AMSOIL Quickshot SE Fuel Additive has been granted the Best New Powersports Product award for 2011 at the SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year, over 2,000 new products were submitted for consideration of this distinctive honor in various categories. In determining the winners, judges looked for superiority of innovation, technical achievement, quality, consumer appeal and marketability.
AMSOIL Quickshot SE is a premium fuel additive formulated to clean and restore optimal performance in small engine and powersports equipment fuel systems. It acts as a fuel stabilizer between uses and short-term storage and helps prevent damaging corrosion. Its revolutionary formulation focuses on three major fuel-related issues common in small engine equipment: ethanol, water and dirty gasoline.
AMSOIL Quickshot SE is designed to keep water dispersed throughout the fuel tank, moving it out and decreasing the chance of ethanol separating from the gasoline. Moisture finding its way into gas tanks through condensation is dispersed in tiny molecules and safely moved out of the tank through the combustion chamber. The lack of additives in today’s gasoline can cause fuel system gumming and varnish, creating deposits on critical components. AMSOIL Quickshot SE cleans hard to remove deposits on pistons, spark plugs, injectors, carburetors and other combustion chamber parts to maintain peak operating power.
AMSOIL Quickshot SE is recommended for use in all two-and four-stroke gasoline powered engines including motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, boats, ATV’s, edgers, tillers, mowers, snow blowers, chain saws, generators and farm and construction equipment.
AMSOIL has been the recognized leader in synthetic lubrication since 1972. For more information about AMSOIL synthetic motor oils and performance products go to CompetitionSynthetics.com or call 208.413.8323
AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils have been reformulated to last longer in service and meet the more stringent ILSAC GF-5 and API SN service categories. Available in four different viscosities, XL Synthetic Motor Oils are recommended for up to 10,000 miles or six months of service, whichever comes first, or longer when recommended in owners’ manuals or indicated by electronic oil life monitoring systems.
Amsoil SAE 5W-20 XL Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil
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Consider, Amsoil XL:
XL is the next step up from Amsoil's fully synthetic OE motor oil line.
Oil change recommendation is set by Amsoil at 10,000-miles or 6-months.
Fully licensed by the American Petroleum Institute as API SN/GF-5
XL is compatible with petroleum and synthetic motor oils.
The 5W-30 version is compliant with the GM dexos1 specification.
Available in quarts, 30-gallon drums, 55-gallon drums and 275-gallon totes.
AMSOIL INC. has been the recognized leader in synthetic lubricant and filtration products since 1972 producing the first 100% synthetic motor oil to be recognized by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Amsoil Dealer info:
For more information about AMSOIL synthetic lubricants and performance filtration products contact Anthony Garner at Competition Synthetics. Anthony is an Amsoil T-1 Certified Independent Dealer. E-mail Anthony at compsyn@live.com, or visithttp://competitionsynthetics.com
AMSOIL is introducing its latest line of synthetic motor oils. AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oils are specially formulated for the longer oil change intervals recommended by vehicle manufacturers today. Available in three viscosities, this advanced synthetic technology resists chemical breakdown for maximum wear protection (and peace of mind) well beyond the traditional 3,000-mile oil change interval.
Amsoil OE, a premium performing full synthetic motor oil without the premium price. Move up to Amsoil!
Amsoil OE is available in three viscosities, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30
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Consider, Amsoil OE:
Competitive pricing when compared to other commonly available fully synthetic motor oils.
Oil change recommendation based on the recommendations of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Fully licensed by the American Petroleum Institute as API SN/GF-5
OE is compatible with petroleum and synthetic motor oils.
The 5W-30 version is compliant with the GM dexos1 specification.
Available in quarts, 30-gallon drums, 55-gallon drums and 275-gallon totes.
AMSOIL INC. has been the recognized leader in synthetic lubricant and filtration products since 1972 producing the first 100% synthetic motor oil to be recognized by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Amsoil Dealer info:
For more information about AMSOIL synthetic lubricants and performance filtration products contact Anthony Garner at Competition Synthetics. Anthony is an Amsoil T-1 Certified Independent Dealer. E-mail Anthony at compsyn@live.com, or visithttp://competitionsynthetics.com
Provide facts outlining lubrication requirements of flat tappet camshaft engines and the importance of higher levels of zinc and phosphorus.
Issues:
Flat tappet camshafts undergo extreme pressure and loads, thus requiring an engine oil that is fortified with anti-wear additives to provide premium protection. The severity of higher spring pressure in racing engines also creates the need for additional wear protection.
