Comparative Motor Oil Testing

U.S. Automakers Stepping up Ethanol-Use Programs
Demands for greater access to alternate fuels, such as ethanol, impact every segment of the automotive industry. Although diesel is the trucking industry’s main fuel, with about 665 million gallons per week burned, according to American Trucking Associations estimates, the industry’s trucks also burn about 290 million gallons of gasoline every week.

General Motors and Ford Motor Co. have announced they are forming partnerships with energy companies on projects aimed to make ethanol a more mainstream fuel, according to a USA Today article in February 2006. The announcement in the newspaper was followed within a couple of days by online advertisements of the GM partnership.

The projects will work to make so-called E85 — a blend of 85 percent ethanol, an alcohol usually made from Midwest corn, and 15 percent gasoline — more of a mainstream fuel, according to USA Today.

The automakers plan to boost the number of U.S. E85 outlets. About 500 of 180,000 gas stations now sell the alternate fuel. GM and Ford are ahead of Asian rivals in developing and marketing E85-compatible vehicles, called flex-fuel vehicles, according to the newspaper.

About 5 million of the vehicles already are on the roads, and Ford and GM plan to build another 600,000 this year, the paper reported.

Preparing for 2010 Engines
Some diesel engine and truck manufacturers have begun programs to train their technicians and distributors to work on 2007-model engines, according to an industry magazine in February 2006.

Environmental Protection Agency regulations reduce allowed levels of nitrogen oxides and soot emissions for new engines, starting in January 2007. The diesel fuel regulation limits the sulfur content in on-highway diesel fuel to 15 ppm (wt.), down from the previous 500 ppm, according to the EPA.

Manufacturers have said they will fine-tune their emission control systems and add particulate filters for the first time to truck exhaust systems to meet EPA requirements, which means technicians and distributors need new training in servicing these models.

ULSD Regulations Challenge Industry
Engine makers report they are subsidizing the cost of ultra-low-sulfur diesel to customers testing their 2007 engines because the fuel is scarce and costs much more than regular fuel, according to industry reports.

Moving to ULSD has challenged the entire trucking industry, and is among top concerns as EPA regulations loom for the model-year 2007 and beyond.

Truck and engine manufacturers need to design technology that meets the regulations for ULSD, while petroleum companies and refineries need to provide the infrastructure and build up the supply to make ULSD readily available. Industry executives report ULSD and even more stringent EPA regulations that will be phased in by 2010 are among the industry’s greatest challenges, with some questioning whether the whole industry can prepare for the changes in time. EPA, however, issued an announcement in 2005 that the industry is on track to implement the changes.

As with all AMSOIL fuel additives, AMSOIL Cetane Boost has been updated in recent months and is now available in more convenient packaging. AMSOIL Cetane Boost now comes in a 16 oz. clear bottle with a graduation on the side to ensure correct dosages.

AMSOIL Cetane Boost improves diesel fuel quality to benefit all diesel engines, especially high performance designs. Supported by extensive testing and years of field trial use, AMSOIL Cetane Boost has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to improve diesel engine performance, increasing cetane value by up to seven points.

AMSOIL Cetane Boost reduces operating costs by increasing fuel economy up to two percent. It improves the spontaneous autoignition point of diesel fuel, shortening ignition lag time. This provides more complete combustion for better performance, power and drivability.

AMSOIL Cetane Boost controls rapid pressure rise within the cylinder, providing quieter, smoother operation. It reduces white smoke, emissions and odors, reducing environmental impact.

AMSOIL Cetane Boost improves cold temperature starting and reduces misfiring during warm-up and at low temperatures. This reduces engine wear and helps prevent cracked pistons and rings, improving reliability and reducing maintenance costs. AMSOIL Cetane Boost reduces cranking time to start, extending battery and starter life. AMSOIL Cetane Boost is recommended for use with all types of heavy- and lightduty, on- or off-road and marine diesel engines. Best performance is achieved when used with every new tank of fuel. For more information, consult your servicing AMSOIL Dealer or visit http://worlds-best-synthetic-oil.com

AMSOIL expanded its product line throughout 2005 with new oils, lubes and filters.

AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils (MCF and MCV)
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils are reformulated with new high performance additive technology for superior engine, transmission and primary chain case protection. The new oils eliminate shear and reduce equipment wear. They have no friction modifiers to provide better wet clutch engagement, longer equipment life and reduced temperatures. They protect against rust and corrosion even during prolonged storage and have recommended drain intervals twice manufacturers’ recommendations for on-road motorcycles. They also reduce foam in high speed, high RPM conditions.

AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oils (WCT and WCF)
AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke Marine 10W-30 and 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oils are formulated specifically for use in 4-stroke gasolinefueled marine engines. They are premium quality synthetic formulations engineered specifically for the harsh demands of marine environments. They fulfill warranty requirements of four-stroke outboard motor manufacturers.

AMSOIL 4-Stroke Marine Oils provide superior viscosity protection, unsurpassed wear protection, viscosity stability, low volatility and excellent low temperature fluidity. They protect motors against wear, rust and deposits and excel in high horsepower applications and all-day trolling conditions.

AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube (AGM)
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube performs in virtually all marine applications and conditions.

It meets the requirements of most manufacturers, which makes it convenient and versatile. AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Marine Gear Lube performs in all outboard lower units, V-drives, bow and tunnel thrusters and marine transmissions that require 75W-90 or 80W-90 and meet GL-4 or GL-5 specifications. It provides unsurpassed protection from rust and corrosion and is compatible with aluminum, copper and brass alloys.

AMSOIL Synthetic Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30 (MTF)
AMSOIL Synthetic Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid 5W-30 is designed for passenger car and light truck manual transmissions and transaxles with synchromesh systems that require light viscosity, non-extreme pressure fortified oil. Its advanced additive technology features proper friction characteristics for smooth shifting without grinding or bump shifting. AMSOIL MTF provides the ultimate in gear and bearing protection, extreme hot and cold temperature performance and outstanding anti-wear and anti-foam properties that are non-corrosive to yellow metals.

Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 API GL-4 (MTG)
AMSOIL Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube is formulated with extreme pressure (EP) additives and synchromesh qualities that provide smooth shifts while protecting the gear, bearing, synchromesh and seal demands of automobiles and light trucks.

It replaces AMSOIL 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGT) and provides improved internal component protection. AMSOIL Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube is designed to specifically meet the requirements of hot running transmissions. It is non-corrosive to yellow metals.

AMSOIL EaA Air Filters and AMSOIL EaO Oil Filters
Superior nanofiber technology gives these filters absolute efficiency that traps dirt and other airborne contaminants on the surface of the filter allowing maximum air flow, capacity and efficiency. This technology has been used exclusively in severe and heavy duty applications, including the U.S. Army M1 tank. For the first time, this revolutionary technology is available for autos and light trucks.

Fully synthetic construction gives AMSOIL EaA Air Filters and AMSOIL EaO Oil Filters greater dirt-holding capacity, extended engine and filter life and reduced engine wear.

AMSOIL EaA Air Filters are cleanable every 25,000 miles or one year up to 100,000 miles or four years, whichever comes first. AMSOIL EaO Oil Filters are guaranteed effective up to 25,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. These filters provide unsurpassed cold-start performance and proper levels of lubrication throughout the engine.

The U.S. government has predicted that the average price for a gallon of gasoline will remain above $3 for some time. Some motorists are trying to ease the pain by shopping for lower-priced fuel. Some have suggested that lower-priced fuel can harm engines, and a recent high profile ad campaign from Shell has fueled that theory.

The truth is, the government has minimum standards in place to try to ensure that all gasoline sold in the U.S. will perform and clean engines satisfactorily. But, like motor oils, not all gas is of the same quality. Top tier gasoline have strong concentrations of detergent additives to try to prevent deposits from forming. The type and strength of additives in gasoline are the main differences among gasoline brands.

AMSOIL provides PI Performance Improver so that motorists can be sure their fuel is of the highest quality, no matter which brand they choose. AMSOIL PI is the most potent gasoline additive available today. It is unsurpassed in cleaning combustion chamber deposits, intake valve deposits and port fuel injector deposits. AMSOIL PI helps maintain peak engine efficiency, fuel economy, power and drive-ability in newer low mileage engines. In engines with accumulated deposits, PI provides improved fuel mileage up to 5.7 percent, reduced emissions, restored power and performance, reduced need for higher-octane fuel, better drive-ability and smoother operation after only one tank of gasoline.

AMSOIL products improve fuel economy for all types of vehicles. For optimum fuel efficiency, install AMSOIL ATF and AMSOIL Gear Lubes along with AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil.

AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants provide increased lubricity, allowing moving parts to move more easily and creating less friction. Additionally, the imperfect, randomly-shaped molecules in petroleum oils create additional friction as they try to pass eachother in the oil stream. Synthetic oils are naturally more lubrous. Their uniform molecules glide easily against one another, further reducing friction and increasing fuel efficiency.

Add AMSOIL diesel additives and AMSOIL Ea or Donaldson Endurance filters and improve operational efficiency even further. Not only do AMSOIL products provide the ultimate in protection and performance, they do so while improving business owners’ bottom line by improving fuel economy and reducing downtime.