New Synthetic DCT Fluid Rounds Out AMSOIL Transmission Fluid Family. The concept of two transmissions working in tandem within one vehicle dates back to the 1930s. The dual-clutch transmission (DCT) made its first practical appearance decades later in several 1980s-era race cars. In 2003, Volkswagen’s Golf* Mk4 R32 was the first production vehicle to feature […]
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Year: 2016
Can Your Motorcycle Survive Heat this Ex...
Can Your Motorcycle Survive Heat this Extreme? V-Twins Get Hot Harley-Davidsons* and other bikes with big V-twin engines generate significant heat, especially in low-speed parades, in rally traffic or on long climbs on hot days. Motor oil plays a critical role in cooling these big air-cooled engines, and even more so in low-speed operation with […]
Ask AMSOIL: How Often Should Synthetic M...
Ask AMSOIL: How Often Should Synthetic Motor Oil be Changed? The oil may look dirty but quality synthetics will also have additives to prevent wear. AMSOIL stands behind this with their own guarantee. Most motorists now understand that synthetic motor oil performs better than conventional oil. It delivers improved wear protection, offers better engine cleanliness […]
Carry That Weight
Carry That Weight AMSOIL synthetic drivetrain fluids provide complete towing protection. Many people overstress their vehicles in the summer, pulling trailers, campers or fifth-wheels with boats, sometimes exceeding their rated towing limits. Severe-service conditions and hot summer temperatures place extreme pressure on transmissions and differentials. Modern turbo diesel trucks and vehicles with V-10 engines boast […]