Happy Halloween! Treat, not Tricks

 Instead of trick, treat with AMSOIL for Halloween. Hope everyone had a great Halloween!

Happy Halloween from Art & Inee Nesmith AMSOIL Direct Jobbers

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5W-20 vs 5W-30 vs 10W-30: What’s the Difference?

 5W-20 vs 5W-30 vs 10W-30: What’s the Difference?

What do these numbers mean and how important is it? Depending on which car you own and drive, this could be extremely important. Click photo for more information.

Find out what the viscosity numbers on an oil bottle mean and the importance

Viscosity explained in layman's terms

How to read an oil bottle

Read And Evaluate All Medical Information And Formulate Your Own Opinion

This blog post is to share information banned by social media sites like Facebook, but information for which there seems to be credible information most should be able to read and evaluate for themselves. Don't let sites like Facebook and Twitter tell you what you can read and what opinions you should have.

Ivermectin, does it work for COVID-19?

I posted a link to an article (naïve of me I realize) about some people that were under the care of a medical doctor, then requested the doctor also treat them with Ivermectin. The doctor wrote them a prescription and they took Ivermectin under the care of a physician and took Ivermectin in prescription form designed for use in humans. The article pointed out that CNN, among others, had claimed these people were taking "horse wormer" medications and many had died. CNN has posted a retraction, but like most retractions few if anyone saw the retraction. The cases CNN inaccurately reported on all survived COVID and took Ivermectin under the care of a doctor. In that article doctors pointed out that Ivermectin does not interfere with the other treatment for a person being treated for COVID-19.

Now let's read this article about a densely populated area of India where they are using Ivermectin to treat COVID-positive people. Deaths have been 0-2 daily since this treatment initiated despite the high and crowded population areas. Officials in this area of India, the Uttar Pradesh region, claim to be near elimination of COVID as a health threat.

The Undeniable Ivermectin Miracle in India’s 240m Populated Largest State, Uttar Pradesh (opens in a new window)

Now read about a patient's family that sued the hospital to get them to administer Ivermectin to a 68 year old family member hospitalized with COVID. The judge ruled in favor of the family and despite resistance by the hospital and refusal by doctors to administer Ivermectin, they found a doctor (a DO) that took over and treated the 68 year old woman that was now in a coma in intensive care. To make a longer story short, the lady survived and recovered.

COVID Patient in Coma Gets Ivermectin After Court Order (opens in a new window)

More reading:
Doctor Claims He Used Ivermectin on Thousands of COVID Patients Despite FDA Warnings (opens in a new window)

I post this at my own blog to give everyone a chance to read and evaluate this information for themselves and decide if any of this is valid. Hope this helps. Thanks!
Art Nesmith 

AMSOIL Dealers Need To Sign Their Annual Dealer Agreement

Time to sign your annual Dealer agreement for your AMSOIL Dealership.

All AMSOIL Dealers will be required to sign their "Dealer Agreement" document if they want to continue to maintain their Dealership and get paid. You should have received an email with a link to digitally sign it via of DocuSign or you can print the form, sign it and return it to AMSOIL Inc. This includes Lifetime Dealers like us. I've signed mine. No sense procrastinating on this. Do it soon. Contact me via of the information at my Facebook Art Nesmith AMSOIL Premier Direct Jobber page if you need assistance or you can call AMSOIL Inc. 

My LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-nesmith-2b9ba79b/

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Don't Put The Wrong Products In Your Car Or Truck!

 Without a owner's manual handy, you can be sure to pick the correct products for your car or truck to satisfy the warranty or service you put it through. Here's the easiest way.

First go and open performancempg.com (Opens in a new window so you can keep these instructions handy as you browse)

Screen shot of performancempg.com

Scroll down slightly until you see the "FIND PRODUCTS FOR YOUR" just under the photo in the center of the page.

How to access the Product Lookup Guides

Then click on the category which best suits your application. In this case we are clicking "Auto/Light Truck".

Selecting the correct category for your products

Now we need to select the correct year model of your vehicle.

Select your vehicle's year model

Now we select the manufacturer of your vehicle. In this example we select "Chevrolet."

Vehicle manufacturer selection page

Now select the model of your vehicle. In this case "Malibu".

