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Gear Oil vs. Engine Oil: What’s The Difference? Gear oil uses a different viscosity classification and different additives. by Joel Youngman|May 9, 2022 High-quality gear oil must lubricate, cool and protect geared systems while carrying damaging wear debris away from
How Do I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Oil? You don’t need to do anything special before you switch to synthetic oil after having used conventional oil. _by John Baker|May 11, 2022 To borrow a famous slogan, just do it.
Should I Use a Lighter Winter Oil Weight? Using a lighter winter oil weight when the temperature drops can improve cold starts and maximize wear protection at startup. by John Baker|January 25, 2022 Motorists sometimes ask if they should use
Top 5 Motor Oil Myths Busted Motor oil myths abound. Here are five of the most persistent along with our myth-busting facts. by Brad Nelson|June 1, 2022 Motor oil has drawn more than its fair share of myths. Its central
Can I Use Transmission Fluid in Oil to Clean My Engine? ATF is not made to clean sludge from engines. Instead, it’s best to use a dedicated engine flush. by Brad Nelson|May 5, 2022 Over time, engines can accumulate deposits
What’s Antilock Brakes in a Car? ABS stands for Antilock Braking System. ABS keeps brakes from locking up, providing better control while braking. by Brad Nelson|January 27, 2022 ABS stands for Antilock Braking System. ABS brakes do what the name
100% Synthetic Oil vs Full Synthetic Oil: What’s the Difference? If a motor oil uses any combination of Group III, IV or V base oils, it’s considered synthetic. by John Baker|April 21, 2022 People often ask if there’s a difference
Differences between 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30: Can they Be Swapped out? The primary differences are their viscosities when cold and once your engine has reached operating temperature. by John Baker|December 16, 2021 Let’s look at 5W-20 vs 5W-30 first. The
How to Read a Gear Oil Viscosity Chart Save this chart for your own use. As an AMSOIL dealer I use it several times weekly to show customers how things like a 20W-50 motor oil (motorcycle oil) can be also
How Does an Engine Work? Combustion & Components An internal-combustion engine works by converting fuel and air into mechanical energy. by Brad Nelson|January 11, 2022 The job of the engine is to transform fuel into energy. So, how