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AMSOIL Releases New 5W-30 Motor Oil For Small Engines

AMSOIL 5W-30 Synthetic Small Engine OilAMSOIL has released a 100% Synthetic 5W-30 Small Engine Oil. This product is ideal for any utility or lawn/garden engine requiring a 5W-30 or straight-30 motor oil. This oil is suitable for small engines powered by gasoline, diesel, liquid propane or natural gas.

Why Did AMSOIL Make A 5W-30 Small Engine Oil?

This product joins 10W-30 and 10W-40 products in AMSOIL’s Small Engine Oil series.

Some small engine manufacturers (Honda comes to mind) suggest the use of a 5W-30 oil. Therefore, it makes sense for AMSOIL to have one in their line-up. With a cold-pour-point of -44°C (-47°F), this product is also the perfect oil for small engines that run in the winter.

Regardless of whether an engine is operated in extreme heat or cold, AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-30 Small Engine Oil will surely be a popular product.

How Is Small Engine Oil Different From Car Engine Oil?

Modern cars and light-trucks are equipped with all sorts of emissions sensors and devices. Some motor oil ingredients such as zinc can cause issues with these components. Therefore, modern automotive motor oils require a fairly sophisticated formulation approach. As small engines do not have emissions sensors and catalytic converters, AMSOIL is able to load this motor oil with anti-wear additives like zinc and phosphorus.

There is also another benefit to using this small engine oil over regular car motor oil. AMSOIL added significant anti-rust and corrosion ingredients that would not be found in automotive motor oils. Small engines are frequently stored for long periods. They may also be left outside or operate in wet conditions. This ability to prevent internal rust is a benefit to almost any small engine.

Highlights Of AMSOIL 5W-30 Synthetic Small Engine Oil

  • Suitable for a wide variety of small engines
  • Provides commercial-grade wear protection
  • Capable of staying in service for long intervals
  • Withstands extreme heat and heavy-loads
  • Delivers instant oil flow during winter start-ups
  • Resists oil consumption
  • Prevents deposit formation
  • Protects against internal corrosion during storage and operation in wet conditions
  • For small engines powered by gasoline, diesel, liquid propane and natural gas

Suitable Applications For AMSOIL 5W-30 Synthetic Small Engine Oil

  • Lawn and garden equipment
  • Snow blowers
  • Generators
  • Water pumps
  • Compactors
  • Mobile welders
  • Compressors
  • Pressures washers
  • Log-splitters
  • Masonry equipment
  • Skid-steers
  • Grain augers
  • And many more

Where Can I Buy AMSOIL 5W-30 Synthetic Small Engine Oil?

We can sell this new 5W-30 Small Engine Oil in Canada and the US. We have wholesale programs for individuals, commercial operators or retailers. Feel free to contact us for a price list using the form on this page.

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Should I Switch To 10W-30 Motor Oil For Summer?

AMSOIL OE Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil

Is there any need to switch to 10W-30 engine oil during the summer months?

A reader asks: I use 5W-30 motor oil in my Infinti G35 during the winter and my owner’s manual suggests that it is suitable to use 10W-30 in warmer temperatures. Is there any real benefit to switching to 10W-30 in the summer and back to 5W-30 in the fall?

Answer: There is absolutely no need to switch to 10W-30 motor oil in the summer if 5W-30 is an acceptable grade for your engine. While some car manufacturers still advocate the use of 10W-30 (or even 10W-40) as an appropriate engine oil option for summer use, it is completely unnecessary.

Today’s 5W-30 motor oils provide consistent protection at both extremes of the temperature spectrum. During hot operating conditions, they are resistant to thinning out, breaking down, boiling off and degrading to the point where they might cause deposits. Remember also that a 10W-30 and 5W-30 are essentially the same viscosity at operating temperature, so there is no tangible advantage switching over to 10W-30 for summer driving.

There used to be a time when switching to a heavier motor during the summer was a necessity. Four or five decades ago, engine oil technology was far less advanced and engine tolerances were less precise. Thicker engine oil was needed in summer to combat wear and oil consumption. These thicker grades did not pump well in extreme cold, so a seasonal oil viscosity change was once a common part of regular maintenance. This habit does still linger, but today’s motor oils (especially synthetic oil) negate the need for a seasonal viscosity changeover in either gasoline or diesel engines.

Enjoy the convenience of keeping one engine oil grade on hand and take solace in the fact that using 5W-30 for year round use will not compromise engine protection in the slightest.

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