AMSOIL Performance Test Archive

This archive contains a historical record of AMSOIL performance tests and technical studies that are now obsolete and may not be representative of oils currently on the marketplace. The test results posted in this section reflect properties of oils available for purchase at the time of testing. The test results do not reflect properties of those oils reformulated subsequent to testing. Therefore, these publications are not available for download or distribution.

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.
AMSOIL P.i. - A Study in Performance (G2543)

8-page 4-color brochure detailing performance testing of AMSOIL P.i.
Double-Length Sequence IIIG Engine Test Study (G3320)

An evaluation of AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil in standard and double-length Sequence IIIG Engine Tests.
Las Vegas Taxi Cab Field Study (G3118)

AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil delivered outstanding engine protection following more than 100,000 miles of severe service in a Las Vegas taxi, while Signature Series Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid virtually eliminated harmful sludge and wear in another's taxi's transmission following more than 180,000 miles.
Extreme Dynamometer Heat Testing (G3116)

In a dynamometer test designed to simulate conditions even more extreme than the demanding stop-and-go driving conditions of a motorcycle rally or parade route, AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil demonstrated outstanding performance in temperatures more than 500°F.
A Study of SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oils (G3115)

Compares the performance in laboratory tests and cost-effectiveness of AMSOIL Signature Series SyntheticMotor Oil to several passenger-car/light-truck synthetic motor oils widely considered by marketers and consumersto be the best available.
Diesel Fleet Fuel Economy Study in Stop-and-Go City Conditions (G3086)

The industry-standard SAE J1376 Fuel Economy Measurement Test (Engineering Type) for Buses and Trucks reveals AMSOIL synthetic lubricants can increase fuel economy in class 8 diesel trucks used in stop-and-go city drivingconditions and, in this case, did by 3.15 percent.
A Study of INTERCEPTOR^® Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil for Ski-Doo Rotax E-TEC Engines (G3039)

AMSOIL subjected INTERCEPTOR^® Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil to 50 hours of severe-duty engine testing and two industry-standard ASTM tests to demonstrate that INTERCEPTOR exceeds the performance requirements of high-performance DFI snowmobile engines in severe operating conditions.
Marine E-TEC Field Study (G2968)

AMSOIL HP Marine Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil prevented piston skirt scuffing and cylinder bore scuffing in a 250-hp Evinrude E-TEC marine engine during more than 500 hours of real-world use at the engine’s lean-mix oil setting.
SAE 50 Long-Life Synthetic Transmission Oil Field Study in Over-the-Road Applications (G2961)

Modern manual transmissions installed in heavy-duty, over-the-road (OTR) trucks pose significant challenges to lubricants. Today's manual transmission lubricantsmust protect heavily loaded gears, bearings and other critical components from wear and the effects of thermal breakdown throughout extended 500,000-mile drain intervals.
AMSOIL Premium API CJ-4 5W-40 Synthetic Diesel Oil (DEO) Fuel Economy

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Federal Test Procedure (FTP) confirms AMSOIL Premium API CJ-4 5W-40 Synthetic Diesel Oil (DEO) improves fuel economy through virtually all driving scenarios compared to conventional 15W-40 diesel oil.
Diesel Fleet Fuel Economy Study (G2904)

Testing completed in compliance with the industry-standard SAE J1321 In-Service Fuel Consumption Test Procedure demonstrates use of AMSOIL synthetic lubricants can increase fuel economy in short- to medium-hauldiesel applications and, in this case, did by 6.54 percent.
AMSOIL PremiumAPI CJ-4 5W-40 Synthetic Diesel Oil (DEO) TBN and Viscosity

Compared with competing diesel oils, AMSOIL Premium API CJ-4 5W-40 Synthetic DieselOil (DEO) provided superior TBN and viscosity retention over 400 hours of severe-serviceoperation in a refuse hauler fleet employing Navistar DT466 diesel engines, whichare notoriously hard on motor oil.
Maximum Shear Stability (G2752)

Released in 2012, the Maximum Shear Stability (G2752) includes the results of testing AMSOIL 5W-40 and 15W-40 100% Synthetic Premium Diesel Oils.
Refuse Hauler Fleet (G2695)

Released in 2009, the Refuse Hauler Fleet Field Study (G2695) includes the results of testing AMSOIL 15W-40 Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil in a fleet of Nordic Waste's refuse haulers.
930,599-Mile Engine - 1 Million Mile Van (G2578)

Introduced in July 2008, the 930,599-Mile Van brochure (G2578) features independent analysis and photos of internal engine parts from a 1999 Chevy Express delivery van that accumulated 930,599 miles using AMSOIL products.
A Study of Automotive Gear Lubes (G2457)

Introduced in November 2007, A Study of Automotive Gear Lubes (G2457) compares the results of ASTM testing on 14 different gear lubricants in the most critical areas of gear oil performance.
Gasoline Engine Case Study With Guardian Pest Control (G2244)

Originally released in 2007, the Gasoline Engine Case Study With Guardian Pest Control (G2244) details the savings Guardian Pest Control experienced by switching from conventional motor oil to AMSOIL synthetic motor oil.
A Study of Motorcycle Oils - Second Edition (G2156)

Updated with new test results and expanded to include 32 different motorcycle oils, A Study of Motorcycle Oils – Second Edition (G2156) describes and represents the properties of various motorcycle oils which were purchased and tested in 2008 through early 2009.
Comparative Motor Oil Testing - Updated (G1971)

Introduced in September 2003, the Comparative Motor Oil Testing brochure (G1971) examines the results of ASTM testing on AMSOIL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil and 10 competing conventional and synthetic motor oils. Updated in March 2009 with new test results.
Triple Length API Sequence IIIF Testing (G1916)

