Tiffany Stone caught up with Team AMSOIL athlete Jimmy Henderson at Crandon International Raceway

Tiffany Stone caught up with Team AMSOIL athlete Jimmy Henderson at Crandon International Raceway over Labor Day weekend to get a closer look at his new Pro 4 truck.

Congratulations to Jimmy for an outstanding performance—securing 2nd place overall in the Pro 4 World Championship and 3rd place in the Red Bull Cup!

Hear why Jimmy only trusts AMSOIL in his truck.

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How your engine cooling system affects the efficiency of your engine

 Ever wondered how your engine keeps its cool? 

In this video, we dive into the unsung hero of your vehicle's cooling system—the engine coolant temperature sensor. It’s more important than you think to keep this little sensor in top shape.

Speaking of cool, AMSOIL DOMINATOR® Coolant Boost is here to take your engine’s chill factor to the next level. With cutting-edge tiered-surfactant technology, it can drop engine temps by up to 25ºF (14ºC) while also getting your engine up to temp faster. Because in the world of high-performance, every degree counts!

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 How does a torque converter work? 

This is a great explanation on how fluid is used to apply torque to the transmission which makes the vehicle move. The stress and heat on the fluid can be tremendous, so the proper fluid will keep the torque converter clean and cooler for more reliable operation. Watch this interesting video. 

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Free AMSOIL Banner offer for AMSOIL Retail Accounts

 The promotion runs Feb. 1-28, 2023.

Eligible Participants: Retail accounts

Promo Code: RA0223BNS

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GM* recently launched a new motor oil performance standard with its proprietary dexos R* motor oil specification.

 GM* recently launched a new motor oil performance standard with its proprietary dexos R* motor oil specification.

Testing is complete and AMSOIL Signature Series already outperforms the dexos R specification. 

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General Motors new Dexos R Motoroil Specification

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Today's Product Highlight is Synthetic Industrial EP Gear Oil.

 Today's #ProductHighlight is Synthetic Industrial EP Gear Oil.

Fortified with extreme-pressure (EP) additives to provide industrial-grade performance and protection. Designed to exceed the increased protection requirements of gears and bearings operating under severe-service and shock-loading conditions. Delivers complete gearbox protection, with an emphasis on extreme-pressure gear protection, heat resistance and cold-temperature operability.

AMSOIL EP Synthetic Gear Oil

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Free 3 pack of AMSOIL shop rags with your $75 order.

 Keep your engine running cool and your hands clean. For a limited time, get a free 3 pack of AMSOIL shop rags with your $75 order.

Use code CC1022RGS at check out.

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AMSOIL 195-hp Turbocharged UTV Torture Test

195-hp Turbocharged UTV Torture Test

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Low Quality Diesel Fuel Requires AMSOIL Diesel Fuel Additives

How To Compensate for Low Diesel Fuel Quality

Diesel fuel quality varies by location depending on the nature of the crude oil and refining practices.

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Filled for Life Transmission Fluids. Do they really never need to be changed?

 The dirty little secret is that “filled-for-life” really means “filled for the life of the warranty.”

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How laboratories test motor oil part 3

How laboratories test motor oil

Banks Speed School Episode 3

 

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Happy New Year 2022 From Art & Inee AMSOIL Direct Jobbers!

Have safe and prosperous AMSOIL Synthetics new year! Make it a great one!

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How Synthetic Oil Is Made Part 2

 

How synthetic motor oil is made

How synthetic motor oil is made

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Is your vehicle protected by AMSOIL?

Is your vehicle protected by AMSOIL?

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Happy 4th of July From AMSOIL Direct Jobber in East Texas!

 Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. 

Happy 4th of July!

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AMSOIL Synthetic V-Twin Motor Oil Proves Superiority

AMSOIL EXCELS IN V-TWIN TORTURE TEST

• 2019 Harley-Davidson* Street Bob* • Milwaukee-Eight* 107 c.i. engine • 1,000 miles on engine dyno • 300ºF (149ºC) oil temperature • 421ºF (216ºC) max. cylinder temperature

Extreme heat is the biggest enemy for a powerful air-cooled V-twin engine, like those found on most Harley-Davidson* motorcycles. In fact, when designing its latest V-twin engine platform – the Milwaukee Eight* – Harley asked riders what they wanted from its newest engine. Two themes emerged: more power and less heat.

Extreme heat can ruin your ride

Some riders have complained about intense heat radiating from the engine while riding, particularly the rear cylinder, which doesn’t receive as much airflow as the front cylinder.

Extreme heat not only challenges rider comfort, it challenges the engine.

If, for example, heat causes the piston to expand beyond acceptable tolerances, it can rub against the cylinder wall and cause scuffing.

Heat also causes some oils to thin and lose viscosity. The oil can become so thin the engine loses oil pressure, causing the oil-pressure gauge to bottom out.

Riding conditions turn up the heat

V-twin heat becomes especially problematic when riding on hot summer days in conditions that limit airflow over the engine, such as in slow-moving parade or rally traffic. In extreme cases, the bike’s electronic temperature controls shut down the bike if it gets too hot.

