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Mr. Mann is at your service and will put his extensive knowledge to use for you.

Mr. Mann is also a longstanding Professional Grade member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). This prestigious position is ONLY granted to degreed engineers with documented work experience in the automotive engineering industry.

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In this Issue:
Synthetics Infiltrating Quick Lube Market
Cabin Air Filters Clean Up Contaminants
XL Gallons Price Adjusted Downward
Banner Kits for Quick Lubes That Purchase XL Gallons
AMSOIL Revolution ~ Report from the Fall Sales Meetings
New Remit To Address for Payments on Account
 
Synthetics Infiltrating Quick Lube Market

While many quick lube owners have embraced synthetic motor oils and drain intervals beyond 3,000 miles, many more still shudder at the thought of telling their customers to come back less often. In reality, customers appreciate honesty and quality. Consumers are realizing that synthetic motor oils offer superior protection and extended drain intervals. In fact, most vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) recommend drain intervals well beyond the 3,000-mile interval consumers were used to. In Europe, extended oil drain intervals and specialized motor oils have been the norm for years, leaving many to wonder why Americans and American automakers havent followed suit. According to an article in the August 2006 National Oil and Lube News (NOLN), the American oil market should be mimicking the European market sooner rather than later.

Marketing niche and specialty products today can be a dress rehearsal for what coming tomorrow, said Matthew Ansari, global technology manager for Passenger Car Motor Oils with Chevron. Having a diversified line of products will be a necessity in three to five years.

Ansari thinks diesel engine technology will drive the need for a more diversified, and more European-like, motor oil offering. OEMs have every intention of increasing diesel engines population, said Ansari.

Diversification among diesel oils has begun already with the introduction of CJ-4. AMSOIL now offers Synthetic 5W-40 Premium Diesel Oil for 2007 and newer diesels, but still offers its classic stable of synthetic diesel oils for consumers who are looking for premium protection and extended drain intervals in vehicles made before model year 2007. Potential further need for specialty motor oils could result from the increasing popularity of hybrids and engines run on E85 and biodiesel. This means lube operators will need to offer a wider array of products.

These types of engines will proliferate, and you will see more of them in all classes of cars, Ansari said. If a consumer goes to an installer who doesnt have the right oil, it not a good scenario. Automakers will insist that installers use the right oil. According to NOLN, future motor oils will not only be highly specialized, installers can also expect these new oils, which can be synthetic, to cost more, meaning customers need to be educated about the expense. Ansari said one thing lube operators will have to accept are factory-recommended oil change intervals that are longer than traditional ones. A lot of installers like to see customers every 3,000 miles, but it counterproductive to sell synthetics and have customers come back every 3,000 miles, said Ansari. ynthetics last longer and do offer extended drain intervals.

Ansari said that synthetic motor oils are what give European customers and automakers the peace of mind to go for extended drain intervals. ynthetics offer a higher degree of assurance, he said. Lube operators will be able to move synthetic lubricants more into the mainstream once they accept that customers dont necessarily have to come in every 3,000 miles.

ynthetics are a niche product because theyre currently not offered for the value they can deliver, said Ansari. Frequent customer visits are predicated on quality service. AMSOIL offers a full line of synthetic lubricants that offer extended drain capabilities. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils provide superior protection and peace of mind over extended drain intervals from the world first synthetic oil to meet API requirements.

 
AMSOIL and WIX Clean-Up Cabin Contaminants

Studies have shown that the air inside vehicle cabins has significantly higher concentrations of exhaust gases than the outside air.  Cabin air filters are designed to filter those contaminants from the incoming air to protect the occupants, the interior and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems of the vehicle.  Cabin air filters are composed of highly efficient media made up of cellulose and synthetic fibers, and are at times impregnated with carbon to reduce objectionable odors entering the vehicle.

