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Definition of flash point according to Google: “The temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air.” Occasionally we see folks pointing out the flash point values of 2-stroke oils, claiming that a higher flash point number is superior to oils with a lower flash point. The implication being…
Oildepot declares today to be National Gasoline Stabilization Day. As lawn mowers, motorcycles, ATVs and other equipment with small engines are about to be put away for winter storage, now is the time to give them a run with gasoline treated with fuel stabilizer. Storing small engines with untreated regular-unleaded gasoline is asking for fuel…
Update- May, 2024 A reader asks: We are looking for a good replacement for Mobil Epic EP 102 Grease for slow moving bearings, bushings and chassis service in a variety of equipment. Do you have a grease that will pump well in winter and help our equipment last longer? Answer: If you need a grease…
We now offer high-end oil filters for several Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Hyundai and Kia models. If you are looking for a premium replacement for ordinary OEM paper cartridge oil filters, read on. AMSOIL has just released new cartridge oil filters that are part of the exceptional Ea15K series. These oil filters have the exclusive AMSOIL…
Updated- May, 2021 A reader asks: I’ve got a 1988 10 meter prowler with twin-inboard Mercruiser 5.7L engines that produce 260 horsepower each. As these engines have flat tappet cams, what would be your engine oil recommendation? Our Answer: GM produced 5.7L (350 c.i.) engines with flat tappet cams for Mercury up until 1995. Making…
Bar and chain oil for chain saws is available from many different brands and in different viscosity options. Choosing the correct viscosity can be vital to proper protection and operation of your saw. Here are typical bar and chain oil viscosity grades based on a cross-section of products we researched. Can Motor Oil Be…
A reader asks: We are thinking of running AMSOIL Dominator Synthetic 10W-30 Racing Oil in our Briggs Local 206 kart racing engines. The question is about the break-in process. Should we run AMSOIL Break-in Oil, a dino oil or can we use synthetic oil right off the bat? Our Answer: Why not break-in the engine…
When it comes to shopping for synthetic oil these days, you could be buying apples when you think you’re buying oranges. A reader asks: We’re currently using Idemitsu 0W-20 full synthetic at less than half the price of Amsoil Signature Series 0W-20. Idemitsu is the OEM supplier for Honda/Acura and Subaru 0W-20 in Canada so…
Updated- August, 2024 A reader asks: I have been using ATF in the front differential of my 2012 Polaris Sportsman 400HO for a while now. I see Amsoil now has specific fluid for Polaris front ends with the Hilliard clutch set-up. Is it OK to keep running the automatic transmission fluid? Answer: While we…
A reader asks: We suspect that an oil change shop put the wrong ATF in our Dodge Ram transmission. Can your oil analysis testing determine if the transmission fluid that they installed is ATF+4 compatible? Answer: Let’s expand your question. Can oil analysis testing determine the type, specification or brand of oil submitted when this…
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