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AMSOIL Adds Products And Revamps European Motor Oil Series
AMSOIL has made some significant changes to their synthetic European engine oil series. The main change is the arrival of two new 0W-20 motor oils…
New 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil For VW 508.00/509.00
AMSOIL has released a new 100% synthetic 0W-20 motor oil for late-model Volkswagen/Audi gasoline and diesel-powered models. AMSOIL SAE 0W-20 LS-VW Synthetic European Motor Oil…
New 0W-20 Motor Oil For BMW And Mercedes-Benz Models
AMSOIL Inc. has released a brand new synthetic 0W-20 motor oil for late-model BMW and Mercedes-Benz gasoline, hybrid and diesel-powered vehicles. New AMSOIL SAE 0W-20…
AMSOIL Five Dollar Shipping Promotion- Summer 2020
AMSOIL has announced a new shipping promotion for Canadian and US orders. Preferred Customer and Catalog orders (orders placed at suggested retail) under $130 in…
Replacement For Shell Advance Ducati 15W-50 Motorcycle Oil?
A reader asks: do you have substitute for Shell Advance Ducati 15W-50 Motorcycle Oil? Our answer: Yes. AMSOIL Metric Synthetic 15W-50 Motorcycle Oil is an ideal…
Oil For Ford Mustang With Getrag 6-Speed Transmission?
A reader asks: I’ve got a 2020 Ford Mustang (5.0L) with the Getrag 6-speed manual transmission. I need a transmission fluid that substitutes Ford/Motorcraft XT-11-QDC…
Two-Stroke Oil For Drag-Racing Yamaha Outboard Engine?
A reader asks: I have a question regarding 2-stroke outboard engine oil for racing. My engine is a modified, high-compression, 40-horsepower Yamaha. This motor is…
Can AMSOIL Gear Oil Be Used In Wavetrac Differentials?
A reader asks: I have a Moser M9 built Camaro with a Wavetrac differential. Wavetrac specifies not to use gear oil containing friction modifiers. I…
A High Zinc Motor Oil For Winter Use?
A reader asks: My daily driver pickup has a Chevy 283 engine with flat tappet cams. I use this truck all winter and it regularly…
Oil Filter By-Pass Spring Setting For Harley-Davidson Engines?
A reader asks: Regarding AMSOIL oil filters for Harley-Davidson engines. What is the by-pass spring setting on these filters? Our answer: AMSOIL Tech Services tells…
AMSOIL Releases New Z-ROD 10W-40 For Classic Cars
AMSOIL has made an addition to the Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil Series. Z-ROD is now available as a 10W-40. Z-ROD is also available in 10W-30…
Can 75W-140 Gear Oil Be Used In Harley-Davidson Transmissions?
A reader asks: Can I use 75W-140 gear oil in my 2007 Harley-Davidson Road Glide transmission? Some say that the heavier oil quiets down the…
How Often Should CVT Fluid Be Changed?
The oil change interval for CVT transmissions varies for each automaker. Below is a list of car brands and models along with the suggested CVT…
Articles About Synthetic Oil And Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Over the years, we’ve posted a number of articles discussing the use of synthetic oil in Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Here are all of the links to…
Is ATF Suitable For Harley-Davidson Primary Chaincase Use?
A reader asks: I’m doing the three main fluid changes in my 2005 Harley Fatboy. For the primary, I have used AMSOIL Synthetic ATF in…
Coolant Analysis Kits Available For Sale In Canada
Oildepot.ca now offers engine coolant kits for sale in Canada. The coolant samples are analyzed by a lab in Edmonton. This comprehensive procedure can test…
Is A Longer Oil Filter Needed For Harley Milwaukee-Eight Engines?
A reader asks: Did you hear that Harley-Davidson has a new oil filter for Milwaukee-8 engines? Apparently, it’s 1/2” longer than the previous oil filter…
Can AMSOIL 20W-50 Cure Harley Milwaukee-8 Valvetrain Ticking Noise?
A reader asks: I’ve got a 2019 Harley-Davidson Street Glide with the Milwaukee-8 107 engine. When using conventional 20W-50 oil, I hear a valve ticking…
Is 10W-30 Oil Too Thin For Ram 6.7L Cummins Engines?
A reader asks: I’ve got a 2019 Ram 2500 with the 6.7L Cummins diesel. My manual says to use 10W-30 motor oil meeting the MS-10902…
Vintage Sno-Jet Kawasaki Snowmobile TV Commercial
Below is a vintage snowmobile commercial from 1977. It features the Sno-Jet Kawasaki SST 440. Kawasaki purchased the Sno-Jet snowmobile company in 1976. For the…
List Of Most Popular Motor Oil Viscosity Grades For 2020
Every year we compile a list of the most popular passenger car and diesel motor oil viscosity grades. Note that these statistics are based on…