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The 2011-12 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series is underway and AMSOIL is celebrating with a giveaway for the fans.

AMSOIL is giving away weekly prizes throughout the ACSS season, including AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® 2-Cycle Oil and AMSOIL beanies. At the end of the season, one lucky fan will receive a premium AMSOIL Klim jacket and a pair of AMSOIL Klim gloves.

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Stored Equipment Needs Protection – Engine Fogging Oil

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Engine Fogging Oil

As fall turns to winter, customers in many parts of the country begin placing summer work and recreational equipment; including motorcycles, boats, lawnmowers, construction and farm equipment; into winter storage. Ensure customers’ stored equipment is protected throughout the winter season and in top condition when it is put back into service in the spring. Engine fogging oil helps protect your equipment.

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Fluctuations in ambient temperatures can cause water vapor to form condensate within stored engines. When this condensate comes into direct contact with steel
and iron components, it forms surface corrosion on cylinder liners, piston rings, anti-friction bearings and steel/
iron contact surfaces on rotational seals. Long periods of storage can also dry out cylinders, often resulting in permanent damage when the equipment is taken out
of storage and dry-started. Most two- and four-stroke motor oils are formulated to have an affinity to engine component surfaces, acting as a barrier that keeps condensate from contacting engine components and forming corrosion.
However, the effectiveness of motor oil in this area diminishes with time.

 

AMSOIL Engine Fogging Oil (FOG)

offers superior film retention, providing long-term
protection against corrosion and dry starts, etending engine life and reducing operating expenses. Amsoil engine fogging oil is an aerosol spray formulation offers easy and clean application, while
reaching more components and offering complete distribution of the oil, something especially beneficial in applications with horizontal cylinder orientation, such as outboard
motors. Consult equipment owner’s manual for application directions.

AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer

Gasoline is not formulated for long-term storage and can start to degrade in as little as 60 days, leading to varnish and sludge deposits that clog injectors, fuel lines and carburetors; stick oats; and cause poor engine performance, starting problems, increased maintenance expenses and decreased equipment life. It is difficult to drain all of the fuel from equipment before storage, and doing so would expose the to other problems, including the formation
of rust and corrosion on the bare metal in the tank and fuel system and the drying and cracking of gaskets and seals.
Some fuels are pre-treated with oxidation inhibitors that allow them to be stored for short periods without forming excessive deposits, while other fuels have no inhibitors at all. AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer (AST) reduces
the oxidation that occurs when fuel is stored for extended periods, improving performance, extending equipment life
and decreasing maintenance expenses.

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AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR snowmobile oil | Amsoil snowmobile oil.

Amsoil Snowmobile Oil

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Amsoil snowmobile oil

INTERCEPTOR™ High Performance Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil (AIT)
A high-performance two-cycle oil with a performance emphasis on exhaust power valves. Excellent for all types of snowmobiles, motorcycles, personal watercraft, ATVs and jet boats. Contains high levels of detergent additives to prevent valve sticking. High quality replacement for manufacturer branded oils. Injector use or 50:1 premix. JASO FC, API TC

Amsoil Snowmobile Oil

Amsoil Snowmobile Oil AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR™ Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil is formulated with a proprietary blend of the finest synthetic base oils and additives available today. This unique AMSOIL Chemistry represents a breakthrough development in the field of two-cycle engine lubrication. The backbone of AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR 2-Cycle Oil is a specially developed molecularly saturated synthetic base oil. This, combined with a robust additive package, ensures exceptional lubricity, cleanliness and optimum clean-burning characteristics. Extensive research and testing, including a full snowmobiling season in severe Rocky Mountain applications, has proven that wear on cylinders, pistons and bearings is significantly reduced. And with up to 30 percent more detergency and dispersancy additives than typical two-cycle oils, Amsoil Snowmobile Oil AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR virtually eliminates hard carbon deposits that cause exhaust power valve sticking, ring sticking and preignition-promoting “hot spots” in the combustion chamber.

  • Helps prevents hard carbon deposits that cause exhaust power valve sticking and ring sticking.
  • Superior lubricity controls cylinder, piston and bearing wear.
  • Reduces smoke and odor associated with two-cycle engines.
  • Helps prevent plug fouling.
  • Provides exceptional SAE #4 cold temperature fluidity (-58°F pour point).
  • Versatile and excellent for all types of recreational equipment.
  • Protects against rust.
  • Helps prevent pre-detonation from combustion chamber “hot spots.”

