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In
Industry Standard Four-Ball Wear Testing, Harley-Davidson's Own
Genuine Motor Oil Produces a High Wear Scar vs. Twelve Other
Leading Motorcycle Oil's. (complete
test data is shown on this page for H-D Oil as well as 26 other
popular Motorcycle Oils)
Harley-Davidson
Maintains That You Use Their "Genuine" Motor Oil, yet
Harley-Davidson Doesn't Make Their Own Motor Oil.
Learn
The Facts About Harley-Davidson Oil in this Eye-Opening Article
written by A.J. Amatuzio, President and CEO of AMSOIL INC.
"A
situation my daughter, Lyn, told me about recently got me to thinking
about how good it is to be able to blend our own oils and have
complete control over our own product quality.
Lyn
loves to ride motorcycles. She recently purchased a Harley Davidson
motorcycle and took it to the local Harley shop to have our AMSOIL
Motorcycle Oil installed. The mechanic took issue with her not using
the oil Harley-Davidson sells, saying, "I'll use AMSOIL motor oil
when AMSOIL starts making motorcycles!"
How
would you answer a challenge like that? I was pleased to hear
Lyn's response. She said, " I'll start using Harley Davidson
motor oil when Harley starts making oil!"
Perfect!
The fact is that Harley-Davidson, like so many other
"brands" of oil, contract with one or more oil companies to
make their lubricants. Often, the decision as to who actually makes a
private labeled product is based on low bid, and like almost
everything manufactured by a low bidder, short cuts are taken in order
to meet the low price.
I
understand that Harley Davidson has contracted with one company for a
number of years to make their oil. That's good, but it still doesn't
change the fact that they make motorcycles, not oil. Now consider all
the private label oils out there. Every manufacturer that makes
equipment with an engine has it's own name on an oil bottle.
That includes all the major auto manufacturers, the makers of
motorcycles, ATV's, snowmobiles, farm equipment, you name it, they all
have oils. But none of these equipment manufacturers
actually make an oil. They sell oil to make more money, and then
they often price these oils well above the going rate for competitive
lubricants because, like Harley-Davidson, they can specify or create
the impression that only their oil be used in their equipment.
Now
there's nothing wrong in having a goal to make money, but let's get
real here. Why would anyone want to use a product manufactured down
to a price rather than up to high quality standards?
We have tested a number of these private label motor oils and
two-cycle oils and we found that many are mediocre quality products.
None of them even comes close to performing as well as AMSOIL
lubricants, and that's a fact!
I'm
not taking shots at Harley-Davidson. They make good motorcycles.
And I understand their concern that normal automotive oils not meeting
API C specs shouldn't be used in their bikes. But when they imply that
AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil is not as good as their brand or I hear that one
of their dealers recommended not using AMSOIL, I get a little
hostile. Those kinds of statements are the very reason we
introduced our motorcycle oils in the first place. And when we say use
our 20W-50 motorcycle oil in V-Twin motorcycle engines, that definitely
includes any Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Our
Motorcycle Products Brochure, G-391, includes wear comparisons
of AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils vs. other oils, including H-D
"Genuine". Both our oils demonstrate superior wear
protection over all other tested brands.
Interestingly
enough, the highest wear scar in this test turned out to be
Harley-Davidson's own "Genuine" oil!
There
is a good reason why AMSOIL Motorcycle Oil protects so well against
wear. They are formulated with significantly higher levels of
zinc and phosphorus, which when included in proper formulation with
other high quality additives, provide superior wear protection at the
high operating temperatures typical of motorcycles. In addition,
synthetic oils inherently reduce sump temperatures so the engines
actually run cooler.
The
fact is, Harley Davidson would do well to have AMSOIL make their oils
for them. Then they could be assured that their oil was indeed a
superior product. As it is, there may be absolutely nothing wrong with
their oil for use in average service, but I guarantee you as the oil
temperature gets hotter, like it does when sitting in traffic on
asphalt on a hot summer day, the Harley-Davidson with AMSOIL in the
crankcase is going to be far better protected and run far cooler than
the bike with H-D "Genuine" oil in it. There's just no two
ways about it!
So,
my daughter Lyn will be going back to this mechanic armed with the
facts about AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils and a few facts about H-D oil.
Nobody's going to tell her that her dad's oils are not the very best.
She knows better, and she's on a mission to prove her point. Who
knows? Knowing Lyn, she might sign up another AMSOIL Dealer in the
process."
AMSOIL
Synthetic 10W-40 and 20W-50 motorcycle oils give motorcyclists what
they need: Superior wear protection for high- stress motorcycle
engines and transmissions that stay clean and deposit-free.
