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AMSOIL Reformulates Its Line Editor
Kevin McBride
of XL Synthetic Motor Oils Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Associate Editor
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Publication Manager
Terry Johnsen
Staff Writers
Kathy Anderson
John Baker
Terry Johnsen
Joel Youngman
Graphic Designer
Jeff Spry
Content Contribution
Jeremy Meyer
Editorial Contribution
Dan Peterson
Advertising
Ed Newman
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Power-Flow Gasoline Intake
System ADVERTISEMENTS
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THE COVER
AMSOIL XL Synthetic
Motor Oils now
feature longer drain
intervals and bolder
packaging.
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Gasoline supplies the explosive power necessary to
propel powersports equipment forward. It can also
supply plenty of varnish, gum and insoluble debris
that clog injectors, fuel lines and carburetors, stick
floats and cause poor engine performance, starting
problems, increased maintenance expenses
and decreased equipment life. AMSOIL delivers
products that optimize fuel performance in power-
sports equipment both in operation and in storage.
P L A C E Y O U R O R D E R T O D AY !
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AMSOIL PRODUCTS PREPARE EQUIPMENT
FOR TOUGH WINTER WEATHER
The fall months are the time to place boats, motorcycles and lawn care equipment into
storage and prepare snowmobiles, snowblowers and other vehicles for the coming winter.
AMSOIL products are formulated to provide maximum AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke Synthetic Small
protection for engines and fuel systems during storage, while Engine Oil provides exceptional protection in
AMSOIL synthetic motor oils’ low pour points provide superior the severe-service conditions common in both
cold-temperature protection and performance in two- and gasoline- and diesel-fueled small engines,
four-stroke winter equipment. including welders, skidsteers, compressors,
snowblowers and more. It remains fluid at sub-
Fall Storage Protection zero temperatures for superior cold-weather
Gasoline can break down in as little as 60 days, causing protection.
varnish and gums that clog injectors, fuel lines and carburetors,
leading to poor engine performance and starting problems. Winter Two-Stroke Performance
In many applications, draining the fuel system can be AMSOIL DOMINATOR and INTERCEPTOR
impractical, and doing so can expose the system to Synthetic 2-Cycle Oils provide exceptional performance
corrosion on the bare metal in the tank and fuel in snowmobiles and other two-stroke equipment. AMSOIL
system and cause gasket and seal cracking. DOMINATOR is formulated with heavier base oils for “on the
edge” operation, while also protecting pistons and bearings
AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer reduces the oxidation subjected to the rigors of extreme riding.
that occurs when fuel is stored for extended peri-
ods, improving performance, extending equipment AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR is engineered specifically for power-
life and decreasing maintenance expenses. sports applications and engines equipped with exhaust power
valves. It contains the finest synthetic base oils and additives
During storage, fluctuations in ambient tempera- for exceptional cleanliness, while controlling exhaust valve
tures can form condensation within the engine that sticking and providing outstanding overall lubrication.
can cause surface corrosion on cylinder liners,
piston rings, anti-friction bearings and steel/iron
contact surfaces on rotational seals. Long periods
of storage can also dry out cylinders, often result-
Robbie
ing in permanent damage when the equipment is Malinoski
dry-started in the spring.
AMSOIL has reformulated its line of oil life monitoring systems extended oil by-products. The higher the motor oil’s
Extended Life (XL) Synthetic Motor change intervals even further, although TBN, the more effective it is at reducing
Oils to provide up to 10,000-mile/six- most conventional motor oils still the corrosive effects of acids over an
month drain intervals, or longer when carry 3,000-mile/three-month maximum extended period of time. AMSOIL XL
recommended in owners’ manuals or drain intervals. Boasting a 7,500-mile/ Synthetic Motor Oils feature a unique
indicated by electronic oil life monitoring six-month drain interval, AMSOIL XL additive chemistry that effectively raises
systems. Pricing remains unchanged, Synthetic Motor Oils provided an extra TBN and allows the oils to neutralize
providing customers with enhanced level of performance and protection more acidic contaminants and provide
value. for motorists extending drain intervals superior protection over a longer period.
beyond 3,000 miles.
