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How to Clean Snowmobile Power Valves
Deposits can cause exhaust power valves to stick, reducing power and performance. Here’s how to clean snowmobile power valves.

John Baker
Nov 11, 20213 min read


How Engine Sludge Forms. And How To Prevent It.
Engine sludge is a black gelatinous substance that wreaks havoc in engines. Fighting sludge in oil means using a good synthetic motor oil.

John Baker
Nov 9, 20213 min read


How to Perform a Dirt Bike Top End Rebuild
In this video, we provide step-by-step instructions for how to perform a two-stroke dirt bike top end rebuild. Watch now.

John Baker
Nov 3, 20216 min read


Banks Power Unveils Supercharged-Duramax-Powered “LokJaw” at 2021 SEMA Show
Banks Powers’ latest crate engine, a supercharged Duramax that makes 650 horsepower, was unveiled in the AMSOIL booth at the 2021 SEMA show.

John Baker
Nov 2, 20212 min read


Is Becoming an Independent AMSOIL Dealer Worth It?
Becoming an Independent AMSOIL Dealer can provide extra income to fund your passion for cars, motorcycles, travelling – whatever you want.

Jamie Gibson
Oct 31, 20214 min read


Turbocharger vs Supercharger: What’s the Difference?
Adding more air into the cylinders increases engine power, but what are the differences between turbochargers and superchargers?

John Baker
Oct 25, 20213 min read


How to Warm Up Your Engine Faster in the Cold
Excessive idling wastes gas and money. Here’s how to warm up your engine faster in winter with AMSOIL DOMINATOR® Coolant Boost.

John Baker
Oct 20, 20212 min read


How to Change Oil in a Lawn Mower
Change oil in your lawn mower at the end of the season before storage. In most lawn mowers, it’s a simple task, as we show here.

John Baker
Oct 18, 20213 min read


Chainsaw Artist Relies on AMSOIL to Create Works of Art
Thanks to AMSOIL synthetic two-stroke oil, it’s been years since chainsaw artist Jason Soderlund has changed a spark plug or cleaned an exha

Jamie Gibson
Oct 13, 20214 min read


5W-20 vs 5W-30 vs 10W-30: What’s the Difference?
The primary difference when looking at 5W-20 vs 5W-30 is their viscosity once your engine has reached operating temperature.

John Baker
Oct 11, 20213 min read


How to Test Engine Compression
Testing engine compression provides a snapshot of the health of your engine. In this video, we show you how to do it and how to interpret th

John Baker
Oct 7, 20213 min read


What’s the Best Engine Coolant?
Preventive maintenance, including fluid maintenance, is essential to extending radiator and engine life and keeping them in top working orde
Joel Youngman
Oct 6, 20212 min read


What to Look For When Buying a Used Snowmobile
Be mindful of these red flags, like a damaged belt guard, bent bumper or worn track, when buying a used snowmobile.

John Baker
Oct 4, 20216 min read


What Does Oil Viscosity Mean (and How Does it Affect Your Engine)?
Oil viscosity is the measure of its resistance to flow. How quickly or slowly motor oil flows affects how well it protects your engine.

John Baker
Sep 28, 20213 min read


What Does a Camshaft Do?
A camshaft is an engine component that opens intake and exhaust valves in time with the motion of the pistons.

Brad Nelson
Sep 26, 20214 min read


Lawnmower Storage: How to Do it Right
Proper lawnmower storage is vital to ensuring your mower fires up on the first pull in the spring and lasts for years. Here’s how to do it.

John Baker
Sep 22, 20213 min read


Do I Need to Change Oil Every 3,000 Miles?
The practice of changing oil every 3,000 miles began with a noble purpose, but advances in motor-oil technology have made it obsolete.

Andy Arendt
Sep 20, 20212 min read


How to Rebuild Dirt Bike Forks
In this video, we provide step-by-step directions for how to rebuild dirt bike forks, including installing new seals and bushings.

John Baker
Sep 15, 20215 min read


What Happens if I Use the Wrong Weight (Viscosity) of Oil?
It’s best to use the viscosity recommended in your owner’s manual, but a slightly thicker oil or thinner oil likely won’t do lasting harm.

John Baker
Sep 13, 20213 min read


Your AMSOIL Racing & Events Summer Recap
After a summer of delayed and postponed races & events last year, 2021 saw a return to normalcy. Here’s a look at how Team AMSOIL fared this

Lindsay Tousignant
Sep 9, 20212 min read
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