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Friday, November 25, 2011

Three cost effective solutions from AMSOIL

How often do you change the oil in your vehicle? Do you follow a more traditional 3,000-mile/3-month schedule, the recommendation in your owner’s manual, or are you interested in extended life oil changes? Whatever your oil change preference, AMSOIL has the solution for you. Starting at only $5.38 per quart, AMSOIL high quality synthetic motor oil may be more cost effective than you ever imagined. Send us a message today and see what we can do for you. AMSOIL, the first API rated synthetic passenger car motor oil since 1972.

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 visit http://competitionsynthetics.com

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Imported From Detroit - Making an Award Winning Engine

Trenton Michigan USA

All-new Chrysler 3.6-liter, DOHC, 24-valve Pentastar V-6 Technical Specifications

2011 Ward's 10 Best Engines List
Horsepower: 292 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque: 260 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 18/27 mpg
Displacement: 3.6 liters
Bore x stroke: 96 x 83 mm
Valve train system: Double-overhead cam with roller finger followers and hydraulic lash adjusters. Dual independent cam-torque actuated phasers.
Fuel injection: Multi-point port fuel injection
Construction: High-pressure die-cast aluminum cylinder block and semi-permanent mold aluminum cylinder head.
Maximum engine speed: 7200 rpm
Fuel requirement: E85 (Ethanol) or unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Emission capability: PZEV
Canister-free oil filter element on top of the engine — prevents landfill, allows incineration, eases oil changes.
5W-30 ILSAC GF-5 Motor Oil is recommended. The standard change interval, with this oil, is 8,000 miles under normal driving conditions with six quart oil capacity.

AMSOIL motor oil recommendation:

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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:

Press Release: All-new Pentastar V-6 Engine from Chrysler Group LLC Improves Powertrain Flexibility and Fuel Efficiency - link

2011 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony - link

Friday, November 19, 2010

AMSOIL Quickshot SE Awarded Best New Powersports Product by SEMA Judges

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.

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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

Other Articles:

SEMA 2010 - New Products Showcase Features More Than 2,000 Entries—Here Are the Winners - link

Snowmobile.com - AMSOIL Quickshot SE picks up top award at SEMA - link

ATV/SXS Illustrated - AMSOIL Quickshot SE Awarded Best New Powersports Product by SEMA Judges - link

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Reformulated, Repackaged XL Synthetic Motor Oils

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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Amsoil SAE 5W-30 XL Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil

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Amsoil SAE 10W-30 XL Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil

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Amsoil SAE 10W-40 XL Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil

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Business Owners

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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.

Introducing: Amsoil OE

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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Business Owners

Business owners, do you operate a quick lube, tire store, or service shop? Click HERE and register today to carry Amsoil at your business.

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.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Muscle Car Tech

Objective:

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*

Tech Article: Choosing The Best Oils For Your Mopar Engine - Lifeblood Picking The Right Oil For Your Mopar Muscle Car

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.

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