Cabin air filters offer substantial opportunities for AMSOIL aftermarket sales due to the fact that these products are becoming standard on an increasing number of vehicles.  In fact, by 2010 it is thought that 80 percent of new vehicles sold in North America will come standard with cabin air filters, while operators of quick lubes state that their number one add-on service in 2006 has been these filters.  AMSOIL carries the entire WIX line of high-efficiency cabin interior air filters for passenger cars and light trucks.  The WIX cabin air filters feature a multi-layer design that traps microscopic airborne particles.  In addition, the filters incorporate an activated carbon layer to absorb gases and odors that can cause a variety of health problems.  Installation instructions and photos are available on the AMSOIL website at www.amsoil.com.

For complete details, please see the November edition of the Action News.
 

XL Gallons Price Adjusted Downward

AMSOIL INC. has announced a roll back on its November 1, 2006 price increase on its XL motor oils. This comes in reaction to the decreases seen recently in crude oil and fuel costs, and the associated stabilization of costs on those raw materials directly related to crude oil. Dealers, customers and accounts may refer to pricing effective July 1, 2006 for accurate prices on the XL products.

 

Banner Kits for Quick Lubes That Purchase XL Gallons

For Dealers actively pursuing the fast oil change market, AMSOIL has modified its Banner Kit requirements so that quick lubes who purchase either five cases of XL synthetic oils in quarts or FOUR cases of XL gallons will be eligible to receive the point of purchase materials in the Banner Kit. The literature on this program will be modified to reflect this change.

 

The AMSOIL Revolution: Changing the Way People Think

It was 1972 when the revolution began.  Colonel A.J. Amatuzio changed the way people thought about motor oil when he brought the first synthetic engine oil to market.  Who would have thought that a small company in northern Wisconsin could have such an impact on an entire industry?  Each First that AMSOIL brought to the industry forever changed the way people thought about synthetic lubricants:

First to develop an API-rated 100 percent synthetic motor oil.
First to introduce the concept of "extended drain intervals" with a recommended 25,000-mile/1-year drain interval.
First U.S. company to utilize the NOACK volatility test as a standard of performance excellence.
First to produce synthetic motor oils for diesel engines, racing engines, turbo and marine engines.
First to introduce synthetic oils that legitimately contribute to improving fuel efficiency.
First to manufacture synthetic gear lube for automotive use.
First to manufacture a 100:1 pre-mix synthetic 2-cycle oil.
First to manufacture a synthetic automatic transmission fluid for automotive use.
First to introduce nanotechnology in filtration for auto/light trucks.
First to introduce full synthetic media in a diesel cartridge filter.
The AMSOIL Revolution is not just about how the industry has changed. More importantly, it is how you have changed the way you think. Each and every one of you has an AMSOIL story that is at the root of how you changed your thinking. It could be the extended drain interval, or the engine protection, or even the money you saved by using AMSOIL products. Your thinking was forever changed and you saw an opportunity in this change. You saw the opportunity to have your own business. And to differentiate yourself, you took action.

So here you are, president and CEO of your own company. Congratulations! Now what next? What are you going to do differently to continue to grow your business?

At the Fall Sales Meetings we discussed how the business and industry continue to change. And we asked all those who attended what they were going to do differently after leaving the meeting. And we will ask you, what are you going to do differently to continue to grow your business?
 

Are you going to take advantage of the changes in the diesel market? 
Do you know how the CJ-4 specifications will affect your product sales? 
Have you thought about how the diesel fuel additives can boost your product sales? 
Where can you sell the new products? 
Who can benefit from the Fogging Oil and Small Engine Oil?
Which customers will purchase Mothers products? 
If a prospect wont become a Dealer, can you interest him in the Preferred Customer program? 
Are you missing opportunities for filter sales?
Do you overwhelm your customers with techno babble?
Have you read the Business Development and Field Sales Tools?
Are you planning to complete the Home Study Courses and attend AMSOIL University?
Who within your Personal Group will become a Direct Jobber?
Where is your greatest ROI when working with your Personal Group?
That is a lot of questions. We hope you continue to ask yourself these questions, and many more. With revolution comes change. Successful CEOs and presidents adapt and take advantage of change. To do that you must do things differently. The same old way of doing business will not provide you the results you expect. Embrace change and help your Personal Group do the same. Help them change the way they think, just as you have done, and will continue to do. And remember, be persistent (like A.J. Amatuzio in 1972) and you will succeed! 

