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Popular Modifications for Mazda Rotary Engines   Ashley Barone   | Mar 30, 2015 3:59:35 PM The  Mazda RX7  is a very popular car in the tuner community. Its unique styling was far ahead of its competition in the early 90s. Sadly many of these cars on the road today have had the rotary engine swapped out for a traditional piston engine. Generally this is because the rotary motor’s unique design can be somewhat intimidating to non-enthusiasts. The most popular rotary was the 13b 1.3L engine, which produces at its peak build up to 280 hp, maxing out at 9,000 rpm with ease. In 1990 Mazda came out with a luxury car called the Eunos Cosmo . This car was produced to compete with the European luxury cars of its day. It was equipped with the first touch screen navigation and could even sync a mobile phone. This car had many firsts, but the most noteworthy was a three-rotor twin-turbo engine. Only five thousand were made within the six years of production and most of ...

Written by John Baker. | Mar 23, 2015 9:53:13 AM from AMSOIL Inc blog Jeff Sabatini, of  Car and Driver , recently published a  revealing infographic  that shows the maximum operating temperatures of the Corvette Z06. The graphic points out the temperatures shown will only be seen at the track, and street temps are much lower. Even so, the data confirm what we’re seeing in the auto industry: vehicles are running hotter. The oil temperature in your  Family Truckster  probably won’t hit 284°F, like in the Z06, but heat is still a threat. High ambient temperatures at the height of summer can negatively affect motor oil performance. Plus, sophisticated new engines equipped with turbochargers and direct fuel injection run hotter than their predecessors, underscoring the need for higher-quality lubrication. What does extreme heat do to motor oil? It depletes the additives sooner, altering the oil’s chemistry and preventing it from lubricating, cooling and prote...

from the AMSOIL, Inc. Blog -  Why Jay Leno is Angry About Ethanol in Gasoline written by   Ed Newman   | Mar 20, 2015 3:45:00 PM Change is the one constant in life. It’s also difficult, because when there is a change – whether in technology or how we do things – there are often unforeseen consequences.  One of the changes that has been taking place is that since 2005, the U.S. government has mandated that gasoline contain ethanol, most of it derived from corn.  The aim of this policy, among other things, has purportedly been to reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, though it may also be a way to utilize the excess corn of our megafarm corn growers. What this change has done is to set in motion a number of unintended consequences, from its impact on food prices to mechanical issues in our cars and other equipment with engines. And this latter is what prompted comedian and car collector Jay Leno to write a somewhat impassioned col...

Feel Secure Using AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants For years, AMSOIL and its Dealers have actively addressed concerns over new vehicle and equipment warranties. As millions of satisfied AMSOIL customers know, using AMSOIL synthetic lubricants or practicing extended drain intervals do not void new vehicle or equipment warranties. Some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), however, try to revive old fears about warranty coverage in an attempt to increase sales of their own, typically more-expensive, OEM-branded oils. Misleading OEM Practices OEMs often suggest in owner’s manuals, advertisements or through dealership personnel that motorists and enthusiasts must use the OEM-branded oil to comply with the new vehicle or equipment warranty. The tactic is especially pervasive in the powersports market. Some OEMs include warnings of catastrophic engine failure should a non-OEM oil be used. These are nothing more than fear tactics meant to strong-arm motorists and enthusiasts into buyin...

More NEW AMSOIL Products: AMSOIL expands the V-Twin motorcycle products line to include 20w-40 synthetic motorcycle oil for Victory and Indian motorcycles.  There is also a new V-Twin Primary fluid and a V-Twin Transmission fluid for the customers who prefer a specific fluid over a multi-use fluid.  Read more on the website or in the March AMSOIL Magazine. NEW AMSOIL Dirt Bike Oils AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil is engineered to deliver the performance attributes most requested by on- and off-track dirt bike riders, including consistent clutch feel. Consistent clutch feel is the result of "friction durability," so whether deep into a race or deep in the woods, riders can feel confident their clutch will perform from start to finish. AMSOILexclusive advanced chemistry provides outstanding engine reliability for worr...

John Baker.  Mar 11, 2015 12:12:00 PM. AMSOIL INC Blog The term “MOPAR” evokes one image in my mind: Bo and Luke Duke jumping dirt piles in the General Lee. Hazzard County, for some reason, contained multiple strategically located piles of dirt. While MOPAR meant nothing to me prior to discovering “The Dukes of Hazzard” in the 1980s, the famous brand began in 1929 as the Chrysler Motor Parts Corporation. It was founded to supply parts for Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth and DeSoto vehicles. In 1937, a committee of marketing experts decided to combine the words of their company and create a logo. MOPAR was born. Today, “MOPAR” refers to any Chrysler or Dodge vehicle, particularly muscle cars. MOPAR lovers thrive on the power and torque their cars deliver and often modify their engines to turn out ridiculous horsepower. That’s why AMSOIL introduced  0W-40 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil  last month, formulated especially for high-horsepower Chrysler and Nissan applic...

Written by Mark Nyholm  Mar 16, 2015 4:13:00 PM from AMSOIL INC Blog By now you’ve inevitably seen this term in turbo diesel enthusiast magazines.  And if you own a Ford Powerstroke 6.0L diesel engine, then you likely have experienced it. Stiction… it’s a combination of two words. Static and Friction. What it really means is that there are two components touching each other and a specific force is required to get them to move relative to each other. Like your pen resting on your desk. It requires a certain amount of force to get your pen to slide across your desk. Stiction has been a marketing term in the turbo diesel market for about the past 6-8 years now with the issues that Ford has seen with their 6.0L diesel engine. It’s a HEUI motor that, unfortunately, Ford made a poor decision to crank up the fuel pressure while utilizing similar injectors to the 7.3L diesel and they just aren’t capable of handling the pressure. So what happens is the solenoid on the injector t...

How Does Motor Oil Become Contaminated? Written by John Baker.  Mar 17, 2015 5:25:47 PM from AMSOIL Inc Blog Motor oil deteriorates and becomes unfit for service due to accumulation of contaminants in the oil and chemical changes (additive depletion and oxidation) in the oil itself. Abrasives • Dust and Dirt The design limitations of air cleaners, some oil fill caps and crankcase ventilation systems allow a certain level of dust and dirt into the engine, while leaks in the intake system can permit unfiltered air to enter the engine. Proper maintenance of the engine and its accessories can minimize the amount of contaminants entering the lubrication system and extend engine life. • Metal Particles Normal wear of engine parts produces very small metal particles that are picked up and circulated by the oil. Particles of road dust and dirt increase wear rates and generate larger, even more abrasive metal particles that are circulated through the engine by the oil. While ...

AMSOIL Synthetic V-Twin Transmission Fluid (MVT) and AMSOIL Synthetic V-Twin Primary Fluid (MVP) are purpose-built for bikers who shy away from using a motor oil in their motorcycles’ transmissions or primary chaincases. Their introduction establishes secondary product recommendations in these applications, giving customers more options and helping Dealers reach a previously inaccessible segment of the market. The main recommendation for motorcycle transmissions and primary chaincases remains AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. www.amsoil.com