 

Amsoil Snowmobile Oil

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil is formulated with a proprietary blend of the finest synthetic base oils and additives available today. This unique AMSOIL chemistry represents a breakthrough development in the field of two-cycle engine lubrication.

The backbone of AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR 2-Cycle Oil is a specially developed molecularly saturated synthetic base oil. This, combined with a potent additive package, ensures exceptional lubricity, cleanliness and optimum clean-burning characteristics. Extensive research and testing, including a full snowmobiling season in severe Rocky Mountain applications, has proven that wear on cylinders, pistons and bearings is dramatically reduced. And with up to 30 percent more detergency and dispersancy than typical two-cycle oils, AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR virtually eliminates damaging deposits on piston skirts, ring grooves and exhaust power valves.

APPLICATIONS

AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil is recommended as an injector oil or at a 50:1 mix ratio in carbureted, electronic fuel Injected (EFI) and direct fuel injected (DFI) snowmobiles, personal watercraft, motorcycles, ATVs and jet boats, including, but not limited to, those manufactured by Bombardier®, Yamaha®, Arctic Cat®, Polaris®, Kawasaki®, Suzuki® and Honda®.

It is recommended wherever JASO FC or API TC two-cycle oils are specified. INTERCEPTOR is a premium quality replacement for recreational equipment manufacturers’ branded two-cycle oils. It is compatible with most mineral and synthetic two-cycle oils, however, for best performance, mixing oils should be minimized.

400,000 Miles of Severe Snowmobile Field testing With No Deposit Buildup, Power Valve Sticking, Ring Sticking or Engine Failures.
Subjected to adverse field testing conditions in the Rocky Mountains, including long trail rides, high RPM powder riding and steep hill climbs, AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR demonstrated superior wear protection and outstanding deposit control.

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No carbon deposits are detectable in the functioning region of the exhaust power valves, resulting in “no stick” performance, continuous valve operation and reduced maintenance.

Amsoil snowmobile oil

Pistons show no scoring, little or no wear and no heavy deposits, and wrist pins show no discoloration from heat. In fact, the original machine markings on the pistons are still visible.
Cylinder head is clean with no deposits, preventing pre-ignition problems.

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Testimonial for Amsoil Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50

Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50

This is a reprint of a testimonial sent to Amsoil Corporate. – editor

Hello,

Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50

Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50

You’ll notice by my signature below that I am an employee of Chevron Global Lubricants. I am a training specialist and field engineer for our North American lubricants division. I originally worked for Amoco at the R&D facility before moving into marketing, and while in that role, Chevron bought our lubricants business right after I moved to Florida.

All in all, I have more than 34 years of experience in fuels and lubricants testing, development and tech service support.

I own three motorcycles that I either drive on the street or race. What I wanted to share with you today is my experience with my drag bike.

It is a Yamaha Roadstar Warrior. Originally built as a power cruiser, but now it is stretched, slammed and built to run on E-85 fuel and nitrous oxide. I have taken this bike from a fun street cruiser to a beast that wants to jump out from under me every time I snap the throttle.

Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50

The engine is putting out more than three times the horsepower it was originally built with, and with the highly oxygenated fuel, nitrous, and severe use, I have been battling cylinder and piston ring distress for a couple of years. Essentially, whenever I did a teardown, there was evidence of streaking of the Nikasil-lined aluminum cylinder, essentially a scuffing situation that is aggravated by the high cylinder pressures and fuel dilution. Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50

Since Chevron does not make motorcycle oils, I have had to try many of the “other” different motor oils, all synthetic. To make a long story short, I should have read your white paper on motorcycle oil testing. It would have saved me at least three premature teardowns. Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50

Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50

Bottom line — the AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50 has completely solved my problems. I have been running it for over a year now, and compression and leakdown have stayed at the exact level as when the engine was freshly rebuilt. This weekend, I tore down the top end to try a new piston ring combination, and the cylinders had absolutely NO sign of streaking or other wear-related distress. Synthetic Motorcycle 20W-50

Also, all other clearances, including valve lash and valve guide and bearing have stayed the same. This is truly remarkable.

