AMS Synthetic Motor Oil User Manual

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During Lieutenant Colonel Al Amatuzio’s
25 years as an award-winning jet fighter
pilot, he gained a solid appreciation
for the extraordinary lubricants that
protected the engines of the jets he
flew. He knew that only these lubricants,
synthetic lubricants, could stand up to
the demanding operating conditions of
jet engines and the severe temperature
extremes they encounter.

He knew also that the same outstanding
performance benefits synthetic lubricants
provide for jet engines would prove
invaluable to car, truck and other
internal combustion engines.

In the mid-1960s, Al Amatuzio began an intense period of research and
development. He assembled the industry’s most knowledgeable chemists
and directed the formulation of the first synthetic motor oil in the
world to meet American Petroleum Institute service requirements.

The introduction of AMSOIL
synthetic motor oil in 1972 set
all-new standards for motor oil
quality. AMSOIL synthetic
motor oil outperformed con­ventional petroleum motor oils
on all counts. It was clear from
the start that this innovative
product would play a major
role in engine performance and
engine life.

Today, virtually every other motor oil manufacturer has recognized the
superiority of synthetic lubricants and has followed the AMSOIL lead
with introductions of synthetic motor oils of their own. They spend
millions of dollars advertising their “new” and “revolutionary” products.
No one, however, can match AMSOIL experience and technological
know-how. And no one delivers products like AMSOIL. Accept no
substitutes — AMSOIL is “The First in Synthetics.”

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Know the Facts –

AMSOIL Saves You Money!

AMSOIL extended drain intervals mean fewer
oil changes, long term savings and convenience

EXAMPLE:

Conventional motor oil companies recommend
3,000-mile drain intervals

Conventional 10W-30 Motor Oil
*(40 quarts needed for

25,000 miles) @ 2.00/qt. x 40 = $80.00

8 Standard Oil Filters @ 5.00 per filter x 8 = $40.00

TOTAL $120.00

AMSOIL recommends
25,000-mile/1-year drain intervals

AMSOIL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil

*(6 quarts needed for

25,000 miles) @ 6.15/qt. x 6 = $36.90

2 AMSOIL Super Duty
Oil Filters @ 10.80 per filter x 2 = $21.60

TOTAL $58.50

*Comparison based on 25,000 miles driven per year and 5-quart

oil capacity, with one quart top-off oil for filter change.

You save $61.50 per year using AMSOIL premium quality synthetic motor
oil and oil filters.

Even if you drive only 12,000 miles per year, the cost for AMSOIL is the same
as you pay for petroleum oil now! But you still get better protection, lower
engine temperatures, easier cold-weather starts and less engine wear. All of
these benefits add up to an engine that will last longer and need fewer repairs.
Change your oil and filter today and in six months change the filter again.
That’s it! What could be more convenient and good for your vehicle, too?

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Products the Pros Use

AMSOIL Motocross/Supercross

The AMSOIL motocross/supercross team will be
racing in pursuit of an AMA motocross title this
summer. Look for Team AMSOIL all season on
ESPN2. AMSOIL is an official licensed product
of the AMA Outdoor Nationals.

“I couldn’t be happier with the AMSOIL
products. I feel like I have an edge over the
competition when it comes to performance
and durability, and that’s a great feeling when
the going gets tough. Our race program uses

most everything in
the AMSOIL line.”

Mike LaRocco

Mike LaRocco

Kevin Windham

2005 AMA Motocross Schedule

Sacramento, CA

Hangtown Classic

May 22

Mt. Morris, PA

High Point Raceway

May 29

Southwick, MA

Motocross 338

June 12

Budds Creek, MD

Budds Creek Motocross Park

June 19

Dates and locations subject to change.

Buchanan, MI

Red Bud Track-N-Trail

July 3

New Berlin, NY

Unadilla Valley Sports Center

July 17

Lakewood, CO

Thunder Valley Motocross Park

July 24

Washougal, WA

Washougal Motocross Park

July 31

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Millville, MN

Spring Creek Motocross Park

August 14

Binghamton, NY

Broome-Tioga Sports Center

August 21

Delmont, PA

Steel City Raceway

September 4

San Bernardino, CA

Glen Helen Raceway Park

September 11

AMSOIL Champ Boat Series

Team AMSOIL powerboat racing
star Terry Rinker is back in action
this summer on the exciting
Champ Boat Series racing circuit.
Watch all the formula one racing
action on the Outdoor Channel
as Rinker pursues another Champ
Boat Series championship.
AMSOIL is the official oil of
the Champ Boat Series.

