What is Hydraulic Fluid?

Joel YoungmanJoel Youngman|
Hydraulic excavator

Hydraulic systems are used in everything from forklifts to elevators, as well as most construction equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes and loaders, but what is hydraulic fluid and what does it do?



Help Prevent Horsepower Loss Due to Wear & Deposits

John BakerJohn Baker|
Sports car

Engine deposits and wear lead to horsepower loss and reduced efficiency. Here’s a simple solution to help keep you engine running strong.



AMSOIL Championship Off-Road 2021 Season Preview

Lindsay TousignantLindsay Tousignant|
AMSOIL Championship Off-Road

The 2021 AMSOIL Championship Off-Road season got off to a rousing start in Antigo, Wis. Here’s your season preview.



8 Car Maintenance To-Dos at 200,000 Miles

Andy ArendtAndy Arendt|
Working on car

Perform these maintenance tasks at 200,000 miles to help your car keep running strong for another 100,000 miles or more.



Your Guide to Buying a Used Motorcycle

John BakerJohn Baker|
Used motorcycle buying guide

Handlebar scrapes indicate the bike has been laid on the ground. Check out these other red flags on our used motorcycle buying guide.



How To: Harley-Davidson® Primary Oil Change

John BakerJohn Baker|
Harley Davidson primary fluid change

Performing a Harley-Davidson primary oil change only takes a few minutes. Check out the video for step-by-step instructions.



What Is Octane? (And, is Premium Gas Worth it?)

John BakerJohn Baker|
Is premium gas worth it?

Increased octane doesn’t mean increased power or efficiency. Find out here if premium, high-octane gas is worth it for your car.



How to Check Fluids in a Car

John BakerJohn Baker|
How to check fluids in a car.

We provide directions for how to check fluids in a car so you can ensure your vehicle is well maintained and running properly.



Your Free Car Maintenance Tracker

John BakerJohn Baker|
MyAMSOILGarage

MyAMSOILGarage™ is a free car maintenance tracker that lets you store info for all your vehicles and equipment.