Synthetic Lubricants

75 percent less camshaft wear in testing

Camshaft Wear Exposed: Why One Oil Cuts Damage by 75%

Quick Take Example Result: One oil in ASTM D6891 testing recorded 20.28 µm, showing substantially less wear than the industry standard. What the Sequence IVA Engine Test Measures in Camshaft Wear The Sequence IVA Engine Test (ASTM D6891) is a standardized laboratory procedure used to evaluate a motor oil’s ability to protect sliding surfaces from […]

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80 percent engine wear at startup

80% of Engine Wear Happens Before You Leave the Driveway

Here’s the cold-start test that shows which oils protect fastest Quick Take:The ASTM D5293 Cold-Cranking Simulator measures how easily oil flows in extreme cold. Lower viscosity here means faster oil circulation, quicker startup protection, and less wear — especially important since up to 80% of engine wear happens during cold starts. Cold Starts: The Silent

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100000 miles no bearing wear

Engine Bearing Wear: Spot the Damage Before Your Engine Gives Out

Inside a teardown that shows why base oil quality matters over the long haul. In a Hurry? Here’s the Bearing Story in 60 Seconds Inside the 100,000-Mile Bearing Torture Test Two matched Ford F-150s. Same 3.5L twin-turbo engines. Same loads. Same duty cycles.Testing used AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 100% Synthetic Motor Oil and a leading

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Motorcycle chain lube

Best Motorcycle Chain Lube’—Yeah, Right. Here’s the Ugly Truth and Real-World Solutions

Sick of the chatter? Get the facts and ride. Best Chain Lube Right Now: How Often Should I Lube My Chain? How Do I Apply Chain Lube Correctly? What’s the Best Lube for Rainy or Dusty Conditions? How and When Do I Clean My Chain? WD-40: Cleaner or Lube? How Do I Check for Chain

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