The Benefits to using Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oils
Increased Performance
More Power
The smooth molecular structures of AMSOIL synthetic motor oils create less intrafluid
friction than the relatively rough molecular structures of conventional motor oils,
while their high film strengths reduce metal-to-metal friction. Engines running
AMSOIL synthetic motor oil waste less energy overcoming intrafluid and metal-to-metal
friction, allowing them to deliver more power to the transmission. Vehicles respond
quicker and achieve faster top speeds.
Increased Fuel Economy
The low intrafluid friction and metal-to-metal friction reducing properties of AMSOIL
synthetic motor oils also improve fuel economy by delivering more of the energy
created through combustion of the air-fuel mixture to the transmission. Unlike conventional
oils, AMSOIL synthetic motor oils contain no light molecules that may be lost to
volatilization. Volatilization thickens conventional oils and makes them more difficult
to pump, while the low volatilization of AMSOIL synthetic motor oils helps them
maintain their original viscosity and fuel economy benefits.
Cold Temperature Starting
AMSOIL synthetic motor oils retain better cold temperature cranking and pumping
characteristics than petroleum oils. Because AMSOIL synthetic motor oils resist
viscosity increases in cold temperatures, they allow the crankshaft to turn fast
enough to start the engine in cold winter temperatures. Resistance to cold temperature
viscosity increases also allows AMSOIL synthetic motor oils to maintain their pumpability
for fast post-startup engine lubrication and excellent wear protection.
Increased Vehicle Life
Wear Control
Viscosity Retention – The superior chemistry of AMSOIL synthetic motor
oils helps them maintain thick protective oil films in high temperature operating
conditions. Many competing motor oils contain low quality additives prone to rupture
during periods of mechanical stress, affecting the oil’s ability to maintain a thick
protective oil film during high temperature operating conditions and exposing critical
engine parts to increased levels of wear.
Film Strength
AMSOIL synthetic motor oils feature molecules of uniform size and shape
and uniformly strong intermolecular bonds, helping them maintain an unbroken lubricating
film even when faced with stressful engine operations such as rapid acceleration
and deceleration.
Corrosion Protection
Acids form as combustion by-products, such as water, combine with oxidation
by-products or fuel or air constituents such as sulfur or nitrogen. Acids corrode
metals, while heat helps acids damage metal engine parts very rapidly. AMSOIL synthetic
motor oils contain highly effective acid-neutralizing additives, something especially
beneficial for diesel engines. Water is a normal combustion by-product that
condenses on engine surfaces once they cool. Allowed to remain on these engine surfaces,
it promotes corrosion. Stored engines are particularly prone to corrosion damage.
AMSOIL synthetic motor oils form a water occlusive barrier on metal surfaces, protecting
them from corrosion.
Foam Suppression
Engine operation can whip air into motor oil and impair its ability to provide adequate
wear protection. Anti-foam additives in AMSOIL synthetic motor oils enhance wear
protection by collapsing entrained air bubbles.
Contaminant Suspension
Dirt, engine wear metals and combustion by-products such as soot work to
accelerate engine wear. Motor oil reduces the damage caused by these contaminants
by carrying them to the oil filter, where they become trapped. AMSOIL synthetic
motor oils are formulated with highly effective dispersant additives that keep contaminants
suspended in the oil stream until they reach the oil filter. Diesel engines are
particularly subject to soot contamination. AMSOIL synthetic motor oils reduce damage
caused by soot by keeping soot particles from agglomerating. As soot agglomerates
and particles grow in size, wear can occur. Furthermore, viscosity increases which
may lead to filter plugging.
Heat Stress Control
Heat Transfer – Excessive engine
heat promotes excessive engine wear and can lead to part failure. The saturated
molecular structure of AMSOIL synthetic motor oils withstands higher temperatures
than conventional oils before the oil breaks down. AMSOIL synthetic motor oils possess
a high degree of thermal conductivity, providing cooler running engines.
Thermal Stability – The uniformly
sized and shaped molecules and uniformly strong intermolecular bonds of AMSOIL synthetic
motor oils remain intact during high temperature operation, protecting engines from
varnish and coke and providing constant lubrication protection during extreme temperature
operation.
Low Volatility – The
light molecules present in conventional oils tend to volatilize in the presence
of heat, thickening the oil and making it more difficult to pump, stressing the
engine, increasing wear and decreasing fuel economy. Because they contain no light
molecules that volatilize in the presence of heat, AMSOIL synthetic motor oils maintain
their superior protection qualities in high temperature operating conditions.
Oxidative Stability
– Certain oxidation products, such as sludge, interfere with the engine’s ability
to function, while others, such as acids, contribute to engine damage. AMSOIL synthetic
motor oils are highly supplemented with multiple premium grade oxidation inhibitors,
effectively resisting oxidation.
Other Benefits
Reduced Repairs
The superior protection and performance benefits of AMSOIL synthetic motor
oils reduce engine component failures, saving time and money spent on engine repairs.
Reduced Maintenance
The superior formulations of AMSOIL synthetic motor oils allow them to
last much longer than competing conventional and synthetic motor oils. While competing
motor oil companies typically recommend 3,000-mile drain intervals, AMSOIL synthetic
motor oils are recommended for drain intervals of up to 25,000 miles or one year,
whichever comes first.
Reduced Solid Waste
Because AMSOIL synthetic motor oils may be used over eight times longer than conventional
oils, AMSOIL customers produce significantly less used oil waste.
Reduced Air Pollution
Because AMSOIL synthetic motor oils improve fuel economy, they effectively reduce
harmful exhaust emissions.
Save Money
AMSOIL synthetic motor oils save customers money by extending engine life, reducing
repairs and maintenance, increasing oil drain intervals and increasing fuel economy.