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 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 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
Change
AMSOIL High Performance Synthetic Motorcycle Oil according to manufacturer's recommendations,
without oil filtration. With oil filtration (AMSOIL SDF 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's
recommendations.
RACING ENGINES
Change
AMF and AMV at intervals specified by used oil analysis.
| TYPICAL
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES (revised 9/02) |
| AMSOIL HIGH
PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC 10W-40 MOTORCYCLE OIL |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C,
cSt (ASTM D-445) |
14.7 |
|
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) | 88.6 |
| Viscosity
Index (ASTM D-2270) | 173 |
| CCS Viscosity
(ASTM D2602) | 4500 @ -25°C |
| Pour Point
°C (°F) (ASTM D 97) | -48 (-54) |
| Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D
92) | 232 (450) |
| High Temperature/High Shear Viscosity @ 150°C , 1.0
x 106 s-1 (ASTM D 4683), cP | 4.2 |
| 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) | 6.6 |
| Total Base
Number | >12.0 |
