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Should I Use a Lighter Winter Oil Weight?
Using a lighter winter oil weight when the temperature drops can improve cold starts and maximize wear protection at startup.

John Baker
Jan 25, 20223 min read
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How to Use a Torque Wrench
Check out this post for directions on how to use a torque wrench.

John Baker
Jan 13, 20224 min read
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How Does an Engine Work? Combustion & Components
An internal-combustion engine works by converting fuel and air into mechanical energy.

Brad Nelson
Jan 11, 20225 min read
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Winter Driving Tips
Review our winter driving tips to ensure you're ready for whatever winter throws at you.

John Baker
Jan 11, 20224 min read
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How to Read a Gear Oil Viscosity Chart
This comparative viscosity chart can help determine if two or more lubricants have similar viscosities.
Joel Youngman
Jan 6, 20222 min read
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Will Electric Cars Replace Gas Cars?
Electric cars are merging onto our roads, but petrol-power is here to stay.

Brad Nelson
Jan 4, 20224 min read
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Used Oil Disposal: How To Do It Right
Oil-change centers and municipal recycling centers often provide used oil disposal at no charge.

John Baker
Dec 28, 20213 min read
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How to Get the Best Gas Mileage in Winter
You've probably noticed gas mileage drops in winter. Here's how you can get the best gas mileage in winter.

John Baker
Dec 21, 20215 min read
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The Pros and Cons of Semi-Synthetic Oils and Synthetic Blends
Synthetic blends and semi-synthetics both use a combination of conventional and synthetic base oils.

Andy Arendt
Dec 17, 20213 min read
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What is Black Diesel Smoke?
Modern diesel engines in proper working order should not produce black smoke under most conditions.
Joel Youngman
Dec 16, 20212 min read
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5W-20 vs 5W-30 vs 10W-30: What’s the Difference?
The primary differences are their viscosities when cold and once your engine has reached operating temperature.

John Baker
Dec 16, 20213 min read
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Toyota* Tacoma* Nears 635,000 Miles With AMSOIL
Gary Smith hopes to hit 1 million miles (1.6 million km).
Anonymous
Dec 10, 20213 min read
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Chainsaw Starting Problems & How to Fix Them
A dirty carburetor, bad gasoline and low-quality two-stroke oil that creates deposits all contribute to chainsaw starting problems.
Anonymous
Dec 7, 20214 min read
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How to Clean Fuel Injectors
If investigating how to clean fuel injectors, consider using a proven additive before spending money on expensive mechanical services.

Brad Nelson
Dec 6, 20214 min read
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What Motor Oil is Best for Winter? (And Other Cold-Weather Questions)
Synthetics are a better choice when looking for a winter motor oil. They remain fluid in cold weather to ease cold starts and improve wear p

John Baker
Dec 2, 20214 min read
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2022 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Season Gears Up
The 2022 AMSOIL Championship Snocross season features eight race weekends at venues around the Midwest. Check out the schedule here.

Lindsay Tousignant
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Do Older Engines Need Oil With ZDDP Additives?
Using a high-zinc oil with a high dose of ZDDP additives helps protect classic car and hot rod engines. AMSOIL Z-ROD® Synthetic Oil contains

John Baker
Nov 24, 20214 min read
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What’s the Best Differential Fluid?
Today’s vehicles produce more power and torque than ever. So, what’s the best differential fluid for protecting against wear and deposits?
Joel Youngman
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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Fixes for Common Small-Engine Problems
Most small-engine problems come down to a dirty fuel system or improper storage. Take these steps to avoid these common issues.

John Baker
Nov 16, 20213 min read
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GM dexos1 Gen 3 Raises Motor Oil Performance Standards
GM dexos1 Gen 3 is designed to address the challenges of smaller, higher-powered engines. AMSOIL synthetic motor oils already outperform it.

Brad Nelson
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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