Florida Synthetics AMSOIL Newsletter News for Amsoil Preferred Customers
October 2006

Welcome to the second edition of the Florida Synthetics Preferred Customer Newsletter. As your Independent Amsoil Dealer, I'm here to help you choose Amsoil products that meet your needs and to make you aware of the latest and greatest coming out of AMSOIL, Inc. If you'd prefer not to receive this newsletter (about once a month), hit the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email.

In This Issue
  • Coming December 1 - Mothers Polishes, Waxes, Cleaners
  • Absolute Efficiency Filters now for Motorcycles
  • Big Changes for Heavy Duty Diesels
  • Bosch, we haven't forgot you!

  • Absolute Efficiency Filters now for Motorcycles

    AMSOIL INC. revolutionized the filtration industry with its introduction of AMSOIL Ea Air and Ea Oil Filters. For the first time exclusive nanofiber technology – the same technology used in the Abrams M1 tank and other heavy duty applications – was made available for automotive applications. Now, AMSOIL has made this outstanding new technology available for motorcycles.
    Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters feature a specially constructed silicone anti-drainback valve and a nitrile sealing gasket to go along with the full-synthetic Ea nanofiber media. The anti-drainback valve provides excellent protection during startup and remains flexible in all temperatures, and the nitrile sealing gasket resists chemical breakdown, providing excellent durability and ensuring long filter life. AMSOIL Ea Motorcycle Oil Filters are fluted for easy removal from the motorcycle and are available in a chrome-plated alternative to the normal black filters.


    Big Changes for Heavy Duty Diesels

    Diesel fuel, like diesel engines, is changing to meet emission and other environmental requirements. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced major changes in diesel fuel for 2007, including Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel (ULSD), bringing the sulfur content to 15 ppm, a staggering drop from the current requirement of 500 ppm. Lower sulfur means lower lubricity, the property that controls wear in the fuel injectors and fuel pump. Once the new fuel starts hitting the pumps around the country starting very soon, diesel engines will start having issues related to the lower lubricity of the ULSD fuel. The amazing thing is that almost nobody is really aware of this!
    Furthermore, new emission regulations have brought on engine modifications such as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), causing rapid TBN depletion due to acid formation and higher levels of soot loading in the oil. Higher soot and particulate content has resulted in the introduction of diesel particulate filters, but they clog easily, lowering engine efficiency. All of these changes mean that new diesel fuel needs quality fuel additives to keep equipment operating efficiently and prevent malfunction. AMSOIL has made some changes to its line of fuel additives. The changes reflect the new diesel fuel regulations and incorporate the latest in fuel additive technology. Amsoil Diesel Concentrate (ADF) should be used with every tank of fuel, to replace the lubricity lost by removing the sulfur from the fuel. It reduces cylinder wear, lubricates injectors and fuel pumps, minimizes soot loading, protects against water contamination, improves fuel economy and restores horsepower. I know that sounds like a lot of lofty claims for a fuel additive, but Amsoil has done the testing and the results are real. For much more detail, see the September 2006 issue of Action News, the official Amsoil monthly magazine (if you're a preferred customer, you get it in the mail each month).

    On the oil side, there are also changes. Starting in 2007 heavy duty diesel engines, API grade CJ-4 is required. This new oil specification is aimed at further reducing emissions from heavy duty diesels (and it's not far down the road for light duty diesels). Amsoil has conducted 12.5 million miles of testing of its new CJ-4 oil (5W-40, DEO). The 2007 engine regulations place heavier demands than ever on engine oils. Without going into all the gory technical details (see the October Action News if you're into that kind of thing) DEO is a revolutionary new oil that meets all the new API CJ-4 requirements and allows for extended drain intervals in heavy duty diesels with oil testing.
    AMSOIL offers four premium quality synthetic diesel oils for 2006 and earlier EGR equipped and non- EGR equipped diesel vehicles. AMSOIL Synthetic 15W- 40 Heavy Duty Diesel and Marine Motor Oil (AME), Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil (HDD), Synthetic 10W-30/SAE 30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil (ACD) and Synthetic Blend 15W-40 Gasoline and Diesel Oil (PCO) surpass the most stringent diesel oil specifications for 2006 and earlier diesel engines, including API CI-4 PLUS.
    These oils offer superior protection and performance for extended drain intervals in non-EGR equipped engines, and drain intervals may be extended by oil analysis in pre-2007 EGR-equipped engines.
    For post-2007 engines DEO 5W-40 is the only choice. You should not run a CI-4+ or earlier oil in a 2007+ heavy duty diesel engine. You can use DEO in 2006 and earlier engines, with great results. Extended drain intervals are possible, but AMSOIL recommends you do used oil analysis to determine the interval for your rig. For pre-2007 HD diesels, I still recommend AME or HDD.


    Bosch, we haven't forgot you!

    Yes, Amsoil carries the entire line of Bosch plugs, plug wires, and wiper blades. Next time you're ordering oil, think about whether it's also time to replace these items that are so easy for forget. I know I never remember to replace my wiper blades until that first big rain of the summer when I realise I can't see a darn thing.
    When you look up your oils and filters with the Online Application Guide it will also give you the Bosch parts that fit your vehicle.


    Coming December 1 - Mothers Polishes, Waxes, Cleaners

    I just learned that AMSOIL dealers will be able to carry the entire Mothers line of automotive polishes, waxes and cleaners. That means that YOU, the members of the Amsoil Preferred Customer wholesale buying club, will be able to buy Mothers products at wholesale dealer prices! Look for more great products coming down the line from Amsoil in the coming months.

    Universal EaA filters

    AMSOIL now offers universal air induction filters (EaAU) designed to replace stock oil wetted gauze or foam conical filters that were supplied with custom induction systems produced by K&N, Injen, S&B, Green, AIRAID, AFE, TrueFlow and more. AMSOIL Ea Air Induction Filters offer better efficiency, excellent airflow and are cleanable. Don't let an oiled gauze filter continue to let dirt into your engine just for a few horsepower! There is a better way! Keep the horsepower and clean the intake air properly!

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