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FEATURES

6 MyAMSOILGarage™ OffersFree, Easy-to-Use MaintenanceTracking

7 Superior Diesel Protection andPerformance

8 AMSOIL AutomaticTransmission Fluid EarnsPraise

10 Oil Drain Intervals SteadilyIncreasing

DEPARTMENTS

4 From the President’s Desk

9 Tech Talk

12 Racing & Promotional News

14 Centerlines and Updates

ADVERTISEMENTS

2 The One True Measure

5 Why Are Diesels So Popular?

15 Racing is Research

16 A Safe Alternative ToToxic Rivals

STAFF

Editor

Kevin McBrideVice President, Marketing & Communications

Associate Editor Joel Youngman

Publication Manager Terry Johnsen

Staff Writers Kathy Anderson

John BakerTerry Johnsen

Joel Youngman

Graphic Design Manager Jeff Spry

Senior Graphic Designer

Luke BoyntonContent Contribution

Dewey AsbachJeremy Meyer

Editorial Contribution Dan Peterson

Advertising Ed Newman

Back Issues Back issues of AMSOIL Magazine are

available for $1 each. Order G17PC andspecify the month and year.

On th e Web www.amsoil.com

President and CEO A.J. Amatuzio

Executive Vice President and COO Alan Amatuzio

Executive Vice President and CFO Dean Alexander

© 2012, AMSOIL INC.All rights reserved.

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Dean AlexanderExecutive V.P. /

Alan AmatuzioExecutive V.P. /

A.J. “ Al” Amatuzio

All successful business ownersshould constantly be thinking ofways to make their businesses more

but success can often breedcomplacency, and that can destroya business as surely as anything.We can’t sit still and assume that

themselves.

Not a day goes by that I’m notworking on ideas to make this

company stronger. Whether it’san idea for a new product, a newmarketing strategy or a process to

always working. Not all of these ideasget implemented, of course, but manydo. The point is, there are alwaysways to improve.

And while we explore any numberof strategies to increase our marketshare, we never stray from our basiccore values. This company was builton the quality of our products andthat will never change. Our identityhas been established throughproduc t quality, and consumers relyon us for that. They trust us. Theyhave come to know that AMSOILproduc ts will perform like thecompany states they will.

We have also established ourselvesas a company of integrity. Just asconsumers trust us to deliver high-quality products, our Dealers trust

opportunity. And we do. Again, itis basic to AMSOIL. Dealers canrest assured that the company willsupport you every step of the way.We have proven for close to fortyyears our steadfast commitment tothe AMSOIL Dealer network.

I encourage all Preferred Customersto seriously consider our businessoppor tunity. Many Dealers begintheir businesses by simply using theproduc ts, just like you. Once they

the products provided, they pursuedthe business opportunity. Then,with guidance from their sponsors,support from AMSOIL corporate andsome hard work and determinationtheir new business began to grow.

Most new Dealers typicallysell product initially to friends,acquaintances and co-workers.As they gain experience, theyhave options to match their skills

and interests. Many have createdwonderful websites or use a websiteoption provided by the company tobuild their businesses online. Othersgain income from distributing theAMSOIL Retail Catalog. In b othcases, customers purchase theirproducts directly from AMSOIL, and

Armed with even more experience,many Dealers beg in to focus on amore traditional business model.Using the Retail-on-the-ShelfProgram, Dealers register storesas retail accounts that then featureAMSOIL products on their shelves.The accounts can order directly fromAMSOIL and, again, the Dealer earns

Other Dealers have gained greatsuccess with our CommercialProgram. They sell AMSOIL

construction companiesand all other typesof businesses thatinstall the produc tsin their vehicles andequipment. Onceagain, the accountscan order directlyfrom AMSOIL, andthe Dealer receives

Although the AMSOIL businessopportunity is extremely diverse andhas different appeal for many, themost successful AMSOIL Dealersare those who sponsor and train.They share the opp ortunity withothers, and by providing education,encouragement and support,they build large, solid AMSOIL

freedom and security for themselves,their families and their generations tocome. Nothing would please me more

than seeing all Preferred Customerswho have an interest enjoy that samesuccess.

A.J. “Al” Amatuzio President and CEO, AMSOIL INC.

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Diesel trucks and passenger cars are popular for a variety ofreasons, but primarily for the way the engine delivers power.Gasoline engines deliver power at higher rpm; anyone whoever burned rubber in a muscle car knows that you rev it upbefore you pop the clutch. Diesel engines, on the other hand,deliver their power almost at idle. As a result, diesels operate atlower engine rpm and higher torque. Higher gear ratios can beBecause diesels generate peak power at lower rpm (2000-2100 for diesel vs. 4000 rpm for gas engines), they have amuch longer service life.

common “workhorse” in trucking, shipping, construction,

farming and industry. Their adaptability toautomobiles and small trucks has proven

successful, and an increasing number of light-duty vehicles areequipped with diesel engines.

