Grease must continually cling to and lubricate moving parts despite gravity, centrifugal force and extreme pressure.
Shop the AMSOIL online store by browsing from a list of products specifically selected for semi-trailer and trucking applications. Select from premium and heavy-duty diesel oils, filtration and by-pass filtration products, transmission and brake fluids, s
Learn the key steps and best practices for offseason storage with AMSOIL products. From cleaning and lubricating to fuel stabilization and battery maintenance, ensure your equipment is ready for the next season.
Learn why using superior oil is crucial for ATVs and UTVs. Discover how high thermal stability oils can prevent heat build-up and maintain optimal engine performance.
Learn the importance of proper application and maintenance of grease-lubricated parts for optimal equipment performance and longevity.
Just how good is AMSOIL? AMSOIL compares its product with other synthetic oils. See comparative & performance test results.
The primary function of the engine oil is to lubricate moving parts preventing metal-to-metal contact and reducing friction.
Following this guide will ensure you can tackle winter with a reliable snow blower. Say goodbye to your shovel and spend more time enjoying the winter weather!
Vehicle maintenance is an important part of preparing for winter months. Extreme winter weather can make breakdowns especially dangerous, and most people aren't aware of the effect cold weather has on conventional lubricants.
Understanding Kinematic viscosity and Dynamic or Absolute viscosity. Also called momentum diffusivity and absolute viscosity.
AMSOIL synthetic snowmobile oils to deliver exceptional cold-flow, exhaust power valve cleanliness and wear protection.
There are some basic jobs that a coolant has to perform, just like motor oil, or engine life is significantly reduced. The main job of the coolant, keeping the engine cool.
While ethanol has become a popular scapegoat for mechanics, especially in the marine industry, it isn't the enemy - time is the enemy.
The problem, however, is transmission fluid additives don't work very well. Although they may provide a short period of improved performance, transmission performance can become worse over time.
AMSOIL formulates a full line of synthetic automatic transmission fluids that meet the stringent demands of today's transmissions.
It really works. AMSOIL Upper Cylinder Lubricant delivers 18 percent more lubricity than Lucas and 20 percent more than Sea Foam for better retention of horsepower and fuel economy.
What happens when your vehicle's oil-life monitor contradicts AMSOIL oil-change recommendations?
AMSOIL offers more engine protection against horsepower loss and wear than required by a leading industry standard. Find out how and why this helps extend the life of your vehicles.
To answer your question - Yes, AMSOIL formulates excellent engine oils, transmission fluids, gear lubes, and more. Let's take a closer look at why AMSOIL is a good oil.
Guide to properly storing AMSOIL synthetic lubricants in the winter season.
How does motor oil become contaminated? Commonly through abrasives, and combustion by-products.
Conventional and synthetic oils are completely compatible. Conventional oil will detract from the superior performance of synthetic oil.
The use of synthetic lubricants is growing because properly formulated synthetics offer benefits beyond what conventional and synthetic-blend products provide.
Passenger car motor oils, the base oil makes up 70 to 80 percent of the final product; additives comprise the other 20 to 30 percent.
A New Level of Protection and Performance. AMSOIL Signature Series, XL and OE formulations launching this fall place our motor oil line ahead of the game.
Important to classic car owners, AMSOIL Z-ROD contains special inhibitors in the formulation that provide anti-rust and anti-corrosion properties.
A potentially catastrophic problem is surfacing in today's engines. Here's how AMSOIL is working to solve it.
Is Synthetic Oil Better For My Car? It is generally accepted that synthetics outperform conventional oils, but many people don't understand why. The differences begin at a molecular level.
Testing proves AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil provides more complete protection against damaging engine deposits than its competitors.
All motor oils will eventually oxidize to some extent. However, we can dramatically slow oxidation through use of synthetic base oils and quality oxidation-inhibitor additives.
Most people know that two- and four-stroke engines have different lubrication requirements. The different lubrication requirements are a result of the differences in the two- and four-stroke combustion processes.
AMSOIL synthetic motorcycle oil offer increased lubricity and high heat protection, exceptional cleanliness, and rust protection that equipment is prone to during storage.
Critical Functions of Engine Oil, Explanation of Dynamic viscosity and kinematic viscosity, Combat the Effects of Cold Temperatures, Conventional lubricants vs Synthetic lubricants and more.
What Are The Causes of Oxidation In Oil?, New Oil Technology Needed to Prevent Super Knock, What is the function of piston rings?, Perfect Pairing Oil And Oil Filter, and more.
Combining premium motor oil with a premium oil filter is necessary for total engine protection. AMSOIL provides both.
The launch of the new API specifications in December will prompt a significant change in the AMSOIL synthetic diesel oil lineup as all-new API CK-4 diesel oils are added to the mix.
Choosing the right type of oil filter can be a challenge. Here are some suggestions.
Properly functioning piston rings are vital to maximum engine power and efficiency.
Lubrication and Engineering Services for Wind Turbine