Do You Have Questions About Synthetic Motor Oil?
Editor’s Note: The following are some frequently asked questions from AMSOIL users and the answers from company experts and technical services personnel.
Question: Could using AMSOIL motor oil void a new car warranty?
Answer: Absolutely not. Using AMSOIL motor oil cannot void your warranty. Vehicle manufacturers recommend using motor oils meeting certain viscosity grades and American Petroleum Institute service requirements. Whether the motor oil ispetroleum based or synthetic will not affect warranty coverage. The manufacturer isrequired to cover all equipment failures it would normally cover as long as the oil meets the requirements and was not the cause of the failure. AMSOIL motor oil exceeds these requirements and has never been deemed the cause of an engine’s failure. Even so, AMSOIL INC. has its own limited warranty, protecting you even further. In addition, the federally mandated Magnuson-Moss Act states that a manufacturer may not require the use of a specific brand of aftermarket product unless it’s provided free of charge.
Question: What’s the difference between conventional petroleum motor oils and synthetic motor oils?
Answer: Conventional petroleum oils are refined from crude oil which is pumped from within the earth. The refining process does not remove many of the impurities inherent in the crude oil. These impurities detract from the lubricating ability of the oil and contribute to deposits, sludge and varnish formation. AMSOIL synthetic motor oils are constructed in the laboratory and contain no impurities. AMSOIL synthetic motor oils have uniform molecular structures and are designed for specific lubricating applications. They are not affected by the high temperatures or demanding operating conditions of modern engines.
Question: How is it possible to drive 25,000 miles without an oil change using AMSOIL motor oil?
Answer: AMSOIL synthetic motor oils are guaranteed to run 25,000 miles or one year in mechanically sound gasoline engines, providing, of course, the oil is kept free of contaminants by changing the oil filter according to the manufacturer’s recommendation or, when using an AMSOIL oil filter, changing the filter at six months or 12,500 miles, whichever comes first. AMSOIL coined the phrase “extended drain interval” and it’s been validated by more than 30 years of industry testing and by hundreds of thousands of motorists and billions of over-the-road miles.
AMSOIL synthetic motor oils maintain their integrity unlike conventional petroleum oils that break down in heat. AMSOIL motor oils resist performance-robbing deposits and volitization, or burn off, which allows them to hold their viscosity and decrease oil consumption. Finally, the superior additive package in AMSOIL motor oils enhances the oil’s ability to function, hold up under engine stress and remain serviceable for the full 25,000 miles.
Question: Could switching to AMSOIL motor oil after running petroleum oil in my new car for a year cause mechanical problems?
Answer: Switching from petroleum oil to AMSOIL is perfectly safe.
Question: Can I mix AMSOIL motor oil with petroleum oil?
Answer: There’s no danger in mixing AMSOIL motor oil with another brand. However, conventional petroleum oil will detract from the superior performance of AMSOIL motor oil.