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AMSOIL the Official Oil of Both the Sturgis
Motorcycle Rally & Daytona Bike Week
We now have the latest test
results comparing the new H-D Synthetic Screamin' Eagle Syn3 to AMSOIL
20W-50 Motorcycle Oil.
The most notable differences between the two products are in the
4-ball wear test.
In the 4-Ball Parameter 1 test
the H-D Screamin' Eagle Syn3 leaves a wear scar of 0.40 mm and the
AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil leaves a wear scar of 0.35 mm.
In the more severe 4-Ball Parameter
3 test the H-D Screamin Eagle Syn3 leaves a wear scar of 0.70 mm and
the AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil leaves a wear scar of 0.39
mm. This data indicates that
the H-D Synthetic oil leaves a wear scar 79% higher than the AMSOIL
motorcycle oil.
The suggested retail price for the
H-D Syn3 synthetic is approximately the same as the suggested retail price for the
AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil however the AMSOIL change intervals
specification is two times that of the H-D Syn3 synthetic or
one-year, whichever comes first. (note
that we also have a Preferred Customer Wholesale Pricing
option in order to save you even more money).
WHOLESALE PRICING - Immediate
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Why Harley Owners Choose AMSOIL
Wear
Test Comparison AMSOIL vs. Harley Screamin’ Eagle
Syn3:
What about your Harley-Davidson Warranty?
A letter to the editor in the Summer 2007 issue of Harley-Davidson
Enthusiast magazine asks, “Would I void the warranty if this
lubricant is
not specified in the H-D owner’s manual?”
The editor responds by saying, “SYN3 is the only synthetic motor oil
that
does not impact your 24-month, unlimited-mile factory warranty.”
Of course, this is untrue and would be a direct violation of the Magnuson
Moss Warranty Act. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, among other things, requires the manufacturer to provide oil free of charge if
they specify that their oil is the only oil that can be used their vehicles.
The next issue of Enthusiast contains a letter from another reader
who
corrects the editor’s response from the summer issue. The
letter-writer
requests a correction if it was a misprint, or the paperwork
necessary to
obtain his free oil if it was not. The editor notes that the
magazine
received dozens of similar letters (including one from AMSOIL INC.Executive Vice President Dean Alexander), and Enthusiast addressed
the
issue in an interview with Larry Gutjahr, P&A Lubricants Category
Manager at Harley-Davidson
Gutjahr quickly denounces the claim that the use of other synthetic
oils
will void Harley-Davidson’s warranty and explains that Harley
recommends
its own brand of oil because they don’t test other oils.
“No, that’s not true. We cannot and would not void a
warranty for use of another brand of oil.”
Larry Gutjahr
P&A Lubricants Category Manager
Harley-Davidson
The recent
introduction of Screamin’ Eagle Synthetic Lubricant by
Harley-Davidson indicates the Motor Company has finally recognized the
benefits of running synthetic motorcycle oil in their air-cooled
engines. After
years of advising dealers and customers to avoid using synthetic oils
in their bikes, it’s natural to wonder why the company is suddenly
marketing one.
For
the past 20 years, Harley-Davidson has claimed its petroleum-based
Genuine H-D Oils is best for the “unique requirements of
Harley-Davidson air-cooled V-twin engines.”
However, laboratory testing has consistently revealed the
Genuine H-D Oil does not provide the best protection possible for
Harley-Davidson engines. In fact, Four-Ball Wear Tests show
Harley-Davidson 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil leaves a wear scar over 50
percent larger than that left by AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle
oil.
The
Harley Davidson Screamin' Eagle 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil leaves
a wear scar of 0.70 mm while the AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil leaves a wear scar of 0.39 mm. The Four-Ball Wear Test is
the industry's standard test method for measuring the wear
preventative characteristics of a lubricant. Placed in a bath of
the test lubricant, three fixed steel balls are put into contact with
a fourth ball in rotating contact at preset test conditions of 40 kg
pressure @150 deg. C., 1800 RPM for 1 hour duration. Lubricant
wear protection properties are measured by comparing the average wear
scars on the three fixed balls. The smaller the average wear
scar, the better the protection.
One of the major benefits of running a
synthetic motorcycle oil is its resistance to oxidation and thermal
degradation, which inhibit the formation of sludge and deposits that
contribute to increased wear. In the past, Harley-Davidson has
defended use of its Genuine H-D Oil by arguing that oil breakdown in
extreme heat is a non-issue because extreme heat conditions are not
normally faced by motorcycle engines, while the superior
cold-temperature benefits of synthetics also don’t apply to
Harley’s.
The fact is, engine oil in
Harley-Davidson motorcycle is subject to very high temperatures. Being
air-cooled, Harley-Davidson engines get especially hot while idling in
traffic, commonly reaching temperatures up to 240 degrees Fahrenheit. As heat and oxidation increase, so does viscosity, adversely
affecting the lubrication qualities of the oil and increase wear.