Selecting vehicle model

Select the correct engine. The letter (8th digit of the VIN in this case. VIN is on the car inside the driver's door, on the title and on the license registration) will tell you which engine via of the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).

Now select the correct engine

In this next screenshot you will see at the top the correct motor oils for this engine. If you've made a mistake or need to change something on this vehicle you can do it from the menu on the left. The less expensive choice here is the "OE" or manufacturer's service drain interval while the other choices allow for longer drain intervals and net better performance and mileage.

The correct motor oils displayed depending on drain interval

The next screenshot shows you what you see if you scroll down a bit. Shows oil viscosity ratings, capacity to fill the engine and the correct oil filter you will need.

Shows motor oil capacities, viscosity, correct oil filter & drain plug torque.

The next screenshot shows what you see if you scroll down a bit to reveal the correct coolant type that the manufacturer recommends for this engine.

The correct coolant to use in this engine displayed.

 

This next screenshot, when you scroll down further, shows the correct transmission fluid for your automatic transmission.

Showing the correct transmission fluids.

After scrolling down, this next screenshot will show you other fluids you may need for your vehicle such as the correct fluids for your differential, transfer case, power steering and brakes.

Showing the correct fluids for differential, transfer case, power steering and brakes.

This next screenshot shows you other products for your vehicle you many need such as fuel additives, engine or transmission flush, grease, spray protectant, spray lubricant,  silicone spray and heavy duty engine degreaser.

Other products such as fuel additives, spray lubricants/protectants, grease and degreasers.

Other products are listed, once you scroll down again, are Miracle Wash, Brake Parts Cleaner, Mudslinger Protectant, Engine Degreaser and Glass Cleaner.

Other products such as waterless car wash and glass cleaner.

This next Screenshot shows the bottom of the page filled with other information you might find necessary or interesting about your vehicle.

Other details and information about your vehicle.

To begin your product look up go to performancempg.com and click the link that represents your vehicle type in the "Find products for" link under the photo in the center of the page. This link opens in a new window so you can go back and forth for additional help as you browse the products. Thanks!

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 UTV/ATV Oil

 AMSOIL Synthetic UTV/ATV Oil Customer Testimonial

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Happy Father's Day From Us at PerformanceMPG.com

 

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Looking for a Lead Substitute and Improve Octane?

 AMSOIL Octane Boost contains MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl) which acts as a LEAD substitute. Improves octane as much as 4 numbers as well. 

AMSOIL Octane Boost

For more information follow this link:

AMSOIL Octane Boost

AMSOIL 20W-50 Competition Diesel Oil

DOMINATOR 20W-50 Competition Diesel Oil

The Confidence to Compete, The Protection To Win

AMSOIL DOMINATOR® 20W-50 Competition Diesel Oil is designed for professionals and enthusiasts who want a step up in diesel protection. It is specifically designed for high-horsepower diesel engines and delivers the benefits most important to diesel competitors, including robust durability, outstanding bearing protection and the ability to withstand the extreme pressures and temperatures common to diesel competition.

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APPLICATIONS

• Use in performance-modified diesel engines that require any of the following specifications:
• API CK-4, CJ-4, CI-4+, CH-4
• Cummins 20081/20086
• Mack EO-O/EOS-4.5
• Volvo VDS3/VDS4/VDS4.5
• Caterpillar ECF-2, ECF-3, ECF-1-a
• Renault RLD-3/RLD-4
• Chrysler MS 10902
• Ford WSS-M2C171-F1

For more information on AMSOIL DOMINATOR 20W-50 Competition Diesel Oil

AMSOIL PRODUCT WARRANTY

AMSOIL products are backed by a Limited Liability Warranty. For complete information visit www.amsoil.com/warranty/.

AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Diesel Oil

 AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Diesel Oil provides exceptional wear protection.

AMSOIL Synthetic Diesel Oil Information

Compression Testing an Engine on a Car Recently Purchased Very Important

 Engine Compression Testing

If you feel you have a problem with a high mileage engine or recent purchase, good idea to do a compression check. Not a difficult task and will tell you the condition inside that engine, especially if you see signs of trouble on one or more spark plugs removed.

How to check the compression on an engine.

AMSOIL Firearms Cleaner Lubricant and Protector

 PROTECTION AND DEPENDABILITY

Keep your firearms in top working condition with AMSOIL Synthetic Firearm Lubricant and AMSOIL Firearm Cleaner.

