The one 0W-16 Motor Oil That Sets the Standard!
If you need a 0W-16 – you REALLY need Signature Series due to the high stress fuel efficient technology of these engines. All 0W-16’s are synthetic but how much? And how tough are they? Are they blended to “just work”, of for the most profit? Or for a little more protection? Well this one is top of class which is why people go to AMSOIL. Best of class 0W-16.
A New Level of Motor Oil Technology
- 75% more engine protection against horsepower loss and wear.1
- 50% more cleaning power vs. AMSOIL OE Motor Oil
- Protects turbochargers 72% better than required2 by the GM dexos1 Gen 2 specification.
- 28% more acid-neutralizing power than Mobil 1.3
- Trusted by professional engine builders
- Guaranteed protection for up to 25,000 miles or 1 year
1Based on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-20 using the ASTM D6891 standard test.
2Based on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in the GM turbo coking test.
3Based upon independent testing of Mobil 1 Annual Protection Full Synthetic 5W-30 and AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in ASTM D2896. Oils purchased in July 2020.
Engineered for enthusiasts seeking maximum protection and performance. Precision-formulated with cutting-edge technology and a longstanding devotion to making the world’s best motor oil. The result: engine protection that blows the doors off the highest industry standards.
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0W-16 (AZS): API SP (Resource Conserving), SN Plus, SN…; ILSAC GF-6B
Join Now0W-16 Fights Engine Wear
Our 0W-16 develops a strong fluid film that keeps metal surfaces separated. The robust anti-wear additives further reduce wear in metal-to-metal contact regions for further extended
engine life. Here’s what’s up: The Sequence IVA Engine Test, which must be passed to meet the API SN PLUS specification simulates extended periods of stop-and-go driving. For 100 hours, the test engine cycles between 50 minutes of idling and 10 minutes of elevated rpm — conditions that encourage engine wear. The camshaft is then measured for wear in 84 locations and an average score is determined.
- 75 percent more engine protection against horsepower loss and wear1 than required by the industry standard, extending the life of vital components like pistons and cams.
- Develops a strong fluid film that keeps metal surfaces separated.
- Robust anti-wear additives further reduce wear in metal-to-metal contact regions for maximum engine life.
1Based on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-20, in ASTM D6891 as required by the API SN specification.
Signature Series Improves Startup Protection
AMSOIL provides better cold cranking viscosity, helping improve wear protection for engine components at startup.PP
This is key for vehicles with stop/start technology.
ASTM D5293 cold Crank (Lower = Better)
PPBased on independent third-party testing in the industry-standard ASTM D5293 Cold Crank Simulator test as required by SAE J300.
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Signature Series Fights Wear
75% more engine protection against horsepower loss and wear. A
Sequence IVA Engine Test – Lower Number = Less Wear
Industry Standard | AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil | |
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Average Cam Wear | 90 | 20.28 |
ABased on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-20, in ASTM D6891 as required by the API SN specification.
Signature Series Delivers Powerful Protection
AMSOIL delivers powerful protection. How good is it? An independent lab compared AMSOIL synthetic motor oil head-to-head against a leading competitor in a 100,000-mile test.P AMSOIL provided far superior wear protection and kept bearings looking like new.
PTesting conducted in an independent lab using AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil and a leading synthetic-blend 5W-30 motor oil in Ford F-150 trucks with 3.5L twin-turbo engines.
A 0W-16 to Preserve Horsepower
The extreme durability of Signature Series Motor Oil helps your engine run stronger, for longer. We installed Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil in a Ford F-150 with
a new 3.5L Ecoboost engine to test its ability to protect turbocharged direct-injection (TDGI) engines from torque and horsepower loss during extended drain intervals up to 25,000 miles (40,200 km). Power sweeps were done at the beginning and end of the test to evaluate horsepower and torque retention. As the graph shows, Signature Series helped maintain engine performance throughout the 100,000-mile (160,934 km) test
Signature Series Protects Against LSPI
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils achieved 100% protection against LSPI.B
Example of piston damage due to an LSPI event observed during the testing of a competitor’s motor oil. The red arrows indicate sections of the ring land that have broken away from the piston.
BBased on zero LSPI events in five consecutive tests of AMSOIL Signature Series, XL and OE 5W-30 Motor Oil in the LSPI engine test required by the GM dexos1 Gen 2 specification.
Signature Series Resists Viscosity Increase
Signature Series is barely challenged by the industry-standard testing, demonstrating only a 0.1% viscosity increase. Even when the test length is doubled, AMSOIL delivered twice the viscosity control required by the standard.GG
Sequence IIIH Engine Test – Lower number = better viscosity control
Industry Standard | AMSOIL 1X | AMSOIL 2X | |
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Viscosity Increase % | 100% | 0.1% | 49.6% |
GGBased on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in the Sequence IIIH Engine Test (ASTM D8111), required by the ILSAC GF-6 and API SP specifications.
Signature Series Helps Keep Engines Cleaner
- Fortified with a heavy treatment of detergent additives, delivering 28% more acid-neutralizing power than Mobil 1* and helping engines stay cleaner, longer.LL
- 50% more detergentsD to help keep oil passages clean and promote oil circulation.
- Controls heat and minimizes performance-robbing deposits.
- Superior thermal durability that resists breakdown and keeps pistons clean.
- Provides 90% better protection against sludge.DD
The oil pick-up tube screen is virtually free of sludge.
LLBased upon independent testing of Mobil 1 Annual Protection Full Synthetic 5W-30 and AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in ASTM D2896. Oils purchased July 2020.
Dvs. AMSOIL OE Motor Oil
DDBased on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in the ASTM D6593 engine test for oil screen plugging as required by the API SN specification.
Signature Series Guards Turbos
Protects turbochargers 72% better than requiredC by the GM dexos1* Gen 2 specification.
CBased on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in the GM turbo coking test.
Keeps Pistons Cleaner
Even after doubling the length of the industry-standard test, AMSOIL delivered 40% cleaner pistons than required by the standard
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