The industry standard CEC L45-KRL, ASTM D445 test for shear stability shows AMSOIL Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil significantly outperforms Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Syn3* in resisting viscosity breakdown.
Continue readingATV/UTV Oil Change Kits And Powersports Antifreeze
While AMSOIL has been offering Oil Change Kits for Polaris ATV’s and UTV’s for several years, they now offer kits for Can-Am* equipment and Powersports Antifreeze formulated for the unique requirements powersports equipment.
Continue readingALTRUM – February 2021 – National Heart Month
Matters Of The (Healthy) Heart
From the February 2021 ALTRUM Dealers Flyer
In the past, I have kept this Blog focused primarily on lubrication and vehicle related posts. While that will continue to be my main focus, starting today you will occasionally see something totally unrelated to the normal postings. I am starting with this post on Heart Health which is important for everyone. While I’m not a “Health Nut,” I do try to take care of myself, the concept of which took a long time to penetrate this thick Irish skull.
Continue readingThe Morse Car
Between 1902 and 1914 Alfred B. Morse built about forty—eight automobiles in his factory on Central Street in South Easton.
The above is taken from a Flickr.com page with information from the Easton Historical Society. If you would like to read the rest of the article you can find it a little more than half way down the page at the following link.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/historicalimagesofeastonma/49520696606/
Performance Matters
If you own a European vehicle you need to make sure you or your technician are using the appropriate oil for that vehicle.
Continue readingWhen Your Car Name Describes You
New Powersports Antifreeze & Coolant Available Feb. 2
Powersports Antifreeze & Coolant (PSAF) is formulated and packaged for all powersports applications, including on- or off-road motorcycles, UTVs, ATVs, snowmobiles, outboard motors and personal watercraft. It is optimized for powersports cooling systems that contain increased aluminum while delivering excellent all-season performance for up to five years. It is premixed 50:50 with high-purity water and is available in quart packaging, eliminating the hassle of mixing fluids and allowing enthusiasts to buy only what they need.
Watch this space or click the “Menu” button above for the AMSOIL Product Articles drop down after February 2nd.
Hyperion XP-1: The Hydrogen-Electric, 221mph Hypercar . . .
For those interested in new technology, here is an article from TechRadar on a hydrogen-electric vehicle with some amazing stats if they are true. Will it ever see production? Who knows, but the technology could have promise.
Diesel Fuel And Its Additives: A Primer
This following is an article from the February 1996 issue of the AMSOIL Dealer Magazine. However, since a new article (Preserving Diesel Performance) which deals with diesel fuel additives was posted yesterday in AMSOIL Product Articles on the main site, I thought it appropriate to post this one which explains in more detail, some of the factors diesel fuel additives address.
Fuel is one of the largest expense items diesel operators face. AMSOIL diesel fuel additives help diesel operators get maximum benefit from their fuel dollars.
Continue readingNew Can-Am ATV/UTV Oil Change Kits Coming Feb. 1
The Can-Am ATV/UTV Oil Change Kit (CK1, CK2, CK3) provides everything needed to perform an AMSOIL oil change on most Can-Am* ATVs and UTVs in one convenient package, including the appropriate amount of AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke® 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, an oil filter, O-ring and washers. They offer the perfect combination of AMSOIL quality and convenience.
Watch this space or click the “Menu” button above for the AMSOIL Product Articles drop down after February 2nd.