Discover the Performance-Boosting Potential: Analyzing the Key Findings of AMSOIL’s Comprehensive Performance Tests
We delve into the exciting world of performance testing and uncover the remarkable results achieved by AMSOIL products. From CVT fluid to motor oils, diesel oils, and more, AMSOIL has demonstrated outstanding protection and performance in rigorous conditions. This comprehensive analysis will explore the main subjects of improved startup protection, cleaner engines, powerful wear protection, turbocharger performance, oil cleanliness, viscosity control, rust protection, water contamination resistance, clutch protection, fuel efficiency, lubricity, and corrosion resistance. Join us on this enlightening journey as we unlock the valuable insights gained from AMSOIL’s extensive performance tests.
CVT Fluid
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AMSOIL delivers outstanding protection in severe service.
AMSOIL CVT Fluid was installed in four Las Vegas taxis, each driven 100,000 miles. As shown in the belt photos below, AMSOIL CVT Fluid delivered outstanding protection in severe-service conditions.
Signature Series Improves Startup Protection
AMSOIL provides better cold cranking viscosity, helping improve wear protection for engine components at startup.PP
PPBased on independent third-party testing in the industry-standard ASTM D5293 Cold Crank Simulator test as required by SAE J300.
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Amsoil Signature Series Helps Keep Engines Cleaner, Longer
AMSOIL Signature Series is fortified with a heavy treatment of detergent additives, delivering 28 percent more acid-neutralizing power than Mobil 1* and helping engines stay cleaner, longer.LL
LLBased upon independent testing of Mobil 1 Annual Protection Full Synthetic 5W-30 and AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in ASTM D2896. Oils purchased July 2020.
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Amsoil Signature Series Delivers Powerful Protection
AMSOIL delivers powerful protection. How good is it?
An independent lab compared AMSOIL synthetic motor oil head-to-head against a leading competitor in a 100,000-mile test P. AMSOIL provided far superior wear protection and kept bearings looking like.
PTesting conducted in an independent lab using AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil and a leading synthetic-blend 5W-30 motor oil in Ford F-150 trucks with 3.5L twin-turbo engines.
Amsoil Signature Series fights wear
75% more engine protection against horsepower loss and wear.A
| Industry Standard | AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cam Wear | 90 | 20.28 |
ABased on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-20, in ASTM D6891 as required by the API SN specification.
Amsoil Signature Series Protects Against LSPI
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils achieved 100% protection against LSPI.B
Below is an example of piston damage due to an LSPI event observed during the testing of a competitor’s motor oil. The red arrows indicate sections of the ring land that have broken away from the piston.
BBased on zero LSPI events in five consecutive tests of AMSOIL Signature Series, XL and OE 5W-30 Motor Oil in the LSPI engine test required by the GM dexos1 Gen 2 specification.
Signature Series Guards Turbos
Protects turbochargers 72% better than requiredC by the GM dexos1* Gen 2 specification.
Signature Series controlled heat and minimized performance-robbing deposits on the turbo-bearing and shaft surfaces.
CBased on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in the GM turbo coking test.
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Signature Series Cleans
AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil has 50% more detergentsD to help keep oil passages clean and promote oil circulation. It provides 90% better protection against sludgeDD.
Dvs. AMSOIL OE Motor Oil
DD Based on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in the ASTM D6593 engine test for oil screen plugging as required by the API SN specification.
Signature Series Resists Viscosity Increase
AMSOIL is barely challenged by the industry-standard testing, demonstrating only a 0.1% viscosity increase. Even when the test length is doubled, AMSOIL delivered twice the viscosity control required by the standard.GG
Sequence IIIH Engine Test (Lower Number = Better Viscosity Control)
| Industry Standard | AMSOIL Standard Length | AMSOIL Double Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity Increase % | 100% | 0.1% | 49.6% |
GGBased on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in the Sequence IIIH Engine Test (ASTM D8111), required by the ILSAC GF-6 and API SP specifications.