AMSOIL Snocross

Team AMSOIL snocross
stars D.J. Eckstrom and

Carl Schubitzke combined

for an outstanding season
on the WSA snocross racing
circuit. Watch for Team
AMSOIL next season in its
chase for a title.

“AMSOIL products have

taken away a huge
deterrent in the harsh
environment of racing.
The AMSOIL products
we use deliver the consis­tency and performance
that this sport demands.”

Team AMSOIL owner

Steve Scheuring

Official Two-Cycle Oil

See www.amsoil.com for the latest racing schedules.

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Series 2000 Synthetic
20W-50 Racing Oil

The number one choice for racers of all types
of vehicles. Special synthetic base stocks and
advanced additive package provide over
twice the wear protection of other motor
oils. Reduces friction for quicker engine
response and increased horsepower.

SERIES 2000 SAE 20W-50 SYNTHETIC RACING OIL

API Service SL/CF, SJ, SH . . .

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

TRO-QT (1) Quart 2.2 8.70
TRO-01 (12) Quarts 26.0 103.20

The smaller wear scar, the better the protection!

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AMSOIL Series 2000

Havoline

Valvoline Maxlife

Quaker State® (synthetic blend)

Mobil-1 SuperSyn

Castrol Syntec

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Four-Ball Wear Test (ASTM D4172), 60 kg pressure @ 150°C, 1800 rpm, for 1 hour duration

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As tested by an independent lab in 2003.

SAE 60 Synthetic Super
Heavy Weight Racing Oil

High viscosity oil designed for high horsepower
racing engines. Resists thinning effects of
fuel dilution and provides unsurpassed wear
protection, friction reduction and more power.
Highly resistant to thermal degradation
and oxidation.

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SAE 60 SYNTHETIC SUPER HEAVY WEIGHT

RACING OIL

API SL/CF, JASO MB

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

AHR-QT (1) Quart 2 8.75
AHR-01 (12) Quarts 25 103.80

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Series 2000 Synthetic

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0W-30 Motor Oil

The top performing AMSOIL Motor Oil for
passenger cars. Race-proven technology provides
unsurpassed fuel efficiency and better wear
protection than other conventional and synthetic
motor oils. Recommended for use in all vehicles
requiring the use of 5W-30 or 10W-30 motor oils.

SERIES 2000 SAE 0W-30 SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL

The smaller wear scar, the better the protection!

API Service SL/CF, SJ, SH . . .

Stock# Pkg/Size Wt. Lbs. Cost

TSO-QT (1) Quart 2.2 8.70
TSO-01 (12) Quarts 26.0 103.20

AMSOIL Series 2000

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0W-30

Mobil-1 SuperSyn 5W-30

Pennzoil 5W-30 with Purebase

Quaker State 4x4 10W-30 (Synthetic Blend

Mobil SuperSyn 0W-30

0.0 0.50 0.750.25 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0

Four-Ball Wear Test (ASTM D4172), 40 kg, pressure @ 150°C, 1800 rpm, for 1 hour duration

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Series 3000 Synthetic
5W-30

Fuel efficient formula for both gasoline and
diesel fleets. Contains the beefiest additive package
of all AMSOIL Motor Oils. Delivers better wear
protection than other popular diesel oils and effec­tively reduces fuel consumption. Series 3000 resists
oil breakdown from heat, blow-by chemicals and
acids up to 10 times longer than conventional oils.

DETROIT DIESEL • CATERPILLAR • CUMMINS

Stock# Pkg/Size Wt. Lbs. Cost

HDD-QT (1) Quart 2.2 8.70
HDD-01 (12) Quarts 26.0 103.20
HDD-1G (1) Gallon 8.5 32.90
HDD-04 (4) Gallons 34.0 130.00
HDD-TP (1) 2
HDD-05 (2) 2

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Heavy Duty Diesel Oil

SERIES 3000 SAE 5W-30 SYNTHETIC

HEAVY DUTY DIESEL OIL

API CI-4+/CF/CF-2/SL • GLOBAL DHD-1

ACEA A3/B3, E3, E5 • JASO DH-1 • MACK

VOLVO • DAIMLER-BENZ

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Dramatically outperforms conventional
petroleum motor oils. Reduces friction, heat
and wear for maximum power, performance
and fuel efficiency. Resists high-temperature
burn-off, chemical breakdown and sludging—
keeps engines cleaner. Outstanding low-tem­perature fluidity for fast, dependable winter
starts and immediate start-up protection.
Exceeds the most demanding world-wide
performance standards and meets warranty
requirements for all domestic and imported
passenger car engines, both turbocharged
and nonturbocharged. Up to 25,000-mile or
1-year drain intervals.