In my training endeavors, I run into a lot of end users who are high performance junkies just like me. I have no problem sharing my experience with the AMSOIL products.

Thank you so much for the great product.

Best Regards,
Sam Vallas
Training Specialist
Chevron Global Lubricants

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Family Handyman Magazine Gets it Right on Synthetic Oil Myths – almost : Amsoil Engine Flush.

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Family Handyman Magazine had a short tip on the 4 Big Synthetic Oil Myths. www.familyhandyman.com

The big four myths listed were;

  1. You have to flush the engine before you can run synthetic oil in it. FALSE. You should NEVER flush your engine. All carmakers warn against this practice. (editorial comment; this is the one reaction we disagree with)
  2. Synthetic oil causes leaks. FALSE. This was true 25 years ago. Not anymore. Current formulations contain seal conditioners to prevent leaks.
  3. Once you switch to synthetic, you can’t go back to regular oil. FALSE. No truth whatsoever to this one.
  4. Since synthetic oil flows better when cold, I can ignore the manufacturer’s recommendations for 5W- 20 and use 10W-30. FALSE. Heavier weight oil reduces fuel efficiency and can mess up valve timing mechanisms. Stick with the manufacturer’s oil weight recommendations.

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In general, Family Handyman gets it straight on these tips. These have each been a long standing myth so it’s good to get a major magazine to clear the air. We agree with their reaction to tips 2,3, and 4.

Engine Flush

Amsoil has sold an engine flush product for years. In many cases, it’s not needed. However, in certain cases it’s a proper product to use to transition a car to synthetic oil. It’s been used in thousands of vehicles by thousands of Amsoil customers with no issues.

Amsoil Engine Flush

Amsoil Engine Flush AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush (FLSH) helps restore fuel economy, increase operating efficiency and reduce emissions in gasoline and diesel engines, and automatic transmissions. Its potent, detergent-based formula cleans sludge and deposit build-up, promoting lower operating temperatures and reduced oil consumption. AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush is safe on parts and can be easily disposed of with waste oil. Amsoil Engine Flush

Restores Vehicles to Like-New
New engines and transmissions run more efficiently, but over time they gather harmful deposits that cause power and performance loss. Stop-and-go driving, prolonged idling, short trips that do not allow the engine to reach full operating temperature, towing, the ingestion of airborne dirt, fuel dilution, water condensation and oxidized oil all can promote sludge build-up in motor oil and transmission fluid. As it settles, sludge clogs narrow oil passages, restricting oil flow to vital parts, especially the upper valve train area. Amsoil Engine Flush

In transmissions, deposits can form on clutch plates, causing hesitation and erratic shifting. Ultimately clutch glazing can set in, reducing the life of the transmission. Deposits in engines and transmissions can accelerate wear, causing power loss and increased fuel consumption. Amsoil Engine Flush

• Cleans engines and transmissions for improved efficiency, fuel economy and lower emissions
• Prolongs equipment life
• Detergent-based formula more environmentally friendly
• Compatible with seals and gaskets
• One-treatment results
• Easily disposed of with waste oil

Installing new oil or transmission fluid into a dirty vehicle may not be enough to remove deposits and increase efficiency. The detergents and dispersants in some lubricants may not be able to handle leftover sludge and deposits, and the new lubricant soon becomes unfit for service, accelerating the formation of even more harmful deposits. Amsoil Engine Flush

AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush Benefits
Unlike many flush products, AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush features a multi-use formulation that dissolves and disperses sludge, varnish and deposits in both engines and automatic transmissions. Due to its detergent-based formulation, used AMSOIL FLSH can be easily disposed of with waste oil, making it more user-friendly. Its advanced formula of light base oil technology, powerful detergents and dispersants provides safe cleaning action. AMSOIL FLSH is compatible with both petroleum and synthetic oils, preparing poorly maintained equipment for installation of new oil. It represents the first step toward restoring neglected equipment to top-notch performance. AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush provides the following benefits in only one treatment:

Gasoline and Diesel Engines

• Helps loosen sticky valves and rings, minimizing blow-by and reducing emissions
• Helps quiet lifter noise
• Promotes lower operating temperatures through sludge removal
• Easy disposal

Automatic Transmissions

• Cleans deposits in oil cooler and ports
• Helps unclog fluid passages
• Cleans deposits and varnish from clutch plates, helping improve efficiency
• Promotes smoother operation and transmission life through reduced shift delay

Applications
AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush is recommended for diesel and gasoline engines, and automatic transmissions. It is not recommended for CVT transmissions or differentials.

