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AMSOIL
API Licensing
This article was written by AMSOIL
INC.and is re-printed here so you will have a full understanding
of API ratings and why not all AMSOIL lubricants are API rated.
Q. Why aren't all AMSOIL motor
oils API licensed?
A. Good question. Let us address API licensing in depth, as well
as the
issue of warranties. Some AMSOIL motor oils are API licensed,
some are not.
If you're concerned about your warranty and feel pressures to
use an API
licensed oil, even after reading this answer, then the
XL 5W-20 (XLM), 5W-
30 (XLF), 10W-30 (XLT) and 10W-40 (XLO) or our 15W-40 (PCO)
API licensed oils should be your choice. If you are looking
for an alternative to frequent oil changes or just want the best
performing oil for your car, then one of our top tier non-API
licensed synthetic oils are for you. Read on, and decide for
yourself.
API Licensing - Passenger Cars - What is it?
An API (American Petroleum Institute) license indicates that a
specific
motor oil formulation has passed the minimum performance
standards as
defined by a series of laboratory bench, physical, chemical and
engine
tests. These tests were selected and minimum performance
standards were set
by the API Lubricants Committee to address specific areas such
as engine
wear, deposits, fuel economy, emissions, etc. The committee is
comprised of
representatives from automobile, oil and additive companies. The
current
specification is SM/GF-4 for gasoline engines and CI-4 Plus for
severe-duty
diesel engine service and CF for indirect injected diesel engine
service.
Costs
The cost for running a test program for a single fuel efficient
passenger
car motor oil formulation is from $230,000 to $350,000,
depending on if the
formula passes the tests the first time through or requires
multiple test
runs or formula modifications to achieve a passing average
(testing costs
for heavy-duty diesel are running from $750,000 to $1,000,000).
Once that
testing is complete and the formula has passed all of the
minimum
requirements, it can be licensed for $1050 per year for
non-members and
$850 per year for members. There is also a royalty fee per
gallon sold for
all gallons over one million. The length of time between new
specifications
is now approximately 2 to 3 years, which does not allow a great
deal of
time to recover testing costs.
Who Licenses What Formulas?
Additive companies, such as Lubrizol, Afton, Infineum and
Oronite, develop
licensed formulas that they offer to oil companies to
re-license. It is
inexpensive to re-license one of these formulas, and the
majority of oil
companies choose to do this to avoid the costs associated with
testing.
This lowers the value of engines oils as the same chemistry is
being sold
under many brand names. Some of the major oil companies do have
their own
proprietary formulas developed, tested and licensed. All
lubricant formulas
from AMSOIL INC. are unique and proprietary.
Flexibility In Manufacturing An API Licensed Formula
API licensing was originally developed for mineral based oils,
and it
affords these oils more flexibility than synthetic oils.
Mineral oils comprised of Group I and Group II petroleum
basestocks may use
a simple program called base stock interchange for added
flexibility in
manufacturing and purchasing. Interchange means that by
completing the
proper paperwork and running a few minor tests an oil company
can choose to
buy these petroleum basestocks from many different suppliers.
This ensures
adequate supply and competitive pricing. However, Group III and
Group V
base stocks are supplier specific and base stock interchange is
not
allowed. For example, if a formula was tested with an ester
(Group V) base
stock from a specific supplier, then only that supplier’s ester
can be
used. Complete engine testing would be required to use that
exact same
ester from another supplier and is not performed because of the
associated
costs. This inflexibility makes price negotiations with
synthetic base
stock suppliers very difficult and it increases business risk.
Supply
disruptions from only one source could shut down production.
Click HERE for
more information about Group I through Group V basestocks. There
is also
something called viscosity grade read-across. Fortunately, this
applies to
both petroleum and synthetic basestocks although the better cold
temperature performance of synthetics makes it more difficult to
achieve in
some situations. (That's another whole story). What this means
is that if
you properly formulate the lubricant for which you have run all
of the API
tests, there are guidelines that allow you to use that same
basic formula
to make 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30, etc. viscosity motor oil.
Finally, there is a rule for substitutions in the CMA (Chemical
Manufacturers Association) code of practice that allows a small
degree of
flexibility for all formulas. It allows a company to make
changes of
certain components in the formula with limited testing and
paperwork
requirements, provided the additives are at the same or higher
concentration. Key Limitations For API Licensed Formulas
Phosphorous content - .06% minimum to .08% maximum (API SM;
0W-20, 5W-20,0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30 viscosity grades, only)
NOACK volatility - 15% maximum.
