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High Performance
20W-50 Motor Oil
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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: Product Code:
ARO
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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, B3, 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
MIXING AMSOIL
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 Ea full-flow oil
filter, the filter should be changed at 25,500-mile or one year 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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TYPICAL PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES |
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AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic
20W-50 Motor Oil (ARO) |
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM
D-445) |
18.1 |
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM
D-445) |
126 |
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Viscosity Index (ASTM D-2270) |
161 |
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CCS Viscosity @ -15°C, cP (ASTM D 2602)
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3605 |
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Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 97) |
-38 (-35) |
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Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 92) |
236 (457) |
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High Temperature/High Shear @ 150°C and
1.0 X 106 s-1, cP (ASTM D 4683), cP |
5.0 |
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Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D 4172 @ 40 kgf, 150°C, 1800
rpm, 1 hour, Scar in mm)
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0.39 |
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Noack Volatility, % weight loss (g/100g)
(DIN 51581) |
6.0 |
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Total Base Number |
>12.0 |
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