Fuel Economy Series 2000
0W-30
The independent test facility
that conducted the Sequence VI Engine Test for fuel economy on AMSOIL Series 2000
Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil said, "You'll NEVER pass the test with that shear
stable viscosity index improver in your formulation. It CAN'T be done!"
Unbeatable wear protection
and unbeatable fuel economy. Who says it can't be done?
"Most oil manufacturers use a quick shearing viscosity index improver that helps
their oil pass the test by allowing its viscosity to drop," said the lab rep.
"When the viscosity drops, intrafluid friction drops and fuel economy rises. But wear
protection also drops. Of course, wear protection isn't a concern in the Sequence VI test.
Fuel economy is the only concern.
AMSOIL insisted on using a shear stable viscosity index improver - it was, after all, part
and parcel of the oil's formulation.
After testing, the independent test facility changed its tune. "The AMSOIL 0W-30 had
a fabulous EC-II pass in the Sequence VI," remarked the tester in an interoffice
memo. In fact, it was the highest Sequence VI score ever recorded by the facility.
Field Results Supportive - Reports from the field
indicate that Series 2000 consistently gives users a fuel economy increase, with increases
varying between 4 and 40 percent. Many users also report their fuel economy continues to
increase for an extended period after installation of Series 2000. For example, the user
who reported an increase in mileage from 18 mpg to 21 (See table below) also reported that
his mileage increased to 23, then to 25 mpg with successive fuel fills. In fact, the sheer
number of unsolicited reports of increased fuel economy suggest that Series 2000 makes a
very real difference.
No Compromise on Wear Protection - Reports from the
field also consistently show the oil has outstanding friction reduction characteristics.
Not only are users reporting fuel economy gains, they are also reporting their cars run
quieter and more responsively. Some have also reported they've had to reduce their engine
idle speed. Friction, of course, is a wear mechanism. Series 2000's ability to reduce
friction indicates an ability to also reduce the rate of engine wear. Indeed, Four Ball
Wear Testing bears out the assumption. Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil shows up to
two times better wear protection than other top selling oils do. Finally, the friction
reducing ability of Series 2000 increases with time. That's the crucial difference between
Series 2000 and conventional fuel efficient oils.
Conventional fuel efficient oils combine a light viscosity base stock with a large volume
of viscosity index improver chemistry. When the VI improver breaks down, as
conventional ones do with use, the oil no longer supplies sufficient viscosity to prevent
component contact during high temperature operations and wear occurs. Not only does Series
2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil incorporate shear resistant viscosity index improver
chemistry for ideal temperature viscosity control, it also incorporates a unique wear
preventative chemistry that actually lays down a protective shield on component surfaces.
The plating action protects engines during startup, challenging operations - anything a
driver can dish out. Compared to the hit and miss protection provided by conventional fuel
efficient oils formulated with fragile viscosity index improvers... well, there really is
no comparison.
Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Applications- Series 2000
Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil is formulated for use in passenger cars and light trucks and
makes a perfect replacement for 5W-30 and 10W-30 motor oils, including new vehicles under
warranty.
Users from all regions have reported success with the oil. However, as a 0W-30, it offers
users in cold regions an added benefit in cold temperature starting and cold
temperature engine protection.
Finally, Cale Yarborough Motorsports, the NASCAR team
spearheaded by the legendary racer, uses AMSOIL Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil to
qualify for all the races of the 1996 Winston Cup, the ultimate tour of the NASCAR
circuit.
That's pretty tough service for an oil. Good thing they use
Series 2000!
How BIG are the fuel economy
improvements motorists are getting with Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil?
1992 Dodge Dakota
Pickup - 18.23 mpg to 18.98 ...4.1%
1986 Buick Skyhawk - 35.4
mpg to 37.73 ...6.6%
1993 Ford Aerostar -
25 mpg to 27.2 mpg ...8.8%
1993 Chevy Suburban -
13 mpg to 15.32 mpg ...11.7%
1993 Mercury Villager
- 18 mpg t0 21 mpg ...16.7%
1993 Cadillac STS -
17.48 mpg tp 24.47 mpg ...40.0%
1994 Olds Cutlass Supreme
- 21 mpg to 30 mpg ...43%
All figures
reported to AMSOIL by individual passenger car motorists driving privately owned stock
vehicles on road under uncontrolled ambient conditions.