New Remit To Address for Payments on Account

AMSOIL, as a part of its new treasury management system, will be requesting all Canadian accounts to start sending their Payment on Account (POAs) checks to a lockbox address versus the Distribution Center in Edmonton AB.  For Canadian checks this did change effective October 11 and letters have been sent to all with account balances to that affect, the text of which is below. 

Dear AMSOIL Customer,

This letter is to inform you that starting October 11, 2006 all checks made payable to AMSOIL for any reason should be mailed to our new lockbox address as below.

This change will allow us to apply your payments faster and more efficiently and to provide better service to you.  All invoices and remittance advices will indicate this address so please do not send any checks directly to our AMSOIL Distribution Center in Edmonton as it will only delay application of your payment.

Should you have invoices, which have due dates after October 1, 2006 even if they say Remit to: 14543-121 A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5L 2T2, do not send them to Edmonton but instead please send your payment to the address below.

For prompt cash application always remember to enclose your remittance advice or include your account number and invoice numbers on your check.  Very often the name on the check is different than the account for which payment is being made.  Application may be delayed if the appropriate and complete information is not available.

Our new remittance address for shipments out of our Toronto (Mississauga) Distribution Center - please send your payment to:

AMSOIL INC.
PO Box 56108
Postal Station A
Toronto ON M5W 4L1

Our new remittance address for shipments out of our Edmonton Distribution Center - please send your payment to:

AMSOIL INC.
PO Box 60
Station "M"
Calgary AB T2P 2G9

Please contact Marian Kutzler, Supervisor Account Services (715-392-7101 Ext. 193) or Deena Peterson, Accounting Manager (715-392-7101 Ext. 108) if you have any questions in regards to this change.
 

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With AMSOIL, you are using a superior product to any manufacturer branded, or any other brand of lubricant. We have documented and certified independent ASTM and SAE test data to prove it, along with 39 years of world class performance and hundreds of millions of miles of on-the-road testing.

 

  

 

                 

  

 

 

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Since 1972, AMSOIL  Synthetics have proven to be the BEST.   AMSOIL also engineers and manufactures Ea Oil Filters with Nanofiber Technology which have a 25,000 mile/1-year service life as well as specialized filtration systems for commercial and fleet  applications in cars and light, medium and heavy trucks which can filter particles down to less than one micron (a standard full flow oil filter can only filter to approximately 20-25 microns, and at a reduced efficiency) significantly reducing oil changes and eliminating the majority of engine wear.  These filters have been proven by millions of miles of over-the road trucks, construction equipment, severe duty and fleet service.  

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Direct Jobber Dave Mann Makes AMSOIL History

View the Action News article, Dave Mann Makes AMSOIL History Again with 7th Star  

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In addition, as a Dealer in our group you will receive exclusive product, technical and business support from the only group of Truck/Automotive Engineers and Lubrication Specialists on the net.

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Customer Sold on AMSOIL Quality and Value.

That's what today's savvy consumers want.

According to marketing analysts, the average consumer no longer accepts general sales pitches full of empty promises. The Internet gives consumers instant access to nearly every possible product or service. They look for quality information, conduct price comparisons and then make buying decisions.

The bottom line: more bang for their buck. And when that consumer is raising seven children, top quality products and savings are an even greater priority.

Scott Boring, Oakfield, N.Y., has seven children with his wife Teri. He's looking for quality and savings to keep his 1997 GMC Yukon, with a 5.7 litre V-8 engine that "isn't noted for gas mileage," running down the road carrying his large family as efficiently as possible.

