SAE 20W-50 Synthetic High Performance/High Milage Motor
Oil
Formulated for use in
both gasoline and diesel engines. Offers multi-functionality and
excellent wear protection. Ideal for applications where the extra
protection of a higher viscosity oil is desired. Ecellent for motor
homes and older vehicles, as well as most types of modern
equipment. Performance specifications include:
API SL, CF
&
CI-4+

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL High Performance
Synthetic 20W-50 Motor Oil is specially formulated to provide
superior protection and performance in the most demanding
applications. It provides a wide range of protection in all
four-cycle gasoline and diesel engines, including pickups, RVs,
cars and off-highway vehicles and is ideal for use in high-stress
vehicles subject to stop-and-go driving, short trips, high
temperatures, frequent trailer pulling and off-road
use.
Resists High Temperature Vaporization
Conventional motor oils
tend to "boil off" in high temperatures, losing up to 25 percent of
their original weight. These vaporized oils circulate poorly,
reduce fuel efficiency and contribute to excessive emissions and
engine wear. AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic 20W-50 Motor Oil
resists vaporization. In fact, according to the NOACK Volatility
Test, which measures the weight loss of an oil due to evaporation,
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 only loses 6.0 percent of its weight in
high temperature service, surpassing rigorous European standards
set at 13 percent weight loss in high temperature testing. The
superior vaporization resistance of AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 keeps
engine wear, oil consumption and emissions to a minimum, while
keeping oil circulation efficient and fuel economy
high.
Resists
Oxidation and Thermal Breakdown
Conventional oils
oxidize in high operating temperatures, producing sludge and
deposit build-up that contribute to corrosion, increased engine
wear and decreased fuel economy. AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic
20W-50 Motor Oil resists oil breakdown, maintaining its cooling and
lubricating properties and providing extended drain intervals. It
continues to provide maximum protection at temperatures that
oxidize conventional oils. The advanced heat transfer capabilities
and high lubricity of AMSOIL 20W-50 Motor Oil keep engines running
in their optimum temperature range for top performance and long
life.
Provides High Shear Stability
AMSOIL
Synthetic 20W-50 Motor Oil surpasses the North American SAE and
European ACEA oil specifications for high temperature/high shear
(HTHS) viscosity. It retains its viscosity at temperatures and
loads that cause conventional oils to shear back to a lower
viscosity. AMSOIL 20W-50 Motor Oil maintains an extremely
protective viscosity of 4.9 cP at 302°F (150°C) in the ASTM D 4683
High Temperature/High Shear Test, significantly exceeding test
limits.
Provides
Low Temperature Protection
AMSOIL
Synthetic 20W-50 Motor Oil maintains outstanding low temperature
fluidity, ensuring easy engine cranking for quick starts. During
sub-zero temperatures, it flows to all parts of the engine much
quicker than conventional petroleum 20W-50 oils, greatly reducing
the rate of wear and increasing engine life.
Resists
Deposit Formation
AMSOIL
Synthetic 20W-50 Motor Oil is highly resistant to oxidation,
running significantly cleaner than conventional motor oils. AMSOIL
20W-50 has a superior detergent/dispersant additive package that,
when tested after tens of thousands of miles of use in the
crankcase, still exhibits outstanding deposit
control.
Inhibits
Rust and Corrosion
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50
Motor Oil contains special rust and corrosion inhibitors to protect
iron parts, as well as copper, lead and aluminum bearing
materials.
Provides
Extended Drain Intervals
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50
Motor Oil features a superior synthetic composition and advanced
performance additives, performing much longer than competing
conventional and synthetic oils.
APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL High Performance
Synthetic 20W-50 Motor Oil may be used in gasoline or diesel
engines requiring oils meeting the following specifications.
- API SL/CF & CI-4+
- ACEA A3, 83, E2, E3, E5
- Chrysler MS 8809A
- Cummins CES 20071, 20072, 20076, 20077
- Ford ESR M2C 179A
- Daimler Chrysler 228.3, 229.1
- Mack EO-L, EO-M, EO-M+
- Volvo VDS, VDS-2
- Allison C-3, C-4
- Caterpillar TO-2, TO-3
- JASO-MA
AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic 20W-50 Motor Oil is compatible with conventional petroleum oils; however, mixing AMSOIL 20W-50 with a conventional oil will shorten the drain period of AMSOIL 20W-50. Engine oil additives or after-market products are not recommended for use with AMSOIL 20W-50.
SERVICE LIFE
In personal cars and light-duty trucks with nonturbocharged gasoline engines, change oil at three times the engine manufacturer's recommended drain interval or one year, whichever comes first.
In turbocharged gasoline engines, change oil at two times the engine manufacturer's recommended drain interval or six months, whichever comes first.
In high-performance and racing engines, change oil at intervals specified by used oil analysis.
In light-duty and nonturbocharged diesel engines, change oil at two or more times the engine manufacturer's recommended drain intervals if the findings of used oil analysis support those drain intervals or six months, whichever comes first.
In heavy-duty and turbocharged diesel engines, change oil at two or more times the engine manufacturer's recommended drain intervals if the findings of used oil analysis support those drain intervals or six months, whichever comes first.
In marine craft and occasionally used gasoline engines, change oil at three times the engine manufacturer's recommended drain interval or one year, whichever comes first.
In fleet vehicles and industrial gasoline engines, change oil at two times the engine manufacturer's recommended drain interval or six months, whichever comes first.
If the vehicle is equipped with an AMSOIL Oil Filter, the filter should be changed at 12,500-mile or six-month intervals (whichever comes first) in gasoline engines and 7000-mile or six-month intervals (whichever comes first) in diesel engines. Non-AMSOIL oil filters should be changed at the engine manufacturer's recommended filter change interval.
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