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John Baker

AMSOIL Technical Writer and avid avid DIYer with 12 years in the synthetic lubricants industry, who enjoys making technical topics in the automotive, powersports and industrial markets easy to understand.

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  • Your Ultimate Oil Change
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    Your Ultimate Oil Change

    Right product. Right package. Right to your door.
  • Turn More Heads with AMSOIL Car Care
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    Turn More Heads with AMSOIL Car Care

    AMSOIL car-care products are engineered with advanced technology to deliver powerful cleaning action that helps vehicles shine brighter.
  • What AMSOIL Motor Oil is Right for You?
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    What AMSOIL Motor Oil is Right for You?

    No matter what you drive or how you drive, AMSOIL provides specially formulated motor oil designed to protect your vehicle.
  • Top 3 Single-Track Dirt Bike Trails in Minnesota
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    Top 3 Single-Track Dirt Bike Trails in Minnesota

    Minnesota offers dozens of single-track dirt bike trails to ride all over the state. In our opinion, these are the...
  • Do Older Engines Need Oil With ZDDP Additives? Play Video
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    Do Older Engines Need Oil With ZDDP Additives?

    Using a high-zinc oil with a high dose of ZDDP additives helps protect classic car and hot rod engines. AMSOIL...
  • How to Increase Horsepower for Under $500 Play Video
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    How to Increase Horsepower for Under $500

    Getting more air into and out of the engine are two relatively cheap ways to increase horsepower.
  • How Often Should I Change Transmission Fluid? Play Video
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    How Often Should I Change Transmission Fluid?

    How often to change transmission fluid depends on several factors we outline in this post.
  • How to Check Power Steering Fluid (and When to Change it)
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    How to Check Power Steering Fluid (and When to Change it)

    There are a couple ways to change power steering fluid, depending on your technical know-how.
  • “Million-Mile” Phil Trusts AMSOIL for His Honda® Gold Wings®
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    “Million-Mile” Phil Trusts AMSOIL for His Honda® Gold Wings®

    2015 Gold Wing* breaks 700,000 miles (1.1 million km) on its original engine with AMSOIL products.
  • What’s The Best Oil for My Scooter? 
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    What’s The Best Oil for My Scooter? 

    Scooter oil should resist heat and viscosity loss while meeting JASO MA/MA2 requirements.
  • AMSOIL Synthetic Transmission Fluid Tames Texas Heat 
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    AMSOIL Synthetic Transmission Fluid Tames Texas Heat 

    Not even a "spot" of sludge in the pan or on the filter despite extreme heat & heavy towing.
  • How Do I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Oil?
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    How Do I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Oil?

    You don't need to do anything special before you switch to synthetic oil after having used conventional oil.
  • 100% Synthetic Oil vs Full Synthetic Oil: What’s the Difference?
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    100% Synthetic Oil vs Full Synthetic Oil: What’s the Difference?

    If a motor oil uses any combination of Group III, IV or V base oils, it's considered synthetic.
  • Pro Tips for a Successful Fishing Season
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    Pro Tips for a Successful Fishing Season

    Pro anglers Pete Maina and John Gillespie offer tips so you won't miss any fish.
  • Can I Use Diesel Oil in My Gas Engine?
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    Can I Use Diesel Oil in My Gas Engine?

    You can use diesel oil in a gas engine provided the diesel oil meets the appropriate specifications and viscosity requirements.
  • Do Fuel Additives Work?
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    Do Fuel Additives Work?

    As the data show, AMSOIL P.i.® is a potent fuel-injector cleaner that works after one tank of fuel.
  • Gas Weed Eater Won’t Start? Try This Play Video
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    Gas Weed Eater Won’t Start? Try This

    Weed eater, weed whacker, string trimmer – no matter what you call it, here's how to get it running again.
  • 10 Expert Boat Maintenance Tips
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    10 Expert Boat Maintenance Tips

    Our boat maintenance checklist will help you stay on the water all season long.
  • Lawnmower Won’t Start? Do this. Play Video
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    Lawnmower Won’t Start? Do this.

    Bad gas or a dirty carburetor are the most common reasons for a lawnmower that starts hard or runs rough.
  • Motorcycle Oil, Primary Oil & Transmission Fluid: What’s the Difference? Play Video
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    Motorcycle Oil, Primary Oil & Transmission Fluid: What’s the Difference?

