AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil (ATM)
and 10 competing conventional and synthetic 10W-30 motor oils
were subjected to a series of API motor oil tests. The competing
oils included petroleum-based Castrol GTX Drive Hard, Mobil Drive
Clean, Pennzoil with Purebase, Quaker State Peak Performance and
Valvoline, as well as synthetic-based Valvoline Synpower,
Quaker State, Castrol Syntec, Pennzoil and Mobil 1 SuperSyn Multi-Vehicle.
Seven API 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) measures a lubricant’s viscosity at low temperatures and high shear rates. The Four-Ball Wear Test measures a lubricant’s wear protection properties. The impressive test results show AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil outperformed the competitors in each test.
The Thin-Film
Oxygen Uptake Test evaluates the oxidation stability of
lubricating oils. A mixture of the test oil and chemistries found
in gasoline engine operation (oxidized/nitrated fuel, soluble
metals and distilled water) are placed in a test vessel, which is
pressurized with oxygen and placed in a heated bath. Anti-oxidant
breakdown is evident when the oxygen pressure in the vessel
rapidly decreases. At this point, the induction time (break point)
of the oil is recorded. As shown in the graph, AMSOIL Synthetic
10W-30 Motor Oil had the highest induction time of all the tested
oils. In fact, it didn’t reach its break point in over 500
minutes of testing.
The superior oxidation stability of AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil allows it to effectively resist the formation of engine deposits and sludge, keeping engines running clean and efficient and extending oil life. It also resists thickening, maintaining its superior wear protection and lubricating properties and maximizing fuel efficiency.
The High
Temperature/High Shear Test measures a lubricant’s viscosity
under severe high temperature and shear conditions that resemble
highly-loaded journal bearings in fired internal combustion
engines. In order to prevent bearing wear, it is important for a
lubricant to maintain its protective viscosity under severe
operating conditions. The minimum High Temperature/High Shear
viscosity for a 30 weight oil is 2.9 cP. As shown in the graph,
AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil surpasses this minimum
standard and displayed the highest High Temperature/High Shear
viscosity in the group.
The superior viscosity retention of AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil in the face of severe temperature and shear conditions allows it to provide continuous, unsurpassed protection for engine bearings, extending equipment life and preventing wear.
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. A maximum of 15 percent evaporation loss is
allowable to meet API SL and ILSAC GF-3 specifications. As shown
in the graph, AMSOIL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil outperformed its
nearest competitor by over 30 percent.
The extremely low volatility of AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil allows it to maintain its superior protective and performance qualities throughout extended drain intervals, even when faced with severe operating temperatures. In addition, oil consumption and emissions are minimized and fuel efficiency is maximized.
The Pour
Point Test determines the lowest temperature at which a lubricant
will flow when cooled under prescribed conditions. The lower a
lubricant’s pour point, the better protection it provides in
low temperature service. As shown in the graph, AMSOIL Synthetic
10W-30 Motor Oil has the lowest pour point of the tested oils.
The low pour point of AMSOIL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil allows it to maintain its fluidity in extremely low temperatures, reducing drag on moving vehicle parts, providing critical engine components with quick, essential lubrication and easing startup in cold temperatures. Wear is greatly reduced and equipment life is extended.
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. As shown in the graph, AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30
Motor Oil has the highest TBN of the tested oils.
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.
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. 10W motor oils are tested at -25°C and must have a
viscosity below 7000 cP to pass. As shown in the graph, AMSOIL
Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil is well below the maximum requirement,
while many of the competing oils barely pass.
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.
The Four
Ball Wear Test determines the wear protection properties of a
lubricant. Three metal balls are clamped together and covered
with the test lubricant, while a rotating fourth ball is pressed
against them in sliding contact. This contact typically
produces a wear scar, which is measured and recorded. The smaller
the average wear scar, the better the wear protection provided by
the lubricant. As shown in the graph, AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30
Motor Oil produced the smallest wear scar of the tested
lubricants.
AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil provides unsurpassed protection against engine wear. Equipment life is extended, and repairs, downtime and expenses are reduced.
AMSOIL
Inc. has been the leader in synthetic motor oil formulation since
its introduction of the world's first API rated 
synthetic
motor oil in 1972. By specializing exclusively in synthetic
lubricant technology, AMSOIL is able to optimize the most
advanced chemistries available. The "Genuine Synthetic PAO
Formulated" designation displayed on AMSOIL packaging
indicates that the oils are formulated with Polyalphaolefin (PAO)
synthetic base stocks. This chemistry is the industry's premier
base stock technology. Unlike coventional mineral based
chemistries, AMSOIL PAO base stocks contain fully saturated,
hydrogenated molecules and are free of wax and other impurities.
Combined with an exac balance of premium additives, it delivers
superior hot and cold temperature performance, resists oxidation
and acid formation and provides long term wear protection. AMSOIL
"Genuine Synthetic PAO Formulated" oils have shattered
the parameters of the most rigorous industry testing and set the
standard for all other motor oils.
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