Help with your specific situation
We have helped countless people with their specific applications
and cannot possibly cover everything on this website. That is why we want to be
able to talk with you on our toll free nationwide number, 1-800-305-2688 (If we
are not in, please leave your name, phone number and any questions you may have
and your call will be promptly returned), or by
email
in regards to your questions.
Our goal is to help you save time and money by recommending the
best solution that provides the maximum performance and durability for your
vehicles or equipment.
To that end, below are some guidelines that may help you answer
some general questions.
What
type of oil do I need?
To see which AMSOIL products are available for
your particular situation, please look in our
Product Applications section and
click on the appropriate picture.
If you are not sure on which 30
weight motor oil to use
click here.
Are you looking for a 5w-20 motor oil or
does your owner's manual specify
using a 5w-20 engine oil -
why did they choose
this oil and do you really need it?
Gasoline engines:
If you are looking for the absolute best in engine protection and fuel
mileage improvement for your gasoline engine, we recommend using the
Series 2000 0w-30 Motor Oil.
It designed for up to 35,000-miles or 1-year drain intervals. The convenience
of fewer oil changes more than makes up for the higher cost.
If cost
is a factor, then we would recommend using our longtime standard motor oils (5w-30,
10w-30,
10w-40). They are the
next best thing to the Series 2000 0w-30 and still do an excellent job of
protecting your engine. They are designed for up to 25,000-miles or 1-year
between oil changes in gasoline engines.
For some
of you that have a hard time transitioning to 25,000 or 35,000 mile drain
intervals, we also offer our XL-7500 Motor Oils (5w-20,
5w-30,
10w-30,
10w-40). They are
designed for 7,500-miles or 6-months between oil changes in gasoline engines.
Diesel engines:
If you are looking for the absolute best in engine protection and
fuel mileage improvement for your diesel engine, we recommend using the
Series 3000 5w-30 Heavy Duty
Diesel Oil. It designed for extended drain intervals. The convenience of
fewer oil changes more than makes up for the higher cost.
If cost
is a factor or you have an older diesel engine, then we would recommend using our longtime standard
15w-40 Heavy Duty Diesel
and Marine Oil. It does an excellent job of protecting your engine and is
designed to deliver 1,000,000 miles for over-the-road trucks before overhaul .
It is also an extended drain oil.
AMSOIL synthetic motor oils should only be used in mechanically sound engines
for optimum benefits and economy.
What
type of oil filter should I use?
You are probably using an oil filter you
picked out, saw on a television commercial or your mechanic installed. Take a
look at how AMSOIL SDF oil filters
compare to other
leading oil filter brands and you will
see why we recommend AMSOIL oil filters.
They are also the only oil filter capable of going 12,500 miles or 6 months
(whichever comes first) before they have to be changed in a gasoline engine.
If you have a light duty diesel engine you will change them at 7,000
miles or 6 months (whichever comes first).
Our
Oil & Air Filter Lookup Guide
will help you determine which AMSOIL oil filter to use.
Does it
matter whose air filter I use?
Your car's engine "inhales" air that is mixed with fuel for combustion. But
air contains an incredible amount of suspended dirt - typically 400 tons of
it in a cubic mile. Much of this is microscopic dirt, extremely
abrasive, that can cause serious damage inside the engine.
Consequently, an air cleaner must not only trap as much grit as
possible, but it should do so without "smothering" the engine, restricting its
vital airflow. Thus the most desirable performance characteristics for an air
cleaning device are high dirt-trapping efficiency, and minimal airflow
restriction as the dirt accumulates.
In short, yes it does matter which air filter you use.
Take a look at how AMSOIL air filters compare to
K&N and
other types.
Under normal conditions, AMSOIL air filters will provide unparallel
performance for years. They must be cleaned and re-oiled every 25,000-miles or 1-year (whichever comes first). In dusty driving
conditions they should be cleaned more frequently.
Our Oil & Air Filter Lookup
Guide will help you determine which AMSOIL air filter to use.
What about transmission fluid?
The only true universal transmission fluid is
AMSOIL
Universal ATF, and this is the one we recommend for most applications.
Heat is the #1 killer of automatic transmissions.
Did you know that just by reducing friction in your transmission:
- The temperature of transmission fluid is lowered, which in turn greatly
extends your transmission life
- Your fuel economy increases
- You get smoother shifting
You cannot get any of the above benefits
by using a petroleum transmission fluid. But when using AMSOIL ATF, in addition
to the above benefits you also get:
-
Parts that won't overheat
-
Easier cold
weather starting (flows down to -69), allowing for faster warm-ups
-
Extreme hot and
cold temperature protection
-
Extended drain intervals (up to
three times longer than OEM recommendations)
-
A transmission fluid that can be
used in almost all vehicles (see
specifications)
Anything else?
Absolutely, AMSOIL also sells gear
lubes, greases, motorcycle and 2-cycle oils, fuel additives, etc. Please see
our Products page to find what you are
looking for. Some people start with
just switching over their motor oil and filter first. Then, after they realize
the convenience of changing their oil once per year and the
money this saved them, along with a typical 3%-5% fuel mileage increase,
they take the next step.
Purchasing an AMSOIL air filter and
switching to AMSOIL transmission fluid also. Some will also switch to AMSOIL
Gear Lubes for their differentials.
By adding a little
performance improver gasoline additive, you will be cleaning out your fuel
system, reducing emissions, improving your idle and helping to increase the
performance of your engine. Just change
a little bit over at a time. Eventually you'll have a much better performing and
protected vehicle that should last far longer than your OEM manufacturer ever
intended. Please
contact us if you have any questions.
We are here to assist you in using the very best AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants and
Filtration Systems for your vehicles and equipment.
AMSOIL is the undisputed leader in synthetics...
AMSOIL
is Proudly Made in the U.S.A.
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