Directions for Use
Though it works in one treatment, AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush is safe enough to be used at every oil change. If using a flushing machine, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. Otherwise, use the following guidelines:

Engine: Add 16 oz. bottle of AMSOIL Engine and Transmission Flush to engine oil fill port. Idle the engine for 10-15 minutes, then immediately drain the oil. Ensure enough time for the system to completely
drain. Remove and replace the engine oil filter. Refill engine with new engine oil in the viscosity grade recommended by the manufacturer.

Transmission: Engage emergency brake. Add 16 oz. bottle of AMSOIL Engine Flush to transmission oil fill port. Idle for 10-15 minutes; shift through drive and reverse. Do NOT place vehicle under heavy load. Drain entire transmission and torque converter of fluid. FILTER MUST BE CHANGED prior to refilling with new transmission fluid.

NOTE: It is not recommended to flush transmissions that do not have a removable pan or access to the transmission filter.

 

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(above) Automatic transmission clutch plates pre-cleanup. Varnish and glazing is heavy on some of the plates.

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(above) Automatic transmission clutch plates after cleanup with AMSOIL Engine Flush reveal lighter glazing and varnish.

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(above) Cylinder head pre-cleanup. Note the sludge deposits on and around the valve springs and push rod openings.

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(above) Cylinder head after cleanup with AMSOIL Engine Flush. The valve springs and push rod openings are noticeably cleaner, with fewer sludge deposits. The manufacturer’s stamping is more easily seen.

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Non-Toxic Antifreeze–Don’t Kill your Dog :- Non toxic antifreeze.

Non toxic antifreeze

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AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)

Non toxic antifreeze is not nearly as dangerous for your pets. Normal antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which is extremely toxic and poisonous. Normal antifreeze is also sweet, so pets often are tempted to drink it. Amsoil propylene glycol is non-toxic and biodegradable. Save your pets!

Product Description
AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant (ANT) Non toxic antifreeze is formulated to provide benefits far beyond those found in today’s conventional antifreeze and coolant products. This revolutionary formulation provides maximum antifreeze and cooling protection in the most extreme temperatures and operating conditions. And unlike conventional ethylene glycol-based products, which are highly toxic and even fatal, AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant is formulated with propylene glycol. It is biodegradable and its low toxicity limits the threat to children, pets and wildlife. WordPress Tags: Toxic,Antifreeze,Kill,AMSOIL,Coolant,benefits,products,protection,threat,children,wildlife,temperatures,glycol

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AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant provides even greater benefits:

Lasts Longer
AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant (Non toxic antifreeze) contains a proprietary poly organic acid technology. It eliminates the need for supplemental coolant additives and recharging cooling systems. AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant provides extended service life in all gasoline and diesel vehicles. It can be used for seven years or 250,000 miles in passenger cars, light-duty trucks, vans and recreational vehicles. It lasts seven years or 750,000 miles in over-the-road diesel trucks. Also for motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and closed marine applications. AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant lasts longer than conventional products.

Compatible With Other Fluids
AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant is dyed neutral yellow and is compatible with all ethylene and propylene antifreeze and coolant formulations on the market, including DEX-Cool®, Sierra® and Zerex®. It is also compatible with fully formulated diesel anti-freezes and other organic acid technology (OAT) and hybrid organic acid technology (HOAT) formulations.

Stops Leaks
AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant adheres to metal. It self-seals hairline cracks in welds and seams to prevent leaks, without additional stop-leak products or fibrous materials.

Helps Prevent Metallic Corrosion
Independent tests reveal AMSOIL Antifreeze & Engine Coolant surpassed standards for metallic corrosion. It plates metal to protect even when exposed to acids and salt spray. Standard allowances for loss in aluminum and solder are less than 60 mg. AMSOIL Antifreeze & Engine Coolant lost 0 mg in aluminum and less than 6 mg in solder.