Oil-cooled Milwaukee-Eight engine

Harley introduced its Milwaukee-Eight engine in 2016 in part to reduce extreme heat and enhance rider comfort. The engine uses a system of oil-filled cooling jackets surrounding the cylinders to reduce heat. The oil absorbs heat and carries it to a small oil cooler, where it dissipates into the atmosphere.

1,000-mile dyno test

To test AMSOIL Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil in the latest V-twin technology, we purchased a 2019 Harley-Davidson Street Bob equipped with a 107-c.i. Milwaukee Eight engine.

We instrumented the bike and rode it on the street to establish a baseline for “real-world” operation. This confirmed that low-speed, low-airflow conditions, like stop-and-go traffic, created the most challenging conditions.

We then installed the bike on the dyno in our mechanical lab and subjected it to a 1,000-mile test designed to simulate the worst-case conditions we saw on the street. One thousand miles is enough to make 640 trips down Main Street in Sturgis.

Airflow over the engine was restricted to hold the oil-sump temperature at a steady 300ºF (149ºC). Cylinder temperature topped out at 421ºF (216ºC). In these conditions, the oil can quickly oxidize (chemically break down), which causes the viscosity to increase until it’s out of grade and no longer provides the protection the engine requires.

Extreme heat no match for AMSOIL

Following the test, we chemically analyzed the oil to measure viscosity, oxidation, total base number (TBN) and wear metals. We also examined engine parts, in addition to the compensator, for wear or distress.

As shown, AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil (MCV) provided exceptional protection. The piston skirt contains virtually no wear, while deposits are minimal given the extreme conditions. In addition, the rings still move freely for maximum compression and power. The wear surfaces on the compensator are also in excellent condition, indicating the oil provided smooth, reliable shifts.

Rear-Cylinder Piston

The rings are virtually deposit free and didn’t stick for maximum compression and power. The skirt contains minimal scuffing for long engine life.

Compensator

The wear surfaces show minimal distress, indicating the oil protected the compensator for smooth, quiet shifts.

Oil analysis results are also impressive. The oil stayed within its viscosity grade despite the extreme heat. The oil limited oxidation and retained its TBN, which is a measure of its ability to fight corrosive acids. Finally, the oil limited wear metals to trace levels, indicating its excellent level of wear protection.

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AMSOIL Racing Products Provided Exceptional Protection for Drag Racer

AMSOIL DELIVERS ‘SHOCKING’
PROTECTION IN DRAG RACING ENGINE

Preferred Customer and truck driver Paul Jordan of Butte, Mont. started racing a Junior Dragster at only 11 years old. At 14, he purchased a Plymouth* Duster,* which he’s dragraced since the early 2000s, competing in Montana, Idaho and the surrounding area. 

After 13 years of drag racing, the bearings in Jordan’s
Chrysler 408 showed virtually no signs of wear.

“A friend of the family talked my parents into bringing me out to the racetrack one day and from that point on I was hooked,” said Jordan. “I was only the second one in Montana to have a Junior Dragster at that point.” 

 

In 2007, Jordan built a Chrysler* 408 engine for his Duster. He used AMSOIL DOMINATOR® 15W-50 Synthetic Racing Oil (RD50) as the break-in oil and service fill.  

As you would expect, the engine constantly operates under severe conditions. It makes about 550 horsepower and regularly hits 5,000-6,000 rpm. 

Jordan estimates his Duster has made about 4,000 passes down the drag strip since 2007. 

“I’ve won five championships over the years, so I’ve made a lot of passes down a lot of tracks,” he said.

It uses six quarts of DOMINATOR Synthetic Racing Oil, a WIX oil filter as the primary filter and an AMSOIL Oil Filter as the secondary filter. Most notably, it has run on methanol fuel for the past three years, which is prone to attracting moisture and diluting the oil. 

“If you switch to methanol, the rule is you should change oil every other race,” said Jordan. Even so, he only changes oil once a year.

“There is no indication of any contamination,” said Jordan. “I look through it to see if there are any metal particles, but I’ve never had any. I probably could have put two years on the oil if I’d wanted to.”

He recently decided to tear down the engine for the first time since building it 13 years ago to refresh it, which typically includes installing new bearings, piston rings and honing the cylinders. He also wanted to make some modifications to increase power.

“I expected to open the engine, pull the bearing caps off and see a couple of them pretty much worn out and on the verge of failure,” said Jordan.

Instead, the inside of the engine looked clean and virtually free of wear. 

“It was pretty surprising when we pulled it apart, popped the bearings out and they looked nearly brand new,” said Jordan. “There’s no ridge at all on the cylinder walls, which is incredible. And I used to spray it with nitrous, too. The cylinders are in unbelievable condition. There are a few scuff marks, but nothing you’d expect for something that’s been abused for more than a decade. It was really shocking. And I can’t believe how clean it was; there was no buildup anywhere.”

