- Potential Problems With GDI Engines.
- Lifter Noise In Hemi Engines.
How Lubricants Work
A lubricant’s primary functions are friction and wear reduction, but lubricants also play other important roles in an engine.
Continue readingAnnounced Lubricant Price Increases – So Far
The following chart from Jobbers World shows the companies that have announced price increases as of February 2nd 2020. The Jobbers World site is located at https://jobbersworld.com/ and the link for the following chart is https://jobbersworld.com/2020/02/03/valvoline-announces-increase-total-revises/ if you would like to read the full report.
As of February 5th AMSOIL hasn’t announced any increases.
AMSOIL’s New Synthetic ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid
Available Jan. 7, AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid (AUPT) replaces Synthetic ATV/UTV Front Drive Fluid (AUFD), which is discontinued and available while supplies last. Synthetic ATV/UTV Powertrain Fluid is primarily recommended by AMSOIL for transmission/differentials and front drives in Polaris* ATVs and UTVs, offering the perfect combination of protection and convenience.
2020 Consumer Electronic Show / Automotive
If you’re interested in vehicles and the rapidly expanding electronics in the automotive industry, here are a few links to this years consumer electronics show happening now (Jan 7 – 10) in Las Vegas.
Synthetic Oil: An Origin Story
A brief history of synthetic lubricants and AMSOIL has been added to the Interesting Reading section of this web site.
UTV Torture Test:
See How AMSOIL Performs
Continue readingGet Ready For ILSAC GF6 (API SP) Motor Oils
On May 1, 2020 ILSAC GF6 / API SP motor oils should be available. This new standard is a significant step up from GF5 which is why it has taken much longer than initially anticipated. Eight new tests were added that an oil must pass to qualify for GF6 certification. To read more about the process and tests, check out this motor.com site. (It’s nice to know that AMSOIL already meets or exceeds the requirements as currently released.)
Winter Storage Of AMSOIL Products
While a temperature and humidity controlled storage area would be great for storing your lubricants and other products, if you’re like most people, you store your AMSOIL Products on a shelf in your unheated garage or storage shed. Depending on where in the country you live, that could mean a minimum temperature anywhere from 40ºF to -40ºF or lower.
Continue readingCan Rust Help Generate Electricity?
New research shows that water flowing over thin layers of rust can generate power.
An interesting short article in Smithsonianmag.com Read More