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The low volatility of AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil
reduces oil consumption and improves fuel efficiency.

NOTE: Most quick lube service centers will install these products
upon request or install them yourself.

SAE 5W-30 SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL

API Service SL/CF, SJ, SH .. .

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

ASL-QT (1) Quart 2.1 6.15
ASL-01 (12) Quarts 25.0 72.60
ASL-1G (1) Gallon 8.0 24.20
ASL-04 (4) Gallons 32.0 95.20

SAE 10W-30 SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL

API Service SL/CF, SJ, SH .. .

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

ATM -QT (1 ) Quart 2.1 6.15
ATM -01 (12) Quarts 25.0 72.60
ATM -1G (1 ) Gallon 8.0 24.20
ATM -04 (4 ) Gallons 32.0 95.20

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Synthetic High
Performance Motor Oil

Ideal for motorhomes and high-performance
applications. Features high-stress formulations
with beefier antiwear and detergent/dispersant
packages. Outperforms leading synthetic oils.

SAE 10W-40 SYNTHETIC

HIGH PERFORMANCE MOTOR OIL

API Service SL/CF, SJ, SH...

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

AMO-QT (1) Quart 2.1 6.15
AMO-01 (12) Quarts 25.0 72.60
AMO-1G (1) Gallon 8.0 24.20
AMO-04 (4) Gallons 32.0 95.20

SAE 20W-50 SYNTHETIC

HIGH PERFORMANCE MOTOR OIL

API Service SL/CF, SJ, SH...

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

ARO-QT (1) Quart 2.2 6.90
ARO-01 (12) Quarts 26.0 81.60
ARO-1G (1) Gallon 8.0 26.75
ARO-04 (4) Gallons 33.0 105.40

Synthetic 5W-40
European Motor Oil

Specially formulated for the lubrication needs
of European gasoline and diesel cars and light
trucks. Blended with advanced AMSOIL synthetic
base stocks, premium additives and a broad
5W-40 viscosity rating, allowing motorists to
take advantage of the maximum extended drain
intervals recommended by European automakers
while providing second-to-none protection
and performance.

AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 European Motor Oil is recommended

for applications requiring the following performance specifications:

API CI-4+, SL/CF • ACEA A3/B3, E3, E5 • BMW LL-01/98

Daimler Chrysler MB 229.1, 229.3, 229.5

Opel Long Life GM LL-A-025

Opel Long Life Diesel GM LL-B-025 • Porsche

Volvo • Saab • VW 501.01, 502.00, 505.00

SYNTHETIC 5W-40 EUROPEAN MOTOR OIL

Stock # Pkg./Size Wt. Lbs. Cost

AFL-QT (1) Quart 2.1 6.65
AFL-01 (12) Quarts 24.8 78.60
AFL-30 30-gal. Drum 244.1 631.00
AFL-55 55-gal. Drum 437.9 1070.00

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Synthetic XL Motor Oil

AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils provide peace-of­mind. The oil drain interval recommendations for
many of today’s vehicles extend well beyond the

traditional 3,000-mile interval, some up to 12,000

miles with electronic oil monitoring systems.
Unlike petroleum oils that have 3,000-mile
maximum recommendations, AMSOIL XL Oils
provide 7,500-mile/six-month drain intervals or

longer where stated by vehicle manufacturers

or indicated by oil life monitoring systems.

When using AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor

Oils, protection and performance are not
sacrificed with longer

SYNTHETIC XL MOTOR OIL

API SM/CF, SL, SJ . . ., ILSAC GF-4, 3 . . .

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

XLM-QT (1) Quart 2.0 5.20
XLM-01 (12) Quarts 24.0 61.20

API SM/CF, SL, SJ . . ., ILSAC GF-4, 3 . . .

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

XLF-QT (1) Quart 2.0 5.20
XLF-01 (12) Quarts 24.0 61.20

API SM/CF, SL, SJ . . ., ILSAC GF-4, 3 . . .

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

XLT-QT (1) Quart 2.0 5.20
XLT-01 (12) Quarts 24.0 61.20

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

XLO-QT (1) Quart 2.0 5.20
XLO-01 (12) Quarts 24.0 61.20

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AMSOIL synthetic motor oils are fully compatible with
conventional motor oil. For best results, however, use
AMSOIL Engine Flush, then install AMSOIL synthetic
motor oil (See page 30).

• For maximum engine protection, use an AMSOIL
Oil Filter (See page 26) and an AMSOIL Air Filter

(See page 27).