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Technical Discussion:
The most commonly used anti-wear additive in motor oils is zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP). ZDDP contains both zinc and phosphorus components working together to provide anti-wear protection, and is most important during cam “break-in” procedures. Proper break-in lubes should be used during the break-in phase for all new or rebuilt engines with flat tappets. These lubricants provide the extra protection required to reduce wear at the point of contact during break-in and help the flat tappet face properly mate with the cam lobe. Once the break-in phase is completed, AMSOIL motor oils, which are formulated with high levels of zinc and phosphorus, will provide premium protection to flat tappet cams.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and International Lubricants Standards Approval Committee (ILSAC) have mandated the reduction of phosphorus to extend catalytic converter life. However, reducing the level of ZDDP can compromise protection to engine components, most notably in flat tappet camshafts. Current API SM and ILSAC GF-4 specifications for gasoline engines have maximum and minimum phosphorus levels of 800 ppm and 600 ppm, respectively, for SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-20, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 motor oils. All other gasoline SAE grades do not have a mandated phosphorus limit.
All engines, especially high-performance modified engines, benefit from oils with superior film strength and anti-wear properties. The flat tappet/camshaft lobe interface is the one area in an engine that has extreme contact load. Since this load increases significantly when non-stock, high-pressure valve springs are employed, the use of properly formulated motor oils is extremely important to reduce wear and extend flat tappet/ camshaft life.
Recommendation:
AMSOIL recommends motor oils containing high levels of zinc/phosphorus for superior protection. The table below lists many of the AMSOIL synthetic motor oils that are formulated with high levels of anti-wear additives:
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AMSOIL AMO, ARO, HDD, AME, RD20, RD30, RD50 and AHR all contain high levels of zinc/phosphorus, maximizing flat tappet/camshaft life in stock modified and high-performance applications.
AMSOIL 10W-40 (AMO) is a premium synthetic formulation which is recommended for API SL (gasoline)/CI-4 Plus (heavy-duty, on-road diesel) specified applications. It is an outstanding choice where high zinc containing protection is required in late model hot rods requiring extra camshaft protection.
*AMSOIL 10W-40 (AMO) is the offical motor oil used in the Amsoil/Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge*
AMSOIL 20W-50 (ARO) is a premium synthetic formulation which is recommended for API SL (gasoline)/CI-4 Plus (heavy-duty, on-road diesel) specified applications. It is an outstanding choice where high zinc containing protection is required in late model hot rods requiring extra camshaft protection.
AMSOIL (HDD) is a 5W-30 weight combination diesel/gasoline oil with a higher starting TBN to handle the significant stresses from high soot loading and acid generation in modern diesel engines. HDD contains the high phosphorus and zinc required for long life.
AMSOIL 15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil (AME) is engineered for use in a wide variety of light and heavy-duty applications. AME is formulated with high levels of zinc and phosphorus to ensure protection of flat tappet camshaft lobes in high performance diesel engines.
AMSOIL Dominator Synthetic 5W-20, 10W-30 and 15W-50 Racing Oils (RD20, RD30, RD50) are all formulated with the same robust additive package. These oils are heavily fortified with zinc and phosphorus to protect flat tappet cams in the most extreme racing conditions.
AMSOIL (AHR) is a super heavy SAE 60 weight racing oil de-signed for alcohol and nitro burning race engines where viscosity loss associated with fuel dilution is a concern. AHR includes a high dose of zinc containing anti-wear chemistry that race engines require.
Buying high zinc motor oil? Pick up an oil or air filter for your vintage vehicle and save yourself a trip to the parts store.
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At the Performance Racing Industry trade show in Orlando, Fla. in December 2006 AMSOIL announced its new affiliation with Mopar Muscle magazine to become “Official Oil” of the MOPAR Muscle Engine Challenge.
Ford Motor Company issued an “automotive maintenance myths” statement last month that both debunked the traditional 3,000-mile oil change and promoted the use of synthetic motor oil.
MYTH: Cars need oil changes every three months or 3,000 miles.
False: That used to be true, but not with newer cars. Because of synthetic oils that don’t break down as quickly, consumers actually don’t need oil changes as often – more like every 5,000 to 7,500 miles – or even 10,000 on the new 2011 Mustang depending on your driving habits. (There may be two recommendations for oil-change intervals: one for normal driving and one for hard use. Check your maintenance guide to be sure.)
SAVE: Either way, there’s a considerable savings here: Let’s say you’re an average consumer who drives 12,000 miles a year, which means you would need about four oil changes a year under the old formula. With the new extended mileage, consumers need only about two oil changes a year, cutting their bill for oil changes in half – you could pocket upward of $50 a year or $650 in the lifetime of your car and do something to help the environment by saving oil.