The
water, soot and acid byproducts of combustion also contribute to
deposit formation. Harley-Davidson has stressed the importance of
regular oil changes in order to remove these contaminants. Of course,
promoting regular oil changes is also a good way to promote using
petroleum-based Genuine H-D Oil.
High quality synthetic oils formulated with high-performance
additives effectively withstand such contaminates allowing
motorcyclist to safely extend drain intervals.
In support of
their about-face and the introduction of synthetic oil, Harley
maintains, “the Motor Company has never supported the use of
synthetic products in our vehicles because there has never been any
test validation completed on the numerous formulation in HD/Buell
motorcycles. This product
has been exclusively designed for Harley-Davidson and is the only
synthetic product TESTED and CERTIFIED by Harley-Davidson engineering
for use in H/D Buell motorcycles”
Although this is
necessary marketing hype. Harley-Davidson V-twin air-cooled engines
are not unique in their lubrication requirements and do not require a
special Harley-only fluid.
There
is nothing about Screamin’ Eagle Synthetic Motorcycle Oil that sets
it apart form, or makes it better than, many other synthetic
motorcycle oil formulation. Except that Harley-Davidson is marketing
it and directly profiting from the sales.
According to
Harley-Davidson, one of the unique benefits offered by Screamin’
Eagle Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is its versatility. For the first time
the company is recommending and oil that can be used in the engines,
primary chain cases and transmission of most Harley-Davidson
motorcycles, including Evolution XL, Evolution 1340, Twin Cam 88 and
88B, Revolution and Buell models. This feature, however, is not
unique. AMSOIL 20W-50W Synthetic Motorcycle Oil may also be used in
the engines. Primary chaincases and transmission of these
applications, providing superior lubrication protection in each
component.
How does
Screamin’ Eagle Synthetic Motorcycle Oil measure up to AMSOIL in
wear protection? Four-Ball
Wear Test results indicate that AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil still
provides the best protection possible for motorcycles. In fact,
Screamin’ Eagle Synthetic Motorcycle Oil leaves a wear scar nearly
80 percent larger that AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic motorcycle Oil.
Not only does
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil offers greater wear protection than
Screamin’ Eagle Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, it also delivers greater
value Suggested retail price of Screamin’ Eagle is nearly $2 a quart
higher than AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil. And because AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil may be used for extended drain intervals, while
Screamin’ Eagle is recommended for standard drain intervals, AMSOIL
customers realize additional savings.
Harley-Davidson
claims Screamin’ Eagle Synthetic Motorcycle Oil has been
“exclusively designed” for use in their motorcycles, pointing to
extensive bench testing and over 230,000 miles of durability testing
to back it up. AMSOIL
INC. has 33 years of experience providing superior lubrication
protection for all brands of motorcycles, and AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils have been tested in millions of over-the-road miles.
Testimonials from countless motorcyclists further demonstrate the
superiority of AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycles Oils.
Formulated with
top-of-the-line synthetic base stocks and high-temperature deposits
control additives, AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils provide superior
protection and performance for motorcycles in all operating
conditions. AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils effectively withstand oxidation and
thermal degradation, keep wear to an absolute minimum, hold
contaminants in suspension and keep engines running cool and clean.
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AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils
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Reduce
operating temperatures
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Keep
engines clean and deposit-free
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Provides
maximum protection against wear
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Formulated
without friction modifiers for smooth performance
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Saves
money with extended drain intervals of up to two times the
manufacturers’ recommendation
Please
note: Prior to H-D
releasing a synthetic we have found that many Harley-Davidson
technicians were telling customers that synthetic motor oil is
"too slippery" and can cause flat spots on roller bearings
because the bearings won't turn. Now that H-D has their own
synthetic they don't mention that to much any more. It is both
scientifically and chemically untrue.
Synthetic
motor oils are no more "slippery" than petroleum motor oils.
The tractive coefficient, which is the measure of the case with which
a lubricant facilitates sliding, is essentially the same for both
petroleum oils and synthetics. Synthetic motor oils are also
used in many production and racing cars that have sophisticated roller
follower technology and they have absolutely no problems whatsoever
with roller bearings not turning. We have an article on this
which we will include in your package, that explains this in more
detail.
Harley-Davidson Engine,
Transmission and Primary Chaincase Lubricant Recommendations
Harley-Davidson recommends 20W-50
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil for the engine, transmission and primary
chaincase on the 1340cc, 1450cc and 1584cc models.
In order to be consistent with this
recommendation we are also recommending the AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil (product code MCV) in the engine, transmission and
primary chaincase on the 1340cc, 1450 cc and 1584cc models.
