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New Motor Oil For Dodge EcoDiesel Now Available
Update: EcoDiesel Motor Oil Information for 2014-2022 Models Important Note: 5W-30 motor oil is no longer suggested for 2014 and newer EcoDiesel engines. We are…
How Much Engine Flush For Diesel Engine?
A reader asks: I would like to perform an engine flush on my Ford 6.7L PowerStroke engine before switching to synthetic oil. How many bottles…
Should I Use 20W-50 Or 10W-30 In Vintage Engine?
Updated- March, 2024 A reader asks: My street rod has a 1967-vintage Chevy big block 427 (L72 spec) with solid lifter cams. This car runs…
Does The Flash Point Of 2-Stroke Snowmobile Oil Matter?
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…
Ski-Doo 2-Stroke Oil Versus AMSOIL
Updated- January, 2025. This article has been updated to compare AMSOIL’s 2-stroke snowmobile oils to Ski-Doo’s latest 2T oils. Ski-Doo dealers offer a few XPS…
Polaris 2-Stroke Oil Versus AMSOIL
Polaris offers three 2-stroke oil options for the 2016 snowmobile season. Let’s examine the Canadian and US pricing for each Polaris product. We’ll examine their…
Arctic Cat 2-Stroke Oil Versus AMSOIL
Updated- August, 2024 Arctic Cat offers three distinct 2-stroke snowmobile oils at their dealerships. Let’s explore the Canadian and US pricing for each product and…
FAQ About New AMSOIL Synthetic Air Tool Oil
AMSOIL has just released a new synthetic oil that is specifically formulated for air tool applications. AMSOIL Synthetic Air Tool Oil is designed for a…
New Dodge EcoDiesel Motor Oil Coming Soon
Update # 1 August 2016: FCA changes motor oil spec and viscosity requirements for Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee Models with EcoDiesel engine Update…
What Does A Dodge EcoDiesel Oil Change Cost?
Update #1 August 2016: Chrysler changes EcoDiesel engine oil requirement from 5W-30 to 5W-40 Update #2 August 2016: Oildepot now sells a WIX Oil Filter…
Yamaha Snowmobile Highlights For 2016
It’s hard to believe, but Yamaha has been in the snowmobile business for almost a half century. During that time, they have outlasted dozens of…
It’s National Gasoline Stabilization Day
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…
Reader Needs Replacement For Mobil Epic EP 102 Grease
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…
Arctic Cat Snowmobile Highlights For 2016
Arctic Cat enters its 56th season in the snowmobile business with a multitude of component changes, suspension improvements and a brand new four-stroke engine. Let’s…
New Synthetic Oil Filters For VW, Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia
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…
Correct Oil For Mercruiser 5.7L Flat Tappet Cam Engine?
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…
Ski-Doo Snowmobile Highlights For 2016
While there are no earth shattering engine or chassis changes on Ski-Doo models for the 2016 season, that doesn’t mean that they’ve stood pat. Refinements,…
What Is The Viscosity Of Bar and Chain Oil?
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…
Break-in Briggs Kart Engine With Synthetic Oil?
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…
Is AMSOIL Expensive?
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…
Can I Use ATF In My Polaris ATV Front Differential?
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…
