Oil Monitors Revisited
Originally published in National Oil & Lube News in February 2003, “Oil Monitors Revisited” discusses GM oil-life monitoring, severe-service driving, oil-change intervals and the quick-lube industry’s response.
API Toughens Its Motor Oil Advice
Originally published in Lube Report on January 26, 2005, “API Toughens Its Motor Oil Advice” reports on updates to API’s Motor Oil Guide, including stronger warnings about obsolete engine-oil service categories.
ExMo Extends Oil Drains to 15,000 Miles
Originally published in Lube Report on January 26, 2005, “ExMo Extends Oil Drains to 15,000 Miles” reports on ExxonMobil’s launch of Mobil Clean and Mobil 1 Extended Performance motor oils and their advertised extended-drain protection claims.
Should Your Truck Be Using Synthetic Lubricants?
Originally published in Pickup, Van & 4WD Magazine in December 1979, “Should Your Truck Be Using Synthetic Lubricants?” examines the then-emerging case for synthetic lubricants in pickups, vans and 4WD vehicles.
Milage Motor Update
Originally published in Dune Buggies and Hot VWs in June 1980, this edited article follows a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle fuel-economy project that included AMSOIL engine oil, gear lubricant and grease.
Lubricants World Hall of Fame
Reprinted by AMSOIL from Lubricants World in February 1994, “Lubricants World Hall of Fame” profiles synthetic-lubricant pioneer Albert J. Amatuzio and other influential figures in lubricant history.
XL-7500
A historical AMSOIL product announcement introducing XL-7500 100-percent synthetic motor oil in 5W-30 and 10W-30 grades, designed for up to 7,500 miles or six months of protection when used within manufacturer recommendations.
Car Care Options for the Ecology Minded Owners
Originally printed in the Mechanicsville Local Car Care Section on October 28, 1998, “Car Care Options for the Ecology Minded Owners” discusses used-oil disposal, synthetic motor oil and lower-toxicity antifreeze options.
Oils Against Oils
Originally published in Fast Fours & Rotaries in July 1998, “Oils Against Oils” reports a performance-car engine test comparing synthetic oils for viscosity retention, wear-metal generation and horsepower.
Under the Hood
Originally printed in Coast to Coast Magazine in November–December 1999, “Under the Hood: Super Slippery Synthetics” discusses synthetic lubricants, bypass filtration and oil analysis as they applied to RV and truck owners.