Click HERE for an
explanation of NOACK Volatility
The prevalent sources of phosphorous in motor oils are additives
called
zinc dithiophosphates (ZDPs). These versatile additives
contribute to
reduced oxidation, corrosion and wear. The automobile
manufacturers,
however, have demanded that lubricants contain a maximum of only
.08%
phosphorous. Their reason is some manufacturers believe higher
phosphorous
content levels will poison the catalytic converters on their
cars before
they reach 120,000 miles, which is the number of miles that
vehicles are
required to pass EPA emission standards. There is not total
agreement
within the automotive and lubrication industry about whether
phosphorous
levels over .08% actually do harm catalytic converters in the
long run.
What they have failed to make allowances for is the NOACK
volatility of an
oil, the volatility of the phosphorus itself, or the oil drain
intervals.
The maximum allowable NOACK volatility percentage for the
SM/GF-4 passenger
car motor oil specification is 15%. Most of AMSOIL motor oils
are in the 5%
to 8% NOACK volatility range. There is a correlation between
NOACK
volatility and oil consumption, which ends up in the exhaust
gasses.
Therefore, higher phosphorous, low volatility oils present no
more risk to
catalytic converters than low phosphorous oils with higher
volatility. This
has also been demonstrated for years in actual application
through state
mandated exhaust gas testing on our Dealers' and customers' high
mileage
vehicles using AMSOIL synthetic motor oils. State inspectors are
continually amazed at the low emissions levels generated by
vehicles using
AMSOIL products. So much for poisoning catalytic converters. Why
Some
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils Are API Licensed And Some Are Not
1. Full API licensing puts AMSOIL INC. in an inflexible
position. Not only
would we find it necessary to buy formula components from
specific vendors
and be at the mercy of their pricing and availability, we would
not be able
to make any major improvements to the lubricant formulas for 2
to 3 years
without new testing and the associated costs. To solve this
problem, the
API must establish base stock interchange guidelines for
synthetic
basestocks just as they have for other basestocks, as well as
develop
interchange guidelines for other components too.
2. Full API licensing would impose strict phosphorous
limitations on our
motor oils. AMSOIL INC. disagrees with this limitation and feels
strongly
that consumers benefit from long drain, low volatility oils that
pose no
threat to catalytic converters. To solve this issue, the API and
vehicle
manufacturers must develop tests and make exceptions for high
phosphorus,
long drain interval, low volatility oils. Warranties And API
Licensed Motor
Oils
Fortunately, the law does not allow manufacturers to "void your
warranty"
simply because of the brand of oil you use, the specifications
it meets or
the miles you drive between oil changes. To be specific, they
cannot deny
fixing your broken radio, faulty valve or cracked piston because
you used
an AMSOIL non-API licensed motor oil, or because you've gone
more than 3000
miles since your last oil change. Denial of warranty coverage
must be
specifically due to an oil related failure. Courts of law will
find against
any manufacturer or dealership that tries these warranty
shenanigans. If
any automobile dealership insinuates that your warranty will be
void if you
use AMSOIL products or utilize extended drain intervals, let
AMSOIL INC.
know the name of the Dealership, the address, the owner's name
and the name
of the employee that made this statement.
Mail to:
AMSOIL INC. Attention: Technical Services Department AMSOIL
Building
Superior, WI 54880
They will almost never put it in writing, but if they do, please
send us a
copy of that, too. Either way, we will send them a letter
informing them to
cease the intimidation of our customers.
Click
HERE to read a sample letter.
Only if the oil is determined to be the direct cause of the
engine problem
can a manufacturer or dealership deny warranty coverage for that
specific
problem. In this situation the AMSOIL warranty would apply, and
the AMSOIL
Technical Services Department would assist you in processing
your claim and
in getting the vehicle repaired. That's our pledge to you.
AMSOIL INC.
sells millions of gallons of oil per year and warranty claims
are a rare
occurrence. If you ever have a warranty problem with an
automobile
manufacturer or dealership, AMSOIL will assist you by analyzing
the problem
and providing data supporting the fact that repairs should be
made under
the vehicle manufacturer's warranty. If this does not resolve
the problem,
AMSOIL will submit a claim with our insurance company and
request that an
adjuster have the vehicle repaired and pursue legal settlement
later if
necessary. Click HERE to see the AMSOIL
Limited Warranty.
