Ohio State University
AMSOIL Products Help Formula S.A.E. Racing Team
Compete
The AMSOIL Report
Over the past year the Ohio State University has used and abused the AMSOIL product
in our race motors. We have been through many oils before and our previous oil of
choice was Mobil 1 0W-30. After contacting an AMSOIL
Ohio State University Formula S.A.E.
Car #25 and Crew
representative our success with the product and the company as a whole has not stopped.
After using Mobil1 with great success for a long time we were getting concerned
with a couple of key issues. The two biggest questions were Is this really the best
oil for our applications? and Is there another oil out there with comparable quality
and performance without the huge price tag?"
Those are two questions that most individuals ask themselves at some point and on
a cutting edge race team those two questions are asked everyday. Unlike many other
cutting edge race teams though, we have a finite budget. Therefore we do pay attention
to cost and bang per buck. That is where the price issue comes into the second question.
We had used many different oils in the past (Pennzoil, Valvoline, Klotz racing oil,
and other major brands) but we have seen far more benefits working with AMSOIL.
Mobil 1 gave us good oil in their 0W-30, but they fell short in many areas of need.
After repeated attempts to call them and work out something where we could test
oil and promote their product, they were nowhere to be found. Apparently they didnt
need a university race team to join their Mobil 1 team. After getting excellent
treatment from the people at AMSOIL and trying the oil in our dynos we havent looked
back since.
More comprehensive and technical comparative analysis is on the slate in the near
future but so far some conclusions can definitely be made. Our motors run well over
12,000 rpm and to the touch, smell and sight the AMSOIL product has performed as
well and better than any oil we have had through our motors. We have seen their
bold claims about their product stacking up, and we definitely put them to the test.
We compete with over 120 teams worldwide (all colleges around the world). We have
the future of the race industry, corporate automotive world and aftermarket engineers
on our teams. There is a lot riding on the performance and quality approval of our
oil. Competition has gotten tighter and tighter and AMSOIL has shown to be more
than satisfactory in our power needs, engine protection and fuel economy. We have
hopes of sending a sample of oil off to be analyzed after some runs in the next
year, doing a simple burn test with some pans and a range of competitors oil, and
possibly even some direct comparison work on the dyno. We design, build, test and
compete with a new car every single year so time is tight but AMSOIL and the people
with AMSOIL have blown away our expectations. We have tried many of their other
products also and have seen similar levels of performance and quality. Some data
collected below is shown for viewing and some comments are made within. Thanks AMSOIL!!
(Special thanks to AMSOIL Dealer Sean Aughey!!)
Comments on the AMSOIL Product
"Our tests show AMSOIL Series
2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil dramatically outperforms
popular conventional and synthetic motor oils in many areas below."
Fuel Efficient Formula
"Your claims have been reinforced from our experience in this area. In the fuel
efficiency portion of our competition this product was part of the puzzle for improvements."
High Temperature Protection
"Your claims have been reinforced from our experience in this area. Our motor is
water cooled and running over 12,000 rpm at some points. Yet the 0W-30 oil has been
satisfactory even when dyno water temperatures are at scary levels."
Low Temperature Protection
"We dont see many of these conditions."
Heat Stability
"Your claims have been reinforced from our experience in this area."
Clean Engine Formula
"Your claims have been reinforced from our experience in this area."
Shear Stability
"Your claims have been reinforced from our experience in this area."
Service Life
"Even in times when we were testing one of the race cars and forgot to change the
oil for an extended amount of time the AMSOIL 0W-30 product has held up. I guess
the only other thing I could say is that I wish you carried an oil filter for a
Honda 600cc CBR-F3 because we would be sure to try it out. We thank you for your
support and hope that we can give you additional relevant feedback in the future."
Take Care,
Brandon T. Fleishour
The Formula Buckeyes of Ohio State
University
Competition
The Ohio State University Formula S.A.E. Race Team is one of many teams competing
in an annual design competition for collegiate students. The international competition
is promoted by the Society of Automotive Engineers and sponsored by Ford, Daimler
Chrysler, General Motors and EDS. Through the course of one year, Formula S.A.E.
team members design fabricate, test, and promote a formula style race car to compete
every May in Detroit, Michigan against approximately 120 other universities worldwide.
Competition regulations foster innovation, knowledge and teamwork in the students.
A new car must be completed every year and consequently, OSU Formula S.A.E. team
members gain invaluable experience through practical hands-on problem solving experience.
Team Development
The Ohio State University Formula S.A.E. Race Team is continually expanding and
currently comprised of approximately 50 students from the freshman to graduate student
level. The team consists of two captains and 13 project leaders who are responsible
for various aspects of the teams development such as chassis, engine, suspension,
electrical, drive train, finance, sponsorship and public relations. Assisting in
those responsibilities are approximately 35 other members. These members grow through
interacting with the team leaders on specific products. Currently the following
curricula are involved with the team; mechanical engineering, industrial design,
chemical engineering, computer science, business, marketing, computer science and
communications majors. The leadership, managerial and organizational skills required
of a team member become valuable assets throughout their careers.
Team Notes
2001 Season 3rd Overall (of 140 Teams)
- Acceleration - 1st
- Autocross - 6th
- Cost Analysis - 3rd
- Design - 2nd
- Endurance - 10th
- Skidpad - 20th