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- From: Todd O'Connor <todd_oconnor@taligent.com>
- Subject: Re: Amsoil
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- Amsoil is 100% synthetic. It is generally composed of uniformly shaped molecules
- that are more resistant to the stress of heat. They have very low pour points,
- temperature at which an oil has solidified to where there are virtually no flow
- capabilities, and have other excellent properties such as heat dispersal,
- foam-resistance, and wear protection. Conventional multi-viscosity oils lose their
- viscosity as their viscosity index improvers (VI's) break down in the presence of
- heat, rpm's, and oxidation. A major problem with VI improvers is that as they break
- down, they chemically react with each other to form heavy deposits of sludge and
- varnish. Amsoil 10W-30, for example, uses no VI improvers so it maintains
- viscosity and its lubricating abilities and will not form deposits.
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- Motor oils can be made up from the following plus additives:
- 1) Petroleum
- 2) one or several synthetic chemicals
- 3) a combination of synthetics and petroleum (one term used is para-synthetics)
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- Mobil 1 falls into category 3. It is 100% synthetic EXCLUSIVE of the addtitive
- package carrier oil.
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- Synthetic oils are best known for their extended drain intervals (ie. 25,000 miles
- without an oil change). This does not mean, though, that the filter can go that
- long. With the proper maintenance, oil analysis program, oil filter changes, use
- of a by-pass filter, you can see very long extended drains. Without the proper
- care you might just as well change your oil very frequently. Unlike other
- synthetic manufacturers Amsoil has a full product line including filtration
- products designed for synthetic use, synthetic greases, synthetic gear lubes, air
- filters, synthetic 2-cycle oils, and diesel fuel modifiers to just name a few.
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- Amsoil is sold through independent dealers. Call Amsoil directly at 800-777-8491
- and they can help you out. If there are no dealers in your area e-mail me and I
- can send you some product info, etc... I am a dealer in the San Jose area.
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- Todd
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