AMSOIL NEWS

AMSOIL Introduces New 75W-110 Gear Lube

Vehicles have recently seen tremendous gains in both horsepower and towing limits. In fact, horsepower has increased by as much as 93 percent in turbo diesel trucks and vehicle towing limits have increased from 7,500 to 18,000 lbs. in recent years, causing differentials to run hotter than ever. At the same time, vehicle manufacturers have been under pressure to meet government-mandated fuel efficiency requirements.

SAE J-306 was modified in 2006 to break up the broad viscosity range of SAE 90. With a viscosity range of between 18.5 cSt and <24 cSt, the new SAE 110 classification is midway between SAE 90 and SAE 140. This new classification assures gear manufacturers of sufficient viscosity protection, as well as improved efficiency and fuel economy over SAE 140 gear lubricants. A similar viscosity range break-up occurred with the SAE 140 classification, with the new SAE 190 classification splitting the range between SAE 140 and SAE 250. SAE 190 and 250 gear lubricants are thick viscosity oils for special applications

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Eckstrom Takes Silver at Winter X

Those who have seen them all called it the most exciting snocross race ever at the Winter X Games VII at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado. D.J. Eckstrom on his black AMSOIL-powered Polaris sled grabbed the holeshot, as he had in every heat, and led till the last lap. Blair Morgan had to tussle with traffic to move from fourth to second. With time running out, D.J. successfully countered Blair's charge, holding on to the lead in spite of the dragon on his tail. A single miscue on the last lap allowed Morgan to capture his third Winter X Gold, but it was an awesome run for D.J. on behalf of AMSOIL.

AMSOIL teammate Justin Tate also looked strong on Thursday, finishing second in his first two heats and a fifth in the third. But a nasty fall in the semi-final resulted in a blow to the head in which he became mildly concussed, ending his run for a medal. The team is optimistic about his being able to race in Sunday's Hillcross event in which he is a favorite to win.

AMSOIL Sponsors Expedition Targeting North Pole

AMSOIL INC. of Superior, WI has jumped on board the snowmobile trek of two American adventurers seeking to become the first to transverse the Northern Hemisphere from the southern Canadian border to the North Pole. The U.S based team consists of Chris Martz of Indianapolis, Indiana and Otto Bakemeier of Dallas, Texas. Another important member of the team is Bear, a four year old husky mix who stands watch at night for Polar Bears.

This will be the fourth leg of the Arctic Trek 2000 journey. The Arctic Trek expedition is scheduled to leave on the first week of March from Eureka, Nunavet, on Ellesmere Island far above the Arctic Circle. The team expects to arrive at the North Pole before the first of May.

AMSOIL took an interest in the Arctic Trek expedition because of the pioneering spirit of the team. AMSOIL President and founder Albert J. Amatuzio was a pioneer in the development of synthetic lubrication for automotive applications. Without the cold temperature capabilities of AMSOIL synthetic lubricants it would likely be impossible for snowmobiles to reach the Pole. The North Pole Trek is an extreme test for both man and machine.

FAST FACTS

* More than 100,000 school children will be following the expedition through their &Cool School& program and via the internet. Other sponsors of the journey include Galyan's, Hudson's Bay Company, and Sudbury Cycle & Marine.

* The team's Yamaha snowmobiles have been lubricated with AMSOIL from day one of the journey.

* More than 130 American flags will be flown at the pole and then shared with sponsors.

* Now celebrating it's 30th Anniversary, AMSOIL has been the recognized leader in synthetic lubrication since 1972.