Diesel cars and trucks often require fuel additives for improvingoperation. AMSOIL offers high-quality diesel fuel additives thatclean the fuel system, improve combustion, reduce emissionsand black smoke, reduce gelling and help keep fuel stable instorage.

Synthetic oils offer another way to improve diesel performance.at handling higher temperatures and loads. And in cold climatesAMSOIL synthetic diesel oil is a must. In frigid northern climates,conventional lubes cause engine drag that almost cripples thestarting capabilities of a diesel. No one appreciates the low pourpoints of AMSOIL lubricants more than diesel owners.

Information is power.Get informed, stay informed.




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MyAMSOILGarage™currently has

106,820 totalvehicle/equipment

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Anyone can establish a free MyAMSOIL-Garage account by clicking the link onthe www.amsoil.com homepage or byvisiting www.amsoil.com/whymygarage.aspx. Simply enter a valid email addressand password, and click “create” toestablish the account.

Users can track maintenance for anunlimited number of vehicles and otherequipment, including motorcycles, ATVs,heavy-duty vehicles and more. Thesystem is versatile enough to track any

maintenance service imaginable, evenservices for which users are not currentlyusing AMSOIL products. Users can alsoestablish email service reminders.

One of the most convenient and valu-able functions of MyAMSOILGarage is tostore customers’ vehicle information forsimple and quick product recommenda-tions and ordering. It eliminates the needto remember vehicle make, model andengine size, and then manually navigatethe Auto/Light-Truck Online Lookup.

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2 . Information for the selectedvehicle is categorizedunder separate tabs.View AMSOIL product

recommendations, manage

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AMSOIL AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION FLUIDEARNS PRAISE

Dealer Greg Norman of Cheyenne,Wyo. has used and sold AMSOILproducts for 34 years. He knows theirquality, and he likes to spread the word.

He owns a 1994 Ford Taurus thathe loves to brag about. The car hasabout 185,000 miles on the originaltransmission.

“In December, I changed thesaid. “The inside of the transmission

was very clean, with no signs of anydeposits or discoloration. There was just a bit of metal ‘dust’ on the magnetattached to the transmission pan. Thetransmission shifts well with no sign ofany problems.”

He bought the car in 1995 when ithad about 19,000 miles, and didnot start using AMSOIL AutomaticTransmission Fluid until the car hadabout 60,000 miles on the engine. “Ido not drain the entire transmissionand torque converter,” Norman said.

“I just drop the transmission pan,which allows me to drain about halfis the fourth time I have repeated thisprocedure with this particular car.”

The older Taurus models were“infamous for their poor transmissions,which almost always failed before thecars had 100,000 miles,” Normansaid. “Our local Midas Dealer, NickDodgson, has a radio show everyweek discussing automotive issues. I

called in to his show to brag about myTaurus, which had not experienced anytransmission problems, and attributedthis to the use of AMSOIL ATF.”

Dodgson was amazed. He likes to tellhis listeners the Ford Taurus helpedhim get established in the automobilerepair business early in his career.

“He says it wasn’t a question of whatmake of car was being towed into hisshop for transmission repair, just what

color Taurus was being dropped off,”Norman said.

Norman relies on other AMSOILproducts to keep his Taurus reliable.“I have used 0W-30 Signature Seriessince it was introduced,” he said. “Idrive the car every day and dependon AMSOIL products to keep itrunning with no major repair costs forthe engine and transmission.”

‘Rabbit’ Issue, Not aTransmiss ion Problem

the car to go to work and it wouldn’tshift out of low gear. “The car hadabout 150,000 miles at the time, soI thought perhaps the transmissionthat had been the case, Norman said,he still felt he had received excellentservice from the car with the use ofAMSOIL ATF.

“I took the car to a local repair shopto get an expert opinion,” he said. “Itturned out not to be a transmissionissue, but a rabbit issue. I live out inthe country and in the winter the wildrabbits like to nestle in the enginecompartment for warmth. It turnsout one rabbit also decided to helphimself to a little snack by chewingon a sensor wire leading to thetransmission. My mechanic repaired CLEAN TRANSMISSION – The transmission in

Dealer Greg Norman’s 1994 Ford Taurus keeps runningsmoothly with AMSOIL Automatic Transmission Fluid.

NO WEAR APPARENT – Part of the transmissionpan in Dealer Greg Norman’s 1994 Ford Taurus with185,000 miles on the original transmission.

“I drive the car every day and depend on AMSOIL

products to keep it running with no major

repair costs for the engine

and transmission.”





M A G A Z I N E

T E C H T A L K

In 2011, the average cost of a newvehicle increased to almost $30,000,and the average cost of gasoline roseto $3.52 per gallon, up from $2.78 pergallon in 2010 and $2.35 per gallon in2009. Considering the sharp increasein the cost of ownership, it’s nowonder people are hanging onto theirvehicles longer than they have in thepast. According to Consumer Reports ,the average vehicle age in 2008 wasvehicles on the road is nine years.As more people look to keep theirvehicles longer, more of them learnthat, without proper maintenance,vehicles might not last as long asthey’d like. It is up to drivers to protecttheir investments.