Featuring extended-drain boost technol- Meets or Exceeds New Motor
ogy, the new formulations boast an extra Today, OEMs are increasingly adopting Oil Specifications
measure of select additives that neutral- the extended drain intervals AMSOIL
AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils meet
ize contaminants longer. They continue pioneered decades ago. Some Toyota
or exceed the ILSAC GF-5 and API
to provide significant benefits compared models carry 10,000-mile drain recom-
SN service requirements for motor oils
to conventional oils, including superior mendations, while Ford will begin calling
used in gasoline-powered vehicles. API
wear control, improved high- and low- for 10,000-mile oil changes on certain
SN is the designation of the American
temperature protection and increased model-year 2011 vehicles. Meanwhile,
Petroleum Institute and shares a number
fuel economy, now throughout a longer the new ILSAC GF-5 and API SN motor
of criteria with ILSAC GF-5. The Inter-
drain interval. Reformulated AMSOIL oil specifications require oils demon-
national Lubricant Standardization and
XL Synthetic Motor Oils are API SN strate increased fuel economy, reduced
Approval Committee (ILSAC) created
certified and bear the API donut on emissions and increased robustness.
ILSAC GF-5 primarily to address three
the label. They are also formulated With the industry evolving, and to stay
important areas within the automotive
to meet or exceed the ILSAC GF-5 ahead of the curve, AMSOIL reformu-
industry: fuel economy, emissions
performance requirements for lated its XL Synthetic Motor Oils to meet
system life and oil robustness.
gasoline engines that took effect or exceed current performance require-
October 1. Because GM only grants ments and continue providing motorists
Improved Fuel Economy
dexos1™ licenses to SAE 5W-30 with superior performance and added
products, only AMSOIL XL 5W-30 peace of mind. To achieve government-mandated fuel
carries the dexos1 recommendation. economy standards, OEMs are examin-
Extended-Drain Boost ing every engine component for poten-
Increased Drain Interval Technology tial efficiency gains, including motor oil.
To meet the GF-5 specification, motor
The XL line was developed for AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils use oils must demonstrate an improvement
do-it-for-me (DIFM) customers. It over- extended-drain additive technology in fuel economy compared to a refer-
came many of the obstacles Dealers to provide longer service life. During ence oil and retain at least part of that
faced from installers who balked at normal engine operation, the combus- improvement after 100 hours of testing.
25,000-mile drain intervals and non- tion process creates acidic by-products
API-certified oils, and provided DIFM that can lead to internal component AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils are
customers with peace of mind beyond corrosion and a reduction in the life fuel-efficient formulations that reduce
3,000 miles. At that time, some original expectancy of both the engine oil and friction-related energy loss and meet the
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) were engine. The motor oil’s reserve alkalin- GF-5 specification. They provide better
beginning to recommend drain intervals ity, expressed as its Total Base Number fuel economy compared to convention-
beyond the traditional 3,000 miles. The (TBN), aids in the control of acidic al, non-fuel-efficient motor oils.
more recent introduction of electronic
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AMSOIL XL Synthetic
Motor Oils carry drain inter-
vals of up to 10,000 miles/
six months, a significant
upgrade over the previous
7,500-mile drain interval.
The label features a bolder,
more eye-catching design.
Emissions System Improvements can destroy lesser oils, leading to Data Bulletin
Phosphorus is often used as an anti- thermal coking and bearing failure. The AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oil data
wear agent in motor oils. Over time, bulletin covers the features, benefits
AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils resist
however, it can volatize and enter and technical properties of XL Synthetic
the effects of thermal breakdown,
after-treatment devices such as catalytic Motor Oil.
including evaporation, viscosity loss and
converters and oxygen sensors, short-
deposit formation for increased piston
ening their lifespan, increasing tailpipe
cleanliness and turbo protection.
emissions and causing increased
engine oil oxidation and thickening. Applications
AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils have AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils are
excellent phosphorus retention and excellent for use in all types of gasoline-
help improve catalytic converter fueled vehicles. They are recommended
service life for low exhaust emissions, for all domestic and foreign vehicles
in accordance with GF-5 requirements. requiring any of the listed performance
specifications:
Engine Oil Robustness
For GF-5, engine oil robustness is 5W-20 (XLM)
defined as an oil’s performance in the API SN, SM…
areas of piston cleanliness, sludge ILSAC GF-5, 4…
resistance and turbo protection. Oils ACEA A1/B1
meeting GF-5 must exhibit improve- GM 6094M
Ford WSS-M2C930-A
ments in each area relative to the
Chrysler MS-6395N
previous GF-4 specification.
