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  Gasoline is a complex blend of hydrocarbons, energy-rich compounds made primarily of carbon and hydrogen atoms. It’s refined from crude oil through a distillation process that separates various petroleum fractions. Compared to diesel fuel and lubricating oils, gasoline contains lighter, more volatile hydrocarbons. Modern gasoline also typically contains ethanol, usually at concentrations of around 10%, though some fuels contain significantly more. In fact, gas can begin to degrade in as little as 30 days under the right conditions. Exposure to heat, oxygen, humidity, and atmospheric conditions gradually alters gasoline’s composition. As it ages, it forms gums, varnish, and other deposits that can accumulate throughout the fuel system. These deposits restrict fuel flow, foul carburetors and injectors and make starting more difficult or even impossible. Old gasoline can change so significantly that it loses its ability to ignite properly. The result is a fuel that becomes less stab...

Routine inspection and maintenance are critical for keeping systems in peak condition. Hydraulics are essential to the operation of commercial equipment, using pressurized fluid to complete jobs that would otherwise be impossible or highly inefficient. Hydraulic systems operate based on Pascal’s Law, which states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions. This principle allows hydraulic systems to amplify force that allows heavy lifting with precise control. COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS • Excavators and loaders  use hydraulic systems for digging, lifting and handling materials. • Cranes  use hydraulic systems to lift and position heavy loads. • Telehandlers  use hydraulic systems for precise placement of materials. • Tractors  use hydraulic systems for lifting implements like plows and seeders. • Harvesters  use hydraulic systems for cutting, threshing and handling grain. • Sprayers and spreaders  use hydraulic systems fo...

  Snowmobiles are exposed to extremely cold and wet conditions that can quickly destroy both lubricants and the components they protect.  AMSOIL snowmobile products  are engineered to deliver superior protection and maximum performance that unleashes the full potential of your snowmobiles, even in the most extreme winter conditions. A

  According to the experts a t  AMSOIL INC . , synthetic oil is now widely accepted as superior to conventional oil, making it a preferred choice for consumers and vehicle manufacturers. While they both serve the same fundamental purpose – reducing friction and wear – synthetic oil is engineered to deliver enhanced performance and protection. One of the most notable benefits of synthetic oil is its molecular and composition uniformity. Unlike conventional oil, which is refined from crude oil and contains natural impurities and inconsistent molecule sizes, synthetic oil is chemically engineered to have a more consistent molecular structure. The uniformity of synthetic oil allows it to change less in viscosity over a wider range of temperatures, aka, the oil’s viscosity index. A higher viscosity index can help deliver superior film strength for better protection under stress and flow more readily and efficiently to protect critical engine components better and faster. Temperatur...