AMSOIL SYNTHETIC FIREARM LUBRICANT

• Keeps firearms working properly for generations
• Helps prevent blockage, jams and wear
• Outstanding protection in hot and cold climates

AMSOIL FIREARM CLEANER

• Effectively cleans fouling and powder residue
• Helps reduce misfires and increase reliability
• Protects against corrosion

AMSOIL European Car Oil

 AMSOIL Synthetic European Car Motor Oil Lineup

AMSOIL Synthetic European Oil

The Difference Between Summer and Winter Gas

The Difference Between Summer and Winter Gas & the Need for Fuel Additives.

Summer has its benefits: Fishing season. Dirt-track racing. Wrenching in the garage with the door open and the tunes blaring.

Another benefit is a slight fuel-economy boost. That’s because refiners alter their gasoline and diesel formulations depending on the season, and summer gasoline contains about 1.7 percent more energy than winter-blend gas. Regardless of the time of year, it pays to know a little about what’s going in your tank to ensure you’re properly maintaining your fuel system.

Under Pressure

A primary difference between summer and winter fuels is their Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP). RVP is a measure of how easily the fuel evaporates at increased temperatures. The higher the fuel’s RVP, the more easily it evaporates.

Winter-blend fuel requires increased RVP. If the fuel doesn’t evaporate readily in cold temperatures, the engine will start hard and run rough at cold temperatures.

To achieve this, refiners often blend winter gasoline with butane, a relatively inexpensive additive with a high RVP. They adjust the RVP of the final formulation to as high as 15.0 psi to help the gasoline ignite readily in the cold. 

The Law Restricts Sales

Once the temperature warms up in summer, however, high-RVP gasoline can volatilize more easily, which contributes to increased emissions and air pollution. For that reason, federal law restricts sale of gasoline with an RVP greater than 9.0 from June 1 through Sept. 15. To comply, refiners reduce the amount of butane in the gasoline and instead use pricier additives, hence one reason gas prices generally increase in summer. The blending process also takes longer, adding to the cost. 

Some areas set even lower RVP standards in summer to further limit emissions. California, for example, has a 7.0-psi limit. Given the state’s climate, refiners may sell summer-blend gas as early as April 1 and as late as Oct. 31.

For the most part, the semi-annual switch from winter to summer gas and vice versa happens seamlessly and goes unnoticed by drivers. 

Lowest Additive Concentration 

Regardless of the season, gasoline contains detergent additives designed to keep fuel injectors and other fuel-system components clean.

Some automakers, however, think the additive content, called the lowest additive concentration (LAC), is insufficient for modern vehicles. It takes a low level of additive to pass the tests, and most gasoline on the market contains as little as 123 ppm of additive.

The low levels of detergent additives in modern gasoline allow deposits to build up on critical fuel-system components, and most motorists are unaware of how dirty the insides of their engines are. This provides a great opportunity to sell the benefits of AMSOIL fuel additives.

P.i.® and Upper Cylinder Lube

P.i. Performance Improver (API) is a potent, one-tank additive that deep-cleans your fuel system.

• Cleans fuel injectors, intake valves and combustion chamber deposits

• Reduces emissions and increases fuel economy up to 5.7 percent

• Use every 4,000 miles (6,437 km)

Upper Cylinder Lubricant (UCL) preserves and builds upon those gains. It also provides vital lubrication to the upper part of the cylinders. 

• Lubricates upper cylinders to fight wear

• Inhibits ethanol-related corrosion

• Keeps injectors clean

• Delivers 18 percent more lubricity than Lucas* and 20 percent more than Sea Foam* for better retention of horsepower and fuel economy.

For more information:
AMSOIL Fuel Additives.

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 Motorcycle Products

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. 

AMSOIL Racing Products

AMSOIL Limited Snowmobile Warranty

AMSOIL RUNS ON FREEDOM™
LIMITED SNOWMOBILE WARRANTY

AMSOIL Snowmobile Warranty

Don’t let the powersports manufacturers bully you into buying their brand of oil. You have the freedom to choose your brand of oil and keep your warranty intact.

To show our support for riders and to double-down on our confidence in our snowmobile oil, we offer the Runs on Freedom Limited Snowmobile Warranty. 

It covers engine repairs for two years or 5,000 miles (8,000 km), whichever comes first, on current model-year or newer sleds that use AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil exclusively.