Standards for iron, steel, copper and brass allow a maximum loss of less than 20 mg. AMSOIL Antifreeze & Engine Coolant never exceeded a 3 mg loss in any of those metals in a testing period that was run for 10 weeks, three weeks longer than required tests.

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AMSOIL Antifreeze & Engine Coolant (ANT)

• Formulated for heavy-duty and automotive applications
• Good for motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and some marine applications
• Extended drain intervals

Up to seven years or 750,000 miles in Class 8 vehicles
Up to seven years or 250,000 miles in pleasure vehicles

• Universal compatibility
• Safe, biodegradable, non-toxic, non-polluting
• Aluminum engine block compatible
• Silicate- and Phosphate-Free

AMSOIL Antifreeze & Engine Coolant meets the following automotive and heavy-duty service specifications:

• ASTM D-6210 • ASTM D-3306
• ASTM D 6210-98

Composition by Weight:
Total glycols, > 92 percent;
Corrosion inhibitors and antifoamants,
= 3 percent; Water, < 5 percent

Boiling Point (sea level):
219° F at 40 percent concentration,
222° F at 50 percent,
225° F at 60 percent;
increase by 40° to 45° F if a 15 psi
radiator cap is used

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Why is my Engine Oil Low?

Why is my Engine Oil Low?

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Why is my engine oil low?

Why is my engine oil low?

 

Why is my engine oil low? There are several main causes of engine oil use. Not are all related to engine oil use. Some folks think it’s related to extended drain intervals, and use of synthetics. The real reason for asking Why is my engine oil low? is much more simple. Let’s look at the reasons.

Why is my engine oil low? Leaking

There are essentially two main reasons for low oil levels. Leaking is one. At one time or another we’ve all had a car that left drips on the garage floor. In an early 2010 column I addressed in the issue of motor oil consumption, with a focus on the variety of ways oil leaks from an engine. At that time I wrote, “Some of the many points where oil leaks may occur include oil lines, crankcase drain plugs, oil pan gaskets, valve cover gaskets, oil pump gaskets, fuel pump gaskets, timing case covers and camshaft bearing seals. No possible source of leakage should be neglected because even a very small leak can cause extremely high oil consumption. For example, it has been estimated that a leak of one drop of oil every 20 feet is approximately equal to a loss of one quart of oil every 100 miles.” Why is my engine oil low?

 

Why is my Engine Oil Low?

Why is my Engine Oil Low? Volatility

Volatization is a term used to describe what happens to a fluid when it is heated to the point it begins to “boil off.” Upon reaching a certain temperature, oil will begin to lose some of its lighter weight molecules as they vaporize and leave heavier weight molecules behind. Not only does this cause higher oil consumption, it causes increased viscosity, making the oil more difficult to circulate through the lubrication system. The thicker oil left behind after volatization contributes to damaging deposits, sticky piston rings and oil blow-by, all of which contribute to reduced engine life, reduced fuel economy and increased air pollution. Why is my engine oil low?

At one time it was not uncommon for typical conventional oils to experience 20-30 percent boil-off in the NOACK Volatility Test. Today’s API standard for SM and SN oils is 15 percent, putting greater demands on oil manufacturers. Premium synthetic oils are significantly more resistant to these effects, with some of the best in the 4.5 to 6 percent range. Why is my engine oil low?

Why is my Engine Oil Low?

Why is my Engine Oil Low? –Neglect
We live in an age in which we’re inundated with information. Even the most basic devices have become so complex one hardly knows how to operate them without elaborate user guides. Remember how simple a telephone used to be? Cars, too, have become similarly complex. Even Legos have gone robotic.

Electronic sensors, brain boxes and an assortment of wires and hoses can make it difficult for the untrained to figure out where to check their fluid levels even if they were intending to. In short, cars are complex, and a lot of young people have never been trained in the maintenance basics many of us learned when we got our own first set of wheels.

This is not meant to be an excuse or apology for such neglect. It just amplifies the need to train motorists in the simple basics of vehicle maintenance. Taking a minute to teach car owners how to check their oil is a form of empowerment. Cars aren’t cheap and people need to learn these essential maintenance matters. In these cases, the solution is not more frequent oil changes, but rather education. If a car is a real oil burner, even three months is too long. Motorists need to know how to take a reading with the dipstick and top off when needed.

 

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Why is my engine oil low?

