What Motor Oil is Best for Winter? (And Other Cold-Weather Questions) John Baker|Dec 02, 2021 8:10 AM Synthetics are a better choice when looking for a winter motor oil. They remain fluid in cold weather to ease cold starts and improve wear protection. Read More
Do Older Engines Need Oil With ZDDP Additives? John Baker|Nov 24, 2021 8:00 AM Using a high-zinc oil with a high dose of ZDDP additives helps protect classic car and hot rod engines. AMSOIL Z-ROD® Synthetic Oil contains 1,400 ppm zinc. Read More
What’s the Best Differential Fluid? Joel Youngman|Nov 18, 2021 8:11 AM Today’s vehicles produce more power and torque than ever. So, what’s the best differential fluid for protecting against wear and deposits? Read More
GM dexos1 Gen 3 Raises Motor Oil Performance Standards Brad Nelson|Nov 12, 2021 3:27 PM GM dexos1 Gen 3 is designed to address the challenges of smaller, higher-powered engines. AMSOIL synthetic motor oils already outperform it. Read More
How Engine Sludge Forms. And How To Prevent It. John Baker|Nov 09, 2021 8:54 AM Engine sludge is a black gelatinous substance that wreaks havoc in engines. Fighting sludge in oil means using a good synthetic motor oil. Read More
Banks Power Unveils Supercharged-Duramax-Powered “LokJaw” at 2021 SEMA Show John Baker|Nov 03, 2021 8:26 AM Banks Powers’ latest crate engine, a supercharged Duramax that makes 650 horsepower, was unveiled in the AMSOIL booth at the 2021 SEMA show. Read More
Turbocharger vs Supercharger: What’s the Difference? John Baker|Oct 26, 2021 10:06 AM Adding more air into the cylinders increases engine power, but what are the differences between turbochargers and superchargers? Read More
How to Warm Up Your Engine Faster in the Cold John Baker|Oct 21, 2021 9:52 AM Excessive idling wastes gas and money. Here’s how to warm up your engine faster in winter with AMSOIL DOMINATOR® Coolant Boost. Read More
5W-20 vs 5W-30 vs 10W-30: What’s the Difference? John Baker|Oct 12, 2021 1:34 PM The primary difference when looking at 5W-20 vs 5W-30 is their viscosity once your engine has reached operating temperature. Read More
How to Test Engine Compression John Baker|Oct 08, 2021 8:00 AM Testing engine compression provides a snapshot of the health of your engine. In this video, we show you how to do it and how to interpret the results. Read More
