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What Kind of Oil Does My Car Take? John Baker | Oct 29, 2015 11:30:14 AM One way to find out is to go out to your car, dig the owner’s manual out from under the napkins and pairs of sunglasses in the glove box and look it up. Or, you can consult the AMSOIL Product Guides at amsoil.com . Simply enter your vehicle information and follow the prompts. Your vehicle manufacturer will typically recommend an oil of a specific viscosity (e.g 5W-30) that meets the latest industry specifications. For most domestic cars and trucks today, it’s API SN. But some vehicle manufacturers recommend oils that meet their own, proprietary motor oil specifications. Although the practice is more common with European cars, General Motors recommends using a motor oil that meets its dexos1™ specification in many of its cars/light trucks. How do you know if your oil meets t...

Big Things Coming from AMSOIL at SEMA 2015 Jamie Jarvi | Oct 27, 2015 2:26:18 PM The 2015 SEMA Show is just a week away, kicking off November 3 in Las Vegas, Nev. As the world’s premier automotive specialty trade event, SEMA is the epicenter of the latest and greatest in automotive products, trends and technology. Here at AMSOIL we’re set to make a splash and we’ve got some surprises in store that are sure to make waves. Read on for a sneak-peek at what’s in store for next week at SEMA 2015. One of the hallmarks of the SEMA Show is the abundance of automotive eye candy found everywhere in sight. Companies display their wares on show-stopping vehicles found in booth spaces and all throughout the grounds, lending visual credence that speaks for itself. Project owners spare no time or expense to make their rides stand out in a sea of awe-inspiri...

The Handyman’s Manifesto   John Baker   | Oct 2, 2015 9:37:32 AM Many signs point to the death of the handyman – and woman. Industry statistics tell us fewer people change their own motor oil each year. In fact, by next year, 80 percent of the population is expected to take their vehicle to an auto service center, quick lube or other business to have the oil changed. The percentage is no doubt higher for transmission, differential and other, “more difficult” services. The reasons are many. An aging population. Smaller engine compartments that make performing maintenance more difficult. Sophisticated new vehicles that require specialized tools and a degree in electrical engineering just to open the hood. It’s as if car manufacturers and circumstances are conspiring to rip the ratchets from our hands. And it’s for our own good, right? Who wants to spend a gorgeous September Saturday crawling like a bug on a filthy garage floor as his or her five-year-old daughter points a...