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Just two days after posting our article on Preventing Winter Power Steering Fluid Problems, we were strolling through a hotel parking lot and observed what appears to be the aftermath of a blown power steering line. This mess certainly looks to be from a sudden and catastrophic evacuation of the power steering fluid from a…
When you think about snowmobile maintenance tasks, the track may not be something that is considered very often. They may be built tough, but the track is one of the most expensive wear items on a snowmobile. With a bit of periodic attention, your track can last the life of your sled. Here are 6…
Updated- September 2025 Cars and trucks tend not to be very happy when exceptionally cold whether hits. But major mechanical problems can arise that go far further than poor starting and dead batteries. Some vehicles are very prone to catastrophic hydraulic power steering freeze-up. When this occurs, the power steering fluid freezes and congeals in…
Very few 5W-50 motor oils are suitable for the ultra-high-performance Ford Mustangs such as the Boss 302 or the Shelby GT 500 with the supercharged 5.4L or 5.8L Trinity engine. It used to be that Castrol Syntec Synthetic 5W-50 carried the Ford WSS-M2C931-B specification for the premium Mustang engines, but that changed a few years…
A reader asks: “I’ve got a 2013 Can-Am Renegade 800R and wish to switch it completely to synthetic oil. Which AMSOIL products can you supply for my ATV?” Reply: Oildepot has a full suite of synthetic oils that can replace the factory BRP XPS oils at a better price. Maximize the performance and prolong the…
AMSOIL periodically publishes testing of their synthetic motor oils and sometimes they push the limits of conventional test methods, just to prove a point. The time they ran their synthetic 20W-50 in a Harley-Davidson in dyno testing until the engine temperature reached over 500°F comes to mind. This time around, their Signature Series Synthetic 5W-30…
Updated- April, 2024 In a previous article, we covered the process of changing power steering fluid with the help of a simple turkey baster. When preparing for a brake fluid flush last summer, we considered purchasing a fancy evacuation pump designed to pump out the old brake fluid. As we pondered the process a little…
To perform tasks like power steering fluid changes or brake fluid flushes, did you think you needed a specialized vacuum pump or evacuation device? Not at all! There is a $4 item that is available at almost any store that is invaluable for these tasks. The lowly turkey baster is ideal for either of these…
Updated- April, 2024 A reader asks: “I’ve got a 2008 Mazdaspeed3 with the 2.3L turbocharged engine. My engine is modified to put out around 330 horsepower and 400 ft-lb of torque. On a Mazdaspeed3 forum (where many posters have similar mods), some use Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 diesel engine oil. Does AMSOIL offer an equivalent…
This easy fix could save you hundreds of dollars. Do not be intimidated by complicated appearance of this task. Read on! If the daytime running lights (also known as “DRL”) in your Honda/Acura or Nissan/Infinti vehicle are not working, have a good look at this article before taking your vehicle to the dealer or replacing…
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