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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
Winter Driving Tips Wintewr never ends up here in the Dakotas and Northern Minnesota so this article is never too late. Always looking forward to that final major snowstorm in April. Review our winter driving tips to ensure you’re ready
A Beginner’s Guide to Motor Oil: What You Need to Know John Baker|May 15, 2020 9:01 AM If you awoke this morning asking yourself, “Gee, I wonder what there is to know about motor oil?” you’re in luck. Here, we
ILSAC GF-6, API SP & dexos: New Oil Specifications Andy Arendt|May 01, 2020 7:41 AM As engine-operating conditions grow more severe, so do the demands placed on your motor oil. Hence the need for updated oil specifications, like ILSAC GF-6,
Do Coolant Additives Work? John Baker|Feb 05, 2020 10:39 AM Store shelves contain several coolant additives that promise to reduce engine heat, control overheating and fight corrosion. Do coolant additives work? And, if so, are they necessary? It’s tough to top good
What Your Motor Oil Color Means Color in general shouldn’t indicate any immediate action without an oil analysis test to validate anything out of the ordinary. While color could indicate an issue, keep in mind oil that appears ‘bad’ has
Why Do I Need To Change My Oil? Dan McClelland|Jan 07, 2020 8:36 AM Regardless of its quality, every motor oil eventually loses its potency and must be changed to ensure peak engine protection. Let’s take a look at what
NEW TECHNOLOGIES PROMPT NEW INDUSTRY STANDARDS ILSAC GF-6 and API SP specifications coming May 1. AMSOIL is already ahead of the game. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under pressure to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. As a result, most