Signature Series Keeps Pistons Cleaner
Even after doubling the length of the industry-standard test, AMSOIL delivered 40% cleaner pistons than required by the standard.FF
FFBased on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in the Sequence IIIH Engine Test (ASTM D8111), required by the ILSAC GF-6 and API SP specifications.
XL Resists Oil Breakdown
Provides 64% more protection against oil breakdownF than required by the GM dexos1*Gen 2 specification
GM Oxidation and Deposit (GMOD) Test (Lower Number = Better Viscosity Control)
| Maximum Allowable Viscosity Increase | AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| % Viscosity Increase | 100% | 36.3% |
FBased on independent testing of AMSOIL XL 5W-30 motor oil in the GMOD engine test required for the GM dexos1 Gen2 specification.
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OE Protects Against Wear
Provides 47% more wear protection.G
Peugeot TU3M Wear Test (Lower Number = Less Wear)
| Industry-Standard Maximum Allowable Limit | AMSOIL OE 0W-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Cam Wear (µm) | 15 | 8 |
GBased on independent testing of OE 0W-20 in the Peugeot TU3M Weat Test as required by the dexos1 Gen 2 specification.
AMSOIL Synthetic Diesel Oil Delivers More Wear Protection
Independent testing shows our Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil delivers 4X more protection against wear than required by Detroit Diesel’s*standardI. For even greater protection, Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil provides 6X more wear protection than required by the standardII.
IBased on independent testing in the Detroit Diesel DD13 Scuffing Test for specification DFS 93K222 using 10W-30 as worst-case representation.
IIBased on independent testing in the Detroit Diesel DD13 Scuffing Test for specification DFS 93K222 using 5W-30 as worst-case representation.
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DOMINATOR® Protects Better
DOMINATOR® Competition Diesel Oil delivers 50% more film thicknessQ to withstand high cylinder pressures and protect against wear.
High-Temperature/High-Shear (HTHS) Viscosity (Higher = Better Wear Protection)
| AMSOIL DOMINATOR® 20W-50 Diesel Oil | 15W-40 Diesel Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity, cP | 5.5 | 3.5 |
QCompared to the 3.5 cP HTHS limit for SAE 15W-40.
Synthetic Diesel Oil Reduces Oil Consumption
Amsoil Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil provides up to 66% less oil consumption, while Amsoil Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil provides up to 76% less oil consumption.L
Oil Consumption (Lower = Better)
| CK-4 Limit | AMSOIL Heavy-Duty | AMSOIL Signature-Series | |
|---|---|---|---|
| g/kwh | 0.5 | 0.17 | 0.12 |
LThan required by the API CK-4 standard in the Caterpillar-1N oil consumption test.
Signature Series Keeps Turbos Clean
AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil provides protection boosted to the max, delivering up to 60% better turbo cleanlinessJ and withstanding the extra demands you place on the turbo when pulling heavy loads or updating the tune for maximum horsepower.
JBased on specification standards of CAT C13 2nd Ring Top Land Carbon testing.
Signature Series Protects Against Rust
Provides up to 2X better rust protection.K
Test results describe and represent properties of oils that were acquired on the dates listed in Table 1 (see www.amsoil.com/rusttest.aspx). Results do not apply to any subsequent reformulations of such oils or to new oils introduced after completion of testing. All oils were available to consumers at the time of purchase. Testing was completed in November 2017.
NMMA FC-W Rust Test (Lower Number = Less Wear)
| AMSOIL Signature Series 15W-40 | Lucas* 15W-40 | Schaeffers* Durability Advantage 15W-40 | Shell* Rotella T4 15W-40 | Mobil* Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 | Reference oil (pass/fail limit) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Cam Wear (µm) | 17.25 | 33.63 | 39.5 | 30.63 | 36.69 | 30.75 |
KBased on industry standard testing using the NMMA FC-W Rust Test.