5W-30 (XLF)
Fortified with extra detergent and dis-
persant additives, AMSOIL XL Synthetic API SN, SM…
ILSAC GF-5, 4…
Motor Oils are engineered to resist
ACEA A1/B1
sludge better than conventional oils, Ford WSS-M2C930-A
promoting clean operation for longer- Chrysler MS-6395N
lasting, better-running engines. GM dexos1 (supercedes LL-A-025, 6094M
and 4718M) Fortified with detergents that
As temperatures inside the combus- exceed dexos1 sulfated ash specifications.
tion chambers of modern engines
continue rising, piston cleanliness and 10W-30 (XLT)
turbo protection become more impor- API SN, SM…
tant. Deposits on the piston crown can ILSAC GF-5, 4…
cause pre-ignition, reducing perfor- ACEA A1/B1
mance, while sticking rings can cause GM 6094M, 4718M
blow-by, reduced compression and Chrysler MS-6395N
poor performance. Turbochargers can 10W-40 (XLO)
reach 100,000 rpm and temperatures of STOCK # QTY U.S. CAN.
API SN, SM…
1,200˚F, creating an environment that ACEA A1/B1 G1404 25 3.10 3.75
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NEW POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGIES
DEMAND PREMIUM LUBRICANTS
Fuel efficiency has become an increas- require improved powertrain lubricants, Kapp, the company will begin recom-
ingly important priority for motorists revealing that high quality lubricants can mending 10,000-mile intervals with the
over the past several years, increasing effectively address higher temperatures 2011 model year.
demand for vehicles able to squeeze and loads, friction losses and increased
maximum mileage from a tank of use of ethanol fuels. Automotive Future
fuel. Automobile manufacturers have Although automotive technology has
responded by introducing a growing “Lubricants can continue to play a very progressed rapidly in recent years, it
number of fuel efficient vehicles, includ- integral role, but maybe some of the is not entirely clear where the industry
ing hybrids, diesels and alternative fuel challenges are a little bit different,” said will ultimately end up. “In that contest
vehicles. Kapp. “If we just look at EcoBoosting, you’re seeing different energy-based
we’re certainly seeing higher operating solutions,” said Kapp. “It’s obviously
New Fuel Efficient Powertrain temperatures and much higher specific not as clear there, but the percentage
Technologies loads. So imagine now very small en- of internal combustion engines will be
gines operating at very high combustion dependent on contributions from the
New powertrain technologies are ex-
temperatures.” fuel side. We’ll continue to see obviously
pected to continue the trend toward fuel
efficient vehicle designs. For example, Higher engine operating temperatures much more volume and expansion of
turbocharged direct injection technol- and loads will increase the importance hybrid technology. The technology path
ogy is used in the Ford EcoBoost engine of viscosity retention. “Because of the we’re on for conventional engines is also
for more precise fuel control, deliver- higher specific loads, and all the strain very compatible over the long term with
ing a fine mist of fuel directly into each on the oil system if you will, we may be renewable fuels and with hybridization.”
cylinder. Dual turbochargers allow looking forward to a 0W-30 as more
faster throttle response and increased effective than a 5W-20,” said Kapp.
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils
power, while providing the fuel efficiency “Those are some of the things we’re AMSOIL synthetic motor oils are ahead
expected from a smaller engine. In working through.” of the curve, providing superior protec-
fact, twin-turbocharged direct injection tion and performance for both older and
EcoBoost engines boast the power of a Lubricants will also play a role in improv- newer engine technologies. Their pre-
V8 and the fuel efficiency of a V6. ing vehicle efficiency through friction mium synthetic formulations effectively
reduction, while the extended drain address increased temperatures and
Increased Importance of intervals pioneered by AMSOIL will loads by maintaining protective viscos-
Quality Lubrication continue toward mainstream accep- ity and reducing friction, heat and wear,
According to Daniel Kapp, Ford director tance. Most major automobile manufac- keeping vehicles running in top condi-
of powertrain research and advanced turers have been moving away from the tion for longer periods of time.
engineering, fuel efficient powertrain traditional 3,000-mile oil change. Ford
technologies such as direct injection will currently recommends drain intervals
of up to 7,500 miles, and, according to
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show our support to off-road racing at
its highest level of competition.” proud that we could kick-off
the AMSOIL Cup tradition with
The company’s commitment to the a victory for the AMSOIL family
sport and its Cup sponsorship were of employees and Dealers – WITH JEREMY MEYER
rewarded in the inaugural race when this one is for them.”
