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AMSOIL Introduces new Synthetic CVT Fluid for CVT Transmissions AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid for CVT transmissions is now available in quarts, 2 1/2 gallon bottles, and 55-gallon drums. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid (CVT) provides outstanding protection and performance for continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) throughout vehicle manufacturer-recommended drain intervals. Its exceptional metal-to-metal frictional properties help prevent belt and chain slipping for smooth, trouble-free operation. AMSOIL CVT Fluid resists oxidation and wear for maximum CVT life. It provides excellent wet-clutch performance for outstanding anti-shudder

AMSOIL: Beyond Conventional AMSOIL has always been unconventional. AMSOIL's founder held an unconventional belief in synthetic motor oil when no other lubricant company did. It became official when AMSOIL introduced the world's first synthetic motor oil to meet API service requirements. AMSOIL holds a commitment to being, and is, formulated, blended and packaged in the USA. AMSOIL believes in field-testing every product it creates and in walking the walk. Watch this video for a look into the history of AMSOIL and the

API Reveals Nearly 20 Percent of Bulk Oils Fail Performance Standards 20% of Bulk Oils not up to Minimum Standards, says API Bulk motor oil testing performed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) indicates many motorists may be receiving substandard motor oil when they drop their vehicles off for an oil change. According to the API, it purchased and tested over 1,000 samples from bulk motor oil tanks throughout North America over the past five years, and nearly 20 percent failed API

 Get Hours of Trouble-Free Enjoyment out of your Two-Stroke Outboard and Personal Watercraft (PWC) this Season Maintaining today's two-stroke marine motors can intimidate even experienced enthusiasts. Like passenger cars/light trucks, many two-stroke outboard motors come equipped with computerized controls and sophisticated fuel-injection systems designed to deliver the extra power enthusiasts want while providing the reduced exhaust emissions the government mandates. The leaner gas-to-oil ratios these engines use mean less oil is available to lubricate and protect a hotter, more powerful engine,

 An Evaluation of AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF and Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil Operated under Severe-Service Conditions for Extended Drain Intervals Few applications place more stress on lubricants than taxi cabs, particularly those operating in the desert heat of Las Vegas, NV. The combination of excessive idling, stop-and-go driving and high ambient temperatures creates the ideal scenario for lubricant failure, resulting in sludge formation and catastrophic component failure. Fleet vehicles, heavy-duty pickups, work trucks and other commercial applications operate under

A Comparative Study of SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oils Over many years, AMSOIL Inc. has been known in the industry as the "king of comparison." One of the reasons for this is what many people know about motor oils is only what they read in an advertisement. As a result, AMSOIL has endeavored to educate consumers to the actual differences between lubricants, synthetic and conventional. Synthetic lubricants can provide benefits conventional oils cannot provide. In addition, all oils are not the same, even synthetics. All

AMSOIL and Warranties The Magnuson-Moss Act is a U. S. federal law which states that a manufacturer may not require the use of a specific brand of aftermarket product, including lubricants, unless that part is provided by the manufacturer free of charge. (emphasis added). Misleading OEM Practices OEM's often suggest in owner's manuals, advertisements or through dealership personnel that motorists and enthusiasts must use the OEM-branded oil to comply with the new vehicle or equipment warranty. Some OEMs include warnings of catastrophic engine