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How Do I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Oil?   John Baker   | Apr 1, 2015 10:34:57 AM To borrow a famous slogan, just do it. There is still some confusion about changing to a different type of oil in vehicles, particularly older models that have accumulated many miles. A small group of ill-informed individuals in garages and on blogs still cling to old beliefs that synthetic motor oils cause roller followers to “slip or skid,” or that switching to  synthetic motor oil causes issues in older engines, particularly oil leaks. Facts have since replaced these outdated ideas about synthetics causing engine problems. The use of synthetic lubricants is growing rapidly because properly formulated synthetics offer benefits well beyond what conventional and synthetic blend products can provide. Many new passenger car and light truck vehicles come factory filled with synthetic lubricants – not just high-performance sports cars. There are a couple of ways to...

AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean (ADF) is now available in a convenient 8-oz. bottle. The chemistry is the same, but the mix ratio has been adjusted to allow the entire bottle to be added to the average passenger car/light truck fuel tank, treating up to 20 gallons. Read more and purchase here .

AMSOIL will introduce a new lineup of coolants May 11, including a new formulation for Propylene Glycol Antifreeze & Coolant (ANT) and two new ethylene glycol-based coolants: Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant (ANTPC) and Heavy-Duty Antifreeze & Coolant (ANTHD). The new products and the reformulated version of Propylene Glycol Antifreeze & Coolant allow for pricing and drain interval recommendations that are better aligned with the current market and provide increased opportunity for Dealers. The Propylene Glycol Antifreeze & Coolant product code will remain the same, and the  current formulation  is available while supplies last. Its new, reduced pricing is effective immediately. The new formulation will be available once the current formulation is sold out. AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze & Coolant · Formulated for use in ALL domestic and import passenger cars and trucks, as well as heavy-duty applications. · Pr...

New AMSOIL synthetic ATV/UTV lubricants provide hard-working and performance ATVs and UTVs upgraded performance and protection compared to original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-branded oils. AMSOIL 10W-40 Synthetic ATV/UTV Motor Oil (AUV40):  Recommended for use in ATVs and UTVs that require a 10W-40 motor oil, including those made by Kawasaki ® , Suzuki ® , Can-Am ® , Honda ® , Yamaha ® , Kubota ®  and John Deere ® . AMSOIL 5W-50 Synthetic ATV/UTV Motor Oil (AUV50):  Recommended for use in ATVs and UTVs that require a 5W-50 motor oil, including the Polaris ®  Ranger ® , Polaris RZR ®  and Polaris Sportsman ® . Use in place of Polaris PS-4 and PS-4 Extreme Duty. AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Front Drive Fluid (AUFD):  Recommended for use in Polaris Ranger, RZR and Sportsman differentials and hubs calling for Demand Drive Fluid. Do not use in applications requiring an API GL-5 fluid. AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Transmission and Differential Fl...

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...