AMSOIL's "Fabulous Four" 2 Cycle Oil
2 Cycle engines remain the workhorses in recreational equipment, including outboard motors, motorcycles, snowmobiles and personal watercraft, as well as in lawn and garden applications like lawn mowers and weed eaters.
Design changes over recent years have included direct fuel injection engines, in which fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber, and exhaust power valves, which improve combustion efficiency at varying RPM. These design changes have allowed 2 Cycle engine manufacturers to effectively reduce emissions, improve fuel efficiency and decrease Oil consumption. Today's 2 Stroke motors of all types require specialized oil technology to deliver maximum engine protection, dependable operation and long service life.
As the leader in 2 Cycle Oil technology, AMSOIL has performed extensive research in developing a new line of revolutionary, specialized Oil called the "Fabulous Four" AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2 Cycle Oil (AIT) was the first new Oil to be introduced. It is primarily recommended as an injector Oil or at a 50:1 mix ratio in carbureted, electronic fuel injected (EFI) and direct fuel injected (DFI) snowmobiles, personal watercraft, motorcycles and ATV's. Formulated with wax-free premium quality synthetic esters and a specialized additive package, INTERCEPTOR is designed to address the exhaust valve sticking problems associated with certain snowmobile models.
New AMSOIL HP Injector Synthetic 2 Stroke Oil (HPI), DOMINATOR Synthetic 2 Cycle Racing Oil (TDR) and Saber Professional (ATP) and Outboard (ATO) Synthetic 100:1 Pre-Mix 2 Cycle Oil complete the Fabulous Four lineup, replacing AMSOIL Synthetic 2 Cycle Injector Oil, Series 2000 Synthetic 2 Cycle Racing Oil and 100:1 Pre-Mix Synthetic 2 Cycle Oil, respectively. The application chart below ranks each Oil's performance in common 2 Cycle applications.
Fabulous Four Products
| 2 Cycle Oil RECOMMENDATION Chart | ||||||
| Application >> | Outboard* | Snowmobile*, Motorcycle* & ATV* | Personal Watercraft* & Jet Boat* | Chainsaw, Chop Saw & Pump | Weed Eater, Blower & Lawn Mower | Moped, Scooter & Go-Cart |
| HP Injector (HPI) TC-W3, API TC (Injection or 50:1 Pre-Mix) | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| INTERCEPTOR (AIT) API TC, JASO FC | Not recommended | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| DOMINATOR (TDR) API TC, JASO FC | Racing (1) | Racing (2) | Racing (2) | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Saber Professional 100:1 (ATP) Pre-Mix ISO-L-EGD JASO FC, API TC | Not recommended | Very Good Pre-Mix Only | Very Good Pre-Mix Only | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saber Outboard 100:1 (ATO) Pre-Mix, TC-W3, API TC | Excellent Pre-Mix Only | Very Good Pre-Mix Only | Very Good Pre-Mix Only | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended |
Even though AMSOIL 2 Cycle Oils have been optimized for specific applications, they are multi-functional and recommended for use in many areas. The chart rates each Oil's performance abilities per application as follows:
Excellent: The primary recommendation for the stroke oil. This is the best possible choice for the application. The Oil is specifically designed for the operating conditions of the motors in these markets. There is only one Excellent recommendation per category.
Very Good: Recommendation for the 2 Stroke Oil Identifies a 2 cycle oil that is very good for the operating conditions of these motors.
Good: A secondary recommendation for a 2 Stroke Oil. The Oil was not specifically designed for these applications, however, the chemistry in the Oil is suited to the operating conditions of these motors.
Not Recommended: Identifies applications where the product was not intended for use. Excellent rated products offer superior performance.
Racing:
(1) Not recommended for long-term use in outboard motors as a TC-W3 type Oil, although excellent as a race Oil for short term use where motors are periodically inspected.
(2) Excellent for racing or modified motors. Very good for recreational use.
*Recommended for all (OFI) direct fuel injected, (EFI) electronic fuel injected, and carbureted motors. Outboard motors include Mercury, Optimax, Johnson & Evinrude FICHT & E-TEC, Yamaha HPDI, Nissan & Tohatsu TLDI
