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AMSOIL Synthetic Advanced SAE 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil

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AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is a premium oil designed for those who demand the absolute best lubrication for their motorcycles.

AMSOIL Synthetic Advanced SAE 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil
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AMSOIL MCV is the result of extensive research, and it is specially formulated to excel in all areas unique to motorcycles, including high temperatures of air-cooled engines such as Harley Davidson® V-Twin, wet clutch lubrication, extreme pressure regions of gears and chains and rust common to short trips and storage.

AMSOIL MCV is multi-functional and fulfills the requirements of both domestic and foreign motorcycles. It outperforms other conventional and synthetic motorcycle oils.

AMSOIL, the leader in synthetic lubrication, produced the world's first API qualified synthetic motor oil in 1972. Trust the extensive experience of AMSOIL The First in Synthetics® to do the best job protecting your motorcycle.

REDUCES FRICTION, HEAT AND WEAR
In high heat conditions, engine protection is not sacrificed with AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. It has the best high temperature film strength (see High Temperature Viscosity Protection graph below) of all oils tested and contains a heavy treatment of anti-wear additives to reduce wear regardless of the operating conditions (see Wear Comparison graph on reverse). AMSOIL MCV is thermally (heat) stable and contains maximum levels of oxidation inhibitor additives. It is extremely resistant to breakdown and engineered to prevent damaging sludge and carbon deposits for superior engine cleanliness.

 

 

 

 

 

20W-50 Motorcycle Oil
High Temperature Viscosity Protection
Higher values reflect better film strength
ASTM Test Method D-4683 March 16, 2005
20W-50 Motorcycle Oil
Wear Comparison
The smaller the wear scar, the better the protection
ASTM Test Method D-4172 March 16, 2005
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W50 Motorcycle Oil Hi Temp Viscosity Chart
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W50 Motorcycle Oil 4-Ball Wear Test Chart

PROVIDES EXTREME PRESSURE QUALITY PROTECTION FOR GEARS
With AMSOIL MCV, there is no need for separate transmission or primary chaincase lubricants. It is absolutely shear stable and will not thin out from mechanical activity. AMSOIL MCV performs like a gear lube without the negative effects of extreme pressure additives. In the FZG gear test, AMSOIL MCV achieved a perfect score with a zero wear rating (see photos below).

FZG Gear Test (ASTM D-5182)
AMSOIL 20W-50 (MCV)
FZG Gear Test (ASTM D-5182)
Motul 300V 15W-50
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W50 Motorcycle Oil FZG Gear Wear Test Results
Motul 15W50 FZG Gear Wear Test Results

DELIVERS SUPERIOR RUST PROTECTION
Motorcycles are prone to rust from storage, humidity and short drives. Rust can cause major damage such as roller bearing failure, uncontrolled wear, compression loss and blow-by. Good rust protection, however, comes by design and is not natural to engine oils. Unlike many motorcycle oils, AMSOIL MCV contains special anti-rust agents. It passes the ASTM D-1748 humidity cabinet rust test and clearly demonstrates superior rust protection (see photos below).

Rust Test ASTM D-1748
AMSOIL 20W-50 (MCV)
Rust Test ASTM D-1748
Castrol GPS 20W-50
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W50 Motorcycle Oil Rust Protection Test Results
Castrol GPS 20W50 Rust Protection Test Results

PROVIDES EXCELLENT WET CLUTCH PERFORMANCE
AMSOIL MCV contains no friction modifiers and promotes smooth shifting and positive clutch engagement. AMSOIL MCV controls heat and prevents slippage and glazing, and its high TBN helps to improve clutch life by resisting acids that can degrade clutch material.

APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is recommended for air or liquid cooled 4-stroke engines. It meets SAE 90, API GL-1 gear oil requirements and is recommended for transmissions and primary chaincases. AMSOIL MCV is recommended for Harley Davidson®, Buell®, KTM, Victory®, Ducati®, Aprilia®, BMW®, Triumph® and other motorcycles where 15W-50 or 20W-50 engine oils or SAE 90, GL-1 gear oils are used. Not recommended for shaft drive hypoid gears or where an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil is required.

MIXING AMSOIL
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is compatible with conventional and synthetic motor oils; however, mixing oils may shorten the oil life expectancy and reduce the performance benefits. AMSOIL does not support extended drain intervals where oils have been mixed.

Aftermarket oil additives are not recommended for use with AMSOIL motorcycle oil.

SERVICE LIFE
Recommended for use up to twice the motorcycle manufacturer change interval (miles/hours) or one year, whichever comes first, in engines, transmissions and primary chaincases. For Big Twin Harley-Davidson transmissions only, follow the Harley-Davidson recommended drain interval for synthetic oil of up to 20,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. When using an engine filter other than AMSOIL Ea, change the filter at standard intervals.

For off road use, change AMSOIL MCV at motorcycle manufacturer intervals. 

Racing or modified engines are excluded from extended drain interval recommendations. Oil changes are at the owner's discretion.

TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES 11/08

AMSOIL Synthetic Advanced SAE 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV)

Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)

20.1

Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)

152

Viscosity Index (ASTM D-2270)

153

Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-97)

-39 (-38)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92) 240 (464)
High Temperature/High Shear Viscosity @ 150°C , 1.0 x 106 s-1 (ASTM D 4683), cP 6.02
Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D-4172 @ 40 kgf, 150°C, 1800 rpm, 1 hour), Scar in mm 0.40
FZG (ASTM D-5182), Load Stage Pass (Wear in mm) 13 (0 mm)

Noack Volatility, % weight loss (g/100g) (ASTM D-5800)

3.90

Foam (ASTM D-892, Sequence I, II & III)

.25
Shear Stability Kurt Orbahn (ASTM D-6278, % viscosity change 120 cycles) 0/0/0
Rust Test - Humidity Cabinet (ASTM D-1748) No Rust, PASS
Total Base Number 11.1

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