For 883cc and 1200cc Sportster
motorcycles, the AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is
recommended for both the engine and transmission.
We recommend the AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV) in the engine,
transmisison and primary chaincases of the 1340cc,1450cc and 1584cc
models. This will provide superior performance and protection and
can be used for up to two times the motorcycle manufacturers
specifcations or one-year, whichever comes first. Note that for Big
Twin Harley-Davidson transmissions only, follow Harley-Davidson
recommend change interval for synthetic oil of up to 20,000 miles or
one year, whichever comes first.
An optional alternative on 1340cc,1450cc
and 1584cc models is to use the AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV) in
the engine crankcase, AMSOIL
Synthetic Severe Gear 75W-90 Gear Lube (SVG) for the
transmission and the AMSOIL 10W-40
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCF) for the chaincase.
There is no right or wrong choice, it is
simply a matter of personal preference. Some customers prefer to use
the Severe Gear 75W-90 gear lube in the transmission and the 10W-40
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil in the primary chaincase while others use
the 20W-50 (MCV) in all three areas and with both options customers
report a noticeable performance improvement, including smoother
shifting and lower engine temperatures.
The AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle oil
(MCV) provides superior gear protection, meeting API GL-1 gear lube
viscosity requirements for those customers that choose to use it in
their transmission. The AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W-90 Gear Lube meets
API GL-5 gear lube viscosity requirements and is an extreme severe
duty rated transmission lubricant for those customers that choose to
use the Severe Gear 75W-90.
Harley-Davidson/AMSOIL Oil Chart
Either choice of AMSOIL products as
outlined in this notice will outperform the Harley-Davidson Syn3 oil
as documented by independent ASTM laboratory testing as shown in
our new White Paper:
"A Study of Motorcycle Oils"
The change interval specification on the
AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is two times
Harley-Davidson's recommended change intervals or one-year,
whichever comes first.
The AMSOIL
EAoM Absolute Efficiency Motorcycle Oil Filters are specified as
two times Harley Davidson's oil filter recommended change intervals
or one-year, whichever comes first.
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you would like a FREE comprehensive packet of technical, information,
catalogs, specifications, retail and wholesale prices, dealer
application and other crucial information regarding AMSOIL Ultra
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more please e-mail us at
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AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils and NGK Spark Plugs Provide Maximum Horsepower and
Torque
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AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is recommended for
Harley-Davidson, Buell, Victory, Ducati,
BMW, Aprilla and Triumph motorcycles
calling for a 15W-50 or 20W-50
viscosity, providing superior protection
in engines, transmissions and primary
chaincases.
AMSOIL
10W-40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCF)
is recommended for Honda, Kawasaki,
Yamaha, Suzuki, BMW, Husqvarna and KTM
motorcycles calling for a 10W-40 or
20W-40 viscosity, providing superior
protection in engines and transmissions.
Improved Transmission
Protection
AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils not only provide
superior protection for motorcycle
engines, they also provide superior gear
protection, meeting API GL-1 gear lube
viscosity requirements. AMSOIL Synthetic
10W-40 Motorcycle Oil (MCF) meets SAE
80W-90 gear lube requirements, while
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV)
meets SAE 90 gear lube viscosity requirements.
Viscosity is the most
important characteristic of a lubricant.
Motorcycle gears create a shearing
effect that causes permanent oil
viscosity loss. This thinning effect
reduces the oil's ability to prevent
metal-to-metal contact and wear. The
stability and natural operating
temperature ranges of the premium
synthetic base stocks used to formulate
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils
eliminate shear and reduce wear. AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils exhibit
absolute shear stability as measured by
the Kurt Orbon shear stability test.
The high temperatures
and tight tolerances common to
motorcycle applications also affect
viscosity. The High Temperature/High
Shear (HTHS) Test (ASTM D-4683) measures
a lubricant's viscosity under severe
high temperature and shear conditions.
The more resistant an oil is to high
temperature viscosity loss, the better
it protects, and even a HTHS difference
of 0.1 cP makes a significant
difference.
AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils exhibit higher HTHS
viscosities than competing conventional
and synthetic motorcycle oils. As seen
in the graphs, AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50
and 10W-40 Motorcycle Oils displayed the
highest High Temperature/High Shear
viscosities in their respective test
groups, providing motorcycle engines and
transmissions operating in the harshest
conditions with superior protection
against wear and viscosity loss and
eliminating the need for separate gear
case oils as recommended by some
competitors. Synthetic 10W-40 may also
be used in two-cycle transmissions.
