AMSOIL Technical Service Bulletins

What is a Technical Service Bulletin? Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) are publications designed to provide a wide range of technical information on a variety of topics. Topics may include information associated with AMSOIL products, vehicle applications, automotive equipment concerns, position statements or market trends to mention a few. They are provided in an effort to keep you informed.

Using AMSOIL Synthetic products will save you time and money in oil changes, increase your fuel economy and will typically cut your mechanical wear rate in half.

Technical Service Bulletins
DATE	TITLE
08-15-2007	Revised: Flat Tappet and Camshaft Lobe Lubrication (188k PDF)
07-17-2007	Revised: AMSOIL Recommended Oils for All Harley-Davidson Models (257k PDF)
07-16-2007	Oil Filters: Correlation Between Particle Size and Engine Wear (154k PDF)
06-29-2007	Water Contamination Level (103k PDF)
05-17-2007	SEA-DOO® supercharged personal watercraft (PWC) and sport boats (309k PDF)
12-11-2006	Revised: Oil Filter Over Pressurization (62k PDF)
09-21-2006	Nissan Oil Consumption (33k PDF)
07-11-2006	Differential Oil Change After Initial Break-in (123k PDF)
07-11-2006	EaA Recommendation For 1999 Ford 7 (32k PDF)
07-11-2006	Viscosity Monograde And Multigrade (35k PDF)
07-11-2006	Biodiesel (33k PDF)
03-09-2006	Revised: AMSOIL SG series gear oils: Industrial Gear Oil Standard, AGMA 9005-E02 Specification Update, New DIN 51517 Part 3 (CLP) (25k PDF)
03-09-2006	Revised: Tackifier Additives Used In Gear Lubes (42k PDF)
03-09-2006	Revised: Operating Conditions in Differentials (41k PDF)
03-06-2006	Revised: Synthetic Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid Applications Guide (41k PDF)
01-27-2006	BMK15 ByPass Filter Recommendation (106k PDF)
01-10-2006	Dodge Leaking Plenum Gasket (2.35MB PDF)
12-22-2005	Lubricant Shelf Life and Proper Storage (41k PDF)
12-09-2005	Automotive Differential and Manual Transmission Oil Drain and Flushing Procedures (35k PDF)
12-09-2005	Hydraulic System Trouble Shooting Guide (69k PDF)
10-05-2004	AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W-90 (SVG): 2002-2005 GM QS4 Quadrasteer Steerable Rear Axles (107k PDF - Revised 10-05-2005)
10-05-2005	Engine Sludge Issues (46k PDF)
10-05-2005	AMSOIL Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Change Procedures (307k PDF - Revised 10-05-2005)
09-27-2005	Automotive Gear Oil and Manual Transmission Transaxle Lubes (44k PDF)
09-27-2005	Mixing ATF Fluids (37k PDF)
03-03-2005	Donaldson Endurance™ Lube Filters (ELF) Change Recommendations (99k PDF)
01-18-2005	AMS-Oiler Operation, Specifications, Benefits (524k PDF) (Updated)
12-08-2004	AMSOIL CTL Roadranger - Eaton Fuller Oil Cooler Failure (271k PDF)
12-08-2004	How Cold Temperatures Affect Automatic Transmission Efficiencies (43k PDF revised 1/10/06)
12-01-2004	2-Cycle Power Valves (143k PDF)
11-09-2004	Donaldson Endurance™ Air Filters Change Recommendations - (37k PDF)
07-28-2004	Fuel Dilution Causes and Effects - (33k PDF)
07-26-2004	Break-In For New and Rebuilt Engines - (25k PDF)
06-14-2004	Oil Filter Usage on 2001-2005 DaimlerChrysler - (140k PDF)
06-14-2004	Reasons For Motor Oil Consumption - (256k PDF)
03-17-2004	AMSOIL SDF-20 Superduty Oil Filter and Mitsubishi Vehicle Applications - (54k PDF)
01-15-2004	AMSOIL Torque-Drive™ Q&A
09-30-2003	By-Pass Filter Installation Mount Breakage - (118k PDF)
09-16-2003	MAF Sensors - (29k PDF)
09-16-2003	EGR Valves - (38k PDF)
08-18-2003	Slip Lock (Differential Clutch Chatter) - (98k PDF)
10-04-2002	Glossary of Acronyms and Common Terms
10-02-2002	Oil Pump Prime - Bulletin From Filters Manufacturers Council
10-02-2002	Transmission Fluid Evacuation Service - Bulletin From Filters Manufacturers Council
08-15-2002	Warranties and the Magnuson-Moss Act
06-25-2002	New BMK-17 Dual Remote Bypass Filter Kit Info (PDF 4k)
03-04-2002	API Engine Oil Service Category Chart (PDF 30k)
01-12-2002	BMK Mounting Bracket Warning (PDF 88k)

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You may also find the Product Change Interval Guide (will open in new window) useful to view along with the Online Product Application Guide below. This guide will cover AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil Maximum Recommended Drain Intervals, Drivetrain Applications and Service Intervals, Brief Product Descriptions, AMSOIL Filter Change Recommendations, Vehicles Prone to Sludge.

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