Motor Oil Info

AMSOIL Engine Fogging Oil offers superior film retention, providing long term protection against corrosion and dry starts, extending engine life and reducing operating expenses. Its aerosol spray formulation offers easy and clean application, while reaching more components and offering complete distribution of the oil, something especially beneficial in applications with horizontal cylinder orientation, such as outboard motors.

Another GREAT Product is there Synthetic Universal Power Steering Fluid, (Great Stuff) Effectively reduces friction and delivers excellent wear protection and lubricity, resulting in cooler operating temperatures, longer component life and quieter operation. Low pour point ensures immediate lubrication at startup and in cold temperatures, while high viscosity index resists thermal breakdown and maintains protection in high temperatures.

Sludge formation is caused by oil being subjected to abnormal operation 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 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.

In this day and age, the vast majority of oils we use are synthetic oils. While they may utilize a petroleum base, synthetic oils contain a variety of artificially made chemical compounds. These oils are still relatively new to the market, and there are constantly new esters and advances in the technologies.

Synthetic oils are made from three base stocks: polyalphaolefin, synthetic esters, and hydrocracked. There is also a sub-group known as synthetic blends. These oils contain various mineral oils and up to 30% synthetic oil.

3,000 mile oil changes are a thing of the past, and using AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils will protect your engine, increase performance and reduce the amount of waste oil produced. Be sure, also, that the oil change facility you use recycles used oil regularly and legally.

Keep your tires properly inflated. Tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended for your vehicle (this information can either be found inside the door frame or in the owner’s manual). For every 3 pounds tires are below recommended pressure, fuel economy goes down by about 1 percent. Tires can lose about 1 pound of pressure in a month, so be sure to check the air pressure regularly, especially before carrying heavy loads or taking long trips. Underinflated tires can also detract from handling and safety, and can shorten the life of the tires.

Synthetic Oil are one of the alternatives to mineral base stocks. A Synthetic is nothing more than a man-made substitute for a naturally occurring product. This maybe the first time you have heard of a synthetic lubricating oil, but you likely deal with synthetic products on a daily basis.

Some common examples include synthetic nylon or polyester in place of cotton or wool, or neoprene, viton or buna-n as a replacement for rubber. From the tires on our cars to the shirts on our backs, synthetic are part of our everyday lives. Generally a synthetic is used when it can offer benefits in areas of performance, cost effectiveness and/or availability.

The life of a lubricant is dependent upon the quality of the oil and the filtration system’s ability to keep it clean. AMSOIL provides all of the tool necessary for extending drain intervals while maintaining maximum engine protection. Premium AMSOIL synthetic lubricants and Ea Filters, in combination with oil analysis from OIL ANALYZERS INC., allow motorists to dramatically extend drain intervals, saving time and money while helping to preserve the environment. OIL ANALYZERS INC. provides accurate testing and customer-focused solutions to help motorists extend oil drain intervals with confidence.

Oil analysis from OAI detects any unforeseen issues and predicts when adjustments or oil and filter changes are necessary. Only AMSOIL offers premium products that are designed to provide superior protection over extended drain intervals, resulting in reduced oil consumption. Reduced oil consumption means reduced oil disposal and reduced oil pollution. This is how AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils are made.

Each year nearly 600 million gallons of motor oil are burned and exit through the tailpipes of cars and trucks, creating emissions pollution. Petroleum oils volatilize (burn off) more readily than AMSOIL Synthetic Oils and create more emissions pollution. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils shows dramatically less weight loss. The thicker oil left behind after volatilization contributes to damaging deposits, sticky piston rings and oil blow-by, all of which cause reduced engine life, reduced fuel economy and increased air pollution.

The advanced lubricity (slipperiness) of AMSOIL synthetic lubricants has been proven to increase fuel economy by 2-5%. AMSOIL reduces friction and allows your engine to use its heat-energy more efficiently.

If a person averages more than 15,000 miles each year, and spends an average of $3.10 per gallon of gas, a 5% savings would be more than $88 per year (assuming an average of 25 mpg).

For over three decades, AMSOIL INC. has been recognized as the leader in synthetic lubrication technology. AMSOIL was the first to introduce a synthetic motor oil qualified by the American Petroleum Institute, the first to recommend 25,000 mile/one-year drain intervals, the first to recommend 35,000-mile/one-year drain intervals, and the first to implement a system for dramatically increasing drain intervals with oil analysis.

Decades of research, laboratory analysis and millions of engine miles have kept AMSOIL the leader in automotive applications for synthetic lubrication. Although the results have paid off in maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste, more can be done. AMSOIL is the leader in synthetics and will continue to explore ways to reduce environmental impact through continued research, analysis and product development.

Most automobile manufacturers recommend oil drain intervals of 3,000 to 6,000 miles for petroleum motor oils. AMSOIL recommends up to a 35,000-mile oil change which is 5 to 11 times fewer oil changes. Just think about the saving on the environment if, for example, the 243 million cars (excluding trucks, buses and taxis) in the United States were equipped with AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils. Assuming an average service-life of 100,000 miles and an oil capacity of 5 quarts each, 20.2 billion to 40.5 billion quarts of used oil will be generated during a regular service lifetime (with regular oil changes every 3,000 to 6,000 miles).

If 40.5 billion quarts of used oil were put into 55-gallon barrels and lined up, the line would stretch from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. and back 12 times. Alternatively, if each of those 243 million cars was equipped with AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils and following oil drain intervals of 7,500 to 35,000 miles, only 3.5 billion to 16.2 billion quarts of oil would be consumed in the same period. That is a reduction of anywhere from 4 to 37 billion quarts of oil, just by switching to AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils.

It is estimated that over 240 million gallons of oil are improperly discarded annually. Dumping 240 million gallons of oil is nearly the same as two Exxon Valdez spills each month. Just one quart of used oil can produce a two-acre oil slick. One gallon of oil can make one million gallons of water too foul to drink and 35ppm of oil will kill fish. Improperly disposed used oil is dangerous.

Improperly dumped used oil seeps through landfills into ground water, disrupts bacterial digestion in sewer treatment plants and washes into lakes and harbors. At present, used motor oil is the largest single source of oil pollution in our nation’s waterways. Certainly the first thing we can do is not create so much used oil to begin with, and recycle the used oil we have. Both Synthetic Motor Oils and Conventional motor oils can be recycled at any used oil recycling center. Virtually every city in the United States has multiple used oil collection sites for free recycling.