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 manufacturers follow that lead, drain interval recommendations will continue to climb.
For more information about AMSOIL synthetic lubricants and performance filtration products contact Anthony Garner at Competition Synthetics. Anthony is an Amsoil T-1 Certified Independent Dealer. E-mail Anthony at compsyn@live.com, or visithttp://competitionsynthetics.com
Provided below is information provided by Amsoil, Inc., regarding inherent late model Ford, GM and Dodge diesel engine issues. Issues:
AMSOIL has documented increasing levels of fuel contamination (fuel dilution) in the engine oil of 2007-2008 light-duty Ford, GM and Dodge diesel pickups, and indications are that 2009-2010 models are also affected. Research indicates fuel dilution is intensifying due to the use of in-cylinder post-fuel injection during the engine’s exhaust stroke to regenerate the diesel particulate filter (DPF). Fuel in the oil reduces the oil’s life expectancy and effectiveness. Because diesel fuel is a natural solvent, fuel dilution in motor oil causes a decrease in viscosity which may lead to an increase in engine wear rates.
Hard-working diesel engines present a serious challenge to the lubricants that protect them. Tight clearances and intense pressures can generate enough force to tear apart the molecular structure of the oil, causing permanent viscosity loss. Permanent viscosity loss is termed “shear” and leads to accelerated equipment wear, oil consumption and deposit formation.
Shear stability measures a lubricant’s ability to withstand shearing forces without degrading to a lower viscosity. To meet CJ-4 requirements for shear stability, the American Petroleum Institute (API) requires diesel oils to pass the Kurt Orbahn 90-Cycle Shear Stability Test. Resisting shear and maintaining protective viscosity in the harsh operating conditions of diesel engines is challenge enough for many diesel oils, but maintaining viscosity in the face of fuel dilution is another challenge altogether. Factors such as frequent starts, excessive engine idling, short trips and cold weather have contributed to moderate levels of fuel dilution in diesel applications for years, while recent issues with emission systems have brought the fuel dilution problem to a whole new level.
For example, AMSOIL has documented increasing fuel dilution levels in 2007-2009 Caterpillar C13 and C15 on-highway engines. There are many possible causes, including problems with a unit injector or leaking seals. Another cause of fuel dilution is new emission systems using in-cylinder post-fuel injection, a process most 2007-2010 light-duty GM, Ford and Dodge diesel pickups use to regenerate the diesel particulate filter.
Because diesel fuel is a natural solvent, it causes a multitude of problems when it contaminates the oil, including reduced oil viscosity, reduced oil fi lm strength, increased engine wear (particularly in the cylinder/ring area), increased volatility, weakened lubricant detergency, accelerated lubricant oxidation, varnish formation, acid formation/corrosion and low oil pressure.
The most notable problem associated with increased fuel contamination is reduced viscosity and the corresponding effect it has on oil performance. When combined with shearing conditions, as little as 4 percent fuel dilution is generally enough to reduce an oil’s viscosity to less than the specified viscosity grade.
AMSOIL sent five competitive synthetic CJ-4 5W-40 diesel oils to an independent laboratory for shear stability testing. Knowing the tough environment that diesels present to lubricating oils, AMSOIL doubled the standard Kurt Orbahn 90-cycle test and had the oils tested for 180 cycles. Samples were then contaminated with 2 and 4 percent ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel. As the graph shows, even after being shear tested for twice the industry standard and contaminated with 4 percent fuel dilution, AMSOIL maintained viscosity and was the only oil to stay within an SAE 40 viscosity rating. As other oils lost viscosity due to shearing forces and fuel dilution, their ability to protect against wear was jeopardized.
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AMSOIL Premium Diesel Oils are formulated with an ultra shear stable polymer system that maintains viscosity better than inferior products. Testing proves that AMSOIL provides unsurpassed shear stability, offering better viscosity control than competitive oils.
Recommendations:
Although AMSOIL Premium Diesel Oils have shown the ability to maintain integrity under fuel dilution conditions, the abnormally high rate and unknown long-term effects have forced AMSOIL to adjust its drain interval recommendations as a precautionary measure in 2007-2010 Dodge 6.7L, Ford 6.4L and GM 6.6L LMM light-duty turbo-diesel pickups. In these applications, AMSOIL recommends changing AMSOIL Premium API CJ-4 Synthetic Diesel Oils (DEO, DME) at the manufacturer-recommended drain interval. Drain intervals may be extended further with oil analysis.
AMSOIL previously announced a fuel dilution issue in 2007-2009 on-highway Caterpillar C13 and C15 engines that forced the company to adjust its drain interval recommendation in those applications to the manufacturer-recommended drain interval.
