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Prep Your Vehicle Now for Your Summer Road Trip

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Prep Your Vehicle Now for Your Summer Road Trip

A summer road trip should bring good memories, not car trouble.

May 18, 2022

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How Do I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Oil?

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.

May 11, 2022

Gear Oil vs. Engine Oil: What’s The Difference?

Gear Oil vs. Engine Oil: What’s The Difference?

Gear oil uses a different viscosity classification and different additives.

May 9, 2022

Can I Use Transmission Fluid in Oil to Clean My Engine?

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Can I Use Transmission Fluid in Oil to Clean My Engine?

ATF is not made to clean sludge from engines. Instead, it's best to use a dedicated engine flush.

May 5, 2022

100% Synthetic Oil vs Full Synthetic Oil: What’s the Difference?

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.

April 21, 2022

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Can I Use Diesel Oil in My Gas Engine?

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.

April 14, 2022

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.

April 13, 2022

What is the Best Motor Oil for LSPI?

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What is the Best Motor Oil for LSPI?

AMSOIL synthetic motor oils achieved 100% protection against LSPI in industry-standard testing.

April 11, 2022

A Closer Look at Bypass Filter Systems

A Closer Look at Bypass Filter Systems

Watch the AMSOIL bypass filter system remove particles down to 2 microns for maximum protection.

March 9, 2022

How to Boost Fuel Mileage

How to Boost Fuel Mileage

Follow these tips to help boost your fuel mileage and save a little extra at the pump.

March 7, 2022

Why Do Motorists Change Oil in the Spring and Fall?

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Why Do Motorists Change Oil in the Spring and Fall?

Spring and fall constitute “oil-change season” for many, but that schedule is more tradition than a maintenance imperative.

March 4, 2022

How to Install an AMSOIL Bypass Filter System

How to Install an AMSOIL Bypass Filter System

An AMSOIL bypass filter system can filter contaminants down to 2 microns for maximum engine protection.

March 2, 2022

Why Does Motor Oil Turn Black?

Why Does Motor Oil Turn Black?

Just because your oil has turned black doesn't mean it's time to change it.

February 25, 2022

Can I Mix Synthetic and Conventional Oil?

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.

February 17, 2022

Top 5 Motor Oil Myths Busted

Top 5 Motor Oil Myths Busted

Motor oil myths abound. Here are five of the most persistent along with our myth-busting facts.

February 14, 2022

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What Does Oil Viscosity Mean

Oil viscosity is the measure of its resistance to flow. How quickly or slowly motor oil flows affects how well it protects your engine.

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