AMSOIL Pro 4x4 driver Scott Doug- Did you know Scott Douglas’ truck
las won the AMSOIL Cup, beating a The TORC Series airs every
caught on fire during Saturday’s points
huge field that included the best tal- Thursday night on HD The- race in Crandon? Yep, up in flames.
ent in the sport, including NASCAR’s ater. Check with satellite and That took him out of the championship,
Robby Gordon, three-time BorgWar- cable providers for times and and into his back-up truck for the rest of
ner Cup winner Rob MacCachren channel information. the weekend.
Fellow AMSOIL driver Mike Oberg
broke an axle in Crandon. Mike could
CHAMPIONS CROWNED
up with a ratchet strap and finished
the race.
Chad Hord had to fix a flat mid-race.
The 2010 Traxxas TORC Series present- man in round 9 and Monster Energy/ He then went out and laid down the
ed by AMSOIL season wrapped up with AMSOIL racer Johnny Greaves in fastest time of the day.
four rounds of hard-fought racing action round 10. Red Bull/AMSOIL racer Steve
at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. Barlow earned a pair of third-place fin- Sometimes the press release doesn’t
and Crandon Raceway in Crandon, Wis. ishes. At Crandon, Greaves picked up tell the whole story, and knowing that
a win in round 11 and finished second AMSOIL has put together a team of
At Chicagoland, AMSOIL Super Team in round 12, taking the overall Pro 4x4 drivers who can overcome such adver-
driver Scott Douglas picked up a pair sity and still want to compete makes
class championship. Huseman finished
of second-place finishes in the Pro 4x4 Scott’s win in the inaugural AMSOIL
second and first respectively to finish
class, finishing just behind Rick Huse- Cup that much more rewarding.
second in the points race. Adrian Cenni
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finished third in round 11, while Douglas
took third in the final round and finishes After falling just four points
the season third overall. short of a championship last
season, Ricky Johnson took
In the Pro 2wd class, Red Bull/AMSOIL the Pro 2wd class champion-
ship in 2010.
racer Ricky Johnson took a pair of wins
at Chicagoland, with Traxxas/AMSOIL
racer Jeff Kincaid and AMSOIL Super
Team driver Chad Hord picking up Andrew Caddell earned
the second-place podiums and Todd three wins and eight
LeDuc and Rob MacCachren earning total podiums en route
the third-place podiums. Johnson con- to a second place finish
tinued his winning ways in Crandon, tak- in the Pro Light class.
ing a win and a second-place podium
to wrap up the Pro 2wd class champion-
ship. MacCachren finished second in Johnny Greaves took
round 11 and finishes second overall. five wins in 2010, earn-
Monster Energy/AMSOIL racer Jeremy ing the Pro 4x4 class
championship.
McGrath finished third to wrap up third
overall. In round 12, AMSOIL-sponsored
racer Dan Vanden Heuvel took the win
and AMSOIL-sponsored racer Scott round 9, followed by Casey Currie and 11 for second overall. Hoek took third in
Taylor finished just behind Johnson for Chad Rayford. Currie took the win in round 11 and second in round 12, and
third. round 10, followed by Caddell and Ross Todd Cunningham finished third in the
Hoek. Currie earned two more wins in final round. Marty Hart took third overall
In the Pro Light class, Traxxas/AMSOIL Crandon to wrap up the championship, in the Pro Light class.
racer Andrew Caddell took the win in while Caddell finished second in round
The GEICO
Powersports/AMSOIL/
Honda team celebrate
Canard’s championship.
Address Changes
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AMSOIL Magazine is sent through standard bulk mail, AMSOIL
recommends moving Preferred Customers submit an address
change to AMSOIL prior to each move to ensure all mail from
AMSOIL is sent direct to the appropriate address.
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GF-5
HETIC
FULL SYNT
AND
AMSOIL BR
Filtration Solutions
WE HONOR
Minimum 10%
(Discover in U.S. only) Post-Consumer Fiber
Freezing winter temperatures are quickly approaching, and AMSOIL Diesel Recovery (DRC) delivers
performance diesel operators can count on in any type of diesel fuel. As temperatures drop, operators risk
facing gelled fuel lines and rigs that won’t run. AMSOIL Diesel Recovery thaws gelled fuel systems and
helps diesels remain operable in subzero temperatures.
-20
-19.25
-19.00
-20.50
-21.00
-21.00
-25.00
-30
C
-37.00
-40
-38.00
-38.75
-50
As tested in an independent lab July 2009.