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THE AMSOIL REPORT

Ohio State University Formula S.A.E. Car #25 and Crew

Over the past year the Ohio State University has used and abused the AMSOIL product in our race motors. We have been through many oils before and our previous oil of choice was Mobil 1 0W-30. After contacting an AMSOIL representative our success with the product and the company as a whole has not stopped. After using Mobil1 with great success for a long time we were getting concerned with a couple of key issues. The two biggest questions were Is this really the best oil for our applications? and Is there another oil out there with comparable quality and performance without the huge price tag?"

Those are two questions that most individuals ask themselves at some point and on a cutting edge race team those two questions are asked everyday. Unlike many other cutting edge race teams though, we have a finite budget. Therefore we do pay attention to cost and bang per buck. That is where the price issue comes into the second question.

We had used many different oils in the past (Pennzoil, Valvoline, Klotz racing oil, and other major brands) but we have seen far more benefits working with AMSOIL. Mobil 1 gave us good oil in their 0W-30, but they fell short in many areas of need. After repeated attempts to call them and work out something where we could test oil and promote their product, they were nowhere to be found. Apparently they didnt need a university race team to join their Mobil 1 team. After getting excellent treatment from the people at AMSOIL and trying the oil in our dynos we havent looked back since.

More comprehensive and technical comparative analysis is on the slate in the near future but so far some conclusions can definitely be made. Our motors run well over 12,000 rpm and to the touch, smell and sight the AMSOIL product has performed as well and better than any oil we have had through our motors. We have seen their bold claims about their product stacking up, and we definitely put them to the test. We compete with over 120 teams worldwide (all colleges around the world). We have the future of the race industry, corporate automotive world and aftermarket engineers on our teams. There is a lot riding on the performance and quality approval of our oil. Competition has gotten tighter and tighter and AMSOIL has shown to be more than satisfactory in our power needs, engine protection and fuel economy. We have hopes of sending a sample of oil off to be analyzed after some runs in the next year, doing a simple burn test with some pans and a range of competitors oil, and possibly even some direct comparison work on the dyno. We design, build, test and compete with a new car every single year so time is tight but AMSOIL and the people with AMSOIL have blown away our expectations. We have tried many of their other products also and have seen similar levels of performance and quality.  Some data collected below is shown for viewing and some comments are made within. Thanks AMSOIL!! (Special thanks to AMSOIL Dealer Sean Aughey!!)

Comments on the AMSOIL Product

"Our tests show AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil dramatically outperforms popular conventional and synthetic motor oils in many areas below."

Fuel Efficient Formula

"Your claims have been reinforced from our experience in this area. In the fuel efficiency portion of our competition this product was part of the puzzle for improvements."

High Temperature Protection

"Your claims have been reinforced from our experience in this area. Our motor is water cooled and running over 12,000 rpm at some points. Yet the 0W-30 oil has been satisfactory even when dyno water temperatures are at scary levels."

Low Temperature Protection

"We dont see many of these conditions."

Heat Stability

"Your claims have been reinforced from our experience in this area."

Clean Engine Formula

"Your claims have been reinforced from our experience in this area."

Shear Stability

"Your claims have been reinforced from our experience in this area."

Service Life

"Even in times when we were testing one of the race cars and forgot to change the oil for an extended amount of time the AMSOIL 0W-30 product has held up. I guess the only other thing I could say is that I wish you carried an oil filter for a Honda 600cc CBR-F3 because we would be sure to try it out. We thank you for your support and hope that we can give you additional relevant feedback in the future."

Take Care,

Brandon T. Fleishour

The Formula Buckeyes of Ohio State University

Competition

The Ohio State University Formula S.A.E. Race Team is one of many teams competing in an annual design competition for collegiate students. The international competition is promoted by the Society of Automotive Engineers and sponsored by Ford, Daimler Chrysler, General Motors and EDS. Through the course of one year, Formula S.A.E. team members design fabricate, test, and promote a formula style race car to compete every May in Detroit, Michigan against approximately 120 other universities worldwide. Competition regulations foster innovation, knowledge and teamwork in the students. A new car must be completed every year and consequently, OSU Formula S.A.E. team members gain invaluable experience through practical hands-on problem solving experience.

Team Development

The Ohio State University Formula S.A.E. Race Team is continually expanding and currently comprised of approximately 50 students from the freshman to graduate student level. The team consists of two captains and 13 project leaders who are responsible for various aspects of the teams development such as chassis, engine, suspension, electrical, drive train, finance, sponsorship and public relations. Assisting in those responsibilities are approximately 35 other members. These members grow through interacting with the team leaders on specific products. Currently the following curricula are involved with the team; mechanical engineering, industrial design, chemical engineering, computer science, business, marketing, computer science and communications majors. The leadership, managerial and organizational skills required of a team member become valuable assets throughout their careers.

Team Notes

2001 Season 3rd Overall (of 140 Teams)

• Acceleration - 1st
• Autocross - 6th
• Cost Analysis - 3rd
• Design - 2nd
• Endurance - 10th
• Skidpad - 20th