Tech Discussion

Every so often, perhaps your car makes a noise that you can’t identify, but you hope goes away. Often times, this is wishful thinking. A recent article at Yahoo Autos called 16 Costly Car Noises gives the possible sources of these clunks, knocks, hisses, hums, rattles and squeals. Wishing them away or ignoring them altogether…

A new article posted over at Yahoo Autos entitled Mechanics Set The Record Straight sheds some light on some commonly held auto misconceptions. A new article posted over at Yahoo Autos entitled Mechanics Set The Record Straight sheds some light on some commonly held auto misconceptions.

We recently posted an article by Ed Newman called FAQ: Synthetics which covers some of the most common questions people have regarding synthetic motor oil. We recently posted an article by Ed Newman called FAQ: Synthetics which covers some of the most common questions people have regarding synthetic motor oil.

As winter rapidly approaches, now is the time to prepare those summer toys and equipment for storage. A new article on the main site called Preparing Equipment for Long-Term Storage goes over the vital steps you need to take before parking those motorcycles, ATV’s, boats, lawn equipment, etc for the last time this year. The…

Two-Cycle (or 2-Stroke) engines may not be as popular as they once were, but they are still used in a multitude of applications. While air quality regulators have slowly pushed them out of many segments of the marketplace, the 2-stroke’s simple design and outstanding power-to-weight ratio still makes them relevant in many applications. Two-Cycle (or…

MANN oil filters are now being recommended for Toyota, Lexus, Scion and other applications to replace the AMSOIL EAO oil filter part numbers EaO09, EaO10 and EaO57. Recommended filter change intervals for these MANN filters have been increased to 12000 KM or 7,500 miles when used in conjunction with AMSOIL motor oil. AMSOIL EaO09 and…

A new article on the main site called It’s All in the Formulation details how different fluid types like motor oils, drivetrain fluids and hydraulic fluids require unique additives to perform their respective tasks. Oil “additive” packages are not to be confused with the “snake oil” additives displayed late night infomercials.

Whether or not you have a pre-existing skin condition, if you work with used motor oil, solvents, harsh cleaners and chemicals in your garage or shop, consider wearing nitrile gloves. Whether or not you have a pre-existing skin condition, if you work with used motor oil, solvents, harsh cleaners and chemicals in your garage or…

AMSOIL has published a a field study using AMSOIL synthetic lubricants in a fleet of garbage trucks. AMSOIL has published a a field study using AMSOIL synthetic lubricants in a fleet of garbage trucks.

A recent independent test conducted on Amsoil 100% Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil, Royal Purple Synthetic 10W-30, and Lucas Synthetic 10W-30 has delivered some dramatic results. A recent independent test conducted on Amsoil 100% Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil, Royal Purple Synthetic 10W-30, and Lucas Synthetic 10W-30 has delivered some dramatic results.