If you awoke this morning asking yourself, “Gee, I wonder what there is to know about motor oil,” you’re in luck. Here, we present a primer on motor oil fundamentals.
Category: Diesel
Should You Use Diesel Competition Oil?
Why Does My Car’s Engine Burn Oil?
What Is Cetane and Why Does It Matter?
Do Motor Oil Additives Work?
What do motor oil additives do? The shelves at your local auto parts store are full of aftermarket motor oil additives and oil treatments that promise a cornucopia of benefits, such as… Increased fuel economy Reduced friction Maximum horsepower Improved engine cleanliness To provide this added performance, aftermarket motor oil additives use different chemical components
How a Differential Works (and the Type of Gear Lube to Use)
What’s the Difference Between DOT 3 and DOT 4 Brake Fluid?
Are all Synthetic Oil Groups the Same? Group III vs IV vs V
The simple answer No. In fact, there are wide performance differences between base oil categories. Generally speaking, Group IV base oils offer the best performance, Group III second best, and so on in reverse order. But be forewarned – there are exceptions. And, you can’t judge motor oil performance solely on base oil type.
What Happens if I Use the Wrong Weight (Viscosity) of Oil?
13 Reasons We Love Our Independent AMSOIL Dealers
Becoming an AMSOIL Dealer is as much about joining a team of like-minded enthusiasts as it is about making money. Many of the independent AMSOIL Dealers who distribute our products channel their love of speed and power through rebuilding classic cars, tearing up the motocross track and modifying their vehicles. Here, we present 13 reasons