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AMSOIL Synthetic Diesel Oils

Reduced Operating Costs

Greater Fuel Economy

Increased Engine Durability

Extended Drain Intervals

Superior Oils for Superior Profits

In 1972, AMSOIL INC. introduced AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 Motor Oil and became the first company in the world to market and manufacture an American Petroleum Institute (API) rated synthetic motor oil. In 1975, AMSOIL introduced a synthetic diesel oil, and with it, coined the term “extended drain intervals.” Since then, AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils have been used as extended drain lubricants in transportation, equipment and stationary engine applications. In every industry, they have proven effective in improving engine durability and fuel economy.

AMSOIL customers report significant savings realized through reductions in downtime, parts replacement, lubricant replacement, lubricant disposal and fuel consumption. Fleet demonstrations and independent testing confirm what AMSOIL customers report: using AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils saves money.

“With AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil, the time between service intervals increased 100 percent. Instead of a pumper coming in four to six times a year, two to three times is sufficient. Yearly savings are about $2,000 in engine oil, $9,600 in labor and $1,400 in disposal fees.”
                                                                                   — D.W., Arizona
                                                                                       Fire District Chief Mechanic

Superior Performance
AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils lubricate and protect diesel engines better than conventional lubricants do.

Volatility — AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils’ volatility is exceptionally low which keeps oil consumption rates low and inhibits oil thickening. For example, AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil loses only 6.27 percent of its mass to volatility in the Noack Volatility Test. Other popular 15W-40 oils lose as much as 16.98 percent.

Thermal Stability — The excellent thermal stability of AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils helps keep oil oxidation rates low, inhibits sludge formation and ensures proper engine lubrication and protection. It is a critical factor in safely extending oil drain intervals.

Oxidation Resistance — AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils’ outstanding oxidation resistance keeps engines cleaner longer for efficient operation and long life. Oxidation resistance is also a critical factor in extended drain intervals.

Low Temperature Performance — The cold temperature fluidity of AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils enables cold engines to start easily, protects cold engines from premature wear after engine startup, promotes excellent cold temperature fuel economy and eliminates or reduces the need for inventories of seasonal oils.

Superior Protection
Fully formulated motor oils contain additives that perform functions the lubricating oil basestocks alone can’t perform. For example, detergent-alkalinity additives inhibit the formation of deposits on hot engine surfaces and neutralize acids. Dispersants inhibit wear caused by soot and debris. Viscosity index improvers give lubricants multi-grade viscosity. Other additives inhibit lubricant oxidation, metal oxidation, rust and foam or prevent component damage when a full film of lubricant isn’t present to prevent it.

AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils are formulated with the highest quality additives available to ensure proper lubrication and protection in extended drain use.

“We use AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil in our combines, which average 600 to 700 hours a year. We change the oil once a year.

“AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil give them the best protection against wear while allowing them to start easier, run cooler and get the best fuel efficiency possible.

“I know AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil costs more at first, but if you put a pencil to it, it’s really cheaper than regular oil. Anyone could save money using AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil.”
                                                                                     — D.D., Texas
                                                                                         Farmer

Wear Protection — Wear protection is provided by the lubricating oil in areas where a full lubricating film develops between moving parts, such as the bearings. It is provided by anti-wear additives in areas where a full film does not develop, such as the valve train. The Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D4172B), a test designed to measure the effectiveness of anti-wear additive systems, shows AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil produced wear scars as much as 39 percent smaller than those produced by competing petroleum and synthetic diesel oils. That’s significantly better wear protection.

Shear Stability — Some VI improvers break down in demanding operating conditions. When an oil’s VI improver breaks down or shears, the oil no longer retains its intended viscosity over its intended temperature range, rendering the oil unable to protect the engine from premature wear in high temperatures. AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils are highly shear stable. Shear stability is especially important for engines that operate at constant speed, such as stationary engines, marine engines and farm tractors.

TBN and Detergent-Alkalinity — AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils are formulated with 12 Total Base Number (TBN) , a high value designed to provide superior control of corrosion and high temperature deposits in extended drain service. Most conventional diesel oils’ TBN equals 8. AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils’ highly effective detergent-alkalinity additives help piston crown-lands and compression ring zones stay clean, inhibit bore polishing and piston deposits, minimize cylinder liner wear, minimize ring wear and breakage, and help keep oil consumption rates low. The ability of AMSOIL synthetic diesel to maintain high TBN values sets these oils apart as superior extended drain lubricants.

