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  Skip to content Toggle navigat  Ways to Prep Your Snowmobile for Winter Jamie Gibson | Oct 08, 2019 8:18 AM Snowmobile maintenance is a huge part of getting your sled ready for winter . Nothing ruins a ride more than a breakdown, so we put together some tips to help you get your snowmobile ready for winter. Check the spark plugs Inspect spark-plug and wire condition. Ski-Doo E-TEC engines require indexing if removed or replaced, so be sure to check your owner’s manual for proper instructions. Replace plugs that appear excessively dirty or worn along with any worn or frayed wires. Inspect clutches and suspension Check clutches, the drive belt and suspension for wear and tear. Greasing and inspecting the suspension components and slides (hyfax) are a great idea. Slides typically have a small line across them indicating when they are worn out. If they are below the line at all, replace them. Items to check in the suspension include loose or worn parts and missing or loose idler...

Help Prevent Timing Chain Stretch with Good Oil John Baker |  Aug 03, 2020 1:40 PM A problem has been surfacing among some turbocharged gasoline-direct-injected (T-GDI) engines over the past few years: timing chain stretch. Experts think soot is to blame. Although most people associate soot with old-fashioned diesel engines,  a modern T-GDI engine can produce more soot than an older diesel  not equipped with a particulate filter. Soot can cause big problems Life is often a series of trade-offs, and engine design is no exception. The industry is willing to accept a little soot in exchange for  improved fuel efficiency and performance . But “a little soot” is turning into a big problem for some drivers in the form of timing chain stretch. Soot can accumulate in the motor oil in T-GDI engines. The tiny particles can agglomerate into larger wear-causing particles that cause problems inside your engine before the oil filter has a chance to capture them. These particles ap...

Mike Ford, All Service Oil  Wash and Clean - wash with soap and water, let dry.  Protect with AMSOIL Mudslinger - it creates a non-stick protective layer of armor that repels dirt, dust and helps block UV rays to prevent color fade. Returns luster for added shine and like new appearance. Inspect machine for any worn, damaged or broken parts.  Now is a good time to replace them.  Treat fuel - Add AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer to gas and run for about 5 minutes.  AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer keeps fuel from deteriorating for up to 12 months, resists the formation of varnish and gum, and is effective on ethanol-blended fuel.  Follow instructions on bottle.   Fog the engine with AMSOIL Fogging Oil -  Follow owners manual for proper fogging procedure or directions on the can.  Change the chaincase oil .  Now is also a good time to inspect chain and sprockets.  Clean and inspect brakes, check/change brake fluid .  Ch...

Skip to content Toggle navigation AMSOIL vs. Harley-Davidson Oil: How We Perform John Baker | Mar 12, 2020 11:04 AM Bikers always want to know how AMSOIL products compare to the competition, particularly against Harley-Davidson oil. It’s no wonder since Harley-Davidson dominates two-wheeled culture despite the resurgence of the Indian brand and the rising popularity of adventure bikes and  everything you can do with them . The company’s founding is a great story. William Harley and Arthur Davidson built their first motorcycle in a 10×15 shed right here in our home state of Wisconsin. While the duo’s 116-cc prototype bike lacked the power to ascend the hills around Milwaukee, it turns out it had the power to reshape American culture. That’s one reason several AMSOIL employees ride Harleys. But, what about Harley-Davidson motorcycle oil? To see how  AMSOIL Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil  performs vs. Harley-Davidson oil, check out...

How Often Should I Change Front or Rear Differential Fluid? John Baker | Apr 16, 2019 12:05 PM How often you should change front and rear differential fluid depends on your vehicle, driving conditions and differential fluid quality. That’s a vague answer, but it’s true. If you drive your truck primarily on the highway in temperate conditions and rarely tow or haul , you likely don’t need to change front or rear differential fluid very often. But, if you tow a trailer or haul supplies frequently and the temperature fluctuates as wildly as your health insurance premium , then you need to change differential fluid more often. The only way to know the exact mileage interval is to check your owner’s manual or visit the dealership. Differential fluid change intervals Why the varying fluid-change intervals? Because severe operating conditions break down differential fluid more quickly and place greater stress on the gears and bearings, inviting wear. The truck ma...

Firearm Lubricant Scent: Does it Scare off Game? Mark Nyholm |   Oct 24, 2018 10:30 AM   Have you ever heard the saying, “the nose knows?” Some of us have bigger noses than others, but in general animals have a far more advanced sense of smell than the humans who hunt them. If you’re a seasoned hunter, you know that your clothing, your choice of hunting products and your hunting spot all help determine whether you go home empty-handed or dine on fresh meat that evening. How well can animals smell? We humans don’t survive by our noses. Unless, of course, you’re a professional candle tester with a calibrated nose able to detect the faintest fragrance. In contrast, most animals use their noses for security. How good is their sense of smell? It’s said the average dog can identify smells more than 1,000 better than us . Of course, we don’t hunt dogs. What about bears? Of all the animals in the woods, bears have the best sense of smell and can d...