Appalachian Trail Shuttle Service Runs on AMSOIL

The Appalachian Trail covers a vast range of scenic terrain, spanning almost 2,200 miles (3,541 km) through 14 states between Georgia and Maine. The trail sees over 3 million people each year at various segments in search of hiking, backpacking and adventure. The trail project began in the 1920s and was completed in 1937, with steady improvements taking place in the decades that followed. It officially became the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in 1968.

Today, it’s a bucket-list item for any outdoor enthusiast or adventure-seeker. The trail traverses through forests, scenic overlooks, towns and farms along the eastern part of the country. With endless trail entrance and route options, it can be difficult to navigate a path or starting point. Luckily, folks like Ron Brown are there to help make it a success. His business, Ron’s Appalachian Trail Shuttle, is based in Georgia and gets hikers to and from their excursions safely. Brown has been in business for 19 years and his shuttles can see anywhere from 400-700 miles (644-1,127 km) per day in all sorts of conditions. With his livelihood depending on reliable vehicles to stay in business, Brown uses AMSOIL products to keep them in top shape through miles of mountainous, muddy, back-road terrain.

Two 4-Runners, High Miles

Brown’s business currently has two vehicles in operation for his shuttle service. His 2019 Toyota* 4-Runner TRD Off-Road* is up to 642,000 miles (1,033,199 km), while his 2000 4-Runner Limited* has reached 572,000 miles (920,545 km). With over 1 million miles (1,609,344 km) combined, Brown has an established oil-change routine at every 14,000 miles (22,531 km). He hits that about every month, while in the past he was finding himself changing his oil every week or so. Brown had to maintain a stockpile of oil to keep up with his previous weekly oil-change schedule. He’s still working through the last of the old supply in his 2000 4-Runner before he converts to exclusively AMSOIL motor oil in both vehicles. With AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (ASM) and an EA15K49 Oil Filter installed in the TRD, the reduced maintenance time gives Brown more time on the trail and less in the garage.

Savings at the Pump

Another way Brown has come to appreciate AMSOIL products for his business is through fuel savings. He adds a bottle of AMSOIL P.i. Performance Improver (API) to his fuel tank every 4,000 miles (6,437 km) and uses AMSOIL Upper Cylinder Lubricant (UCL) at every lll. The results were immediate — Brown noticed an improvement of 2.6 mpg at first use. For a busy shuttle service making so many trips in a single week, these savings add up significantly.

Ron’s Appalachian Trail Shuttle is based out of Ellijay, Ga. Customers appreciate his knowledge and familiarity in getting them safely to and from a memorable trail experience. His Facebook business page shares weather conditions for those planning a trip and fun customer photos of those who’ve made the trek. If you’re ever in the Georgia area and looking for an epic adventure along the Appalachian Trail, be sure to look him up for a safe and secure way to get there.

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