Championship Engine Builder Trusts Only AMSOIL John Baker|Dec 18, 2019 8:11 AM More than 1,080 miles covering six states separate Jesse Prather Motorsports, in Topeka, Kansas, from Virginia International Raceway. And yet Jesse Prather’s influence at the track in October…
That’s a Wrap on the 2021 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Season
That’s a Wrap on the 2021 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Season Lindsay Tousignant|Mar 31, 2021 11:06 AM Well, race fans, we made it. I mean, I’m still over here on my couch watching the AMSOIL Championship Snocross finale via livestream while…
Do Coolant Additives Work?
What Are The Limitations of Coolant Additives? John Baker|Oct 10, 2021 10:39 AM Store shelves contain several coolant additives that promise to reduce engine heat, control overheating and fight corrosion. Do coolant additives work? And, if so, are they necessary? It’s tough…
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…
What Kind of Transmission Fluid Do I Need?
What Kind of Transmission Fluid Do I Need? John Baker| Finding out what kind of transmission fluid you need can be a challenge. Take a look at just a few of the dozens of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) specifications on the…
How Does a Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) Work?
The Function of a Dual-Clutch Transmission Market Technology before it’s ready! John Baker|Jan 02, 2020 11:43 AM A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is synonymous with high performance. Compared to a traditional automatic transmission, it delivers… Faster, smoother shifts Increased fuel economy…
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…
Weaver Customs: Dedicated Restomod Builders
WEAVER CUSTOMS: DEDICATED BUILDERS Award-winning car builders Randy and Sydney Weaver put in the long hours required to take projects from ordinary to extraordinary. Their hard work has paid off. Founders of Weaver Customs in West Jordan, Utah, Randy and Sydney…
NEW 5W-30 VISCOSITY JOINS SYNTHETIC SMALL-ENGINE OIL FAMILY
NEW 5W-30 SMALL-ENGINE OIL All Season Available Oct. 1, new Commercial Grade 5W-30 Synthetic Small-Engine Oil (AES) rounds out the synthetic small-engine oil family. It’s recommended primarily for snowblowers and generators, bringing the excellent benefits of AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-30 Small…