How to Store your Snowblower properly. Prevent damage during summer season. John Baker|Apr 06, 2023 2:12 PM Storing a snowblower properly is vital to ensuring it fires up when the snow eventually returns. When the first storm of the season…
The Difference Between GL-4 and GL-5 Gear Lube
The Difference Between GL-4 and GL-5 Gear Oil The main difference between GL-4 and GL-5 gear oils is in the level of extreme-pressure (EP) additives. It’s really very simple. They are not interchangeable and GL5 didn’t replace GL4. by Eddie…
Amsoil Synthetic Compressor and Hydraulic Oils Reduce Costs
AMSOIL Industrial Products Examine your long term budget strategies. AMSOIL Industrial grade synthetic lubricants add up to increased productive time. Learn the AMSOIL Advantages over OEM fluids! The AMSOIL Hydraulic Oils are the first and only ones in the US…
European Oils Tech Introduction Archive
Explaining Why European Oils I wanted to keep some of these older post available as they contain some great technical information which is now difficult to find. These from from the older site. New AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-30 Synthetic…
New Technologies Prompt New Industry Standards
NEW TECHNOLOGIES PROMPT NEW INDUSTRY STANDARDS ILSAC GF-6 and API SP specifications coming May 1. AMSOIL is already ahead of the game. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under pressure to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. As a result, most…
Figuring out Engine Knock
Why Does My Engine Knock? 3 Possible Explanations. John Baker|Aug 06, 2019 10:56 AM There are a few different reasons your engine might make a knocking, ticking or pinging sound. Let’s break each down and talk about what might be…
ILSAC GF-6, API SP & dexos: Making Sense of New Oil Specs.
Understanding dexos, GF-6, API SP: New Oil Specifications Andy Arendt|May 01, 2020 7:41 AM As engine-operating conditions grow more severe, so do the demands placed on your motor oil. Hence the need for updated oil specifications, like ILSAC GF-6, API…
Does Dark Motor Oil Mean It’s Bad?
What Your Motor Oil Color Means Color in general shouldn’t indicate any immediate action without an oil analysis test to validate anything out of the ordinary. While color could indicate an issue, keep in mind oil that appears ‘bad’ has…