
A customer of ours recently took delivery of the extraordinary 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Here is video of the start-up. If you aren’t familiar with the Hellcat version of the Dodge Challenger, here is a summary. He tells us that the power, acceleration and braking are incredible. He also mentions that the exhaust note…
BMW issues clearly defined motor oil specifications for their vehicles. These motor oil standards exist to ensure proper engine protection and to satisfy factory warranty requirements. Let’s explore what each of these specifications means. We’ll also point out which AMSOIL Synthetic European Formula Engine Oils applies to each BMW spec. BMW LL-04 BMW-LL-04 was devised…
Find the proper European motor oil alternate for products from over 30 brands. Updated: September 2025. This cross-reference guide suggests an AMSOIL motor oil substitute for most European formula engine oils sold in the United States and Canada. European car brands such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi require the use of different motor oils…
The sport of motocross originated in Europe in the early part of the last century and evolved into a serious racing discipline after the Second World War. While it never really caught on in North America until the late ’60s, motocross exploded in popularity in the 1970s. With this popularity came a deluge of different…
AMSOIL has re-branded their 10W-30 and 10W-40 Motorcycle Oils. The formulas are unchanged, but they will now be referred to as the Metric Synthetic Motorcycle Oil series. The products will be targeted more toward street bikes requiring a 10W-30 or 10W-40. This change has been made to provide consumers with clearly defined choices in their…
Can you mix two different motor oil viscosity types to make your own custom viscosity? Is it OK to mix two motor oils of the same viscosity type? What about mixing different brands of engine oil or mixing conventional and synthetic oil? Can you mix motor oils for gasoline and diesel engines? Let’s talk about…
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