A friend told Boring about AMSOIL products. He promised better gas mileage - an important selling point with today's high gasoline prices - more efficient performance and longer life.

The vehicle had 40,000 miles on it when Boring installed AMSOIL products bumper to bumper.

"I did it all at one time, just to see the difference," Boring said. He installed AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Oil, used AMSOIL Engine Flush and then installed AMSOIL 10W-40 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil and AMSOIL Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid.

"I especially like the ATF," Boring said. "The truck shifts smoother and the transmission is quiet. All you hear is the tires on the ground. I've tried other synthetics, lots of them. I just never saw any difference. But, with AMSOIL, I saw a difference right away."

The first tankful of gasoline increased his mileage from 15 mpg to 20.5 mpg. "I swear I didn't believe it," he said. "I'm averaging between 19 and 21 mpg all the time.

"This stuff is awesome and I'm letting all my friends know about it."

 

 

AMSOIL Customers Appreciate Greater MPG

Although results vary because of a variety of factors, a common denominator among AMSOIL motor oil users is an improvement in fuel economy.

Independent testing reveals that AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-30 motor oil passes the API Energy Conservation Sequence VI test with a rating 38 percent higher than the API minimum specifications.

"The test results show that AMSOIL has the potential to save energy by conserving fuel," said Technical Services Manager Ed Kellerman. "In most cases it can increase mileage, but at the very least you're getting superior engine protection."

Ralph Sites, a police officer in Rustburg, VA, said he put AMSOIL 10W-40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil in his 2002 GL 1800 Honda Gold Wing when it had 4,550 miles on the engine. "I had been getting 30 miles per gallon," Sites said. "I was supposed to be getting 40 to 45 miles per gallon."

His first oil change to AMSOIL improved his mileage to 38 miles per gallon. At 6,500 miles on the engine, after replacing the final drive oil with AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W-90 Gear Lube, he improved to 40 miles per gallon.

"I switched to AMSOIL for the long-term gain. The improved gas mileage was just a bonus. AMSOIL is less expensive than Honda's synthetic and I don't have to change it as often. It's a win-win situation."

He bought the bike new in January 2002 and had put 12,000 miles on it in August. He said the improved mileage he's gotten since switching to AMSOIL has saved him $102 just in gasoline.


Jeff Bailey in Fulton, Mo., said his 1996 Lexus GS300 with 81,000 miles on it also gained fuel efficiency when he switched to AMSOIL motor oil.

"The car wants premium gasoline," he said. "I drive about 18,000 miles a year. I ordered your synthetic product and absolutely astounded.

"I was used to getting about 20 mpg overall and having a little low-rev torque."

Since switching to AMSOIL motor oil, Bailey gets 24 mpg and uses regular gasoline.

"The engine feels even more flexible," he said. "I've used AMSOIL now for my wife's anemic Camry 2.2 litre and have calculated that I have saved about $120," he said. "Thanks AMSOIL for an awesome product. You have a customer for life."

Likewise, Lance Okeson of St. Paul, Minn., gained miles per gallon after switching to AMSOIL motor oil in his 1995 Cutlass Supreme.

Okeson made the switch after learning about AMSOIL from a customer of his at a quick lube where he works. His customer was so enthusiastic about AMSOIL, Okeson did some research on the AMSOIL Website and decided to try the products. A trip from the Twin Cities to Fargo, N.D., in a steady 17 mile-per-hour wind, and back showed him an increase from 24 mpg to 30.5 mpg.

"I have never gotten 30 plus mpg with that car," Okeson said. "I have two other vehicles that I switched over to AMSOIL motor oil. One is a 4x4 and the other is an old muscle car. I switched the transmissions and the differentials in those vehicles as well."
 

ASE Master Technician Sold on AMSOIL

Mark Deschner, Friendswood, Texas, is an ASE Master Technician and Manager of the West Pear Land Tire & Auto Store.

