Maintenance Archives – AMSOIL Blog

RV Travel & Maintenance Tips

Jamie Gibson|Jul 06, 2020 2:54 PM

Before you strike out on your next adventure, check out these RV travel and maintenance tips to keep your rig running strong all season.

AMSOIL Crushes Sequence IIIH Engine Test

John Baker|Jul 01, 2020 8:56 AM

The Sequence IIIH Test is designed to screen oils for their ability to protect modern, hot-running engines. Even after doubling the test, AMSOIL delivered.

Is Motor Oil Made from Natural Gas Better?

John Baker|Jun 25, 2020 11:38 AM

Natural-gas-based motor oil made using gas-to-liquid (GTL) technology may be interesting, but is it inherently better than other oils? Let’s take a look.

Why is My Engine Overheating?

John Baker|Jun 23, 2020 7:44 AM

Low coolant is one of the first things to check if your car is overheating. A bad cooling fan is another potential culprit. Here’s what else to check.

See How AMSOIL Performs in the Harley-Davidson® Milwaukee-Eight® Engine

John Baker|Jun 15, 2020 2:13 PM

Watch how AMSOIL performs in this 2019 Harley with a Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine after 1,000 miles of extreme-heat testing on the dyno.

Lawnmower Won’t Start? Do this.

John Baker|Jun 04, 2020 9:24 AM

Lawnmower won’t start? It’s probably due to bad gas or a dirty carburetor. Here’s what to look for and what to do when your lawnmower won’t start.

Do Older Engines Need Oil With ZDDP Additives?

John Baker|Jun 02, 2020 9:03 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 1400 ppm zinc.

Break-In Oil: What is it and When Do I Use it?

John Baker|May 26, 2020 8:00 AM

Break-in oil seals the piston rings to the cylinder wall for maximum power and minimum oil consumption. Here’s how it works and when to use it.

Prep Your Vehicle Now for Your Summer Road Trip

Jamie Gibson|May 13, 2020 9:13 AM

Summer road trips are supposed to bring lifetime memories, not frustration due to car trouble. Prep you vehicle now for you next road trip.

Should I Run Straight-Weight or Multi-Weight Oil in my Muscle Car?

John Baker|May 07, 2020 11:34 AM

Straight-weight oil can offer some benefit with viscosity retention, but a good multi-weight oil delivers better start-up protection.