Conclusions
Any lube operator who thought it was hot in Dallas this summer knows it’s three times hotter inside an engine and the volatility of conventional oils even if improved since the old days is an issue. A mechanically sound engine will still need a top off now and then. That’s why it is our jobs as professionals to teach our customers how to find the dipstick and periodically take a reading. Furthermore, we do our customers a disservice by not recommending premium synthetic oils to those who have mechanically sound engines because of their greater resistance to boil-off and thickening.

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Synthetic Compressor Oil

Synthetic Compressor Oil – eliminate maintenance on compressors

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Synthetic compressor oil can eliminate one maintenance chore in your shop. Most folks never change the compressor fluid in shop air compressors. These are often neglected, but critical tools in a shop. You can eliminate the need to maintain and monitor oil changes in compressors by installing synthetic compressor oil. AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil is a long-life, premium compressor lubricant based on novel, proprietary technology. It incorporates the highest quality, thermally stable PAO synthetics fortified with premium non-detergent, ashless additives for maximum protection at high temperatures and pressures. It lasts up to eight times longer than petroleum oils, effectively reducing maintenance and waste oil disposal costs.

Improves Compressor Efficiency
AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil has low friction properties and resists viscosity increase from oxidation. It helps improve operating efficiency and saves money on electrical energy consumption.

Synthetic Compressor Oil

synthetic compressor oilControls Foam and Reduces Wear
AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil contains anti-foam additives and, unlike some other compressor oils, is anti-wear fortified. Good foam control reduces heat, oxidation and wear. High contact regions are protected against wear for increased compressor life and efficiency.

Resists Water Contamination
Water from condensation builds up in compressors and can cause unwanted oil/water emulsions, environmental discharge hazards and rust. AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil is hydrolytically stable. It resists acid formation, readily separates from water and is anti-rust fortified. Water can be easily drained for simplified environmental discharge and increased oil life.

Resists Heat and Oxidation
AMSOIL PC Series Oil combines the inherent stability of premium synthetic base oils with specialized anti-oxidant additives to resist varnish, carbon and acid formation. It is formulated to protect compressors better and last longer in service than petroleum oils, especially during hot operating conditions.

Synthetic Compressor Oil

Safety Advantage
AMSOIL PC Series Oil is an ashless, high-flash-point formulation with very low carbon-forming tendencies that minimizes the incidence of ignition-promoting “hot spots.” While PC Series Oil can provide improved fire safety, it cannot be considered non-flammable.

Application Recommendation
AMSOIL PC Series Oil in the appropriate viscosity is recommended for use in single and multistage rotary screw, vane, centrifugal and reciprocating compressor crankcases and cylinders, vacuum pumps and other applications such as gears, bearings, blowers, pumps and handheld pneumatic tools. In compressor applications, drain intervals of 8,000 hours or more can be expected under normal operation. Drain intervals are subject to operating conditions and maintenance practices. Monitoring by oil analysis is recommended. For best performance when converting to AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil, it is recommended the compressor be drained of the old fluid prior to the installation of PC Series Oil. If carbon deposits are present on the internal components, it is recommended they be removed following the compressor manufacturer recommendations.

How to change the air compressor oil

Some air compressors are oil less; they do NOT use oil. If you have one of those, you don’t have to change oil since there isn’t any. Most large shop style tower compressors ARE oil lubricated.

  • Do NOT use regular automotive oil; this is against almost all manufacturer recommendations. Read your manual.
  • Determine the weight and spec recommended.
  • There will usually be a drain and a filler/dipstick.
  • Drain the oil, and put the plug back in.
  • Fill the oil to the level recommended on the dipstick, or on the oil sight glass.
  • Most manufacturers (including CH) recommend changing once after the first hour of use.
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Here is a detail of how to read the oil sight glass;

Synthetic Compressor Oil

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COMPATIBILITY
AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil is compatible with petroleum oils and most synthetic oils, seals, paints and materials, including the following:

Gases:

• Nitrogen • Hydrogen • Helium • Carbon Monoxide
• Carbon Dioxide (dry) • Ethylene • Methane
• Propane • Butane • Propylene • Butylenes
• Natural Gas • Benzene • Butadiene
• Furnace (crack gas) • Hydrogen Sulfide (dry)
• Synthetic Gas • Sulfur Dioxide

Paints:

• Epoxy • Oil Resistant Alkyd • Acrylic Enamel

Plastics:

• Acetal (Delrin) • ABS • Phenolic • Polyamide-imide
• Polyamide (Nylon)
• Polycarbonate (metal covered only)
• Polyester • Polyetherimide (Nylon) • Polyimide
• Polyphenylene oxide • Polystyrene • Polysulfone
• PTFE (Teflon) • Terephthalate.

