AMSOIL News Views Links and Q&A's

 

News and Views You Can Use

News and views you can use about the lubricant industry, technology, and marketing trends.

AMSOIL is ISO 9001:2000 CertifiedThis page is dynamic and will feature valuable links and resources to breaking news and developments in the lubrication industry. Please check back often to see the latest products, trends and opinions in the field of lubrication.

Check the last section on this page for frequently asked Questions (and answers!)

 

 

Federal Trade Commission Actions on Questionable Practices in the Aftermarket Industry

 

 

Below are a listing of hyperlinks to Articles Archived on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Web Site

Dura Lube and Motor Up Settle FTC Charges

Shell and Castrol Settle FTC Charges
zMax
Prolong
Valvoline TM8 Engine Treatment
STP
Slick 50
Dura Lube

 

 

News From Around the Lubricant Industry and From AMSOIL

"News Behind the News" from Around the Lubricant Industry - What's Behind What You See 
"Anything But Conventional," by David McFall from the August 2005 issue of Lubes'N'Greases
API Audit: One in Five Motor Oils Off-spec
ExxonMobil Joins AMSOIL® in the Extended Oil Drain Push 
Quick Lubes Decry VW Oil Tie-in 
 
AMSOIL Applauded for Extended Drain Technology 
 
California Cracks Down on SA, SB Oils 
Drain Intervals: How Long Must We Wait? 
 
Starbrite Not Right; State Recalls Quarts
 
Motor Oil Drain Intervals: An Ethical Burden Star Brite Still Not Right 
 
ExxonMobil Follows AMSOIL into Extended Drain Market
 
Car Dealers Crowd Quick Lube Market 
API Grapples With SM Oil Spec
 
PC-10 Shocker: $24 Million for Tests?

Conventional Oil Costs Mercedes-Benz $32 Million
 

Truckers Seek Delay in Emissions Rule 
 
zMax Marketers Settle for $1 Million
Truckers Fail to Sway EPA
Sunny Outlook for SynLubes
GM Upgrades ATF Specs

 

 

AMSOIL News and Updates

 

 

A Study of Motorcycle Oils - White Paper AMSOIL Product Chronology
A Study of Automotive Gear Lubes - White Paper  AMSOIL and API Licensing  
A Study of Compressor Oils - Compressor Oil White Paper 7A  New Product Update Interview with AMSOIL Executive Vice President Alan Amatuzio  
API Comparative Motor Oil Testing   Harley-Davidson Shifts Gears on Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 
Triple Length API Sequence IIIF Testing   Harley-Davidson Confirms To AMSOIL That The Use Of Synthetic Motor Oils Other Than Harley-Davidson Oil Does Not Void Warranty Coverage
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic vs. Petroleum Gear Oil Testing - AMSOIL vs Valvoline AMSOIL Recommendations for All Harley Davidson
 AMSOIL Limited Warranty  AMSOIL vs. MOBIL 1 - The Facts
ILMA: 2 of 19 Oils Flunk Performance Claims

 

 

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

 

Absolutely not. Whether the motor oil is petroleum based or synthetic will not affect warranty coverage, as long as the oil meets the manufacturer's requirements (or exceeds the requirements in the case of AMSOIL).
Conventional petroleum oils are refined; AMSOIL is designed to provide the benefits a refined product cannot provide.
AMSOIL is designed to a much higher paradigm and has outstanding features and benefits compared to those contained in refined conventional oils.
While AMSOIL's price may be higher per quart than conventional oil, the cost of using AMSOIL is only a fraction of the cost of using conventional oil.
Yes, but you limit the performance of AMSOIL benefits by the product you mixed with AMSOIL.
Improved performance and fuel economy, reduced oil consumption, lower repair costs, easier cold-temperature starts and more.
It's never been easier to sign up as an AMSOIL Dealer. You can now register online at this link: http://www.amsoil.com/opportunity.aspx?zo=5931 There are several AMSOIL Dealer options available for
AMSOIL announces that Briggs & Stratton, the world’s largest manufacturer of small engines, approached AMSOIL for help. Their goal was to produce a synthetic racing oil for their highest per
AMSOIL has introduced the new AMSOIL Engine Assembly Lube for racing, high performance and other 4-stroke engines. This high performance product is formulated to cling to engine parts and provide ex