Dispersancy — Dispersants control soot and other contaminants and inhibit the formation of sludge and deposits on low temperature areas, such as the piston skirts and adjacent areas. Lasting control of soot, other contaminants and low temperature deposits are an integral element of AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils’ extended drain capabilities.

Complete Protection — AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils also contain anti-foamants to prevent persistent oil foaming, anti-rust agents to inhibit rusting and antioxidants and metal deactivators, both of which retard oxidation processes.

Superior Profitability
AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils save diesel operators money through increased fuel economy, increased engine durability, reduced oil inventories and extended lubricant drain intervals.

Fuel Economy — Independent testing and fleet demonstrations show engines equipped with AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils operate with better fuel economy than engines equipped with other diesel oils do. Fuel mileage improvements in excess of three percent have been documented in independent testing.

Engine Durability — Fleet demonstration oil analyses comparing the performance of AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils to competitive products show lower rates of wear metal generation with AMSOIL products. Engine part inspections confirm the outstanding wear protection provided by AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils. Lower rates of engine wear improve engine durability, providing longer intervals until first engine teardown, greater intervals between overhauls and longer engine life.

Oil Inventories — The outstanding low temperature fluidity and high temperature protectiveness of AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils eliminate the need for special inventories of seasonal oils. AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils are also formulated for use in gasoline engines, so separate oils for diesel and gasoline engines are also unnecessary.

Extended Drain Intervals — AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils bear the Mack EO-M, Volvo VDS and VDS 2 labels, showing they meet Volvo’s demanding extended drain performance specifications. Fleet demonstration results and the experiences of owner-operators confirm that AMSOIL synthetic diesel oils provide excellent extended drain service.

“I’m tickled pink with AMSOIL Synthetic 15W-40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Oil. We’ve paid for a little over half a barrel of oil just through the materials we’ve saved on extended drain intervals. That doesn’t count labor costs.”
                                                                                    — R. B., Ontario
                                                                                        Feed manufacturer
                                                                                        Maintenance supervisor

AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Provide 8.2% More MPG

At the request of AMSOIL INC., an independent research institute conducted a month-long test (in 2003) comparing the fuel consumption of class 8 diesel trucks equipped with AMSOIL synthetic lubricants to that of class 8 diesel trucks equipped with conventional lubricants.

The research institute used the SAE J1321 Joint TMC-SAE Fuel Consumption Test Procedure Type II, an industry standard test for comparing in-service fuel consumption of test and control vehicles. Carefully matched vehicles traveled a route representative of typical long-haul interstate highway operations.

Conditions including speed, tire pressure, headlight and fan use and window opening were held constant, and testing proceeded only when wind and temperature conditions were within testing guidelines.

The test vehicles were equipped with AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil in the engines, AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic 20W-50 Racing Oil in the transmissions and AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Lube in the drive axles. The controls were equipped with Shell Rotella T 15W-40 in the engines, Quaker State SAE 90 in the transmissions and Citco 85W-140 in the drive axles.

The trucks were equipped with auxiliary weigh fuel tanks and quick disconnect couplings to facilitate accurate data gathering. The weight of fuel consumed by the control and test vehicles after each driving segment was compared. Results were evaluated according to accepted statistical practices.

Findings
The vehicles equipped with AMSOIL synthetic lubricants demonstrated up to an 8.2 percent increase in miles per gallon (mpg) over the mpg obtained by the vehicles equipped with the control lubricants. Data showed mpg increases up to 3.42 percent comparing engine oils alone.

What Does a Savings of 8.2% Mean? (Figures from 2003 test)
Imagine a fleet of 100 class 8 vehicles traveling an average 120,000 miles per year at an average 6.5 mpg with diesel fuel at $1.40 a gallon. The fleet spends an annual $2,584,615 on fuel.
 

Now imagine the fleet uses AMSOIL products and improves its miles-per gallon by 8.2 percent. The fleet now spends $2,388,739 on fuel annually. That’s a savings of $195,876. That’s enough to pay for a year’s worth of AMSOIL synthetic lubricants for the entire fleet and a year’s worth of fuel for three trucks — with cash left over.

Transmissions
320 gal Series 2000 Synthetic 20W-50 Racing Oil
@ $18.95/gal...............................................$6,064

Drive Axles
620 gal Series 2000 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Lube
@ $19.80/gal..............................................$12,276

Engines
5,400 gal Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 H. D. Diesel Oil
@ $18.95/gal............................................$102,330

Deduct the fleet’s lube cost of $120,670 from $195,876, and you’ll find the fleet has $75,206 to spend. That will buy fuel for three trucks (now at 7.033 mpg) — with cash left over.

