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Tom Risley - AMSOIL Direct Jobber
Tom Risley - AMSOIL Direct Jobber
http://www.lubedealer.com/SyntheticlubeRiz/
What Are Synthetic Lubricants?
Engines, transmissions and other mechanical systems Pure
contain hundreds of moving parts. Though the metal The base stocks from which synthetic lubricants are
surfaces of these parts look smooth, they are actually made contain no sulfur, nitrogen or other elements that
full of microscopic peaks and valleys. When the peak of invite the formation of sludge and other products of
one surface touches its mating surface, it causes wear. lubricant breakdown. Synthetic lubricants can be used
Wear may lead to costly component damage or failure. in higher temperatures than refined lubricants without
Wear reduction and failure prevention are the primary breaking down. Their resistance to breakdown also
functions of lubrication. allows them to be used longer than refined lubricants
can be used. Lubricated systems stay cleaner and last
longer with synthetics.
Uniform
The base stocks from which synthetic lubricants are
made feature uniform and smooth molecular struc-
tures, which ensures low friction as lubricant layers
slide across one another. Reduced friction increases
energy through-put for greater fuel efficiency and power,
and reduces heat and wear for longer equipment life.
Molecular uniformity also helps synthetics resist thin-
ning in heat and thickening in cold, which helps them
protect better than refined oils over a system’s operat-
ing temperature range and helps ensure secure sealing.
Designable
Many different kinds of base stocks may be used to
create synthetic lubricants, allowing a synthetic to be
designed for virtually any application. Some base stocks
are ideal for use in extremely cold environments, others
are perfect for use in extreme heat. Some are extremely
safe in applications in which refined lubricants pose a
Refined Oils fire or explosion hazard. Refined oils simply do not
offer the design flexibility synthetics offer.
Conventional oils – the oils most people are familiar with
The designability of synthetics also allows them to be
– are refined from crude oil. Refining is a process of
tailored very specifically to the needs of everyday appli-
physically separating light oil components from heavy
cations, such as automotive engines, commercial equip-
ones.
ment or industrial machinery. That specificity helps
Crude oil contains a full range of different kinds of
ensure long life and peak power, performance and fuel
molecules. Many are similar in weight but not in struc-
economy from the lubricated system, as well as
ture. The refining process cannot distinguish such
extended lubricant life.
molecules, so a wide assortment of molecules is present
in a finished lubricant made from crude oil stocks.
Many crude oil molecules are not beneficial to the
lubrication process. For example, paraffin causes refined
lubricants to thicken and flow poorly in cold tempera-
tures. Molecules containing sulfur, nitrogen and other
elements invite the formation of sludge and other by-
products of lubricant breakdown, especially in high-
temperature applications. Sludge and breakdown
by-products significantly increase wear rates.
The different shapes of the assorted molecules of
refined lubricants means lubricant surfaces are irregu-
lar at the molecular level. As lubricant layers flow across
one another during the lubrication process, these irreg-
ularities create friction, which consumes power, reduces
fuel efficiency and increases heat and wear.
Synthetic Lubricants
Synthetic lubricants are chemically engineered from
pure chemicals rather than refined from crude oil. That
gives them significant advantages over refined oils.
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to maintain its superior protective and performance qualities November 2008 test results
throughout extended drain intervals, even when faced with severe AMSOIL synthetic motor oil’s low pour point allows it to
operating temperatures. In addition, oil consumption and emissions maintain its fluidity in extremely low temperatures, reducing
are minimized and fuel efficiency is maximized. drag on moving vehicle parts, providing quick, essential
lubrication and easing startup in cold temperatures.
Tom Risley - AMSOIL Direct Jobber
http://www.lubedealer.com/SyntheticlubeRiz/
AMSOIL Products Save Money
The uninformed have always assumed that AMSOIL a major strain on businesses that rely on vehicles and
synthetic lubricants were more expensive than con- heavy equipment in their daily operations. AMSOIL
ventional products. It is true that the initial cost is higher synthetic lubricants improve fuel economy by allowing
than most petroleum-based products, but an investment moving parts to move more freely, using less energy and
in AMSOIL synthetic lubricants is an investment in your creating less friction than when conventional lubricants
business. AMSOIL saves businesses money by improv- are used.
ing fuel economy, reducing maintenance costs and The use of AMSOIL synthetic motor oil, gear lubes
downtime, and extending drain intervals. and transmission fluids can have a profound impact on
fuel economy. Industry tests demonstrate an average
Reduced Maintenance conservative decrease in fuel consumption by 2 to 5
Because AMSOIL lubricants are superior to conventional percent by switching to synthetic lubricants. Many
products, equipment maintenance is needed less often. AMSOIL customers report even larger gains in fuel
The unsurpassed protection, cleaning and cooling prop- economy. Doesn’t seem like much? Imagine a fleet of
erties of AMSOIL keep moving parts looking and work- 100 class 8 vehicles running an average 120,000 miles
ing like new, reducing equipment malfunctions and per year at an average 6.5 mpg with diesel fuel at $2.25
failures. a gallon. Using those numbers, the fleet spends
$4,153,846.16 on fuel annually. A switch to AMSOIL
Extended Drain Intervals products improves the fleet’s mpg by 4 percent, reduc-
Extended drain intervals are key to improving bottom ing fuel costs to $3,994,082.84. That’s a savings of
lines. Changing fluids less often means buying them less $159,763.32, enough for 71,006 gallons of fuel.
often. It also means equipment is in the shop less often,
reducing maintenance needs and downtime and Waste Oil Disposal
improving efficiency. Extended drain intervals also prevent the disposal of
Less Downtime additional waste oil. Disposing of used oil can be costly
and barrels of used oil take up a great deal
Less maintenance and extended drains mean less
of space in the shop. A fleet of 60 vehicles using
downtime, and less downtime means equipment is
conventional oil and conventional oil change intervals
working more often and getting more done. It also
produces 1,080 gallons of waste oil every year. By
means less time spent working on equipment when
switching to AMSOIL, that same fleet would produce
there are other things to be done.
only 360 gallons of waste oil per year. Less waste oil
Longer-Lasting Equipment means lower disposal costs, more shop space and a
AMSOIL products improve equipment’s durability cleaner environment.
because they provide superior protection. Less wear,
stress and strain on moving parts allows equipment to
Money Saved
last longer, reducing replacement costs. The most important aspect of these benefits is that
they save businesses money. Better fuel economy,
Better Fuel Economy reduced maintenance, longer-lasting equipment, less
Fuel economy is becoming more important with each money spent on oil and less waste oil all provide
passing year. Gas and diesel prices keep rising, putting significant savings.
• Convenience • Improved Mileage • Reduced Maintenance • Reduced Downtime • Extended Drain Intervals • Save Money
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