Category Archives: synthetic oil news

AMSOIL President Receives Award AMSOIL President and CEO Albert Amatuzio was awarded the highest recognition possible by the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association. Amatuzio earned the 2005 Nachtman Award, an honor awarded to ILMA manufacturing member company representatives who have made … Continue reading →

According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association’s (SEMA) first quarter report for 2009, a recent J.D. Power and Associates report has concluded that while gas-powered engines remain dominant in the U.S. market, hybrids and diesels are steadily gaining market share. … Continue reading →

As The First in Synthetics, AMSOIL has established itself as the technological leader in synthetic lubrication. The company has continually made improvements to its own line of products while challenging other manufacturers to keep pace. Auto manufacturers, government agencies and … Continue reading →

AMSfi products’ excellent cold-weather performance provides added opportunity for sales. Many consumers use the fall months to prepare their vehicles and equipment for winter. If there’s a weak point in a vehicle, it seems as though the cold will find … Continue reading →

According to the 2009 National Oil & Lube News Fast Lube Operators Survey, the vast majority of both smaller LT30 (companies operating “less than 30 stores”) and larger MT30 (companies operating “more than 30 stores”) fast lube businesses offer premium … Continue reading →

Strong Growth in the Sport Bike Market New riders, including an increasing number of Generation Y and female riders, drive up sport bike sales. Motorcycle manufacturers saw a definite increase in sport bike sales throughout 2008, and with the segment … Continue reading →

Fuel Dilution Sufaces as Issue in Some Modern Diesel Applications AMSOIL has documented two separate fuel dilution issues in modern diesel applications, one of which has forced the company to reduce its drain interval recommendations in a few applications using … Continue reading →

Tucked into a musty corner of the massive petroleum industry, sheltered by the indifference of oil marketers, auto makers, retailers and the American Petroleum Institute, is the $150 million aftermarket lube additive market a virtual plague of engine oil additives, … Continue reading →

Motor Oils, Drivetrain Lubes and Hydraulic Oils are Formulated to Carry Out Specific Tasks Motor Oil In the early days of automotive lubrication, motor oil was just plain base oil. When wax modifier was added to the base oil in … Continue reading →

Motor Oil Quality Evolves With Engine Technology The history of lubrication can be traced back as far as the very beginning of transportation. Until the 19th century, lubricants were primarily composed of animal fats and vegetable oils, but a new … Continue reading →