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Industry Spec List And More Info On New AMSOIL Diesel Engine Oil Series

AMSOIL has released more information on their brand new line of synthetic diesel engine oils. This extensive new line-up will be released in early 2017 and will cover a wide variety of industry specs and applications. The most notable specification is the new API CK-4 heavy-duty diesel motor oil standard. Latest News On Ford Power…

EcoDiesel Motor Oil: Confusion Still Reigns For Some Ram Owners

Update– EcoDiesel Motor Oil Information for 2014-2022 Models As many of you may know, Chrysler changed the motor oil recommendation for EcoDiesel engines back in July. The European 5W-30 motor oil (meeting the Chrysler MS 11106 spec) was dropped. It was replaced with 5W-40 heavy-duty diesel oil meeting the Chrysler MS 10902 and API CJ-4…

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Which AMSOIL Oil And Filter For New Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight?

Harley Davidson is offering a brand new V-Twin engine for the 2017 model year. The “Milwaukee-Eight” is just the eighth big twin engine design in Harley’s 114 years of existence. This new engine replaces the “Twin-Cam” engine that has been in service since 1999. Related: See All Of Our Articles About Harley-Davidson Motorcycles And Synthetic…

Solution To Ford Concerns About 2017 API CK-4 Diesel Motor Oil Specs

This article was updated on January 6th, 2017. Ford is concerned that the new API CK-4 diesel oil spec does not mandate enough wear control additives. But fear not, there is a distinct work-around. There’s a bit of controversy brewing regarding the brand new API diesel engine oil specifications that debut for 2017. Starting in…

AMSOIL vs. Royal Purple vs. Mobil 1 In Comparison Testing

A heavyweight battle between three perennial motor oil  favorites. AMSOIL, Royal Purple and Mobil 1 have been long considered to be top-end motor oil brands. A recent independent, standardized lab test was conducted to determine how well each brand could combat deposit formation. Here are the contenders. About The Test The TEOST 33C test (also…

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Customer Wants “Straight Grade” SAE 50 Diesel Engine Oil

A reader asks: Do you have an SAE 50 heavy duty Diesel Engine Oil for trucks that meets the API CF-2 specification? Our answer: We do not have a “straight” SAE 50 diesel engine oil. But we do have a heavy-duty 20W-50 that would be ideal for any application requiring SAE 50. AMSOIL SAE 20W-50…

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Does AMSOIL Offer A DEXRON HP Automatic Transmission Fluid?

A reader asks: Do you carry an ATF that meets the DEXRON HP spec? I’m having trouble finding a transmission fluid that meets that specification. Our answer: Yes we sure do. AMSOIL Signature Series Fuel Efficient Synthetic ATF is a high-quality upgrade over AC Delco DEXRON HP. This product also covers the DEXRON VI spec….

ATF, SAE 50 Or 75W-90 Oil For Ram G56 Manual Transmission?

Updated- April, 2024 A reader asks: I have a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 with the G56 six-speed manual transmission. My truck is fairly stock. I’m looking to replace the ATF fluid in the transmission with gear oil. Mercedes builds these transmissions and recommends MobilTrans SHC DC SAE 50 transmission oil in Europe. This product is…

Video Testimonial- AMSOIL Synthetic ATV Oil In Competition

AMSOIL recently released this promotional video for their synthetic ATV oils. It features a testimonial by 6-time GNCC ATV champion Chris Borich. The Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series is one of the world’s most prestigious off-road racing series. Held in various locations throughout the Eastern United States, GNCC races are 2-hour marathons that feature…

Which AMSOIL 2-Stroke Pre-Mix Oil For Mercury Outboard Engine?

A reader asks: I am looking for some input on outboard 2-stroke oil selection. Having reviewed all the product literature from AMSOIL, it seems that I have three choices, but I cannot determine which is best suited from my motor. My engine is a Mercury Outboard 90 hp, and my choices seem to be: (i)…