Introduced in June 2003, the Sequence IIIF brochure (G1916) examines the results of API Sequence IIIF testing on AMSOIL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil.
75W-90 Synthetic vs. Petroleum Gear Oil Testing (G1903)

Introduced in May 2003, the Gear Oil Testing brochure (G1903) compares the results of ASTM testing on AMSOIL 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube and Valvoline 75W-90 Gear Lube.
A Study of Compressor Oils (G1592)

Introduced in March 2006, A Study of Compressor Oils (G1592) details ASTM test results comparing the performance and cost differences between 11 OEM-branded and aftermarket compressor oils.
8.2% More MPG With AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants (G1351)

Introduced in March 1997, the 8.2% Fuel Mileage Increase brochure (G1351) details independent laboratory testing that shows AMSOIL products provide up to 8.2 percent improved fuel efficiency in Class 8 diesel trucking applications.
409,000-Mile Oil Drain Interval, Mack Engine Teardown (G1343)

Introduced in April 1997, the 409,000-Mile Oil Drain brochure (G1343) details the engine teardown of an AMSOIL-lubricated Mack E7-400 diesel engine after 409,000 miles without an oil change.
Fleet & Field Trials Book 2 (G1068)

Introduced in the mid-1980s, the Fleet & Field Trials Book 2 brochure (G1068) includes results of AMSOIL synthetic gear lube and motor oil testing, as well as details on two field and fleet trials that demonstrated the benefits AMSOIL synthetic lubricants and filters provide over conventional lubricants and filters.
Fleet & Field Trials Book 1 (G1067)

Introduced in the mid-1980s, the Fleet & Field Trials Book 1 brochure (G1067) includes details of four field and fleet trials that demonstrated the benefits AMSOIL synthetic lubricants and filters provide over conventional lubricants and filters.
AMSOIL Overshadows the Competition (G395)

Dating to the early days of AMSOIL, the AMSOIL Overshadows the Competition brochure (G395) includes a summary of the benefits AMSOIL synthetic lubricants and filters provided over a 16-month, one-million-mile field trial involving 44 government fleet vehicles.

Viscocity Breakdown Represented by % Viscosity Lost in the Kirt Orbahn Test

AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil

Signature Series Fights Viscosity Breakdown

AMSOIL fights viscosity breakdown better than the competition,^O providing superior protection of pistons, cams and bearings.

Viscosity Breakdown

	AMSOIL Signature Series	Schaeffer's* Supreme 9000 Full Synthetic 5W-30	Lucas* Synthetic 5W-30	Valvoline* Conventional Daily Protection 5W-30	Mobil 1* Annual Protection 5W-30	Pennzoil* 5W-30
% Viscosity Lost in the Kurt Orbahn Test	11%	15%	17%	19%	20%	21%

^OBased upon independent testing of Mobil 1 Annual Protection Full Synthetic 5W-30, Schaeffer's Supreme 9000 5W-30, Lucas Synthetic 5W-30, Valvoline Conventional Daily Protection 5W-30, Pennzoil 5W-30 and AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 in the Kurt Orbahn test.
Oils purchased on 05/03/18.
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Oil Volatility As Measured By ASTM D5800

Signature Series Helps Keep Valves Clean

AMSOIL fights volatility^U 38% better than Mobil 1^* and 17% better than Royal Purple,^* helping reduce oil consumption and keep valves clean.

Oil Volatility as Measured by ASTM D5800 (Lower is Better)

	AMSOIL Signature Series	Royal Purple* High Performance Synthetic	Valvoline* Advanced	Pennzoil* Platinum	Valvoline* High Mileage	Mobil 1* Annual Protection	Mobil 1* Advanced	Schaeffer* Supreme 9000	Lucas* Oil	Pennzoil* (Conventional)	Valvline* Daily Protection (Conventional)
% Weight Loss	6%	7%	8%	8.25%	8.75%	8.9%	9.3%	10%	12.8%	12.9%	12.9%

^UBased on independent testing of AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic 5W-20, Mobil 1* Advanced Synthetic 5W-20, Royal Purple* High Performance Synthetic 5W-20, Valvoline* Advanced, Pennzoil Platinum*, Valvoline* High Mileage, Mobil 1* Annual Protection, Schaeffer's* Supreme 9000, Lucas* Oil, Pennzoil (conventional) and Valvoline* Daily Protection (conventional) in ASTM D5800. Oils purchased October-November 2018.
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Open Cold Filter-Plugging Point (CFPP) (The Lower the Number, the Better)

Superior Cold-Temperature Protection

Provides as much as 32°F better protection against cold-temperature gelling than Howes^* Lubricator Diesel Treat.^M Plus raises cetane up to 4 points.

Cold Filter-Plugging Point (CFPP) (The Lower the Number, the Better)

	Deleware City, Del. Test	Denver, Colo. Test	Wood River, Ill. Test
Temperature (°F) AMSOIL Diesel All-In-One	-40 °F	-35.7 °F	-36.8 °F
Temperature (°F) Howes Lubricator Diesel Treat*	-19.1 °F	-12.3 °F	-4.7 °F

^MBased on independent testing in July 2017 of AMSOIL Diesel All-In-One and Howes Lubricator Diesel Treat using diesel fuel representatives of the U.S. marketiplace and Howes' recommended treat ratio for above 0°F.
^*All trademarked names and images are the property of their respective owners and may be registered marks in some countries. No affiliation or endorsement claim, express or implied, is made by their use.