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Signature Series Fights Wear
AMSOIL delivers powerful engine protection. How good is it? In independent testing compared to a leading brand, AMSOIL provided long-lasting wear protection, keeping cylinder linders looking like new.DD
DDBased on independent testing of AMSOIL 5W-30 Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil and a leading conventional 15-40 diesel oil using the Detroit Diesel* DD13 Scuffing Test for specification DFS 93K222.
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Signature Series Excels in Extreme Cold
AMSOIL 0W-40 Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil delivers 4X better cold-temperature performance when compared to SAE 15W-40 oil in ASTM D5293 Cold Cranking Viscosity Test. For more on viscosity see: Understanding Viscosity.
AMSOIL Resists Viscosity Breakdown
AMSOIL resists viscosity breakdown 6X betterthan Harley-Davidson* SYN3* for improved protection against compensator and transmission gear wear.BB
Viscosity Breakdown (Less Viscosity Loss = Better Protection)
| AMSOIL Synthetic V-Twin Motorcyle Oil | Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 | |
|---|---|---|
| % Viscosity Loss in the CEC L45-KRL, ASTM D445 Test | -3.48 | -25.32 |
BBBased on testing of AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil purchased on 3/19/19 and Harley-Davison Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 purchased on 3/19/19 in the CEC L45-KRL, ASTM D445 test.
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AMSOIL Delivers Superior Rust Protection
In industry-standard testing, AMSOIL Z-ROD® completely prevented rust formation while a leading competitor did not.JJ
JJBased upon in-house testing of AMSOIL Z-ROD 10W-40 and a leading competitor obtained on 7/25/2019 in ASTM D1748-10.
AMSOIL Fights Water Contamination
AMSOIL Synthetic Marine Gear Lube delivers advanced outboard protection against power loss and gear wear, even with up to 15 percent water contamination.V
VBased upon AMSOIL testing of AMSOIL Synthetic Marine Gear Lube 75W-90 in ASTM 3233 and ASTM D892.
SABER Professional Fights Carbon
Equipment using SABER Professional was 96% carbon-free N.
NBased on spark-arrestor testing.
AMSOIL Delivers Confident Clutch Feel
AMSOIL provides excellent clutch protectionT. How good is it? In extreme simulated-start testing, AMSOIL provided superior wear protection and kept clutch plates looking new. For more on Amsoil products to add to dirt bike maintenance routine see You Can Maximize Performance: Expert Dirt Bike Maintenance with Amsoil.
TBased on dyno testing of a Honda* CRF450 dirt bike using AMSOIL 10W-40 Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil and leading original equipment manufacturer 10W-40 conventional dirt bike oil.
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INTERCEPTOR Fights Wear and Deposits
AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil delivered outstanding wear protection and cleanliness in a rental sled throughout 1,617 miles (2,602 km) of abuse.CC
CCBased upon use of a new 2019 Polaris* RMK* 850 as a rental sled at Grizzly Lodge December 2018 – February 2019.
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99% Efficiency at 20 Microns
Filtering particles >20 microns fights engine wear.AA
AAIn accordance with industry-standard ISO SO 4548-12.
Preserves Horsepower and Performance
AMSOIL delivers 18 percent more lubricity than Lucas* and 20 percent more than Sea Foam* for better retention of horsepower and fuel economy.R
Lubricity Performance (Measured by Wear Scar in Modified ASTM D6079, Smaller Number = Better Lubricity)
| Base Fuel (E10) | Lucas | Sea Foam | AMSOIL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Wear Scar (µm) | 807 µm | 786 µm | 803 µm | 640 µm |
RBased on independent testing of AMSOIL Upper Cylinder Lubricant, Lucas Upper Cylinder Libricant and Sea Foam Motor Treatment obtaind on 02/13/2019 using the ASTM D6079 modified for use with gasoline.
