Amsoil products specifically designed for cold weather climates

AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver

AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver provides superior fuel flow to help prevent filter plugging in cold temperatures. It is formulated for a broad range of diesel fuels, including #1 diesel fuel, #2 diesel fuel, biodiesel and hard-to-treat ULSD fuels. AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver minimizes the need for blending standard #2 diesel fuel with lower-quality #1 diesel fuel, helping maintain fuel economy and keep engines functioning normally. It is also excellent for use with home heating oil and kerosene heat systems. AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver uses a jet-fuel-type deicer that disperses water to control ice formation throughout the fuel system. It inhibits wax crystal formation and can improve the pour point in ULSD by as much as 58°F (32°C), easing the flow of fuel to the engine and improving diesel engine reliability in cold temperatures. In addition, AMSOIL Cold Flow Improver lowers the CFPP by as much as 34°F (18°C) in ULSD.

Cold Weather and Diesel Fuel

As the temperature drops, the wax naturally found in diesel fuel begins to form crystals. The point at which wax crystals form is known as the cloud point. These wax crystals eventually clog the fuel filter and starve the engine of fuel or prevent it from starting.

TRICO Winter

TRICO WINTER WIPER BLADES

As the first manufacturer to develop winter wiper blades in 1953, TRICO set the standard for snow country performance. TRICO Winter blades feature a protective rubber boot to help prevent snow and ice from clogging the blade. This allows it to maintain even pressure to provide a clean wipe and enhance driving visibility. Winter blades have a riveted design for extra durability. Their extra-thick, rugged OEM metal superstructure provides superior strength, and the pre-attached universal adapter fits 95 percent of vehicles directly. TRICO Winter blades are available in lengths of 11" to 28". No other wiper blade manufacturer offers 17", 19", 21", 26" or 28" lengths.

Product Information
AMSOIL carries four different lines of TRICO wiper blades: Exact Fit, NeoForm, Heavy Duty and Winter. TRICO is committed to providing the broadest line of wiper products at the highest level of quality for automotive original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. Drivers around the world depend on TRICO wiper blades. Their innovative design, quality production and superior performance make TRICO a perfect complement to AMSOIL and AMSOIL products.

About TRICO
The Tri-Continental Corporation was founded in 1917 to provide drivers with better visibility and introduced the first manually operated windshield wiper. Today, TRICO is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wiper products and produces nearly one million wiper blades every week.

Trico Wiper Blades

AMSOIL carries five different lines of TRICO wiper blades: Exact Fit, NeoForm and Winter. TRICO is committed to providing the broadest line of wiper products at the highest level of quality for automotive original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. Drivers around the world depend on TRICO wiper blades. Their innovative design, quality production and superior performance make TRICO a perfect complement to AMSOIL and AMSOIL products.

About TRICO
The Tri-Continental Corporation was founded in 1917 to provide drivers with better visibility and introduced the first manually operated windshield wiper. Today, TRICO is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wiper products and produces nearly one million wiper blades every week.

Superior cold temp performance means better fuel economy and protection.

Unlike conventional petroleum-based gear lubes, AMSOIL Severe Gear Synthetic Gear Lubes contains no wax. Long after petroleum oils have solidified, AMSOIL continues to flow, moving quickly to lubricate gears bearings and limited slip clutches in the differential. This fluidity during cold temperatures reduces drag on drive train components resulting in improved fuel economy and better wear protection.

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All vehicles need attention from time to time, but here in the wintertime your car needs extra care. For confident winter starts, it is important to keep a watch on three critical areas: the lubrication system, the cooling system and the battery. Let's take a quick look under the hood to see if you're ready for the worst of Old Man Winter.

Check Your Motor Oil
It is important to check your motor oil levels on a regular basis. Without lubrication, friction between moving parts leads to engine wear.

But it is also important to think about the type of motor oil you are using. For severe cold, there is a significant performance difference between synthetic and conventional motor oil.

Cold weather is tough on engines because of the limitations of traditional lubricants. Motor oils and greases become thicker, thus slowing starting rpm, restricting oil flow to critical engine parts, increasing wear on bearings and rings, decreasing engine life, and increasing the burden on an already overtaxed starting system.

For really cold weather, only synthetic motor oils offer the kind of performance that allows cars and trucks to start with ease. Many synthetic motor oils still flow or pump at temperatures up to sixty and seventy below zero. Synthetics have a broader service range than traditional petroleum.

The admonition to check your motor oil is intended as a reminder to not only watch fluid levels, but to consider whether your motor oil is fulfilling its lubricating function in severe weather. No sense in being stranded on an isolated road because your engine couldn't turn over.

Check Your Antifreeze
Most of us who have grown up in this hostile region are aware that inadequate antifreeze in the engine's cooling system can result in serious damage to your vehicle. When water freezes it expands, putting high stress on the corridors where it travels. A cracked engine block is not unlikely in extreme cold. Water pump failure and blown hoses are also common side effects from frozen cooling systems.

There are a number of relatively inexpensive antifreeze testers available for measuring the effective working temperature of your antifreeze. If you don't own one of these gauges, be sure to have the radiator fluid checked at your local service station to make sure it is suitable for severe cold temperatures.

In recent years there has been a growing awareness of the hazards associated with traditional Ethylene Glycol antifreeze. EG-based antifreeze is not only considered an environmental hazard and deadly for pets when spilled on the ground, it is toxic for children. What is especially bad is that Ethylene Glycol-based antifreeze has a sweet taste that invites animals and children to ingest it.

An alternative to Ethylene Glycol antifreeze is the new Propylene Glycol which is generally regarded as safe even in the event of accidental ingestion. In addition, it has an unpleasant taste, making it unlikely that animals or children will drink any appreciable amount. Propylene Glycol provides excellent protection against freezing, boiling and corrosion. In addition, the new AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze is compatible with all other antifreeze products and does not require a complete system flush before usage.

Check Your Battery
The ideal operating temperature of your car battery is 80 degrees F. As temperatures drop, so does the efficiency of the battery. In very cold weather, the battery's power output can be diminished to as little as ten percent.

What's more, as batteries age their strength is further reduced. When it is very cold and your older battery has lost a measure of its cranking capacity, you have a situation where it may not have the power to turn over the engine.

Cold winter starts are harsh. If the motor oil is not fluid, and the battery worn down, you may want to have your cellular phone handy in case you need to call for help.

Be Prepared
It never hurts to be prepared, as the Boy Scouts are fond of saying. Even when you follow these routine maintenance checks it is still wise to stock the usual survival supplies as standard procedure for your vehicle - shovel, bag of sand or grit, toolbox, jumper cables, fuel de-icer additive, large flashlight and road flares. Extra blankets, clothes, food, fluids and a first aid kit are a life insurance policy that you hope you won't ever need, but sometimes can't afford to be without.

Good snow tires, and a few seasons of experience driving on slippery roads also helps...and knowing when not to attempt driving at all.

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