Date: 3/18/18 - #43
TOPICS:
- Classic and antique cars
- Anti-wear additives, catalytic converters, cam shafts
- Zinc and prosperous in motor oil
- Hydraulic roller lifters, lubrication and 20 weight oil
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Date: 3/11/18 - #42
TOPICS:
- Benefit of becoming an Amsoil Dealer
- European car SAPS ratings
QUESTIONS:
- GDI and intake valve buildup and problems
- 2007 V8 Mountaineer towing oil, 5w-20 or 5w-30?
- Gear lube?
- 2015 BMW M4, turbo, inline 6-cylinder engine. Which oil?
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Date: 3/4/18 - #41
TOPICS:
- How Amsoil dealerships work
- Changing transmission fluid
QUESTIONS:
- 3.5L Ford Taurus using 0w-20 in hot climates?
- What about variable cam timing?
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Date: 2/25/18 - #40
TOPICS:
- Using racing oil in your automobile
- History of Amsoil, INC
- Using blended oils or semi-synthetic
- Transmissions
QUESTIONS:
- 2017 Kia Sportage 2.4L GDI engine, gasoline direct injected. 5w-30?
- Trying Amsoil in a Ford F150 for the first time
- 2012 Ford Focus, should I use a full or semi synthetic?
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Date: 2/11/18 - #39
TOPICS:
- Oil basestocks and additives
- Gas to liquid oil
- Fake synthetic oils
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Date: 2/4/18 - #38
TOPICS:
- Motor oil specifications in your owners manual
- How to determine oil quality
- Oil life monitoring systems
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Date: 1/21/18 - #37
TOPICS:
- Motor oil specs for European vehicles
- How to know which oil to put in your car
- Burning or consuming motor oil
- Oil change intervals and effective cost
QUESTIONS:
- Do classic car and hot rod engines need zinc?
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Date: 1/14/18 - #36
TOPICS:
- Oil oxidation and service life
QUESTIONS:
- How is synthetic superior to petroleum oil?
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Date: 1/7/18 - #35
TOPICS:
- Motor oil for winter
- High temperature and oxidation's effect on engine oil
QUESTIONS:
- How to decide which oil I should use in my car or truck?
- Which oil should I use in my VW 2011 2L 4-cyl CC with 100k miles?
- Which oil is best for a 2008 F-150 5.4L with 170k miles?
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Date: 12/24/17 - #34
TOPICS:
- 16 weight oil
- Oil for older and high mileage vehicles
- Gasoline stabilizer, cleaner, and ethanol separator additive and injector cleaner
QUESTIONS:
- How do I understand oil specifications?
- Which synthetic oils are best?
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Date: 12/17/17 - #33
TOPICS:
- How automotive technology has changed
- Motor oil quality standards
QUESTIONS:
- Which oil is best for a 2012 Lincoln MKS V-6?
- How to order Amsoil?
- Which oil for 1972 Lincoln Continental?
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Date: 12/10/17 - #32
TOPICS:
- 2-stroke synthetic oil
- Outboard boat engine and snowmobile lubrication
- Power equipment lubrication, chainsaws, mowers, etc
- High performance 4-stroke outboard and snowmobile engine oil
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Date: 12/3/17 - #31
TOPICS:
- The difference between motorcycle and car oil
- Why motorcycles need a specific type of oil
- Japanese and metric motorcycle oil, scooter
QUESTIONS:
- Dirtbike transmission oil?
- 2-stroke oil?
- Switching to Amsoil from Mobil 1 in Corvette
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Date: 11/26/17 - #30
TOPICS:
- Hydrocracked petroleum vs synthetic oil
- What is real synthetic oil?
- What oil is inferior?
- When to ignore the manufacturer's recommendation
- Using heavier weight oil in older vehicles, high mileage, oil consumption
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Date: 11/19/17 - #29
TOPICS:
- Substandard motor oil
- European automotive engine oil
QUESTIONS:
- Oil formulations and performance quality
- Why is Amsoil the best oil on the market?
- Over 100,000 miles transitioning to synthetic motor oil?
- Best oil for Ford Shelby GT 350, 5w-50?
- Which oil should I use for my Silverado with 260,000?
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Date: 11/12/17 - #28
TOPICS:
- XW-20 / XW-30 What does this mean
- Explanation of SAE Viscosity System
- API Classification System Purpose of going to lighter weight oils
- Discussion of 20 weight oils and limits of performance
- Normal and Intermittent range for engine oils
- Proper viscosity for optimum bearing lubrication
- Variable valve timing systems oiling requirements
- Caution on low quality synthetics and fraudulent oils
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Date: 11/05/17 - #27
TOPICS:
- VW Turbo Diesel
- High mileage Euro Diesels
- Ultra-Low Sulfur diesel
- Diesel Lubricity
- Diesel Injector performance
- DPF / Regeneration
- ATF as a diesel additive
- Bypass Filter System
- Turbo lubrication
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Date: 10/29/17 - #26
TOPICS:
- Diesel engine technology
- Early diesel engine problems
- Injector advances
- Exhaust system / DPF / SCR / EGR
- Urea treatment for NOX
- Diesel Oil / Quality / Necessity
- Oil classifications explained
- European Oils explained
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Date: 10/22/17 - #25
TOPICS:
- Transmission ATF fluid specifications
- Manual transmission gear lube vs ATF
- Proper trans gear lube for brass synchronizers GL-4
- GL-4 Gear Lube vs GL-5
- CVT transmission fluids
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Date: 10/15/17 - #24
TOPICS:
- Personal experience with Amsoil
- Technical changes requiring changes to motor oils
- European oils / ACEA / not the same as API
- Zinc and phosphorous in motor oil
- Variable valve timing and the oil requirements
Questions:
- How to get more life out of a VW GTI with more than 100,000 miles?
- Is it wise to purchase a Jag with 185,000 miles?
- What is considered an older car that needs higher levels of zinc and phosphorous?
- What is the best oil for a Ford Fusion in Phoenix AZ?
- Where can you find Amsoil products?
- Lexus SUV recommendations?
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