Excellent Wet Clutch
Performance
Many motorcycles utilize a clutch that
is immersed in the motor oil. The
friction modifiers present in many
automotive motor oils and the extreme
pressure additives present in EP gear
lubricants produce a low coefficient of
friction between the clutch discs and
plates, resulting in clutch slippage and
glazing. Slippage leads to increased
operating temperatures and reduced
clutch life. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils are formulated without friction
modifiers, providing positive clutch
engagement, longer equipment life and
reduced temperatures. AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils meet the clutch
compatibility requirements mandated by
JASO MA. AMSOIL 20W-50 (MCV) contains no
friction modifiers and promotes smooth
shifting and positive clutch engagement.
AMSOIL MCV controls heat and prevents
slippage and glazing, and its high TBN
resists acids that can degrade clutch
material, helping improve clutch life
Excellent Corrosion
Protection
Most motorcycles spend
the majority of their lives either
parked or in storage, but most
motorcycle oils fail to address
corrosion problems. Corrosion protection
during storage and in humid conditions
is essential to extending equipment
life. AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils
are formulated with specialized additive
technology that not only protect against
corrosion and acids during operation,
but also provide exceptional protection
during storage. The ASTM D-1748 Rust
Test measures a lubricant's ability to
protect against rust and corrosion. A
standard metal reference coupon is
immersed in the test oil before being
placed in a humidity cabinet for 24
hours at 120 degrees F. As seen in the
photos, the reference coupon treated
with AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil showed no signs of rust and
corrosion, while the competitor failed
the test.
Outstanding Heat
Resistance
Motorcycles operate in
demanding, high heat conditions that
require robust high temperature deposit
control additives. While many
conventional oils break down and oxidize
when faced with high temperatures,
causing formation of carbon and sludge
deposits, AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils effectively withstand oil
break-down and oxidation, keeping
equipment running cooler and minimizing
oil consumption, thickening and
emissions. Air-cooled engines get
especially hot while idling in traffic,
commonly reaching temperatures up to 240
degrees Fahrenheit. The extra margin of
protection provided by AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils is especially important
for hot running air cooled motorcycle
engines.
Foam Control
High engine speeds and
transmission gears in motorcycles churn
the oil, suspending air and causing
foam. When this oil and air mixture is
drawn into a loaded area, the air
compresses and decreases the thickness
of the oil film, compromising wear
protection. In addition, suspended air
promotes oil oxidation, reducing its
service life. AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils greatly reduce foaming
to provide long term lubricating
protection in high speed, high RPM
conditions.
Robust Additive
Levels
Recent automotive motor
oil regulations have limited certain
additive levels, including the anti-wear
additive known as ZDDP. ZDDP is an
extremely effective anti-wear,
anti-oxidant additive, and reducing its
level results in compromised wear
control and shortened service life.
Because motorcycle applications require
robust additive systems to control wear
and oxidation, use of an automotive
motor oil or an automotive motor oil
re-labeled as a motorcycle oil
compromises protection and performance.
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils are
overtreated with robust additive
packages, including high levels of
calcium, phosphorus, zinc and additional
oxidation inhibitors, to extend oil life
expectancy, provide unmatched engine
cleanliness and greatly reduce wear.
AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils are recommended for
twice the manufacturer's recommended
drain interval for on-road motorcycles.
The Four Ball Wear Test
(ASTM D-4172) determines the wear
protection properties of a lubricant.
The smaller the average wear scar, the
better the wear protection provided by
the lubricant. AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils produce significantly
smaller wear scars than competing
motorcycle oils, providing unsurpassed
protection against engine wear, reducing
maintenance costs and extending
equipment life.
Cost Effective
AMSOIL Synthetic
Motorcycle Oils provide excellent cost
effectiveness and are cost competitive
with competing high end motorcycle oils.
The unmatched protection and performance
provided by AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils is excellent insurance for today's
expensive motorcycles and custom bikes.
Q&A On The
New AMSOIL Motorcycle Oils
Can the Harley-Davidson Warranty be
voided for not using a lubricant
specified in the H-D owner's manual?
AMSOIL Absolute Efficiency Ea Motorcycle
Oil Filters
AMSOIL Absolute Efficiency EA Motorcycle
Air Filters
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TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
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SAE 20W-50
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil
(MCV) |
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM
D-445) |
20.1 |
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM
D-445) |
151.98 |
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Viscosity Index
(ASTM D-2270) |
153 |
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CCS Viscosity
(ASTM D2602) |
5609 @ -15°C |
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Pour Point °C
(°F) (ASTM D-97) |
-39 (-38) |
| Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM
D-92) |
240 (464) |
| High Temperature/High Shear
Viscosity @ 150°C , 1.0 x 106
s-1 (ASTM D 4683), cP |
6.02 |
| Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM
D-4172 @ 40 kgf, 150°C, 1800
rpm, 1 hour), Scar in mm |
0.40 |
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Noack
Volatility, % weight loss
(g/100g) (ASTM D-5800) |
3.89 |
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Total Base
Number |
11 |
| Foam (ASTM D-892, Sequence
I, II & III) |
0/0/0 |
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AMSOIL
is the undisputed leader in synthetics...
