AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 High Performance 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. Excellent for motor homes and older
vehicles, as well as most types of modern equipment. Performance
specifications include:
API SL, CF & CI-4+
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic 10W-40 Motor
Oil provides superior protection and performance in the most severe
automotive driving conditions. AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic
10W-40 Motor Oil provides a wide range of protection in all four-cycle
gasoline and diesel engines, including pickups, RVs, cars and
off-highway vehicles. It is recommended for use in 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 10W-40 Motor Oil resists vaporization.
In fact, according to the NOACK Volatility Test, which measures
the weight loss of an oil due to evaporation, AMSOIL High Performance
10W-40 only loses 7.0 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 High Performance 10W-40 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 10W-40 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 High Performance
Synthetic 10W-40 Motor Oil keep engines running in their optimum
temperature range for top performance and long life.
PROVIDES HIGH SHEAR STABILITY
AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic 10W-40 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 High Performance Synthetic
10W-40 Motor Oil maintains an extremely protective viscosity of
3.93 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 High Performance Synthetic 10W-40 Motor
Oil remains fluid at temperatures as low as -54°F (-48°C),
permitting easy engine cranking for quick starts. During sub-zero
temperatures, it flows to all parts of the engine much quicker
than conventional petroleum oils, greatly reducing the rate of
wear and increasing engine life.
RESISTS DEPOSIT FORMATION
AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic 10W-40 Motor
Oil is highly resistant to oxidation, running significantly cleaner
than conventional motor oils. AMSOIL 10W-40 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 High Performance Synthetic 10W-40 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 High Performance Synthetic 10W-40 Motor
Oil features a superior synthetic composition and advanced performance
additives, performing much longer than competing conventional
and synthetic oils. No other major oil manufacturer matches AMSOIL's
25,000-mile or one-year drain interval recommendations.
APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic 10W-40 Motor
Oil may be used in gasoline or diesel engines and is recommended
for applications requiring the following specifications:
API SJ, SL, CF, CF-2, CH-4, CI-4
ACEA A3, B3, E3, E5
DAIMLER CHRYSLER 228.3, 229.1
CUMMINS CES 20071, 20072, 20076, 20077
MACK EO-M, EO-M+
VOLVO VDS, VDS-2
ALLISON C-3, C-4
CATERPILLAR ECF-1, TO-2, TO-3
MAN 271, 3275
MTU Type 2
DETROIT DIESEL Series 2000/4000 Category 2
JASO MA (Motorcycle)
MIXING AMSOIL
AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic 10W-40 Motor
Oil is compatible with conventional petroleum oils; however, mixing
AMSOIL 10W-40 with a conventional oil will shorten the drain period
of AMSOIL 10W-40. Engine oil additives or after-market products
are not recommended for use with AMSOIL 10W-40.
SERVICE LIFE
In personal cars and light-duty trucks with
non-turbocharged gasoline engines, drain oil at 25,000 miles
or one-year intervals, whichever comes first.
In turbocharged gasoline engines, change oil
at three 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 non-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 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 motorcycle engines, change oil according
to manufacturer's recommendations, without oil filtration. With
oil filtration (AMSOIL SDF & SMF Filters), up to 2 times
longer than manufacturer's recommendations or 6 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 three times the engine manufacturer's
recommended drain interval or six months, whichever comes first.
If the vehicle is equipped with an AMSOIL Ea
full-flow oil filter, the filter should be changed at 25,000-mile
or one year intervals (whichever comes first) in gasoline engines.
Non-AMSOIL oil filters should be changed at the engine manufacturer's
recommended filter change interval.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
AMSOIL High
Performance Synthetic 10W-40 Motor Oil (AMO)
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
14.9
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
90.5
Viscosity Index (ASTM D-2270)
174
CCS Viscosity @ -20°C, cP (ASTM D 2602)
4240
Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 97)
-48 (-54)
Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 92)
234 (453)
High Temperature/High Shear @ 150°C and 1.0
X 106 s-1, cP (ASTM D 4683), cP
4.3
Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D 4172 @ 40 kgf,
150°C, 1800 rpm, 1 hour, Scar in mm)
0.40
Noack Volatility, % weight loss (g/100g) (DIN
51581)