Jordan said the crankshaft just needed to be re-polished. The car ran its best elapsed times at the drag strip in 2019, meaning it never lost power over the years.

“I could reassemble the engine as-is and go another 13 years,” said Jordan. “I have no reason to believe, other than AMSOIL, that the engine lasted as long as it did. I use AMSOIL in everything I own. I use it in my pickup truck, my semi, my race car...if AMSOIL made shampoo, I’d use that, too.” 

Jordan adds that he used AMSOIL Super Shift® Racing Transmission Fluid (ART) in the TF727 transmission used in the car from 2003 to 2017 without a rebuild.

“I truly appreciate the fine lubrication products offered by AMSOIL, and you can expect my loyalty for many more years to come,” he said. 

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Motor Oil Color and Service Life

What Your Motor Oil Color Means

John BakerJohn Baker | Jan 09, 2020 8:54 AM



An object’s color can reveal a lot about its condition. A brown apple? Probably not great to eat. A slice of green bread? Same. What about motor oil color? Can your eyes provide insight into your oil’s suitability to protect your engine?

Does motor oil that’s turned black require changing?

Not necessarily. In this case, the oil’s color is a sign it’s doing its job.

Oil naturally darkens during use for a couple reasons, including heat cycles. During your drive to work, your engine reaches normal operating temperature (typically 195ºF–220ºF [90ºC–104ºC]), heating the motor oil.

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Then the oil cools while your car sits in the parking lot. The process repeats as you run errands over lunch and when you return home.

This continual daily exposure to increased heat naturally darkens the oil.

In addition, normal oxidation can darken oil.

Oxidation occurs when oxygen molecules interact with oil molecules and cause chemical breakdown, just like how oxygen causes a cut apple to brown or iron to rust.

Soot also causes oil to turn black.

While we associate soot with diesels, today’s direct-injected gasoline engines can produce more soot than older diesels without exhaust-treatment devices. While individual soot particles are too small to cause engine wear, particles can agglomerate into larger wear-causing contaminants that can lead to wear before they lodge in the oil filter.

Just because the oil has darkened doesn’t necessarily mean it’s reached the end of its service life.

Motor oil contains detergent and dispersant additives designed to clean contaminants like soot and prevent them from depositing onto metal surfaces.

Oil that has turned black is an indication the additives are doing their job. You can read more about that here.

What about motor oil that looks like chocolate milk?

In this case, motor oil color does reflect performance…and oil that looks like chocolate milk is bad. Very bad.

Water or engine coolant have contaminated the oil, typically due to a head gasket leak.

We all know that water and oil don’t mix. When they combine in your engine, water droplets suspend in the oil and alter its appearance until it looks frothy or like chocolate milk.

The presence of water leads to foam bubbles, which rupture when pulled between engine parts during operation, leaving metal components unprotected against wear.

It also forms sludge, which can clog oil passages and ruin the engine. In this case, see a mechanic as soon as possible.

What if my oil looks or feels thin?

While not related to motor oil color, this is another frequent question we field from motorists.

Don’t take this the wrong way, but in this case go out to the garage and smell your dipstick.

Oil that has lost viscosity is often due to fuel dilution. You can usually smell gasoline or diesel fuel on the dipstick in such cases.

Fuel dilution occurs when gas or diesel wash past the piston rings and contaminate the oil in the sump. It reduces oil viscosity, which reduces the oil’s ability to prevent wear. It also leads to formation of harmful varnish and sludge.

Fuel dilution can occur if you idle your engine excessively or due to a mechanical defect. It’s also common in some modern direct-injected engines.

It’s important to note that no one can precisely measure an oil’s viscosity simply by looking at it or rubbing a little between their fingers.

As Oil ANALYZERS INC. manager Allen Bender likes to ask, “When’s the last time you had your eyes calibrated?”

Oil analysis in the only definitive way to determine the oil’s viscosity and whether it’s lost viscosity due to fuel dilution.

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My oil feels gritty? Should I change it?

When checking oil level, some motorists like to rub oil between their fingers to check for particles.

Grit or other contaminants can mean the oil has chemically broken down, but this is unlikely, especially with a top-shelf synthetic oil.

More likely, the oil filter has filled with contaminants and unfiltered oil is bypassing the filter and circulating through the engine.

The filter is designed with a bypass valve to ensure the engine receives oil even if the filter is full.

While dirty oil is preferable to no oil, it’s not a long-term plan for success. In this case, change the oil and filter.

Trust oil analysis, not your eyes

While it’s possible to get a rough idea what’s going on inside your engine due to oil color, appearance or scent, you need to perform oil analysis to find out what’s really going on.

By chemically analyzing a used-oil sample, a qualified lab can tell you if the oil contains excessive wear particles, water contamination, fuel dilution and more. Ultimately, the report will tell you if the oil is suitable for continued use or not.

It’s a cost-effective way to get the most out of your oil change…and your engine. Check out this post to see how to perform oil analysis.

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