He recently was able to demonstrate the superior quality of AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants when he had to change out a leaking intake manifold on his 1991 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup truck, with more than 183,000 miles on the original engine.

"When my lead technician took the intake manifold off, for the first time ever, he couldn't believe how clean the lifter valley and the top of the cylinder heads were on my truck," Deschner said.

The technician thought Deschner may have changed it before. But Deschner assured him he had never had the intake off before.

"He always made fun of me for only changing the oil once a year and the filter twice a year," Deschner said. "I think that seeing how clean the intake and cylinder heads are in my truck has changed his mind about AMSOIL products. I've always believed in them and my truck runs AMSOIL for all lubricant needs."

He uses AMSOIL 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, EAO24 Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter, TS31 2-Stage Air Filter, GF111 Fuel Filter, 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube, Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid, Synthetic Multi-purpose Grease, P.I. Performance Gas Additive, Rain Clear Windshield Protectant and Bosch windshield wiper blades.

"As you can see, I have pretty much converted the entire truck over to AMSOIL products," Deschner said.

 

Preferred Customer Sold on AMSOIL Quality

Peter Virgona of Merrick, N.Y. is a self-proclaimed oil enthusiast. “I do a great deal of reading and research, always looking for the best oil,” Virgona said. “The more I read the more I realized AMSOIL was the best ‘true’ synthetic I could buy. After using Mobil 1 since 1986, I made the switch to AMSOIL.”

Virgona is a warehouse worker, but he has many years of experience working on cars.

He drives a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria that has nearly 98,000 miles on the engine. He switched from Mobil 1 to AMSOIL 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (ASL).

“The difference was immediate and significant,” Virgona said. “The idle became much smoother. There are times I can’t tell if the car is running. It also became much more responsive to the gas pedal, so much more responsive my wife asked me what I did to the car.”

Virgona has owned the car for almost nine years. “Not surprisingly, the gas mileage improved significantly,” he said. “This car always averaged 15 miles per gallon going back and forth from work. It now averages 16.5 mpg. That’s a 10 percent increase. I truly didn’t expect such a big change.”

He waited to report his findings until after he had driven the car at least 5,000 miles “to confirm that the numbers are average and not just a fluke.”

Virgona also has installed Ea Air and Oil Filters in his vehicles.

He told his sister-in-law about AMSOIL and then changed her oil over to AMSOIL 5W-30. She drives a 1996 Dodge Caravan with a 3.0 litre V6 engine. According to Virgona, she had always used conventional motor oil with regular oil changes every 3,000 miles.

“Nonetheless, she had a significant amount of sludge that was obvious under the oil fill cap,” he said. “She also experienced a very loud lifter noise that would come and go. Presumably, the sludge was affecting the oil circulation to the lifters.”

Oil consumption in the van was also increasing, using about one quart every 1,500 to 2,000 miles.

“I switched the van to AMSOIL and put in a new filter,” Virgona said. “Within 1,000 miles the lifter noise was all but gone. By 3,000 miles, virtually all the sludge was gone. I drained and refilled the oil a second time with AMSOIL 5W-30. The oil consumption is now down to one quart every 3,000 miles, with no more lifter noise.

“I am very happy with AMSOIL and plan to use it from now on. I recommend it to anyone who wants a great synthetic oil.”

Virgona buys his products through the AMSOIL website. “I always get my product within 48 hours,” he said. In fact, he just had a case shipped to his father in-law in Florida because he believes in AMSOIL products and wants others to experience their benefits. In fact, he’s considering becoming a Dealer.

Virgona respects that he can get detailed technical information about AMSOIL just by checking the website. “AMSOIL puts out performance test results for everyone to see. I definitely appreciate that.

“People are usually very, very loyal to AMSOIL. They know it’s the best.”