“AMSOIL HDD made a significant difference in my fuel economy. I’ve compared the same period this year to a year ago — same time of year, same loads, same routes — and found a 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 mpg increase with HDD. For me, that translates into a $1,500 to $2,500 a year savings.”
                                                                          — J.P., North Dakota
                                                                              Independent owner/operator

Fleet Tests: Wear Protection

AMSOIL synthetic diesel oil’s protective chemistry was tested in fleets of Detroit Diesel, Cummins and Caterpillar engines. The results show AMSOIL chemistry protects engines from ring deposits, ring wear, ring breakage, bore polishing and liner wear better than other chemistries do. Better protection provides significant savings through lower rates of oil consumption, a longer period until first overhaul and longer engine life.

The test fleets include 45 vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel 6V-92TTA engines with an average 350,000 test miles per vehicle; 10 vehicles equipped with Cummins NTC-350 engines with 220,000 test miles per vehicle; 21 vehicles equipped with Caterpillar 3406 DITA engines with 220,000 test miles per vehicle. All results shown are averages.

Shop Savings

Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil helped this fleet reduce its overhead.

AMSOIL INC. and Jeff Foster Trucking Inc. completed a 250,000-mile demonstration comparing the fuel economy and protection of AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil to the fuel economy and protection of a conventional oil, Pennzoil Long Life 15W-40 Motor Oil. The trucks equipped with Series 3000 were also equipped with AMSOIL Dual Gard By-Pass Oil Filtration Systems. The oil in the Series 3000-equipped trucks was changed at 125,000 mile intervals. The Pennzoil motor oil and full flow oil filter in the control trucks were changed at 20,000 mile intervals. “The AMSOIL demonstration went very, very well,” said fleet owner Jeff Foster. “We’ve always used AMSOIL in our pickups and small engines, and we’re always looking for ways to make operations more efficient. Series 3000 fits right in with our operations and goals.”

Fuel Economy
Demonstration data showed trucks equipped with AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil obtained a 3.065 percent fuel economy increase over the fuel economy of the trucks equipped with Pennzoil.  These results conform to the results of fuel economy testing performed for AMSOIL by an independent test facility. Those earlier results showed up to a 3.42 percent fuel economy increase in trucks equipped with AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil as compared to trucks equipped with a conventional 15W-40 motor oil.

“In the trucking industry,” said Foster, “synthetic lubricants are commonly used in the drive train for fuel economy benefits. Yet, I found it hard to believe that changing the engine oil would help fuel economy. However, the data indicates about a three percent fuel economy increase, and we’ve certainly noticed a difference.”

Shop Savings
“Shop savings was our focus in the AMSOIL demonstration,” said Foster. “We looked at the oil and by-pass filter as a way to keep our shop size smaller. I knew the oil and filters would work as far as wear protection goes, and oil analysis shows everything is working perfectly.”
 

The AMSOIL-equipped trucks logged significantly less shop time than the control trucks, due to the significantly longer drain intervals used with the AMSOIL-equipped trucks. Yet, engine protection and oil viability remained uncompromised in the AMSOIL equipped trucks. Compared to the control oil, AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil retains higher TBN, maintains in-spec viscosity longer and better controls soot. TBN retention, viscosity maintenance and soot control are essential to oil viability, corrosion inhibition, engine cleanliness and wear control. Wear metal analyses confirm low rates of engine wear with AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil in extended drain service.

“We now change the oil in the AMSOIL trucks once a year, or about every 125,000 miles. I would feel confident using the oil for even longer drain intervals,” said Foster. “After seeing what Series 3000 does for these trucks, I’ve had it installed in other trucks in the fleet. Series 3000 is a great product.”

Jeff Foster Trucking Demonstration
Service – Coast to coast linehaul operations.
Demonstration Vehicles – 1996 Kenworth trucks with Cummins N-14 ESP3 engines. Five control vehicles. Five test vehicles.
Test Oil, Filters and Change Intervals

AMSOIL Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil changed at 125,000 mile intervals.
Aftermarket full-flow oil filter currently changed at 20,000 mile intervals.
AMSOIL Dual Gard Oil Filtration System equipped with two AMSOIL BE-110 By-Pass Oil Filter Elements currently changed at 40,000 mile intervals.
Control Oil, Filters and Change Intervals

Pennzoil Long - Life 15W-40 Diesel Oil changed at 20,000 mile intervals.
Aftermarket full-flow oil filter (same brand as in test vehicles) changed at 20,000 mile intervals.