CHOOSING THE RIGHT DIESEL OIL – Sioux Falls Diesel Choices

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DIESEL OIL

The introduction of AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil and Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil brings even greater protection and performance, as well as additional viscosity options.

Signature Series 5W-30 (DHD)

Newer Over-the-Road Trucks Mixed Fleets

Signature Series 5W-30 is a versatile oil aimed at mixed fleets of diesel and gasoline vehicles, simplifying maintenance and lubricant inventory. Its extended-drain capability further maximizes convenience and minimizes downtime for fleet managers with busy schedules.

It is also an outstanding option for newer over-the-road trucks that come factory-filled with 10W-30 for improved fuel economy.

6X more engine protection*
Recommended for both diesel and gasoline vehicles, simplifying maintenance and lubricant inventory
Excellent fuel economy
Outstanding cold-temperature performance
Extra protection for extended drain intervals

Heavy-Duty 10W-30 (ADN)

Newer Over-the-Road Trucks Smaller Off-Road Equipment Some

Turbodiesel

Pickups

Many newer over-the-road trucks come factory-filled with 10W-30 for improved fuel economy. Heavy-Duty 10W-30 is ideal for customers who want to maintain the improved fuel efficiency afforded by a 10W-30.

It also provides outstanding protection for smaller off-road equipment and turbodiesel pickups specifying 10W-30 (Ford** specifies 10W-30 for normal service).

4X more engine protection*
Excellent opportunity for price-conscious customers to move up to AMSOIL quality
Improved fuel economy
Outstanding protection for OEM-recommended drain intervals

Signature Series 0W-40 (DZF)

Diesel-Powered Vehicles and Equipment Operating in Cold Climates

Signature Series 0W-40 is formulated specifically for applications operating in extreme cold. Most over-the-road trucks and heavy equipment are parked outside. Signature Series 0W- 40 provides the ultimate cold-weather protection and performance, helping engines turn over faster and reducing start-up wear.

4X better cold-temperature performance***
Reduces unnecessary idle time. Engines can be shut down with confidence of restart.
Extra protection for extended drain intervals

Signature Series 5W-40 (DEO), Heavy-Duty 5W-40 (ADO)

Turbodiesel Pickups Over-the-Road Trucks Heavy Equipment

Signature Series 5W-40 and Heavy-Duty 5W-40 are ideal for turbodiesel-pickup, over-the-road-truck and heavy-equipment owners who want the cold-weather and fuel-economy benefits of a 5W and the protection benefits of an SAE 40.

Outstanding cold-cranking ability and startup protection
Excellent fuel economy

Heavy-Duty 5W-40

4X more engine protection*
Excellent opportunity for price-conscious customers to move up to AMSOIL quality
Outstanding protection for OEM-recommended drain intervals

Signature Series 5W-40

6X more engine protection*
Ideal for customers seeking the ultimate wear protection in severe operating conditions
Extra protection for extended drain intervals

Signature Series 15W-40 (DME), Heavy-Duty 15W-40 (ADP)

Best seller here in Sioux Falls!! The Heavy Duty is an excellent bargain!

Over-the-Road Trucks Off-Road Equipment Turbodiesel Pickups

Signature Series 15W-40 and Heavy-Duty 15W-40 are the primary recommendations for most on- and off-road heavy-duty diesel applications in the marketplace; 15W-40 is the most widely used viscosity in the diesel world.

Reduced oil consumption
Outstanding shear stability, ensuring superior viscosity retention and wear protection in the most severe environments

Heavy-Duty 15W-40

4X more engine protection*
Excellent opportunity for price-conscious customers to move up to AMSOIL quality
Outstanding protection for OEM-recommended drain intervals

Signature Series 15W-40

6X more engine protection*
Ideal for customers seeking the ultimate wear protection in severe operating conditions
Extra protection for extended drain intervals

Outstanding Protection for Ford* Power Stroke* Engines

Ford Motor Company recently released its position on the upcoming new API CK-4 and FA-4 diesel oil specifications, claiming it will only recommend diesel oils that meet the Ford WSS-M2C171-F1 specification or oils formulated specifically for the previous API CJ-4 specification.