AMSOIL: I wanted to let you know how
happy I am with your AMSOIL 20W-50
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. I own a 2006
Harley-Davidson Sportster with 5,000
miles on it. Since the bike was new I’ve only used
Harley-Davidson oil in
the engine and Sportster gear lube in the
transmission and primary
chaincase.
After reading your “Study of Motorcycle
Oils” I decided to
switch to AMSOIL. That was the best thing I’ve ever
done for my Harley-
Davidson.
From day one I have had problems
down-shifting, especially when
the bike was cold. It would hang up between gears
and I couldn’t get it
free before the light at the signal turned green.
Very dangerous.
Harley-
Davidson told me it was not broken in yet and to
stop “granny shifting.”
After 5,000 miles it was still doing it. Now, after
I started using AMSOIL
in my engine and transmission, the problem has
ceased completely from the
minute I put it in. No matter how easy I down-shift
I can’t make it hang up
between gears.
Thank you so much for your incredible
oil. I’ll never use
any other brand again. Billy Guiles
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AMSOIL Quality
Impresses Harley Riders
Although Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company routinely
tells its customers they must use “Harley-specific”
motor oils and lubes, some riders are realizing AMSOIL
keeps the popular bikes running cooler and smoother.
Jim Murphy and Jim White, partners at a Lehman Trike
Conversion business in Martinsburg, W. Va., spread the
word that AMSOIL makes the best products – even for
Harleys.
“Trikes are a huge business,” White said. “Our business
increased 200 percent last year.” He attributes that to
older riders and those with disabilities that require
modifications to allow them to continue riding. The shop
specializes in those modifications needed for
handicapped riders. (View the website at
www.mjtrikes.com.)
Partner Jim Murphy summed up his feelings about AMSOIL
products recently while talking with a group of
customers at the parts counter of the local Harley
dealership.
“If there is any single way to significantly improve the
Harley-Davidson motorcycle, put AMSOIL in the engine and
transmission,” Murphy said.
The partners recommend AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil for the bikes and 75W-90 Gear Lube for
the gear box. They’re also selling a lot of the AMSOIL
Shock Therapy Light Suspension Fluid for the front
forks.
White uses those products in his 1993 Heritage Softail
Nostalgia, one of only 2,700 manufactured as a special
edition Harley. The bike is attached to a fullsized
sidecar. That’s a lot of pull on the machine, he said,
but AMSOIL makes his bike run cooler and perform better
than other oils or lubricants ever have.
“My Harley, with a sidecar, is getting 40 miles per
gallon. I think AMSOIL makes a huge difference,” he
said.
He’s heard increased mileage claims from some of his
Gold Wing customers too.
Murphy and White opened their shop in 1998. While their
specialties are trike conversions and custom builds for
riders with handicaps, they also service and maintain
cruisers and street bikes of every brand and model.
Harley owners are hard sells, White acknowledged. In
fact, he said, most motorcycle riders tend to stick with
products they’ve used and believed in for years.
He and Murphy are of the same ilk, so they understand.
“The first two customers you had to convince were us,”
White said. “The products that we sell are the result of
satisfactory testing on our own motorcycles. We do not
sell products that we do not totally believe in.”
White first used AMSOIL motor oil in the 1970s when he
was a semi-professional go-kart racer. In January 2002,
he met Direct Dealer Ralph Graul at a bike show and
remembered how well the AMSOIL product performed in the
karts.
He installed AMSOIL motor oil in his 1993
Harley-Davidson FLST Cowglide that was running hot, 220
to 230 degrees in the summer, and had a “klunky”
transmission. “I changed the engine oil, primary and
transmission oils to AMSOIL and immediately noticed a
smoother shift in the transmission and a temperature
drop of 20 to 30 degrees,” White said. “I was impressed,
but I still hadn’t done my own testing. For the next
2,500 miles the shifting got better and better.”
Murphy tested AMSOIL lubricants in his 1994
Harley-Davidson FXLR, with 60,000 plus miles on the
engine.
“This motorcycle has been meticulously maintained
throughout its entire life,” Murphy said. “The
transmission was making some gear noise and was getting
harder to shift, and the engine had a whining noise in
the updated cam and breather gears.
“Immediately, the transmission shifted like butter and
no more gear noise . . . and the persistent gear whine
in the engine also miraculously disappeared.”
