Oil Color, Lubrication Ability and Contamination Level

AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants are designed and engineered for extended drain interval service. The color the AMSOIL on your dipstick (or ANY oil for that matter) has absolutely no bearing on whether or not the oil is suitable for continued use or if it should be drained and replaced. Use the recommended change intervals for both the oil and engine oil filters as specified by AMSOIL.

It is a common misconception that an oil's color is an indication of how dirty it is. This is absolutely NOT TRUE. The color of an oil does not have any bearing on its lubrication ability. Most oil and especially diesel engine oil will turn black in the first few hours of operation due to contaminates generated by the combustion process and soot particles. The ONLY way to accurately determine an oil's lubricating value or contamination level is through (spectrographic) oil analysis. Oil analysis is common practice used regularly in commercial, industrial and fleet operations and can also be used for passenger cars, light trucks or any other application. In addition oil analysis will also determine the exact pars per million (ppm) of wear metals in your oil which provides an indication of any abnormal wear or specific components that need mechanical inspection in addition to checking for any fuel, water or glycol contamination. *At the end of this section you will find a listing of what oil analysis testing checks for.

The useful life of an engine oil is dependent on several factors such as the quality of the oil, type of fuel, equipment condition, type and operating environment of the equipment and, most important, the type of filtration used. The filtration system and the oil are vital tools for preserving engine life. A highly efficient filter is essential to protect an engine by removing both liquid and abrasive contaminants held in suspension by a high quality premium oil such as AMSOIL. When using AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants for extended drain intervals the AMSOIL Super Duty Filter must be changed at 12,500 miles or 6 months for gas engines and 10,000 miles or 6 months for diesel engines, such as the Ford Powerstroke or Dodge Cummins.

If the AMSOIL Dual-Gard or Dual-Remote By-Pass Filtration Systems are used then the AMSOIL Super Duty full flow engine oil filter must be changed at the same intervals as specified above and the by-pass filter(s) changed as indicated by oil analysis results. The oil does not need to be changed when using by-pass filtration unless oil analysis testing indicates it is necessary.

It is not uncommon to get several hundred thousand or more miles on the AMSOIL when using by-pass filtration. A Mack Dealership recently performed a teardown inspection on a 1990 Mack E7-400 diesel engine with 630,000 miles total and 409,000 miles without an oil change and its parts were examined by an engine rater from a major oil additive raw materials manufacturer and supplier. The engine showed light to moderate wear throughout, just as an engine in similar service and lubricated with conventional oil changed at 15,000-20,000- mile intervals (as is common with over-the-road semi-trucks) would show. In fact, according to the engine rater the parts examined- cylinder liners, pistons, rings, bearings, valve train components- could have been put right back in the engine and would have continued to provide the good, dependable service they had provided all along- after 409,000 miles without an oil change! If you would like the full detailed report and photographs of this teardown inspection please e-mail us your address and we will drop it in the mail.

Oil Analysis Report Items Include:

• sample #, date sampled, date tested, unit #, engine make, model, year, oil brand, viscosity grade, sump capacity, make up oil added, type of filtration, last filter change

• component miles, oil miles, last oil change miles

• % presence of gylcol, water, fuel

• viscosity @40 deg. C. and at 100 deg. C.

• % solids

• soot, oxidation %, NOX %, TBN, TAN

• % iron, chromium, lead, copper, tin, aluminum, nickel, silver, manganese, silicon, boron, sodium, magnesium, calcium, barium, phosphorous, zinc, molybdenum, titanium, vanadium and cadmium

• recommendations and additional test results
  

AMSOIL is the undisputed leader in synthetics.............

Since 1972, AMSOIL  Synthetics have proven to be the BEST.   AMSOIL also engineers and manufactures Ea Oil Filters with Nanofiber Technology which have a 25,000 mile/1-year service life as well as specialized filtration systems for commercial and fleet  applications in cars and light, medium and heavy trucks which can filter particles down to less than one micron (a standard full flow oil filter can only filter to 20-25 microns, and at a reduced efficiency) making oil changes virtually unnecessary and virtually eliminating engine wear.  These filters have been proven by millions of miles of over-the road trucks, construction equipment and fleet service.

• AMSOIL saves you time and money.  Let us show you how!
• The only 25,000 mile/one- year and 35,000/one- year motor oil in the world.
• Exceeds the most stringent performance specifications of all major U.S. and foreign automotive and truck manufacturers.
• Provides up to five-times the wear protection of other motor oils.
• Increases the life of your vehicle.
• Improves performance, fuel economy and efficiency.
• Diesel oil and filtration products designed to deliver 1,000,000 miles for over-the-road trucks before engine overhaul.
• Used by many national racing teams, fleets, police departments, construction firms and trucking companies.

We possess the skills, desire and knowledge to answer questions, solve problems, save money, improve efficiency, reduce downtime, maintenance costs and increase the durability and life of all of your vehicles.  We are based out of Oswego, IL  We personally serve the greater Chicago area and do business nationwide and in Canada.  Get to know us!  Customer service and satisfaction is our goal!  We will meet or beat any Amsoil program or current price and still give you great service.

We do not only run our business on the internet. We also have numerous commercial, industrial, trucking, construction, logging, marine, racing and many more accounts that we support and service on a regular basis. This provides us with excellent knowledge of the products, equipment and the business and the ability to respond immediately to any of your needs. We will use this knowledge and experience to help you get started so you too can achieve your goals. We have several regional distribution facilities across the United States to serve you quickly and efficiently.

Purchase AMSOIL products at wholesale prices with our Preferred Customer option. We never push you to become a dealer. That is an option that is open to you, but we will never bother you to become a dealer. If you do want to become a dealer, you won't find a more knowledgeable and skilled support group anywhere, which is very important as you use products and/or build your business.

Read through our website. There is no way we can put everything here so contact us with any questions.  If you decide to become an AMSOIL Dealer or Preferred Customer you will be joining, in our opinion, the most skilled and genuine AMSOIL group there is. We are hard working people just like you. We use the products in our own vehicles every day.  We will help you get started and provide you with the tools and information in order to be successful in this business or with  technical and product assistance to use AMSOIL products in your  vehicles.

If you would like a FREE packet of information regarding AMSOIL Premium Synthetic Motor Oils and Filtration Products plus much more tailored specifically for you, please e-mail us at dave@ultimateoiltechnology.com with your postal mailing address and your packet will be shipped promptly. Your name and address will be held strictly confidential. Please inform us of any special interests you have (diesel, motorcycle, marine, etc.) so that we can include material that addresses your application.  If you would like to download product brochures and technical information for yourself, send us an email telling us what your interest is and we'll send you links within this site where you can download loads of information!

AMSOIL is Proudly Made in the U.S.A.  AMSOIL is America's Oil.

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