 

AMSOIL Gives Life to a Sweet Old Cadillac. Making a skeptic into a believer again.

Dear AMSOIL,

 

I thought you might appreciate hearing my AMSOIL story. When the opportunity arose last year to purchase my mother-in-law's 1987 Cadillac DeVille, I jumped at the chance. A true low mileage survivor, it was in near pristine condition. I was proudly showing it off to a mechanic friend when he said, "Uh-oh, you bought an HT-4100? Good luck buddy."

After much research I understood what he meant. The HT-4100 was rumored to be one of the most troublesome engines Cadillac ever built. The problems are numerous: an aluminum block with cast iron heads that expand and contract at different rates causing premature head and intake gasket failure, coolant loss into the oil, and finally main and rod bearing failure. They also have a heavily loaded distributor gear, weak timing gears, and sludging issues.

My first thought was, if ever an engine needed AMSOIL, it's this one. I first heard about AMSOIL at the old Brohman Dragway in the late 1970s from a fellow racer who swore by it. For the past 10 years, I've used various synthetic oils with favorable results, but never AMSOIL. Then I talked with Dave Mann, the AMSOIL Dealer in my home town, and told him my story. Having spent 19 years as a lubrication specialist with Ford, Dave knows his stuff. He made several recommendations, and shared with me his excellent e-book on motor oils.

I also asked around at the Cadillac owners group I belong to, and almost every one of them said, "Don't buy AMSOIL! It's too expensive and won't do you any good. You need this or that oil with this or that additive," and so on. So who was I to believe?

Having spent over 25 years in advertising and marketing, I have a strong skepticism for extravagant claims made by manufacturers. Usually, when you hear impressive adjectives like "advanced" and "superior," someone just wants your money or your vote (or both). So I read the science; from AMSOIL and from several independent studies. I came to the conclusion that it really is an excellent product. It also intrigued me that one of the primary sales points made by AMSOIL is to convince you to buy LESS of their product. That kind of marketing is contrary to anything I've experienced, and elevates AMSOIL's credibility level exponentially.

I switched the Cadillac over to AMSOIL 5W-30 (ASL) last fall, then put in AMSOIL 10W-30 (ATM) this spring (even though it's not a turbo, I like the extra wear protection offered by this formula). Rather than letting the oil go a full year, I change it every six months, during which time it accumulates about 6,000 miles. My dad was an auto mechanic and taught the 3,000-mile oil change rule like it was the 11th commandment - that kind of conditioning is hard to overcome. With this frequency, I still spend less money than if I changed the oil on a three-month/3,000-mile schedule. I use the money I save to have drain samples tested by an independent lab each time.

The Deville now has 50,000 miles and runs like a fine Swiss watch. I have not had a single problem with the 'troublesome' HT-4100 engine. It runs roughly 10 degrees cooler than with regular oil, and my gas mileage has increased by 10%. It has become my mission to get 200,000 miles from this car. With AMSOIL, I might just make it.

As an addendum, I also recently switched my wife's 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette minivan to AMSOIL. Since we've owned it, this car has had a lifter clatter for the first 10 seconds on cold starts. Literally, on the first start after putting in AMSOIL, the clatter was gone.

Thanks AMSOIL. By making a superb product that truly does what you say it will do, you've given new life to a sweet old Cadillac, and made a believer out of this devout skeptic. (see photos of car and engine)

Steve Cook
Traverse City, Michigan

 

HDT Sets AMA Land Speed Record with AMSOIL

Hayes Diversified Technologies (HDT), located in Hesperia, California, produces diesel powered tactical military motorcycles for the U.S. armed services as well as the UK and EU NATO countries. Founded in 1961, the company originally manufactured electro-mechanical switches and relays to the military & aerospace industries.

The new HDT motorcycles are diesel machines combining both power and environmentally friendly performance efficiency. We are talking about a bike that gets 100 miles to the gallon AND can do 100 mph.