They stock other brands of motor oils in the shop, for
the hard-to-convince. “But AMSOIL outsells it all,”
White said.
Educating customers, according to White, is one of their
most important jobs.
AMSOIL literature available in the shop often gives his
customers the information they need to make informed
choices.
“I’ve never had one customer come back and claim that
AMSOIL lubricants don’t do what the company says they
will do,” White said.
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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,ť 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.ť
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."
Harley Becomes Smooth Ride With AMSOIL
Terry Campbell of Lincoln, Calif., works in the
industrial laundry business. He spends his free time riding
his motorcycle in the Sierra Mountains.
Campbell, who has been a Honda rider since he was about 15,
bought a 2003 Harley-Davidson Dyna Superglide in the past
year. "The biggest thing I noticed was the big twin engines
run hot," Campbell said.
He initially ran Harley SynTec 3 in his crankcase, Redline
Heavy Shock in his transmission and Redline 75W-140 in his
primary chain. "Well, the Redline didn't work any better
than the Syn3," Campbell said. "In fact, my transmission
shifted worse. The Harley Syntec ran too hot, and the
Redline was sticky."
He remembered that years ago he used AMSOIL synthetic motor
oils, so he connected with a local AMSOIl Dealer. He now
runs AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Engine Oil in the
crankcase, AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Lube in
the transmission and AMSOIL 10W-40 in the primary chain, and
has installed an AMSOIL SDF Motorcycle Oil Filter.
"So, I've been running AMSOIL in all three cavities,"
Campbell said. "It has made quite a difference. My engine is
running at least 30 degrees cooler, my transmission shifts
much smoother and my primary chain is quieter."
He said his engine had been running between 280 and 300
degrees Fahrenheit. And when the engine was cold, the
transmission would grind when he shifted from neutral to
first gear.
"Not anymore," Campbell said. "Not bad improvements from
just changing oils. I first used AMSOIL in the late '70s. I
should have never stopped."
He's getting increased horsepower out of the performance
cams, he said. "This is really smooth. I've been a believer
in synthetics since the '70s. I've seen the proof. I'm happy
with the AMSOIL. The products seem like real quality
products and if they'll keep my motor in my Harley running
longer, I'll keep using them."
Campbell also installed AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-30 in his
new Dodge pickup truck with a Hemi engine. According to
Campbell, "You can't go wrong with AMSOIL."
Harley Fuel Economy Improvements with AMSOIL
Over the years I have received many emails from satisfied
customers that have converted their Harley Davidson
motorcycle from Harley Davidson oil to AMSOIL. Here is one
particular recent email I have received that I would like to
share with you:
I recently switched all the fluids in my 2003 Harley Davidson Superglide over to AMSOIL Products. At your recommendation
I installed the 20W-50 V-Twin Motorcycle oil in the engine,
the chain case received the 10W-40 V-Twin Motorcycle oil,
and the transmission received the 75W-90 Series 2000 Gear
Lube ( now called the Severe Gear Lube). This HD has had
modifications to the exhaust and intake systems so the gas
mileage has never been great.
Before the switch over the AMSOIL I was getting about 34
miles per gallon or approximately 125 miles on a tank
(before going on reserve) of 93 Octane premium. That was
two up riding. Now after the switch I'm getting 40+ MPG or
about 150+ miles on a tank (before going on reserve), two
up riding.
Is that possible? Have you heard of any other increase like
this? All factors seem to about the same in the before and
after, with the exception of slight (10 degree) cooler
weather. But even last fall I was not getting this sort of
range. I've run two tanks through the engine now with about
the same mileage on both. This is approximately a 20%
increase. I love getting that extra range on a tank, not to
mention the price of premium these days .
Just thought you would like to know.
A Satisfied Customer, Richard
The other day I was reviewing the Action News and the
new G-100
product catalog included in it.
The products featured in
this issue
were our two new motorcycle oils. Anyone reading about these
outstanding new oils couldn’t help be impressed by how they
totally
blew the competition away in head-to-head performance tests.
Once
again, AMSOIL outperforms the competition and puts test
results that
prove it right there for everyone to see.
It’s also interesting that the very bike manufacturer that
said not to
use synthetic motor oils in their engines now sells and
recommends a
synthetic motor oil with their label on it. They don’t make
it, but
they profit from it so now it’s OK to use. That’s very
similar to how
the other oil companies and automakers badmouthed synthetic
motor oils
until they began marketing their own synthetic oils. Are
their oils as
good as AMSOIL? Not when you look at the tests!
AMSOIL has a long history of making lubricants that are the
very best.
