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A reader asks: I have to replace the front wheel bearings on my SUV. Naturally, I would like to protect the wheel bearings as much as possible. Looking at AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease and AMSOIL Dominator Synthetic Racing Grease. Which grease would protect better against high heat in these hubs? Our answer: Either AMSOIL grease product…
A reader asks: What factors should be considered when choosing a motor oil for an antique car such as the Ford Model A? Our answer: When it comes to choosing motor oil for vintage cars like the Ford Model A (built between 1927 and 1931), there are a few factors to consider. Today’s latest motor…
Engine oil recommendations have been something of a moving target for Ram EcoDiesel owners. Here are the latest motor oil specifications for each model year. We also include high-quality AMSOIL synthetic motor oil options for EcoDiesel models. 2014-2019 EcoDiesel (Generation 2 Engine) It took trial and error to sort out the motor oil requirements for…
A reader asks: I’ve got a Vespa 946 scooter that requires a 10W-40 oil. Apparently AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke Synthetic Scooter Oil is not imported into Canada. What is a good alternative for my scooter? Our answer: We can offer a superb substitute for the Formula 4-Stroke Scooter Oil. AMSOIL Metric 10W-40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil offers…
A reader asks: I’ve got a fleet of restored snowmobiles from the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Regarding 2-stroke oil, I see that there is now a Polaris Vintage 2-Stroke Oil available. Would this product be my best choice? Our answer: First off, we have no data or test information on Polaris Vintage 2-Stroke Oil. We…
Question: I was wondering if it is OK to use car engine oil in my ATV? Our answer: Using a motor oil meant for car engines is not the best option for ATV’s or UTV’s. In the case of ATV’s with manual transmissions and wet-clutches, it can be disastrous. Even if your ATV does not…
A reader asks: My car is now tuned for 94 octane gas. My local stations only provide a premium gas at 91 octane. Can I use AMSOIL Octane Boost to bring the 91 octane gas up to 94? Our answer: We would not recommend attempting to use an octane boost to bring 91-octane gasoline up…
A reader asks: My car is supposed to use 5W-20 motor oil. I accidentally bought 0W-20 and did an oil change without noticing. Is it safe to continue running the 0W-20? Our answer: In most cases, 0W-20 is a perfectly acceptable substitute for 5W-20. Both products are 20-weight motor oils at operating temperatures. However, the…
A reader asks: I am looking for a bit of advice on an oil bypass filter system. What is the difference between the AMSOIL BMK22-EA Dual Gard Bypass System and BMK30 Heavy-Duty Bypass System? This is for a highway tractor pulling super B’s. This unit would probably be logging about 95,000 miles (150,000 km) per…
A reader asks: I have to spend $4000 on a CVT transmission rebuild for my Nissan Rogue. I still owe $6000 on this car. The mechanic says the transmission failure happened because I never changed the fluid. How often should you change oil in a CVT transmission? Our answer: CVT Fluid should be changed a…
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