Switching to AMSOIL products in your sleds will keep you Warranty Secure.

To get details and register, visit 

AMSOIL Warranty

 

New AMSOIL Z-ROD® 10W-40 Completes Line-up

Z-ROD® Keeps Classic Vehicles Street-Ready

AMSOIL Z-ROD® Synthetic Motor Oil protects engines on the highway and in the garage.

New 10W-40 viscosity joins the lineup, protecting engines on the street and during storage.

Taking your classic car or hot rod out of storage is an exciting time for enthusiasts. For many, it marks the end of a long winter or lengthy period of inactivity during which their prized car was stored under cover in the garage.

Storage invites engine-damaging corrosion

During that time, rust or corrosion may have formed on engine parts due to humidity and moisture from changes in ambient temperature.

Rust and corrosion can be just as devastating to an engine as dirt or sludge. It can flake off metal and populate the oil with wear-causing particles, which scour bearings, cam lobes and other parts before the filter has a chance to capture them.

AMSOIL fights corrosion

We formulated AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil to prevent this scenario.

It contains potent rust and corrosion inhibitors that protect the inside of your engine during storage so you can rest assured it will be ready to roll when you are.

Motor oil has no natural ability to resist rust or corrosion. Instead, special inhibitors must be added to the formulation to keep metal components protected. Not all motor oils contain sufficient rust and corrosion inhibitors to protect engines during long-term storage.

Added ZDDP for added wear protection

Flat-tappet cams, found in many classic cars and hot rods, present another challenge some motor oils aren’t formulated to handle.

Their design makes them especially vulnerable to wear. As the name indicates, the tappet, or lifter, is flat. During operation, the surface of the cam lobe slides rapidly over the surface of the tappet, producing high friction and temperatures. The camshaft and lifters are responsible for triggering the precisely tuned movements of the valvetrain. Here, the use of anti-wear additives becomes crucial.

Zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) is a commonly used motor oil additive that provides anti-wear protection and minimizes lubricant breakdown. ZDDP also exhibits mild extreme-pressure protection. As temperatures in the engine rise, ZDDP decomposes, and the resulting chemistry protects critical metal surfaces.

Because most V-8 engines of the muscle car era came standard with flat-tappet cams, the problem is prevalent to classic-car and hot rod owners.

Modern oils aren’t formulated to tackle this problem. They contain reduced ZDDP levels due to its propensity to harm catalytic converters. For that reason, it’s best to use a high-ZDDP oil formulated specifically for classic cars and hot rods, such as AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil. It’s available in 10W-30, 10W-40 and 20W-50.

AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil

• Added ZDDP to protect flat-tappet cams
• Long-term rust and corrosion protection

New Motor Oil Specifications

New Motor Oil Specifications in Effect

The automotive industry’s latest specifications, ILSAC GF-6 and API SP, are now effective. AMSOIL is ahead of the game.

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under pressure to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. As a result, most new engines today use some combination of turbochargers, direct-fuel injection and variable valve timing to deliver better fuel economy and increase horsepower.

The trend of lighter engine oils to achieve these goals continues with 0W-16 viscosities emerging in the market and 0W-12 and 0W-8 expected to follow. The industry has responded to these advanced engine technologies and ultra-light oil viscosities with two new oil specifications: ILSAC GF-6 and API SP.

The Split: GF-6A and B

The International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) has set a new precedent in the passenger-car motor oil market by splitting its specification into two parts. One of the main differences between the two specifications is compatibility. See the chart below.

Both versions focus on wear protection, prevention of low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and improved engine cleanliness. However, GF-6B features a more stringent fuel economy test. Engine oils can easily be identified as ILSAC GF-6A or 6B by the API emblem on the front label of the packaging. A shield represents the GF-6B specification, while the traditional starburst indicates a GF-6A product. Both ILSAC specifications meet the industry-standard API SP specification which is most commonly found in owners’ manuals.

We Are Ready

Our claims about using advanced technology aren’t just talk, and this specification update proves it once again. AMSOIL synthetic motor oils already meet or exceed the new industry standards and require no change in formulation. This is not the first time we’ve been in this position. While the competition works on making major formulation adjustments, we are ready. Our product labels will soon feature the new specifications as inventories of current packaging are depleted.

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