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Motor Oils Tested
Test Areas
AMSOIL ATM
Mobil 1 Extended Performance
Quaker State Advanced Full Synthetic
Pennzoil Platinum
Trop Artic
Motorcraft
Castrol GTX
Chevron Supreme
Havoline
Formula Shell
Pennzoil
Thin Film Oxygen Uptake (ASTM D-4742)
High Temperature/High Shear (ASTM D-4683)
NOACK Volatility (ASTM D-5800)
Pour Point (ASTM D-97)
Total Base Number (ASTM D-2896)
Cold Cranking Simulator (ASTM D-5293)
Four-Ball Wear (ASTM D-4172)
AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil (ATM) and 10
competing conventional, synthetic and synthetic
blend 10W-30 motor oils were subjected to a series
of motor oil tests. The competing oils included
petroleum-based Castrol GTX, Chevron Supreme,
Havoline, Formula Shell and Pennzoil, as well as
synthetic-blends Trop Artic and Motorcraft, and
full-synthetic Pennzoil Platinum, Quaker State
Advanced Full Synthetic and Mobil 1 Extended
Performance.
Seven tests were run on the motor oils. The
Thin-Film Oxygen Uptake Test (TFOUT) measures
the oxidation stability of engine oils. The High
Temperature/High Shear Test (HTHS) measures a
lubricant’s viscosity under severe operating conditions. The NOACK Volatility Test measures the evaporation loss of oils in high temperature service.
Pour Point indicates the lowest temperature at
which a fluid will flow. Total Base Number (TBN) is
the measurement of a lubricant’s reserve alkalinity
for combating acids. The Cold Cranking Simulator
Test (CCS) indicates the degree to which a lubricant
can impact cold weather starting. The impressive
test results show AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor
Oil outperformed the competitors in nearly every
test.
EXTENDS OIL LIFE
Thin Film Oxygen Uptake Test
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The Thin Film Oxygen Uptake Test
(TFOUT) is used to evaluate engine oil’s
ability to resist heat and oxygen breakdown when contaminated with oxidized/nitrated fuel, water, and soluble
metals such as lead, copper, iron, manganese and silicon. This test is designed
to mimic the operating conditions of a
gasoline engine.
AMSOIL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
has superior heat and oxidation resistance to control sludge deposits and
extend oil life. Engines stay clean for
maximum protection and oil changes
are reduced, saving time and money.
Tested in an independent laboratory in August 2005
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PROTECTS HOT
ENGINES
(ASTM D-4683)
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The High Temperature/High Shear Test
measures a lubricant’s viscosity under
severe high temperature and shear conditions that are similar to severe service
applications in an engine. In order to
prevent wear, it is important for a lubricant to maintain its protective viscosity
level under severe operating conditions.
AMSOIL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
does not “shear back” and thin out like
other motor oils. Its superior viscosity
stability provides unsurpassed bearing
protection for dependable engine operation, especially during hot operating
conditions.
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June 2005 Test Results
MAXIMIZES FUEL ECONOMY, REDUCES
OIL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS
NOACK Volatility
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The NOACK Volatility Test determines
the evaporation loss of lubricants in high
temperature service. The more motor
oils vaporize, the thicker and heavier
they become, contributing to poor circulation, reduced fuel economy and
increased oil consumption, wear and
emissions.
AMSOIL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
resists high temperature volatilization
(evaporation) better than other motor
oils. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil maintains peak fuel efficiency and reduces oil
consumption and emissions.
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IMPROVES COLD
TEMPERATURE STARTUP
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The Pour Point Test determines the
lowest temperature at which a lubricant will flow. The lower a lubricant’s
pour point, the better protection it provides in low temperature service.
Unlike conventional oils that solidify
in cold temperatures, AMSOIL 10W-30
Synthetic Motor oil remains fluid down
to -58° F. AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil
helps engines turn over easier and
flows quickly to engine parts for critical
start-up protection. Engines start faster
and wear is greatly reduced for
extended engine life.
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CONTROLS ACID FORMATION
Total Base Number
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Total Base Number (TBN) is the measurement of a lubricant’s reserve
alkalinity, which aids in the control of
acids formed during the combustion
process. The higher a motor oil’s TBN,
the more effective it is in suspending
wear-causing contaminants and reducing the corrosive effects of acids over
an extended period of time.
The high TBN of AMSOIL Synthetic
10W-30 Motor Oil allows it to effectively
combat wear-causing contaminants
and acids, providing superior protection
and performance over extended drain
intervals.
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HELPS ENGINES START EASIER
Cold Cranking Viscosity
(ASTM D-5293)
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The Cold Crank Simulator Test determines the apparent viscosity of lubricants at low temperatures and high
shear rates. Viscosity of lubricants
under these conditions is directly
related to engine cranking and startability. The lower a lubricant’s cold crank
viscosity, the easier an engine will turn
over in cold temperatures.
The low cold crank viscosity of
AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil
reduces drag on moving engine parts
and allows engines to achieve critical
cranking speed in extremely frigid temperatures. Engines turn over quickly
and dependably in the coldest winter
temperatures.
June 2005 Test Results
PROTECTS AGAINST WEAR
Four Ball Wear
(ASTM D-4172)
40Kg pressure @ 150 degrees C
1800 rpm for 1 hour duration
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The Four-Ball Wear Test evaluates the
protection provided by engine oil under
conditions of pressure and sliding
motion. The size of the scar left as a
result of the test determines the
amount of wear protection the lubricant
provides. The smaller the wear scar, the
better the protection.
Tests show that AMSOIL 10W-30
Synthetic Motor Oil has better antiwear performance than all other oils
tested. With AMSOIL Synthetic Motor
Oil, engine life can be extended and
major repairs are often reduced.
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