And the way we have shown they are the best is by testing
them against
the competition and publishing the results in our sales
literature or
right on the product labels. I don’t know of any other oil
company
that does this like we do. But then, I don’t know of any
other oil
company that makes products as good as we do, so they don’t
really
have as much to toot their horn about as we do.
A couple of the many tests we believe are important when
comparing
motor oils are the Four-Ball Wear Test and the NOACK
Volatility Test.
The Four-Ball measures wear protection and the NOACK
measures the
volatility of an oil.
Reducing engine wear is a major function of motor oil. The
better the
oil protects against friction and wear, the longer the
engine will
perform as it was designed to, delivering maximum power and
economy
much better and longer than an engine with excessive wear.
Look at the Four-Ball comparison graphs in the G-100 and on
many other
pieces of AMSOIL literature. There are no oils that protect
better
than AMSOIL. None. For all the advertising glitz and eyewash
these
other oil companies do to sell their oils, they really have
nothing to
brag about. Even a big name like Mobil 1 can’t compete with
AMSOIL.
Our Series 2000 0W-30 beats Mobil’s 5W-30 and every other
oil we
tested against, including some 10W-30s. When it comes to
wear
protection, Mobil SuperSyn 0W-30 isn’t even in the same
league as
AMSOIL 0W-30!
Why is the volatility of an oil so important? Because a
highly
volatile oil will evaporate, changing its viscosity and
performance
characteristics. What starts out as a 5W-30 can turn into a
10W-40 or
heavier when the lighter ends of the oil cook off. This
creates the
potential for creating sludge in an engine and definitely
increases
emissions. An oil with low volatility performs better and
longer than
highly volatile oils, keeping an engine cleaner and
operating at peak
efficiency.
When you talk to your customers and prospects, show them
these
comparisons. While the major oil companies use gimmicks and
glitzy TV
commercial, AMSOIL spends its money producing superior
lubricants.
They come up with special “start up” oils, or oils that have
“heat
activated” wear protection additives. Sounds like a
deodorant
commercial I saw recently.
When it comes to start up protection, no oil protects better
than
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils. And when the operating
temperatures start
climbing, you want an oil with the lowest volatility,
period. That
will be the oil that will continue to protect when the
others start
cooking.
I can’t imagine anyone who, given the facts, would choose
any other
motor oil than an AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil. Giving people
the facts
is your job. That’s why we develop these superior oils.
That’s why we
test them against all others, and that’s why we publish the
results.
Because we want you to have the tools to help your customers
decide.
It doesn’t do any good for us to provide all this
information unless
you use it to sell your products and build your business.
You don’t
have to exaggerate. You don’t have to embellish the facts.
All the
tests we publish are genuine. Like I’ve always said, “We
couldn’t put
it on the label if it wasn’t true!” That’s not marketing
jiberish.
It’s a fact.
A. J. “Al” Amatuzio President and CEO, AMSOIL INC.
Harley-Davidson began in a shed, went to war, became the
symbol of American individualism and ended up "KING OF THE
ROAD", all in 100 years. The following is a listing of
Harley-Davidson Engines from 1909 up to the present:
Flathead: 1909-1936
The Flathead was named because of the tell-tail flat vented
tops that are recognizable at the top of each cylinder head.
This is the famous motor that propelled the Harley-Davidson
to victory after victory in the motorcycle races of the
twenties.
Knucklehead: 1936-1947
On the eve of WW2, Harley-Davidson introduced an
overhead-valve V-twin with knuckly looking valve covers. The
new motor, affectionately named the "Knucklehead", performed
well both for HD and for America in the difficult years to
come.
Panhead: 1948-1965
With improvements to engine design, like hydraulic valve
lifters that supplied oil through rocker arms, the Panhead
hit the market in 1948. It was named for the pan-like valve
covers replacing the knuckle covers.
Shovelhead: 1966-1983
By 1966 the Panhead underwent still more improvements. The
most noticeable being the distinctive enclosed cylinder head
in a sleek, slightly curved top. At a glance this looks
unmistakably like a shovel with the pushrods tubes
resembling the handle of a shovel, and the shovel itself.
Evolution: 1983-1999
In 1984 on the heels of a bold employee buyout of AMF, the
motor company went public and introduced its now famous
redesign of the V-twin. This radical new design utilized
styled square blocks to house the valve train. This motor,
revered as the Evolution engine is known amongst Harley
enthusiasts as "the Blockhead".
Twin Cam 88: 1999-Present
With numerous American motorcycle manufacturers trying to
surface and resurface, Harley-Davidson introduces its most
revolutionary engine yet. The Twin Cam 88 gets its name from
its two cams versus the single cam in all its ancestors.
This motor also goes by the nickname "Fathead" for just
exactly that, bigger heads. With this new engine design
Harley-Davison puts one more notch in its insurance for
success.
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