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Trends in Four-Cycle Engine Design
Small four-cycle engines have built a reputation for being nearly indestructible; they are able to withstand years and years of abuse. And when they reached the end of their service lives, they were repaired or rebuilt relatively easily and inexpensively. But recently, more and more four-cycle manufacturers have adopted "disposable" engine designs.

The Alternative to the "Disposal" Engine: AMSOIL
Modern four-cycle engines are more sophisticated than older engines and still have about the same potential service life as older engines. The main difference occurs near the end of their "lives." Some engine builders are now surface-plating high-wear areas such as cylinder walls. This makes lubricant protection crucial. If the plating wears down to the lighter block material, the engine is destroyed. Often, consumers must buy a whole new engine or machine because repair or rebuilding is no longer an option.

However, small engine owners can protect their engines against wear and extend the engine's service life no matter what the engine design by using AMSOIL synthetic motor oil and the AMSOIL POD Air Filter!

AMSOIL Synthetic Technology Saves Small Engines From Early Retirement

The simplicity of four-cycle lubrication systems practically requires advanced lubrication technology. Many of these systems do not include an oil filter, so changing the oil periodically is the only way to remove wear-causing particles. A petroleum oil in a small engine has the same limitations and defects as petroleum in automotive uses; it breaks down under high temperatures and high RPMs.

In four-cycle engines, the effects of conventional oil breakdown are even more destructive than they are in automotive engines because of the small engine's lack of oil filtration. In small engines, the oil dispersants must keep contaminants and wear particles suspended in the oil until it is eventually drained. When petroleum oil breaks down it doesn't take very long before these cleaning additives are depleted. Once the dispersants are gone, contaminants start dropping out of the oil, causing deposits and sludge build up. Premature engine wear is the result

The thermal and oxidative stability of AMSOIL synthetic motor oils make them ideal for the high heat and RPMs of four-cycle engines. They safely hold contaminants in suspension and their superior ability to reduce friction and wear keeps engines in top condition. As an added bonus, AMSOIL motor oils contain an advanced rust-prevention additive package that keeps protecting engines against condensation and water even when you're not using them!

Stop Dirt from "Sandpapering" Your Engine
Considering that lawn and garden equipment is operated in dusty, dirty environments, and inefficient air filter can be a major source of engine wear, and less-than-optimum air filters are often standard equipment on these machines. The life span of an engine can be shortened dramatically when it is fed a steady supply of dirt that "sandpapers" vital engine components.
Plus, the more dirt that gets into your oil, the more oil dispersants are used up fighting them.

The AMSOIL POD Air Filter is "fresh-air therapy" for hard-working four-cycle engines. The POD is reusable. Just wash, oil and reinstall the filter to ensure your engine gets an uninterrupted flow of clean intake air for better combustion and longer engine life.

Together, the team of AMSOIL synthetic oil and the AMSOIL POD Air Filter provides unbeatable four-cycle engine protection. Lawn and garden equipment will run cooler, smoother and longer, with AMSOIL!

Treat Hard-Working Two Cycle Engines to the Best!

Two-cycle engines are the workhorses of the lawn and garden world. They power a variety of equipment, from trimmers and blowers, to lawnmowers, tillers and chainsaws. Due to their small size and high-revving operation, these little engines are also among the most abused, neglected and needful of superior lubrication.

Because two-cycle engines need an oil that will cool and lubricate under the most stressful operating conditions, AMSOIL developed special 100:1 pre-mix and AMSOIL two-cycle injector oils.

AMSOIL synthetic two-cycle oils provide protection and performance far beyond what lawn and garden consumers have experienced with conventional petroleum products. All AMSOIL synthetic lubricants demonstrate outstanding abilities to withstand even the worst heat. They also offer better cold-weather performance, and significantly reduce friction between moving parts for cooler operation and less wear.

Friction-reduction is especially important in preventing wear in two-cycle lawn and garden equipment. This equipment frequently operates in environments where equipment is literally engulfed in dirt and dust. the superior lubricity and film strength of AMSOIL synthetic two-cycle oils protect engine components against wear far better than petroleum lubes, and AMSOIL POD Air Filters prevent dust and dirt from getting into the engine in the first place!

SAVE your time and money and make your small engine last longer -- with AMSOIL!

Reduce Emissions - Use AMSOIL!
Some small engines that use petroleum oils can overcome you with exhaust. AMSOIL two-cycle oils solve the common problems which plague petroleum-lubricated two-cycle engines; combustion by-products.
Because gas and oil are mixed and burned together in two-cycle engines, conventional two-cycle oils usually produce and exhaust of thick blue-white smoke. AMSOIL synthetic two-cycle oils are formulated with ashless chemistries, which, in addition to being mixed leaner in the gas, make these oils clean burning. This reduces plug-fouling, exhaust smoke smell and pollution, and improves engine performance.

The advantages of using AMSOIL add up: improved protection, performance, economy and engine cleanliness.

Bar & Chain Oil
AMSOIL Semi-Synthetic Bar & Chain Oil is ideal for chainsaws. Its semi-synthetic basestocks reduce drag effectively, which optimizes efficiency and extends chain life. It clings tenaciously to metal surfaces, delivering unparalleled lubrication and protection.