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AMSOIL Introduces Its 5W-20 Synthetic Motor OilDue to increasing demand, AMSOIL is introducing a new XL-7500 5W-20 synthetic motor oil. It is formulated to surpass GF-3 and Ford specifications and will feature the API certification starburst when licensing is completed in a few months. Environmental issues are in the forefront of today’s world. Consumers and industries alike want to do their part to contribute to a cleaner planet. Automobile companies are no exception. Beginning with their 2001 models, most Ford and Honda vehicles come factory-filled with a 5W-20 grade of motor oil, and the owner’s manuals specify the continued use of this new viscosity grade. In fact, 80 percent of 2001 Ford models and 70 percent of 2001 Honda models specify the use of 5W-20 motor oil. In a few short years those numbers will be closer to 100 percent and other vehicle manufacturers will likely follow suit. Ford’s new owner’s manuals state in bold letters, “SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.”Part of the reason for requiring 5W-20 motor oil has to do with Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) requirements. CAFÉ requirements, enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1975, mandate that all vehicle manufacturers selling passenger cars in the United States must meet certain fuel economy levels. Ford believes the switch to lighter viscosity 5W-20 motor oils will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 190,000 metric tons a year and reduce U.S. fuel consumption by over 21 million gallons a year. Mike Riley, product design engineer with Ford Motor Company, said “Moving to 5W-20 was driven by using best technology oils, CAFÉ requirements and customer needs.” In order to ensure lighter viscosity 5W-20 oils don’t sacrifice engine durability, Ford ran extensive tests on 5W-20 oil, including engine dynamometer tests with each 2001 Ford engine and extensive field tests comparing 5W-20 and 5W-30 oils in various fleets under severe operating conditions. The data was used to create their own oil specification for 5W-20 oil known as WSS-M2C153-H, which includes all ILSAC (GF-3) requirements, as well as an additional double-length ASTM Sequence III Test. In order to meet the growing demand, AMSOIL is introducing its premium Synthetic XL-7500 5W-20 Motor Oil. Formulated to surpass both GF-3 and Ford WSS-M2C153-H specifications, AMSOIL 5W-20 offers superior engine protection and unsurpassed fuel economy in engines calling for a 5W-20 oil. Although blended to meet the requirements of 2001 Ford and Honda vehicles, AMSOIL 5W-20 synthetic motor oil may also be used to improve fuel efficiency in certain older Ford and Honda models. Manufacturers are working on determining which particular models are suited to using a 5W-20 grade. Be sure to check with the manufacturer before switching viscosity grades. AMSOIL XL-7500 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil provides the ultimate in wear protection, friction and heat reduction and superior performance in hot and cold temperature extremes (see charts). Its synthetic formulation ensures low volatility, reducing oil consumption and improving fuel economy throughout its entire service life of 7500 miles or six months (whichever comes first).
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