Some customers may favor diesel oil over gasoline oil for a number of reasons: Diesel oil is perceived as more "heavy-duty" than gasoline oil.Some customers desire a higher viscosity, and it may be easier to find a 5W-40 … [Read more...]
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AMSOIL Mechanical and Testing Lab
Today we’re looking inside the AMSOIL Mechanical Lab. Chris Orr, the lab manager, is going to show us around. We opened the AMSOIL Mechanical Lab back in April 2013. It consists of three Dyno cells, 24 x 20 each with water systems, air systems and fuel systems to support whatever type of testing that we […]
How do dramatic temperature swings affect engine oil?
Big temperature swings are common in much of North America. In February 2011, the town of Nowata, Okla. saw a record low of -31ºF (-35ºC). Just a week later the temp climbed to 79ºF (26ºC). That’s a 110ºF (61ºC) swing in only a week. The underlying concern for motorists is that ambient temperature changes will […]