Tom Shalin

8.2% More MPG with AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Replacing popular conventional engine and driveline lubricants with AMSOIL synthetic lubricants in Class 8 diesel-fueled vehicles increases fuel mileage up to 8.2% according to the findings of an independent test facility Fuel accounts for roughly 37 percent of Class 8 truck operating expenses, and reducing fuel expenses is a top priority for truck operators. AMSOIL is the leader in the race to develop fuel efficient low-viscosity lubricants for trucking and other heavy-duty diesel applications. Independent laboratory testing shows AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic SAE 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil in the engine and AMSOIL synthetics […]

New Product Update With AMSOIL Executive Vice President Alan Amatuzio Action News: As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the great majority of Dealers are familiar with you, but for those new Dealers and Preferred Customers who aren’t, please summarize your areas of responsibility. Amatuzio: I’m involved in all aspects of the company, but my primary areas of responsibility include product development, laboratory research, manufacturing and all areas of technical services. Action News: This issue of the Action News features the introduction of the new two-cycle oils. What was the rationale behind further specialization of the two-cycle oils? Amatuzio: […]

AMSOIL Delivers the Best Synthetic Oil for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles (Ed. Note: This original AMSOIL Press Release was issued when Harley-Davidson® first introduced Screamin’ Eagle®, their branded synthetic oil, several years ago. While not a current press release, it discusses some of the historical issues involved with the change in direction by Harley-Davidson®). Harley-Davidson Shifts Gears on Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. The recent introduction of Screamin’ Eagle® Synthetic Lubricant by Harley-Davidson® indicates the Motor Company has finally recognized the benefits of running synthetic motorcycle oil in their air-cooled engines. After years of advising dealers and customers to avoid using synthetic oils in their […]

AMSOIL Press Release February 2, 2005 ExxonMobil Joins AMSOIL® in the Extended Oil Drain Push According to AMSOIL Vice President Alan Amatuzio, the introduction of ExxonMobil extended drain oil is long overdue. “We’re pleased that another company has finally stepped up to the plate,” said Amatuzio. “ExxonMobil’s move, which supports AMSOIL INC’s extended drain intervals, will be seen as a significant moment in lubricant history and valuable for consumers who are going to benefit from this overall shift in the market.”For the first time since AMSOIL INC. introduced the concept of “extended drain” oil 33 years ago, another major brand […]

AMSOIL Press Release February 2, 2005 ExxonMobil Follows AMSOIL into Extended Drain Market  Motor oil technology has gradually progressed since the days of the earliest automobiles. In those days, standard motor oil drain intervals were between 500 and 1000 miles, and motorists had to switch viscosity grades with the changing of the seasons. The development of oil filtration and additive technology in the 1930s allowed drain intervals to increase to 2000 and later 3000 miles, while the development of viscosity modifiers in the 1940s allowed the formulation of multi-grade oils that could be used in both hot and cold temperatures. […]

AMSOIL Technical News Article Change Gear Lube After Break-In Period For Long Differential Life Motorists know when they’re supposed to change their motor oil. They have owners manuals, oil life monitors, oil change centers and commercials all telling them when it’s time for an oil change. Differential oil changes, on the other hand, often get overlooked. Many people don’t even think of the differential when performing routine maintenance on their vehicles and don’t realize four-wheel drive trucks have two differentials and a transfer case that all require service. In fact, according to one quick lube company, only one to two […]

AMSOIL INC. “The First In Synthetics”® PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY 2011 (OEZ) OE 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (August) 2011 (XLZ) Extended Life 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (August) 2011 (ALM) Signature Series 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil (August) 2011 (FTF) SAE 50 Long-Life Synthetic Transmission Oil (August) 2011 (EAL) Engine Assembly Lube (July) 2011 (BRK) Break-In Oil (SAE 30) (May) 2011 (OED) OE 15W-40 Synthetic Diesel Oil (May) 2011 (ZRT) Z-ROD™ 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (May) 2011 (ZRF) Z-ROD™ 20W-50 Synthetic Motor Oil (May) 2011 (AZO) SAE 0W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (April) 2011 (ASM) SAE 0W-20 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor […]

AMSOIL Applauded for Extended Drain Technology AMSOIL founder A.J. Amatuzio coined the phrase “extended drain intervals” back in 1972 with the introduction of AMSOIL 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, formulated for 25,000-mile/one-year drain intervals. Not only was AMSOIL motor oil the first synthetic oil to pass American Petroleum Institute (API) service requirements, AMSOIL INC. was the only motor oil company promoting oil drains beyond 3,000 miles. Today, motorists are still bombarded with propaganda from the major oil companies promoting 3,000-mile oil changes. However, the industry is slowly but surely coming around. Vehicle manufacturers typically suggest 5,000- to 7,500-mile intervals in their […]