Manufacturers are designing today’s sleds to deliver unprecedented power and performance, so snowmobile enthusiasts can push the boundaries even further. Two-stroke snowmobiles are meant to be ridden hard, but aggressive riding and running your machine at wide-open throttle all day takes its toll on the engine.
Some models use turbocharging to produce extreme horsepower, but turbos also create intense heat and pressure with the potential to damage the engine. In these extreme conditions, deposits can form on the turbo bearing, pistons and exhaust power valves, reducing engine power and causing engine wear.
AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil is designed to handle the challenging engine conditions created by high-performance sleds. To evaluate its performance, we installed INTERCEPTOR in a Ski Doo* 850 Etec* Turbo R and ran it on our dyno for 30 hours, simulating a full season of mountain riding.
After testing, we tore down the engine and examined the parts. The synthetic base oils and advanced additives in AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil prevented deposits and wear, keeping parts clean and helping to deliver maximum power and engine life.
AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil is specifically designed for maximum performance in all makes of two-stroke snowmobiles, including Arctic Cat,* Polaris* and Ski-Doo,* helping enthusiasts spend more time riding and less time performing maintenance. It is compatible with most two-stroke oils and its low-smoke, low-odor properties help ensure you enjoy every ride.
RUNS ON FREEDOM®
We’re so confident in the performance of AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil that if you run it exclusively in your current-model-year or newer sled, we’ll cover engine repairs for up to two years or 5,000 miles (8,000 km) in the unlikely event of an engine failure under our RUNS ON FREEDOM® LIMITED SNOWMOBILE WARRANTY.
Video transcript: AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® Torture Ride
Manufacturers are designing today’s sleds to deliver unprecedented power and performance, so enthusiasts can push the boundaries even further. Some models use turbocharging to produce the eye-popping horsepower you crave, but turbos create intense heat and pressure that can create power-robbing deposits and engine wear with the potential to ruin your ride. AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR’s synthetic two-stroke oil is designed for the challenging environment created by today’s demanding sleds. To test its performance, we installed it in a turbocharged SKIDU 850 E-TEC Turbo R.
We ran the engine for a simulated season of mountain riding and designed the test so the sled hit 4 PSI boost pressure, even at sea level. In these extreme conditions, deposits can form on the turbo-bearing, pistons, and exhaust power valves, reducing engine power. Afterward, we tore down the engine and examined the parts for deposits and wear. AMSOIL interceptor’s synthetic base oils and advanced additives virtually eliminated deposits and wear, keeping parts clean and helping deliver maximum power and engine life.
AMSOIL. Run with us.
This article is part of our Snowmobile Oil and Maintenance guide. See every article in the guide.
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David Hilgendorf is an AMSOIL Technical Writer who develops content for automotive, powersports and industrial audiences. His work includes technical data sheets, magazine articles, blog posts, white papers, product literature and application guidance. Hilgendorf works with engineers, laboratory personnel and technical specialists to communicate lubricant testing, product performance, maintenance practices, metalworking fluids, grease, motorcycles, marine equipment and industrial reliability.
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