How Does AMSOIL INC. Ensure Their Products Meet Or Exceed The
Minimum Specifications Of The Tests Required For API Licensing?
First, AMSOIL INC. works closely with major additive companies
to select
the top performing, and usually most expensive, passenger car
and heavy-
duty diesel motor oil additives. These additives have already
passed all of
the API licensing requirements in a petroleum or synthetic based
formulation. Then we work with the additive company to maximize
the amount
of additive used and to boost the additive package in selected
performance
areas to achieve an optimum performing additive package for
reduced wear
and extended drain intervals. This is unlike other oil companies
who,
because additives are expensive, use the minimum amount of the
least
expensive additives required to meet the minimum API
requirements.
We then utilize a blend of synthetic basestocks with known
performance
characteristics as a replacement for the petroleum basestocks to
optimize
performance in areas of lubricity, volatility, viscosity index,
oxidation
and nitration resistance, pour points, flash points, deposit
control, soot
handling, emissions, etc. We also will utilize a high quality
V.I. improver
with better viscosity and cleanliness properties. This replaces
the
inexpensive, low quality V.I. improver used in the API licensed
petroleum
formula. We do laboratory bench tests before running field tests
to verify
the superiority of the synthetic formula in actual use. We also
continue to
monitor the performance of the oil through close scrutiny of
tens of
thousands of oil analysis tests per year across a wide variety
of vehicles
all around North America and the World. AMSOIL INC. has been
collecting
used synthetic oil samples from passenger cars since 1982. No
other oil
company has such a vast database of the performance of synthetic
lubricants
over extended drain intervals.
AMSOIL INC.'s products and formulations outperform API
licensed oils.
They're engineered that way. Period.
Conclusion
AMSOIL INC. takes pride in never having conformed to industry
norms or
standards when those standards are contrary to peak performance.
We
introduced synthetics to the automotive world in 1972 with the
first
synthetic motor oil to exceed API performance specifications. At
that time
other manufacturers refused to recognize the superior
performance of
synthetic motor oils. Now, however, most companies sell
synthetic
lubricants, vehicles are factory filled with synthetic motor
oils and gear
lubes, and some manufacturers even offer extended warranties if
you use
synthetics. AMSOIL has always offered extended drain intervals
because the
oil was capable of performing for extended drains, and it was
the right
thing to do for the consumer. Now the entire industry is moving
in that
direction. Ironically, GM is now extending drain intervals (as
much as
12,000+ miles) through the use of their oil life monitoring
system, and
some foreign automakers recommend 10,000 mile and longer oil
drain
intervals. Additionally, competitive oil companies are now
extending drain
intervals and even Mobil is recommending 15,000-mile oil drains
for oils
that are not API SM licensed. AMSOIL is a company of firsts.
That doesn't
happen by always conforming to industry norms and standards.
API licensing of lubricants is voluntary, and it ensures
automobile
manufacturers and consumers that the product meets a set of
minimum
standards. Should these standards, in the future, be raised to a
level
consistent with AMSOIL's standards for motor oil performance,
AMSOIL will
consider licensing all oils. For those that feel pressured to
use an API
licensed product, we have them and encourage you to use them (XLM,
XLF,
XLT, XLO and PCO). AMSOIL does offer better performing motor
oils that are
not API licensed for all of the reasons explained in this
response. They
provide our customers with alternatives to the commodity
products typically
available in the market today. If you want the convenience of
extended
drain intervals or the top performance from your vehicle, AMSOIL
has taken
time to engineer the very best money can buy.
AMSOIL
is the undisputed leader in synthetics.............
AMSOIL
Synthetic Lubricants meet and far exceed ALL
manufacturer and API specifications.
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 36
years of world class performance and hundreds of millions of miles of on-the-road testing.
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 20-25 microns, and at
a reduced efficiency) making oil changes virtually
unnecessary and virtually eliminating engine wear.
These filters have been proven by millions of miles of
over-the road trucks, construction equipment and fleet
service.
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Performance
Oil Technology is a skilled team of Engineers and Lubrication
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AMSOIL Regency Platinum Six Star Direct Jobber, Detroit MI Truck/Automotive Engineer
and Lubrication Specialist with over 25 years experience.
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In
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We
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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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