    We explain the differences and answer the question: Should I use one oil or all three in my bike?
  • Snowmobile Summer Storage Checklist
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    Snowmobile Summer Storage Checklist

    Ensure your sled is protected all summer long and ready to go when the snow flies again.
  • Why Does Motor Oil Turn Black?
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    Why Does Motor Oil Turn Black?

    Just because your oil has turned black doesn't mean it's time to change it.
  • Can I Mix Synthetic and Conventional Oil?
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    Can I Mix Synthetic and Conventional Oil?

    While it's safe to mix synthetic and conventional oil since they're compatible, here's why it's best to avoid it.
  • A Look Inside the AMSOIL Mechanical Lab Play Video
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    A Look Inside the AMSOIL Mechanical Lab

    The AMSOIL mechanical lab lets us perform testing that takes our products to the next level.
  • Should I Use a Lighter Winter Oil Weight? Play Video
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    Should I Use a Lighter Winter Oil Weight?

    Using a lighter winter oil weight when the temperature drops can improve cold starts and maximize wear protection at startup.
  • How to Use a Torque Wrench
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    How to Use a Torque Wrench

    Check out this post for directions on how to use a torque wrench.
  • Used Oil Disposal: How To Do It Right
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    Used Oil Disposal: How To Do It Right

    Oil-change centers and municipal recycling centers often provide used oil disposal at no charge.
  • AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® vs. DOMINATOR®: Which Snowmobile Oil Should I Use?
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    AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® vs. DOMINATOR®: Which Snowmobile Oil Should I Use?

    Here's what to ask yourself when choosing between AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR vs. DOMINATOR synthetic snowmobile oil.
  • How to Get the Best Gas Mileage in Winter
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    How to Get the Best Gas Mileage in Winter

    You've probably noticed gas mileage drops in winter. Here's how you can get the best gas mileage in winter.
  • 5W-20 vs 5W-30 vs 10W-30: What’s the Difference?
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    5W-20 vs 5W-30 vs 10W-30: What’s the Difference?

    The primary differences are their viscosities when cold and once your engine has reached operating temperature.
  • Toyota* Tacoma* Nears 635,000 Miles With AMSOIL
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    Toyota* Tacoma* Nears 635,000 Miles With AMSOIL

    Gary Smith hopes to hit 1 million miles (1.6 million km).
  • Chainsaw Starting Problems & How to Fix Them
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    Chainsaw Starting Problems & How to Fix Them

    A dirty carburetor, bad gasoline and low-quality two-stroke oil that creates deposits all contribute to chainsaw starting problems.
  • What Happens if I Use A Thicker Oil in My Engine?
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    What Happens if I Use A Thicker Oil in My Engine?

    It's best to use the recommended viscosity, but a slightly thinner or thicker oil likely won't cause harm.
  • Twin-Engine Corvette Makes 1,300 Horsepower Play Video
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    Twin-Engine Corvette Makes 1,300 Horsepower

    This twin-mid-engine Corvette, dubbed the "Super Super Car," proves again that no one builds cars like Gordon Tronson.
  • How to Bleed Brakes Play Video
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    How to Bleed Brakes

    It's a good idea to change brake fluid every two years or whenever you change brake pads. In this video,...
  • Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil: The Definitive Guide
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    Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil: The Definitive Guide

    Find out everything you need to know about synthetic vs. conventional motor oil.
  • Transmission Flush vs Fluid Change: Which is Better?
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    Transmission Flush vs Fluid Change: Which is Better?

    Is a flush or pan drop better when changing transmission fluid? Learn the pros and cons of each method.
  • DOT 3 and DOT 4 Brake Fluid: What’s the Difference?
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    DOT 3 and DOT 4 Brake Fluid: What’s the Difference?

    We break down the differences between DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid.
  • Is an Engine Flush Good or Bad?
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    Is an Engine Flush Good or Bad?

    An engine flush will often improve engine performance, but you may want to skip it with old, high-mileage engines.
  • AMSOIL 2-Stroke Oil Saves Racing Engine
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    AMSOIL 2-Stroke Oil Saves Racing Engine

    Despite the engine getting so hot it melted plastic covers and rubber gaskets, the oil delivered excellent protection.
  • Does Brake Fluid Go Bad?
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    Does Brake Fluid Go Bad?

    Brake fluid absorbs moisture and accumulates contaminants, meaning it eventually goes bad and needs changing.

    • SYNTHETIC VS. CONVENTIONAL

    Although you might know that synthetic oils outperform conventional oils, you might not understand why. The differences begin at the molecular level.

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