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Layman's Guide to Synthetic Oil
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How Long Have
AMSOIL
lubricants been on the market?
AMSOIL
introduced the first synthetic motor oil with an API
(American Petroleum Institute) Service Classification in
1972. Since that time,
AMSOIL
has varied and expanded its product line.
What are
AMSOIL
Synthetic Motor Oils?
AMSOIL
Synthetic Lubricants are fuel efficient, extended life
lubricants manufactured from select synthetic base
stocks and special purpose additives. These lubricants
provide significant improved overall performance
benefits than conventional petroleum oils.
Can
AMSOIL
Motor Oils be used in any engine?
Certainly,
AMSOIL
Motor Oils may be used in any mechanically sound
gasoline or diesel fueled engine. Basically, that means
they are excellent for use in any vehicle's engine.
Will
AMSOIL
Motor Oils void the warranty of a new vehicle?
Absolutely not! Manufacturers' warranties are based on
the use of oils meeting specific API Service
Classifications, for example SJ/CF.
AMSOIL
lubricants meet the current API Service requirements
and, thus, are perfectly suited for use in any new
vehicle without affecting the validity of the new
vehicle warranty.
Why don't the auto manufacturers install
AMSOIL
at the factory?
In a nutshell, the auto manufacturers and your
"friendly" dealer actually want your vehicle to wearout
and have a finite life within a specific targeted period
of time so you have to buy a new one, or come to the
dealer for expensive repairs.
AMSOIL
Motor Oils, ATF and gear lubes have been proven for over
25 years and hundreds of millions of miles to
significantly extend the life of a vehicle's engine,
transmission, axles, gears and bearings. We bet you find
that hard to believe? Read all of the articles in this
layman's guide and peruse the rest of this website and
you should have no doubt in your mind that this is true.
The auto manufacturers and dealerships ARE NOT looking
out for your best interests!
Are
AMSOIL
Motor Oils All-Season Motor Oils?
Synthetic oils are made to protect and perform better
than petroleum oils at both high and low temperature
extremes. That's why every jet engine in the world is
lubricated with synthetic oil.
AMSOIL
Motor Oils have extremely low pour points and flow
readily at extremely low temperatures for easier winter
starting and reduced engine wear. At high temperatures,
no conventional motor oil can compare to the overall
protection
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Synthetic Motor Oils provide. That's extremely important
for today's turbocharged and small, non-turbocharged
engines!
Will
AMSOIL
Motor Oils increase gas mileage?
Tighter government regulations and increases in engine
manufacturers' demands are calling for more fuel
efficient lubricants.
AMSOIL
Motor Oils reduce friction and drag better than
petroleum oils and other synthetic oils, resulting in
significant fuel economy increases. In a recent 1.2
million mile demonstration,
AMSOIL
Lubricants showed a 4.5% increase in gas mileage. Other
tests have shown increases as much as 15% under certain
weather and driving conditions. Yet, because every
vehicle is different, as are driving habits and
conditions, it is difficult to accurately project an
actual increase.
Are
AMSOIL
Motor Oils compatible with other motor oils?
Yes,
AMSOIL
Motor Oils are compatible with all other synthetic or
petroleum motor oils.
Why are
AMSOIL
Motor Oils capable of extended drain intervals?
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Synthetic Motor Oils are highly resistant to the
destructive effects of heat and do not break down like
petroleum oils. This means that
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Motor Oils can provide much longer drain intervals than
conventional lubricants.
Will
AMSOIL
Motor Oils decrease oil consumption?
Yes. When used in mechanically sound engines,
AMSOIL
Motor Oils can reduce oil consumption. Under test
conditions, a reduction of as much as 42% was
demonstrated for prolonged periods. However, this should
not be taken to mean that
AMSOIL
Motor Oils are "cure-alls" for engines that consume oil
because of mechanical problems.
Is there a recommended procedure for changing to
AMSOIL
Motor Oils?
There are no special requirements, however in older
vehicles or those with high mileage, it may be advisable
to use
AMSOIL
Engine Flush first. This will ensure that the engine is
clean and free of any accumulated contaminants which
might have an effect on the service life of
AMSOIL
Motor Oils. In all cases, it is good judgement to
install a new
AMSOIL
Super Duty Full-Flow Oil Filter (SDF) every time you
change oil.
Should Oil Additives or After Market Products be added
to
AMSOIL
Motor Oils?
No, they are not necessary and are extremely
detrimental!
AMSOIL
Motor Oils are properly formulated under the strictest
Quality Control procedure to provide superior
lubrication performance.
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