Elastomers:

• Fluoroelastomer (Viton) • Nitrile (Buna N)
• Polyacrylate • TFE/P • Poly Urethane.

Note: Not recommended for “breathing air” or refrigeration compressors. Not recommended for use with polycarbonate plastic that is not metal covered, PVC plastic and butyl, ethylene-propylene or SBR rubber. PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oils are Not Compatible with polyalkylene glycol or silicone oils.

Synthetic PC Series Compressor Oils SAE 10W
(PCH)
SAE 20
(PCI)
SAE 30
(PCJ)
SAE 40
(PCK)
SAE 50
(PCL)
ISO VG – ASTM D-2422 32 46 68 100 150
VK 100°C – ASTM D-445 6.2 7.3 10.9 13.6 17.9
VK 40°C – ASTM D-445 33.1 42.4 67.4 100.5 148.4
Viscosity Index – ASTM D-2270 137 137 153 136 134
SPGR – ASTM D-1298 0.8393 0.8408 0.8468 0.8550 0.8602
Density – ASTM D-1298 6.989 7.001 7.051 7.119 7.163
Flash Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-92 264 (507) 254 (489) 253 (487) 264 (507) 254 (489)
Fire Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-92 278 (532) 280 (536) 280 (536) 276 (529) 274 (525)
Pour Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-97 -53 (-63) -48 (-54) -40 (-40) -45 (-49) -42 (-44)
Four-Ball Wear Test – ASTM D-4172 (40 kg, 1200 rpm, 75° C, 60 min.) 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45
Copper Strip Corrosion Test – ASTM D-130 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
Rust Test – ASTM D665 A & B Fresh Water and Synthetic Sea Water Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
Foam, ml (ASTM D-892) Sequence I, II, III Test End – and After 10 minutes settling 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0
Demulsibility ASTM D-1401 [oil/water/cuff (minutes)] 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5)

 

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Synthetic PC Series Compressor Oils SAE 10W
(PCH)
SAE 20
(PCI)
SAE 30
(PCJ)
SAE 40
(PCK)
SAE 50
(PCL)
ISO VG – ASTM D-2422 32 46 68 100 150
VK 100°C – ASTM D-445 6.2 7.3 10.9 13.6 17.9
VK 40°C – ASTM D-445 33.1 42.4 67.4 100.5 148.4
Viscosity Index – ASTM D-2270 137 137 153 136 134
SPGR – ASTM D-1298 0.8393 0.8408 0.8468 0.8550 0.8602
Density – ASTM D-1298 6.989 7.001 7.051 7.119 7.163
Flash Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-92 264 (507) 254 (489) 253 (487) 264 (507) 254 (489)
Fire Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-92 278 (532) 280 (536) 280 (536) 276 (529) 274 (525)
Pour Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-97 -53 (-63) -48 (-54) -40 (-40) -45 (-49) -42 (-44)
Four-Ball Wear Test – ASTM D-4172 (40 kg, 1200 rpm, 75° C, 60 min.) 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45
Copper Strip Corrosion Test – ASTM D-130 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
Rust Test – ASTM D665 A & B Fresh Water and Synthetic Sea Water Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
Foam, ml (ASTM D-892) Sequence I, II, III Test End – and After 10 minutes settling 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0
Demulsibility ASTM D-1401 [oil/water/cuff (minutes)] 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5)

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Two cycle Engine Applications and Lubrication

Two cycle Engine

Applications and Lubrication Needs

The best two cycle engine oil

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Two cycle engines can be found nearly everywhere these days. They are used in dozens of applications and in a wide variety of designs for everything from work and recreation to power generation. two cycle engines have design differences and operate under conditions that require different oil chemistries than their four-cycle counterparts. In order to recommend a lubricant for a two-cycle engine, one needs to know how this engine operates, why it is used in place of a four-cycle engine and where and in what type of applications it is used.

