Motor Oil Info

How many of us do an oil change every 3,000 miles?   Alot of us.   How would you like to do it once a year?  AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil is that product, because it’s not a petroleum product. It’s a full synthetic lubricant, it’s a chemical. This is how AMSOIL can control its product so well; there are no contaminants, like petroleum products have.

AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil with their filters (oil and air) will give you the Preferred Oil Change of one year or 25,000 miles. Some cars have a very small oil filter and would have tohave that filter changed every six months, but the oil is still good for one year or 25,000 miles. So change your oil to the Preferred Oil Change of one year or 25,000 miles. Save the world with less waste.

If we can minimize contact between components, we will minimize friction as well as wear. The inherent lubricity of an oil along with the oil’s viscosity are the key characteristics in minimizing contact between components. Friction modifiers can improve the lubricity of an oil by further minimizing frictional drag.

Base oils possess a varying degree of solvency, which assists in maintaining internal cleanliness. However, detergents/dispersants play the key roll. They maintain internal cleanliness by suspending contaminants, minimizing contaminant agglomeration and preventing the adhesion of contaminants to components. As degradation of the oil itself can result in a cleanliness issue, oxidation inhibitors can reduce its effect. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil will reduce the friction as well as wear.

Ford Motor Company recently issued an “automotive maintenance myths” statement that both debunked the traditional 3,000-mile oil change and promoted the use of synthetic motor oil. “That [3,000-mile oil change] used to be true, but not with newer cars,” Ford stated. “Because of synthetic oils that don’t break down as quickly, consumers actually don’t need oil changes as othen – more like every 5,000 to 7,500 miles – or even 10,000 on the new 2011 Mustang depending on your driving habits.”

General Motors has previously stated that traditional 3,000-mile oil change recommendations are outdated. In June 2008, the company teamed with the California Environmental Protection Agency and its Integrated Waste Management board to promote the state’s “3,000 Mile Myth” campaign encouraging drivers to follow auto manufacturers’ recommended drain intervals.

AMSOIL developed the first extended drain motor oil and is the leader in extended drain technology. As an increasing number of automotive manufactures follow that lead, drain interval recommendations will continue to climb.

When an engine is started or running abnormally, some unburned fuel in liquid form is deposited on cylinder walls. That means raw fuel leaks past the rings into the crankcase, where it reduces the viscosity of the oil. Dilution lowers the film strength of the oil and increases oil consumption. Usually this is a minor problem when engine operation is at high-speed or high-temperatures, but it can be a problem in vehicles consistently used for short-trip driving.

While all of the processes by which a motor oil is contaminated are not fully defined, the use of high-quality motor oils such as AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils allows motorists continued protection of their engines along with extended drain intervals, all while limiting the contaminants in the oil and prolonging engine life.

Motor oil becomes unfit for service after a period of use. Two main reasons for this are the accumulation of contaminants in the oil and chemical changes (additive depletion and oxidation) in the oil itself. These factors cause deterioration of the oil and prevent it from doing the job of lubricating amd cooling engine parts.

Design limitations of air cleaners, some oil fill caps, and crankcase ventilation systems allow some dust and dirt to enter the engine. Leaks in the intake system also permit unfiltered air to enter the engine. However, proper maintenance of the engine and its accessories can minimize the amount of contaminants entering the lubrication system and extend engine life.

AMSOIL synthetic motor oils allows motorists continued protection of their engines along with extended drain intervals, all while limiting the contaminants in the oil and prolonging engine life.

AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils and Lubricants are manufactured from top quality synthetic base stocks and performance additives according to a stringent quality control protocol in computer-controlled AMSOIL manufacturing facilities. AMSOIL synthetic lubricants may be counted on to deliver the same top-quality performance and protection every time they are used, no matter where in the world they are purchased.

AMSOIL synthetic lubricants’ heat stability and friction reducing ability keep wear rates low, which helps increase the time to first teardown, increases the interval between teardowns and increases overall equipment life.

Today, synthetic motor oils and lubricants have become mainstream. Modern vehicles and equipment demand the protection and performance that only a synthetic can deliver. Synthetic Lubricant sales are especially strong in Europe, where they account for approximately one third of lubricant sales and are used as factory-fill lubricants in one third of new vehicles sold there. Interest in the U.S. has also spiked in recent years.

The vehicles of the future will continue to have smaller engines, stricter emissions requirements, higher performance characteristics and better fuel economy. According to Pathmaster Marketing, Synthetic lubricants will show continued growth in the years ahead as the market continues to demand higher-performing lubricants. They’re not just talking about trucks and cars on the road, but also gearboxes, industrial hydraulics and other equipment.

Sludge Formation is caused by oil being subjected to abnormal operating conditions such as high heat, excessive blow-by gasses, glycol contamination or poor crankcase ventilation. Sludge formation, if severe enough, can block the oil passages and oil pump pick up screen, resulting in oil starvation.

AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils have better oxidation resistance, detergency and dispersancy than conventional petroleum oils, and they do a better job of resisting sludge. However, they will not stop sludge formation under abnormal engine operating conditions. The use of synthetic oil for the best possible engine protection is endorsed by Consumer Reports.

The One-Arm Bandit is not an accepted test by the ASTM and is too variable to differentiate between samples. Instead, the Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid (Four-Ball Method), designation ASTM D-4172, is recognized by the ASTM and is used to evaluate the anti-wear performance of lubricants.

AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils firmly recommends against using any aftermarket additives unless they are recommended by AMSOIL for AMSOIL products. Don’t be misled by non-ASTM certified testing demonstrations to sell oil additives that focus exclusively on extreme pressure performance in crankcase environments.

Aftermarket oil additives are not necessary in fully-formulated oils. Fully-formulated, high-quality engine oils are blended with additives that are carefully balanced to be synergistic, performing well together. Tampering with the balance by adding other chemicals can adversely affect overall oil performance, sometimes dramatically.

Some aftermarket oil additives contain extreme pressure agents that can be harmful to engine components. Oxidation inhibitor, detergent and corrosion inhibitor performance is sacrificed when extreme pressure additives are added to fully formulated oil, leading to sludge formation and engine corrosion. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils do not need any oil additives. The FTC has accused multiple aftermarket additives manufacturers with misleading consumers into believing their products can offer extra protection when added to motor oils. The list of companies includes Prolong, Slick50, Zmax, Duralube, Shell Castrol and Valvoline.