In all other applications, AMSOIL full synthetic diesel oils are recommended for three times (3X) the OEM recommendation, not to exceed 50,000 miles/600 hours or one year, whichever comes first, while Synthetic Blend 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Gasoline Motor Oil (PCO) is recommended for the longest OEM recommended drain interval. Drain intervals may be extended further with oil analysis.
AMSOIL INC., headquartered in Superior, Wisconsin., is a recognized leader in synthetic lubricant and filtration products since 1972 producing the first 100% synthetic motor oil to be recognized by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
For more information about AMSOIL synthetic lubricants and performance filtration products contact Anthony Garner at Competition Synthetics. Anthony is an Amsoil T-1 Certified Independent Dealer. E-mail Anthony at compsyn@live.com, or visithttp://competitionsynthetics.com
"The largest effect motor oils have on fuel economy is through viscosity, followed by friction modification. Lower viscosity oils can save a few percent in fuel consumption when measured by industry standard engine tests, regardless of whether the base oil is synthetic or mineral. Friction modifiers will kick in a little more, but the combined effect is rarely more than 3% compared to 10W-30s or 40s.
Synthetics can play a role in fuel economy in three ways:
1. Synthetics are generally less volatile and have higher VIs than mineral oils, so you can make thinner oils without sacrificing oil consumption, catalyst damage, and HTHS viscosity. In other words, you can make better low viscosity motor oils from synthetic base oils than from mineral base oils.
2. Synthetics are generally more oxidatively stable than mineral oils, so the oil can retain its lower viscosity longer. This means the favorable effect from lower viscosity may last longer and therefore save more fuel over time.
3. Some synthetics utilize polar base oils that can lower friction and improve lubricity. This makes them behave like a friction modifier, although they may compete to some extent with friction modifier additives and therefore not add much.
As for measuring the fuel efficiency, only carefully controlled engines tests such as those used for GF-4 certification are sensitive and repeatable enough to see the small contribution oils provide. The average consumer has far too many variables to reliably measure or even see oil related fuel savings, such as city/highway mix, road conditions, tire pressure, driving style, engine condition, fuel brand and dispensing accuracy, sensor condition, temperature, wind, humidity, etc. I plotted my MPG for 13 years on the same car and same gas, and the results varied from 16 to 29 MPG, with 95% of the data being +-15% from the mean. Imagine trying to see a 2% improvement in a plot that swings that wildly. I have to giggle when I hear people report a 5 or 10% improvement after one tank of gas. Such testimonials are worthless.
Bottom line, you will never know exactly how much gas you are saving from your motor oil, nonetheless the contribution from synthetics, but you can be sure that lower viscosity oils will save some fuel and a good synthetic a little more." - Work Cited: Tom Schaefer
AMSOIL offers three levels of high quality synthetic motor oil to suite the individual needs of each customer. The three levels are referred to as PERFORMANCE, PERFORMANCE PLUS and MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE.
PERFORMANCE
AMSOIL OE 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30, 15W-40 Synthetic Motor Oils
Formulated for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-recommended drain intervals AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oils help provide better wear control, highand low-temperature protection and increased fuel economy compared to conventional oils. The oil drain recommendations for many of today’s vehicles extend well beyond the traditional 3,000-mile interval, some up to 12,000 miles with electronic oil monitoring systems. AMSOIL OE Oils provide excellent protection and performance for the entire length of the original equipment manufacturer’s recommended drain interval.
PERFORMANCE PLUS
AMSOIL XL Extended Life 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 and 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oils
Formulated for up to 10,000-mile/six-month drain intervals, or longer when recommended in owners’ manuals or indicated by oil monitoring systems. AMSOIL XL Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oils provide better wear control, high- and low-temperature protection and increased fuel economy compared to conventional oils. Formulated with extended-drain boost technology, AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils provide superior performance for up to 10,000-miles/six months, or longer when recommended in owners’ manuals or indicated by electronic oil life monitoring systems.
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
AMSOIL 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and 10W-30 Top-Tier Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oils
Formulated for up to 25,000-mile/one-year drain intervals. The top-tier Signature Series AMSOIL synthetic motor oils deliver extraordinary lubrication in all types of automotive gasoline engines. Combining the industry-premier synthetic technology with AMSOIL premium additives, AMSOIL synthetic motor oils exceed the higher performance demands of modern engines, withstanding the stress of higher horsepower, higher heat and complicated emission control systems. AMSOIL synthetic motor oils are engineered to outperform competitive conventional and synthetic motor oils and deliver long-lasting performance and protection for up to 25,000- mile/one-year drain intervals.
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