Two cycle Engine

What is a two cycle engine? How do two cycle engines work?

Two cycle engine

Two cycle engine

The terms “two-cycle” and “two-stroke” are often inter-changed when speaking about two cycle engines. These engines derive their name from the amount of directional changes that the pistons make during each power stroke. Internal combustion engines are used to produce mechanical power from the chemical energy contained in hydrocarbon fuels. The power-producing part of the motor’s operating cycle starts inside the motor’s cylinders with a compression process. Following this compression, the burning of the fuel-air mixture then releases the fuel’s chemical energy and produces high-temperature, high-pressure combustion products. These gases then expand within each cylinder and transfer work to the piston. Thus, as the engine is operated continuously, mechanical power is produced. Each upward or downward movement of the piston is called a stroke. There are two commonly used internal combustion engine cycles: the two-stroke cycle (Two cycle engine) and the four-stroke cycle.

Two cycle Engine

How are two cycle engines different from four-cycle engines?

Two cycle engine

Two cycle engine

The fundamental difference between two cycle engines and four-cycle engines is in their gas exchange process, or more simply, the removal of the burned gases at the end of each expansion process and the induction of a fresh mixture for the next cycle. The two cycle engine has an expansion, or power stroke, in each cylinder during each revolution of the crankshaft. The exhaust and the charging processes occur simultaneously as the piston moves through its lowest or bottom center position.

In a four-cycle engine, the burned gasses are first displaced by the piston during an upward stroke, and then a fresh charge enters the cylinder during the following downward stroke. This means that four-cycle engines require two complete turns of the crankshaft to make a power stroke, versus the single turn necessary in a two-cycle engine. In other words, two-cycle engines operate on 360 degrees of crankshaft rotation, whereas four-cycle engines operate on 720 degrees of crankshaft rotation.

Where are two cycle engines used?

Two-cycle engines are inexpensive to build and operate when compared to four-cycle engines. They are lighter in weight and they can also produce a higher power-to-weight ratio. For these reasons, two-cycle engines are very useful in applications such as chainsaws, Weedeaters, outboards, lawnmowers and motorcycles, to name just a few. Two-cycle engines are also easier to start in cold temperatures. Part of this may be due to their design and the lack of an oil sump. This is a reason why these engines are also commonly used in snowmobiles and snow blowers.

Some advantages and disadvantages of two-cycle engines

Because two-cycle engines can effectively double the number of power strokes per unit time when compared to four-cycle engines, power output is increased. However, it does not increase by a factor of two. The outputs of two-cycle engines range from only 20 to 60 percent above those of equivalent-size four-cycle units. This lower than expected increase is a result of the poorer than ideal charging efficiency, or in other words, incomplete filling of the cylinder volume with fresh fuel and air. There is also a major disadvantage in this power transfer scenario. The higher frequency of combustion events in the two-cycle engine results in higher average heat transfer rates from the hot burned gases to the motor’s combustion chamber walls. Higher temperatures and higher thermal stresses in the cylinder head (especially on the piston crown) result. Traditional two-cycle engines are also not highly efficient because a scavenging effect allows up to 30 percent of the unburned fuel/oil mixture into the exhaust. In addition, a portion of the exhaust gas remains in the combustion chamber during the cycle. These inefficiencies contribute to the power loss when compared to four-cycle engines and explains why two-cycle engines can achieve only up to 60 percent more power.

How are two-cycle engines lubricated?

Two-cycle motors are considered total-loss type lubricating systems. Because the crankcase is part of the intake process, it cannot act as an oil sump as is found on four-cycle engines. Lubricating traditional two-cycle engines is done by mixing the oil with the fuel. The oil is burned upon combustion of the air/fuel mixture. Direct Injection engines are different because the fuel is directly injected into the combustion chamber while the oil is injected directly into the crankcase. This process is efficient because the fuel is injected after the exhaust port closes, and therefore more complete combustion of fuel occurs and more power is developed. Direct injection engines have a higher power density than traditional two-cycle engines. Because the oil is directly injected into the crankcase, less oil is necessary and lower oil consumption results (80:1 range). Direct Injection motors have higher combustion temperatures, often up to 120F. They also require more lubricity than traditional two-cycle motors.

 

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