Why Does My Engine Knock? 3 Possible Explanations. John Baker|Aug 06, 2019 10:56 AM There are a few different reasons your engine might make a knocking, ticking or pinging sound. Let’s break each down and talk about what might be happening. Is it an engine knocking sound, tick or ping? One driver’s knock is another driver’s tick. Or ping. […]
Common Fixes for a Transmission that Jer...
Common Fixes for a Transmission that Jerks or Hesitates John Baker|Jun 05, 2017 8:52 AM The AMSOIL ATF is one of our best sellers in the Sioux Falls store. Thanks to you many local transmission shops are now suggesting it to their customers. You can pick up here and take to your favorite transmission shop. […]
All You Need To Know About Motor Oil Col...
Winter (Cold) flow wear factors in your engine Engineers agree that most engine wear occurs during cold starts. While the exact percentage depends on several factors and is difficult to define, the reasons include the following… A richer air/fuel mixture at startup washes oil from the cylinder walls Condensation forms inside the engine that causes […]
AMSOIL HQ From the President – August 20
From the President An oil company out of Florida called Amalie* is being sued for knowingly misrepresenting its motor oil as good for modern vehicles. It is alleged that Xcel Premium Motor Oil*, made by Amalie, is falsely advertised as being safe for vehicles. According to the lawsuit, the oil is advertised as “premium,” and […]




