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Video: Avoiding Small Engine Neglect Syndrome

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Marc Roden

The symptoms of this affliction are common:  poor starting or lousy performance. If preventative measures aren’t taken, expect a visit to the repair shop or the back of the garden shed. But you can avoid this condition. Watch Video: Small Engine Neglect.

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Video on Motorcycle Storage Procedures

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Marc Roden

In most regions of North America, motorcycles are stored during the winter months. Therefore, it is critical that the proper steps be taken prior to storage to ensure trouble-free starting and performance for the next season. As is the theme with most equipment storage discussions, proper treatment of the fuel system is paramount. These steps [...]

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Video: Boat Winterizing and Storage Procedures

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Marc Roden

We’ve put a new video from the AMSOIL Information Series on Boat Maintenance and Storage Procedures . This video offers invaluable tips on how to prevent rust and corrosion in your engine as well as the correct step to prevent problems related to fuel degradation. These easy steps will prevent an almost sure trip to [...]

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Video: Snowblower Storage & General Maintenance Procedures

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Marc Roden

We’ve got a new video from the AMSOIL Information Series in our “Interesting Articles” section on Snowblower Maintenance and Storage Procedures. This short video offers helpful tips to keep any snowblower running strong.

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Video: “Racing is Research” with Scheuring Speed Sports

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Marc Roden

The Scheuring Speed Sports snocross team has been in a professional relationship with AMSOIL for 15 years. During that period, the team has played a vital role in the testing and development of AMSOIL’s snowmobile product line. Team owner Steve Scheuring sat down for an interview where he discusses the rigors of this sport and [...]

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How Long Can You Power an iPhone on a Gallon of Gasoline?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Marc Roden

As in, consider the energy density of a gallon of gasoline and then apply this value to an everyday, mundane task like charging your phone. Apparently the amount of energy in one gallon of gasoline can charge an iPhone once a day for 20 years!

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“OPOC” Design Causes Stir in Diesel Engine Sector

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Marc Roden

Designers are revisiting an old engine concept that could impact the internal combustion engine as we know it. This design is the “opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder” engine or “OPOC”. EcoMotors International is working on a two-stoke, turbo-diesel OPOC configuration that is making waves in the heavy-duty engine industry.

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Vote for Marcel Irnie in Champion Spark Plug Video Contest

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Marc Roden

There’s no question that motor racing on any level is a very expensive endeavor.  When you reach the upper echelons like superbike racer Marcel Irnie, putting together a budget for a full racing season is a daunting task. For 2012, Marcel is planning to race the Pro class  of the Canadian Superbike Championship,  as well [...]

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Motor Trend Video: World’s Greatest Drag Race

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Marc Roden

Motor Trend Magazine pulls out all the stops by lining up eleven of the world’s fastest road cars at wide open airstrip. See the quarter mile showdown of the Audi R8 GT, BMW 1 M, Chevy Corvette Z06, Ferrari 458 Italia, Ford Mustang Boss 302, Lexus LFA, Lotus Evora S, Mercedes SLS AMG, Nissan GT-R, [...]

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State Urges Motorists to Change Oil Less Often

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Marc Roden

They say “old habits die hard” and nothing affirms this adage more than the myth that you must change your oil every 3000 miles. California state officials have launched a campaign to spread the word that this service interval is far too premature for most any car. With modern manufacturer-recommended drain intervals ranging from 7500 [...]

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