AMSOIL hp Injector Shines in Evinrude E-TEC Lean-Mix Test

As AMSOIL is always looking for ways to confirm the high quality of their products, they recently participated in a challenging field test involving their hp Injector Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil. The test involved Evinrude E-TEC outboard engines at the “lean-mix” setting. As AMSOIL is always looking for ways to confirm the high quality of their…

Is a “Split-Cycle” Engine in Your Future?

A proposed twist on the internal combustion engine could mean drastically improved fuel economy and performance in the coming years. The Scuderi Group is claiming that their prototype “split-cycle hybrid” engine offers the biggest improvement in gasoline and diesel engine design in the last 130 years with fuel economy gains of 50%. A proposed twist…

Dominator Coolant Boost Speeds Engine Warmup Times in Winter

Most consider the main benefits of AMSOIL Dominator Coolant Boost to be its ability to lower engine operating temps and fight corrosion. But an equally interesting upside to this product is its ability to drastically hasten engine warm-up times in cold weather by up to 45%. Most consider the main benefits of AMSOIL Dominator Coolant…

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AMSOIL Revamps Ea Oil Filter Series

Back in mid-2009, AMSOIL discontinued recommending their EaO oil filters for many Toyota/Lexus applications, as some of these engines were prone to sludge formation. Ultimately some EaO filters were pulled and replaced with WIX or Mann filters until they could get a handle on the situation. Simply put, AMSOIL could not market filters labeled for…

Testing Propylene Glycol Antifreeze

Did you know that the freezing point of propylene glycol antifreeze/coolant cannot be tested with standard coolant testers designed for ethylene glycol? Ethylene glycol testers will not deliver readings for propylene glycol formulations. Did you know that the freezing point of propylene glycol antifreeze/coolant cannot be tested with standard coolant testers designed for ethylene glycol?…

Tech Bulletin: Automatic Transmission Supplements

When shops perform an automatic transmission flush, as a matter of routine, many will include aftermarket supplements in the procedure. In fact, I once had an independent shop perform a flush which included the removal the factory-fill ATF and the installation of AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Vehicle ATF. After the AMSOIL ATF was installed, I stopped the…

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AMSOIL XL Motor Oils Reformulated for Longer Service Life

AMSOIL has given the additive package of its “XL” series of engine oils a considerable shot in the arm. The XL 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 and 10W-40 previously had a 12,000KM (7500 mile) or 6 month drain interval. The revamped XL products now have a 16,000KM (10,000 mile) drain interval or even longer as dictated by…

Limits for Water Contamination in Engine Oils

Moisture can make its way into engines any number of ways, but the end result can be lubricant breakdown, corrosion and even accelerated wear. AMSOIL has published a technical service bulletin which outlines acceptable water content limits in engine oils. Moisture can make its way into engines any number of ways, but the end result…

Tech Bulletin: DIN 51517 Industrial Gear Oil Standard

AMSOIL has revised a technical service bulletin defining changes to the DIN 51517 industrial gear oil standard. This standard offers specific performance guidelines for industrial gear oils. AMSOIL has revised a technical service bulletin defining changes to the DIN 51517 industrial gear oil standard. This standard offers specific performance guidelines for industrial gear oils.