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The 10W-40 motorcycle oil was a great benefit
all season. It provided longer life to our race engines. With other
conventional petroleum-based oils we had to change the oil after every
race weekend. With the AMSOIL in our bikes, we changed the oil after
three weekends. That saves our team time and money in preparation and
maintenance during the season. The AMSOIL also allowed our engines to
run 5-10 degrees cooler during each race, which allows us to make more
horsepower.
Canaan M. Manley
Owner of Backdraft Motorsports
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL
Synthetic High Performance 10W-40 Motorcycle Engine Oil is specially formulated
to provide tough lubricating protection in the most demanding
operations. It is recommended for use in all
four-cycle motorcycle and ATV engines, including
those with wet clutch systems requiring API CD, SG-CG or SH-CD oils.
WEAR PROTECTION
AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils are specially formulated
with high levels of zinc and phosphorous for superior protection of cam
lobes and other high pressure components. In fact,
AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oils contain more zinc and phosphorous than
other popular motorcycle oils (see graph). AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oils leave a wear scar up to 40 percent smaller than
the scars left by other popular brands in the ATM D4172 Four-Ball Wear
Test.
Some
four-cycle motorcycle and ATV transmissions and engines share an oil
sump, so the engine oil also provides wear protection
to the transmission gears. AMSOIL offers superior
wear protection to transmission gears, which are often subject
to high surface pressure and rotation speed. It also promotes
proper wet clutch performance.
FRICTION
MODIFIER FREE
AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils contain no friction modifiers, making them
ideal for motorcycle and ATV engines. The friction modifier
free formulation of AMSOIL ensures
dependable starting, smooth running, good fuel efficiency, desirable
stall speeds and clutch compatibility.
PERFORMANCE
FORMULATED
AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oils contain a robust
dispersant/detergent package, making them ideal for use
in high-stress motorcycle engines. The dispersant/detergent additive
packages allow them to stay serviceable longer than other oils.
TEMPERATURE
AND PERFORMANCE
AMSOIL High
Performance Synthetic Motorcycle Oils provide superior performance.
Their outstanding low temperature fluidity ensures
easy cranking, dependable starting and fast post-startup protection.
The superior high-temperature protection ensures the
formation of a clean, protective film of oil between working parts
during high-temperature, high-stress operations.
High-temperature
operations often lead to the thermal degradation and oxidation of conventional
oils, which leads to the formation of deposits, sludge
and varnish. AMSOIL withstands thermal degradation
and oxidation at higher temperatures than conventional oils do,
ensuring clean, dependable performance in
high-stress, high-temperature operations. Especially in air-cooled
engines.
APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL High
Performance Synthetic Motorcycle Oils may be used in
all four-cycle air- and liquid-cooled gasoline motorcycle engines, and
two-cycle and four-cycle transmissions requiring any
of the following specifications:
API SJ,
SH, SG, SF, CI-4, CH-4, CG-4, CF-2, CF, CD, JASO MA
In
general, Japanese motorcycles use 10W-40 (AMF) while US
and European motorcycles use 20W-50 (AMV).
Check your owner's manual.
SERVICE LIFE
- Motorcycles and
Recreation Vehicles: change according to
manufacturer's recommendations, without oil
filtration.
- With oil filtration
(AMSOIL SDF Full-Flow Oil Filter), up to 2
times longer than manufacturer's recommendations or 6 months, whichever
comes first. If a Hastings or other filter is used,
filter should be changed at manufacturer recommendations.
RACING ENGINES
- Change AMF and AMV at
intervals specified by Owner Experience/used Oil Analysis.
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.
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TYPICAL PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES (revised
9/02)
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AMSOIL
High Performance Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil (AMF)
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
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14.7
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| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
88.6
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| Viscosity Index (ASTM D-2270) |
173
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| CCS Viscosity @ -25°C, cP (ASTM D 2602) |
4500
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| Pour
Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 97) |
-48
(-54)
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| Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 92) |
232 (450)
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| High Temperature/High Shear Viscosity cP, 150°C, 1.0 X 106
s.-1, (ASTM D 4683) |
4.2
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| Four
Ball Wear Test (ASTM D-4172 @ 40 kg, 150°C, 1800 rpm, 1 hour, Scar in
mm) |
0.40
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| Noack
Volatility, % weight loss (g/100g) (ASTM D-51581) |
6.6
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Total
Base Number
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>12.0
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Product Data Revision Date:
09/02
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