5W-20 MOTOR OIL

5W-30 MOTOR OIL

10W-30 MOTOR OIL

10W-40 MOTOR OIL

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Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy
Duty Diesel Oils

Engineered for all types of diesel engines with
an emphasis on modern, low emission heavy­duty diesel engines. High 12 TBN controls
acids from combustion blow-by and EGR. High
levels of detergency and dispersancy additives
control soot thickening, oxidation and wear.
Protects against bore polishing, deposit forma­tion and ring sticking. Provides clean engine
performance. Extended drain capabilities
reduce downtime and motor oil expenses.

SAE 15W-40 SYNTHETIC HEAVY DUTY

DIESEL AND MARINE MOTOR OIL

API CI-4+/CF/CF-2/SL • GLOBAL DHD-1 • ACEA A3/B3, E3, E5

JASO DH-1 • MACK • DETROIT DIESEL • CATERPILLAR

CUMMINS • VOLVO • DAIMLER-BENZ

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

AME-QT (1) Quart 2.1 5.60
AME-01 (12) Quarts 25.0 66.00
AME-1G (1) Gallon 8.0 22.15
AME-04 (4) Gallons 33.0 87.00
AME-TP (1) 2
AME-05 (2) 2

API CI-4+/CF/CF-2/SL • GLOBAL DHD-1 • ACEA A3/B3, E3, E5

JASO DH-1 • MACK • DETROIT DIESEL • CATERPILLAR

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

PCO-QT (1) Quart 2.1 4.50
PCO-01 (12) Quarts 25.0 52.80
PCO-1G (1) Gallon 8.0 16.90
PCO-04 (4) Gallons 33.0 66.00

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SAE 15W-40 SYNTHETIC BLEND

GASOLINE & DIESEL OIL

CUMMINS • VOLVO • DAIMLER-BENZ

Synthetic 10W-30/SAE 30
Heavy Duty Diesel Oil

Exceeds both 10W-30 multi-grade and SAE 30
straight-grade viscosity requirements. Provides
outstanding performance in older and modern
diesel engines as well as gasoline engines.

SYNTHETIC 10W-30/SAE 30 HEAVY DUTY DIESEL OIL

API CI-4+/CF/CF-2/SL • GLOBAL DHD-1 • ACEA A3/B3, E3, E5

JASO DH-1 • MACK • DETROIT DIESEL • CATERPILLAR • CUMMINS

Stock# Pkg./Size Wt.Lbs. Cost

ACD-1G (1) Gallon 8.0 22.45
ACD-04 (4) Gallons 33.0 88.20

VOLVO • DAIMLER-BENZ

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Maximum performance

in two-cycle snowmobiles,

ATVs and personal

watercraft

HP Injector Synthetic
2-Cycle Oil

Precise synthetic formulation exceeds the
lubrication demands of modern two-cycle engines.
Premium synthetic base oils and MAX-DOSE
additive system provides superior performance in
direct fuel injected (DFI), electronic fuel injected
(EFI) and carbureted outboard motors, as well
as other recreational two-cycle equipment.

HP INJECTOR SYNTHETIC 2-CYCLE OIL

TC-W3 / API TC

Stock # Pkg./Size Wt. Lbs. Cost

HPI-QT (1) Quart 2.0 5.70
HPI-01 (12) Quarts 24.5 67.20
HPI-1G (1) Gallon 7.9 22.20
HPI-04 (4) Gallons 31.7 87.20

DOMINATOR Synthetic
2-Cycle Racing Oil

Robust formulation specially engineered for unsur­passed protection in high performance two-cycle
motors, both on and off the track. Heavier synthetic
base oils provide more lubricity for “on the edge”
operation. Reduces friction and protects pistons
and bearings subjected to the rigors of racing.

DOMINATOR SYNTHETIC 2-CYCLE RACING OIL

API TC / JASO FC

Stock # Pkg./Size Wt. Lbs. Cost

TDR-QT (1) Quart 2.1 8.75
TDR-01 (12) Quarts 25.1 103.80
TDR-1G (1) Gallon 8.1 32.85
TDR-04 (4) Gallons 32.4 129.80

Interceptor Synthetic
2-Cycle Oil

Engineered specially for power sports applications
and those engines equipped with exhaust power
valves. Contains the finest synthetic base oils and
additives available for exceptional cleanliness
properties. Controls exhaust valve sticking and
provides outstanding overall lubrication properties.

INTERCEPTOR SYNTHETIC 2-CYCLE OIL

API TC / JASO FC

Stock # Pkg./Size Wt. Lbs. Cost

AIT-QT (1) Quart 2.1 7.20
AIT-01 (12) Quarts 25.0 85.20
AIT-1G (1) Gallon 8.0 27.95
AIT-04 (4) Gallons 33.0 110.20

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