The HDT team was out on the Bonneville Salt Flats earlier this month, striving to establish new national and world records. Displaying the AMSOIL colors while going through the paces at Bonneville, they offered up quite a number of very strong endorsements with virtually no prompting. We noticed an increase in horsepower right away when compared to Delvac 1,¯ said Fred Hayes, founder/CEO of HDT. What was quite surprising was the condition of the engine after a 50-mile run-in and over 120 full-throttle dyno runs. The camshaft bearings, the small and large end rod bearings, didn't even look like they had been run. During that series of dyno runs, we registered the highest horse-power and torque readings ever.¯

Dave Anderson, AMSOIL Technical Product Manager, had flown to Bonneville to witness and participate in the pursuit of new land speed records. Hayes said to Anderson, "Our testing proved that AMSOIL Series 3000 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil provided better cam bearing lubrication, better transmission operation and less blow-by than our previous oil. We picked up just over one horse power at the rear well." This is a 3.7% increase and worth a 1 tooth higher gear ratio. In addition, it appears that overall coolant temperature was down about five degrees. That is roughly a 2.5% decrease in operating temperatures.

Very few bikers would be opposed to increased horsepower with lower operating temps, simply by switching over the lubricants.

With over a year of testing, we have found that AMSOIL products continually outperform all other lubricants. AMSOIL provides improved performance, increased fuel economy, lower oil consumption, and significantly reduced engine wear in all operating conditions.

AMSOIL Boosts Bottom Line for Grain Hauler

Burnell Keller of Castroville, Texas hauls a lot of corn. Saving downtime and maintenance costs boost his bottom line.

Since the 1960s, Keller Grain, Inc., at Castroville has bought high quality white and yellow corn from local farmers and trucked it to processing plants across the state of Texas. "These trucks put on about 12,000 miles a month," said Keller, the company's owner.

He was running Exxon XD3-30 motor oil in his Freightliner and changing it every 10,000 miles. He heard AMSOIL products could cut his operating and maintenance costs in half, provide better fuel economy, easier starts and extended oil drains at least three times longer than he was getting.

"We were fixing to extend the drain to 15,000 miles," Keller said. "But a sample of the Exxon motor oil analyzed at 10,000 miles came back saying the oil needed to be changed. I said, let's give AMSOIL a whirl."

After an engine flush, Keller installed AMSOIL 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil in his Freightliner, with more than 400,000 miles on the engine.

"We did this procedure three times at a 15,000-mile analysis and filter change only," Keller said. "Each time the oil sample report came back saying the oil was good for continued use."

After the third round of analysis, the oil was changed. Keller plans to continue with 15,000-mile analysis and filter changes and to continue to use the same oil for an interval of 50,000 miles.

"That's about five times longer than before," Keller said. "It's very good. Keller Grain is now convinced that AMSOIL is a superior product and that anybody can save money using AMSOIL products."

 

 

New Life for Dodge Ram

Preferred Customer Lyle Reinier from Mesa, Ariz. has been using AMSOIL products for four years with complete satisfaction. He said that when he started using them in his 2001 Dodge Ram they “changed the way it ran.”

Now Reinier drives a 2004 Dodge Ram. He uses AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-30 in the engine, AMSOIL Synthetic Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid in the transmission and 80W-140 Long Life Gear Lube.

“AMSOIL has given this truck life that it was hiding before,” said Reinier. Reinier said the Ram now pulls stronger and runs smoother than it did before. He made the switch to AMSOIL when the truck hit the 3,000-mile mark. “What comes as a surprise to me is that my Dodge dealer had no problem doing a complete drain and fill with AMSOIL,” said Reinier.

Reinier said the dealer removed all the Dodge transmission fluid and refilled the truck with AMSOIL ATF. “Within a mile or two I could feel the transmission was smoother and showed a difference in how it performed,” said Reinier.