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P.i. Increases Horsepower
AMSOIL P.i.® restores up to 14% horsepower.NN
| Pre-Cleaning Power | Post-Cleaning Power | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 248.9 | 283.8 |
NNBased on third-party testing in a 2016 Chevrolet* Silverado*1500, 5.3L V-8 GDI with 100,616 miles, using one tank treated with AMSOIL P.i. Actual results may vary.
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AMSOIL Improves Lubricity
Testing reveals AMSOIL Diesel All-in-One provides significant lubricity improvement in diesel fuels found across the U.S., delivering improved wear protection.OO
Lubricity Improvement (The lower the number, the better)
| ASTM D6079 Wear Scar Diameter Average um | Illinois | Delaware | Colorado | Washington | Tennessee | Texas | Pennsylvania | North Dakota | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Treated with AMSOIL Diesel All-In-One | 381 | 392 | 389 | 327 | 350 | 363 | 355 | 397 | 349 |
| Baseline Fuel | 484 | 551 | 530 | 535 | 536 | 520 | 540 | 512 | 509 |
Note: D975 industry diesel fuel standard requires fuel to be 520 or less EMA and Canada would like that to be 460 or less
OOFuels tested in 2017.
AMSOIL Fights Corrosion
AMSOIL provides corrosion protection Sea Foam*Motor Treatment can’t match, helping maintain power and performance and keeping metal looking like new even when subjected to salt water.X
*Based upon independent testing of AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer obtained Nob. 8, 2018 and Sea Foam Motor Treatment purchased Oct. 25, 2018 in a modified NACE TM0172 using synthetic sea water per ASTM D665 part B.
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AMSOIL Improves Stability
AMSOIL provides fuel stability that Sea Foam*Motor Treatment can’t match, helping maintain startability and protect against the formation of varnish and gum.Z
For more on Gasoline Stabilizer see: Amsoil Gasoline Fuel Additives Improve Performance article.
Fuel Stability in the 24-Hour (1,440-minute) ASTM D525 Test
| Base Fuel | Sea Foam Motor Treatment® | AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes | 745 | 685 | 1440 |
ZBased on independent testing of AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer obtained Nov. 8, 2018 and Sea Foam Motor Treatment purchased Oct. 25, 2018 in the ASTM D525 using test fuel containing no oxidation-stability improving additives.
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AMSOIL Resists Corrosion
In independent, industry-standard testing, cast-iron and copper plates protected by AMSOIL showed virtually no signs of corrosion.HH
HHBased on results of the ASTM D2570 corrosion test.
AMSOIL Resists Cavitation
In independent, industry-standard testing, cylinder liners protected by AMSOIL showed virtually no signs of cavitation.II
IIBased on results of the ASTM D7583 cavitation test.
Delivers Outstanding Efficiency
Fine-particle filtration down to 2 microns.
ECHO 100:1 String Trimmer Technical Study (G3470)
AMSOIL SABER® Professional Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil mixed at 100:1 resisted deposits and maintained power better than ECHO Power Blend XTended Life Universal 2-Stroke Oil mixed at 50:1.
A Study of LUCAS Semi-Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil in ECHO* String Trimmers (G3466)
AMSOIL SABER® Professional Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil mixed at 50:1 provided improved resistance to performance-robbing deposits and power loss compared to LUCAS Semi-Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil in ECHO string trimmers.
Redmax 100:1 Trimmer Technical Study (G3522)
AMSOIL SABER® Professional Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil mixed at 100:1 resisted deposits better than RedMax* 2-Stroke Engine Oil mixed at 50:1.
3,469-Mile Case Study in Rotax E-TEC Engine (G3038) (1.1 MB PDF)
AMSOIL submitted the pistons from a Ski-Doo Rotax E-TEC 800R engine to an ASTM-calibrated rater following 3,469 miles of aggressive trail riding to reveal that AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil provided outstanding protection and prevented piston skirt scuffing and ring sticking.
ECHO String Trimmer Technical Study (G3455)
AMSOIL SABER® Professional Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil resisted performance-robbing deposits and maintained power and performance in ECHO string trimmers.
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