Questions have arisen regarding why Ford would condemn use of CK-4 and FA-4 products in its Power Stroke engines. According to Ford Service Lubricant Technical Expert Ron Romano, “6.7L engines tested on CK-4 and FA-4 formulations had experienced valve train wear not encountered with CJ-4 formulations.” The CJ-4 formulations contained more than 1,000 parts per million phosphorus, an effective antiwear ingredient, while some CK-4 and FA-4 formulations were below that threshold. As a result, Ford declared that it has wear concerns about the use of CK-4 and FA-4 formulations with less than 1,000 ppm phosphorus in new and older Ford engines.

With the exception of AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil, all the new AMSOIL diesel oils provide boosted levels of phosphorus, are recommended for the Ford 6.7L engine and will carry the Ford WSS-M2C171-F1 specification. We have no concerns whatsoever that new Signature Series 5W-30 Diesel Oil will meet the wear protection requirements for the Ford 6.7L engine; however, we are choosing not to include the Ford WSS-M2C171-F1 specification and the 6.7L engine application on this product. Ford has identified a minimum phosphorus level, and Signature Series 5W-30 is below that minimum. Once the 6.7L engine test becomes available (today, it is not yet ready), we will demonstrate the superior wear protection of Signature Series 5W-30 in the Ford 6.7L engine. AMSOIL Dealers and customers can be well-assured that all Ford Power Stroke engines, no matter the model year, are well-protected when using AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils.

AAA Study Finds Synthetics a SIGNIFICANTLY Better Alternative than Conventional

AAA Testing Affirms Superiority of Synthetic Motor Oils

AMSOIL introduced the world to synthetic motor oil in 1972, and we’ve been extolling the benefits ever since. While we’ve been joined by many vehicle and equipment manufacturers and competing motor oil companies over the years, the American Automobile Association (AAA) is the most recent company to promote the benefits of using synthetics. The popular club recently conducted in-depth testing to determine if it’s worth paying more for synthetic oil over conventional oil.

The answer is a resounding “yes.”

“Oil protects critical engine components from damage and AAA found that synthetic engine oils performed an average of 47 percent better than conventional oils in a variety of industry-standard tests,” said John Nielsen, AAA’s managing director of Automotive Engineering and Repair. “With its superior resistance to deterioration, AAA’s findings indicate that synthetic oil is particularly beneficial to newer vehicles with turbo-charged engines and for vehicles that frequently drive in stop-and-go traffic, tow heavy loads or operate in extreme hot or cold conditions.”

AAA’s research included eight industry-standard ASTM tests focusing on shear stability, deposit formation, volatility, cold-temperature pumpability, oxidation resistance and oxidation-induced rheological changes. Each test was performed on five synthetic and five conventional oils. The results of this study by a reputable, third-party organization reaffirm what we’ve been saying for more than 45 years and give you one more reference point to back up your claims in the buy-sell process.

Click here to see the full AAA report.

Gone is the adage, “As long as you change your oil at 3000 mile intervals, I don’t care what oil you use, it will be just fine. Synthetics are a waste of money.”

The above ignores many issues which this test and AMSOIL has outlined for decades. Not only that but it totally ignores the #1 reason for our brand which is performance.
An unscientific approach can also explain. If you imaging all the cars in the junkyard that are there because of an engine that failed I bet the majority of them did get their oil changed at 3000 miles. At least that is true if we go back to the 70’s. So changing oil too frequently didn’t prevent a seized engine due to loss of coolant or a lose oil drain bolt. Yes – Synthetics (true ones at least) could have very well prevented that breakdown.

Also severe wear due to fuel and acids in the crankcase which AMSOIL addresses but a conventional Group II base stock cannot. At least when considering their price point which limits the quality of the additives.

Synthetics as you see in this report excel in viscosity retention and oxidation resistance. Federal Mogul published a study years ago showing the majority of engine failures (I think the figure was greater than 85%) were not because of contaminants but because of a lack of lubrication, excess heat or corrosion. AMSOIL products address all these and their sub-categories. Even if the subject changed the bargain brand every 50 miles, it won’t address viscosity loss when there is a overheating event causing deposits or metal fatigue.

Again the above are all features and insurance of Synthetics but the real draw is performance and is why I was sold on AMSOIL and later became a dealer thanks to it’s performance in 1960’s cars which I was told “It ain’t gonna work in them old cars!!” Lol!

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