Reinier also uses AMSOIL in his dirt bikes. He and his wife have been using AMSOIL 0W-40 Formula 4-Stroke since it was introduced. Within the last year, Reinier performed a big bore and a valve job on their bikes in search of more power.

“The insides of the cases, transmission gears and crank shafts were all like brand-new,” said Reinier.

Reinier said the cylinder walls of each bike still showed some cross hatching from the original bore. He also said the bikes run quieter, smoother and cooler than they did before the switch to AMSOIL. Both bikes have their original clutches and have logged over 4,000 trail miles.

 

 

Customer Discovers a Burning Desire For AMSOIL

Dealer Mark Licht of Andover, N.J., was on a follow-up visit at Jimmy's Service, Inc., of Hackettstown, N.J., when the integrity of AMSOIL ATF was put to a new, on-the-spot test.

Licht showed shop owner Jimmy Naranjo several pieces of literature on oil and ATF testing results. After listening to Licht talk about the benefits of AMSOIL ATF, Naranjo turned to him and said, "You're full of it."

Licht continued to explain all the features and benefits that AMSOIL ATF has to offer, but Naranjo interrupted and told him, "There is only one way to prove this ATF is any good."

Naranjo went to his shelf and opened two brands of transmission fluid he uses and poured some of each onto his metal workbench. The shop owner than poured some AMSOIL ATF next to the other two brands. "I had no idea what this guy was about to do," said Licht.

Naranjo then took out his torch and put the flame directly on the first brand of transmission fluid he commonly used. After about 30 seconds the little puddle of transmission fluid started smoking. Naranjo proceeded to the second brand he stocked in his service shop and repeated the process. After another 30 seconds, that brand of transmission fluid began smoking badly.

"Now it's AMSOIL's turn and I must admit I thought my fluid was going to smoke out just like the others with that direct flame," said Licht.

Naranjo held the flame on the AMSOIL ATF for over two and a half minutes and there was absolutely no smoke.

"He quickly turned to me and said he'd take a 30-gallon and a 55-gallon drum of the ATF," said Licht. "We couldn't believe our eyes!"

Now Jimmy's Service stocks the entire XL line of oils, all of the AMSOIL 25,000-mile oils, AMSOIL diesel oils and all of the AMSOIL diesel additives. The shop also carries AMSOIL filters, 2-cycle oils, Power Foam Engine Cleaner and Home Heating Fuel Extender.

 

CROSS COUNTRY TRIP PROVES AMSOIL PERFORMS

Owners of motorhomes, who often travel long distances, are particularly concerned with finding ways to save on fuel costs.

A Texas man discovered AMSOIL motor oils and lubricants lived up to all of his expectations in a journey from Texas to Alaska and back in 2004.

"I have a 1998 Dutch Star by Newmar 38-foot motorhome with a 300 horse power Cat engine," said Shelby Rash, Richardson, Texas. "I also tow a car behind." Throughout 2003, Rash averaged 7.1 miles per gallon. "I use AMSOIL products and believe in them," Rash said.

He took AMSOIL 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil, an AMSOIL oil filter, Torque-Drive Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid, AMSOIL 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube, AMSOIL Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid, for power steering/hydraulics, and the AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease to a shop in Dallas in January 2004.

"They installed AMSOIL in everything, including the grease fittings," Rash said. "I installed a new AMSOIL air filter and oiled the front wet axles myself. I filled up with diesel and added AMSOIL Cetane Boost and Diesel Fuel Additive to the tank, as well." Then Rash took his four-month, 11,000-mile trip.

"I used the two additives each time I filled," he said. "I also attended two RV rallies where I 'dry-camped with a generator' for a total of 10 days during this time." The only thing he did was change the oil filter during that time.

"I averaged 8.6 mpg since January 2004 for these 11,000 miles," Rash said. "This sure helped with the high fuel prices. Just by changing to AMSOIL I averaged 1.5 mpg better.

"Is AMSOIL worth a try? I think so."

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