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How To Maintain Your Personal Watercraft
Whether you opt for a Kawasaki* Jet Ski,* Yamaha* WaveRunner,* or BRP* Sea-Doo,* personal watercraft (PWC) are exciting powersports...

DAVID HILGENDORF
Jun 8, 20233 min read


AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil vs. Harley-Davidson SYN3
Harley-Davidson* owners often ask how AMSOIL products compare to Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle* branded lubricants, and that’s no...

DAVID HILGENDORF
Jun 6, 20233 min read


Why Does Diesel Fuel Need Additives?
Adequate diesel fuel lubricity is essential for protecting the precision components in modern diesel engines. This is especially true for...
Joel Youngman
Jun 5, 20232 min read


How Does AMSOIL Stack Up?
There’s no shortage of companies that make bold product claims. Precious few, however, back up those claims with independent, third-party...

DAVID HILGENDORF
May 24, 20231 min read


How To Fix Motorcycle Engine Knocking
Your bike can automatically detune its engine, but there's an easy fix.

DAVID HILGENDORF
May 10, 20232 min read


AMSOIL-Sponsored Dirt Bike Racing
AMSOIL supports both professional and amateur racing.

Lindsay Tousignant
Apr 13, 20231 min read


ILSAC GF-6, API SP & dexos: Making Sense of Motor Oil Specifications
AMSOIL synthetic motor oils meet or exceed the latest performance specifications.

Brad Nelson
Mar 9, 20234 min read


Your Complete Guide to 2023 King of the Hammers
King of the Hammers is off-road racing's Daytona 500 and Super Bowl wrapped into one grueling event.

Lindsay Tousignant
Feb 4, 20233 min read


Prepare Your Bike for Summer Riding
Motorcyclists are gearing up for another summer of rallies, road trips and dirt riding. Whether you’re into V-twins, metric, or dirt bikes, prepare your bike for a long summer riding season with fresh oil that is dialed-in to meet the specific needs of your motorcycle. V-Twin Motorcycles Powerful, hot-running V-twins generate intense heat, especially in slow-moving rally or parade traffic. Air-cooled bikes rely on a steady flow of air over the cooling fins to keep the engine

DAVID HILGENDORF
Jan 31, 20234 min read


GM dexos R Raises the Motor-Oil Bar for High-Performance Engines
AMSOIL Signature Series already outperforms the new motor oil specification.

Brad Nelson
Jan 30, 20231 min read


Understanding Oil Viscosity
Viscosity is the measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.

DAVID HILGENDORF
Jan 17, 20235 min read


A Closer Look at Grease
Grease is a thick, cohesive substance used to lubricate moving parts and is designed to remain in place, even under high pressure and temperature. This makes it ideal for use in the many different bearings, joints and other mechanical components found in motor vehicles. One of the primary functions of grease is to reduce friction and wear on moving parts by creating a thin film between the surfaces of two parts that are in contact with each other. This durable film helps to

DAVID HILGENDORF
Jan 16, 20234 min read


The Difference Between Horsepower and Torque
Horsepower and torque are two important measurements used to describe the power of an engine, but they refer to different aspects of an engine’s performance. What is torque? Torque is a measure of rotational force and is more specifically defined as the amount of force required to rotate an object around an axis. Torque is often considered the “grunt” of an engine, as it determines the engine’s ability to perform work, and it is measured in pound-feet (lb-ft). Torque is what

DAVID HILGENDORF
Jan 12, 20233 min read
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