There is little more detrimental toyour vehicle’s engine than wear,line of defense. Numerous factorscontribute to engine wear, but allcan be categorized as one of thefollowing four basic wear mechanisms:abrasive, corrosive, adhesive andfatigue.

Abrasive wear is caused by foreignparticles entering the engine, mostcommonly soot and dirt. Once insidethe engine these particles becometrapped between moving parts – thepiston and cylinder, for example – andgrind against their metal surfaces.Wear particles act as sandpaper,continuously rubbing and wearingaway metal surfaces by rupturingparts, resulting in particle-to-metalcontact. This contact creates friction

Abrasive wear commonly occurs whendirt or other contaminants enter theengine through the air intake system.These contaminants cause excessivewear on rings, pistons and cylinders.Increased cylinder and ring wearcan cause blow-by, which decreasescompression and causes loss ofcan help prevent abrasive wear byblocking contaminants that wouldtheir way into the system.

Corrosive wear is the result ofrubbing action on a metal surfacein conjunction with chemicalattack. Combustion byproductsintroduce acids into the oil sump.If unaddressed, these acids can

build up in the system and oxidize orcorrode the surface of sensitive areas,including lead- and copper-linedbearings and other soft yellow-metalsurfaces. As the surfaces begin tocorrode, pieces of oxidized metalbreak free and become wear particlesin the system.

The most commonly recognizedmechanism is adhesive wear, whichoccurs when metal surfaces comein contact under conditions of highload, speed or temperature. Surfaceirregularities, called asperities, touchand weld momentarily, then break offas the surfaces separate. The loadapplied to the two points of contactis so high that they bend and adhereto one another. Rough metal sur faceswith larger microscopic hills andvalleys are more susceptib le to thistype of wear. Adhesive wear can result

Fatigue wear originates from situationsbut recurring stress like vibration orshock-loading causes cracks or pitsover time. This is a common typeof wear found in equipment thatfrequently starts and stops or changesspeeds. Fatigue wear can developin rolling element bearings as theypass over a stressed area repeatedlyand, ultimately, develop cracks thatrelease small bits of metal over time,leaving holes or pits in the surface.These holes or pits grow and connect,resulting in large losses of surfacemetal and catastrophic damage.

Regardless of equipment type,bearings, gears and cylinders aresusceptible to wear, and thus require

high-quality lubricant protection.Choosing the proper viscosity foryour oil will aid in wear protection byreducing the likelihood of metal-to-metal contact. A full-synthetic base oilprovides a naturally higher viscosityindex for improved shear stab ility,again helping to reduce wear bystrength is also a key wear-protectionprovides a lubricant barrier betweenmoving parts, ensuring friction isgreatly reduced.

AMSOIL Dealers’ ability to identifythe symptoms of each mechanismis important in order to diagnoseboth mechanical and lubricationissues. AMSOIL synthetic lubricantsoffer outstanding wear preventionto help vehicles last longer, which issomething an increasing number ofconsumers are interested in.

Dan Peterson | VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

There are four basic t ypes of wear.Fortunately, all four can be controlled with quality lubrication.






While AMSOIL pioneered the con-cept of extended drain intervals in1972, the automotive industry andcompeting motor oil companieshave only recently climbed on-board. There’s no denying the once-standard 3,000-mile oil changeis steadily fading away. Vehiclemanufacturers have been gradu-ally increasing their recommendeddrain intervals, and increasing useof oil life monitors has also pushed

intervals well beyond 3,000 miles.

Customers have taken advantage; datashows they are driving longer between oilchanges. According to the NPD Group’sAftermarket Outlook Survey, the percent-

age of vehicle owners who believe oilshould be changed every 3,000 miles is51 percent, down from 59 percent in 2007.The National Oil & Lube News (NOLN) Fast-ers are steadily increasing their drainintervals, indicating a 7 percent increase inaverage oil change interval over the pastsix years.

According to NOLN research, manufacturer-recommended drain intervals have changeddramatically over the past six years, withmany recommending longer intervals.

FORD

Six years ago, most vehicles had 3,000-mile recommended drain intervals for “spe-cial operating conditions” and 5,000-milerecommended intervals for “normal” driv-ing. Some early hybrids had 10,000-mile“normal” intervals. Today, most vehicles are

equipped with oil life monitors, with maxi-mum intervals of 10,000 miles/one year.

GENERAL MOTORS

Recommended drain intervals are largelyunchanged. Most vehicles are equippedwith oil life monitors, which are pro-maximum intervals ranging up to 12,000miles. Regardless of remaining oil life,GM recommends oil be changed at leastannually.

CHRYSLER

Six years ago, vehicles had 3,000-mile severe-service (Schedule B) and6,000-mile normal-service (ScheduleA) recommended drain intervals. Today,most vehicles are equipped with oil lifemonitors, with maximum intervals of8,000 miles/six months.

TOYOTA

Six years ago, vehicles had 5,000-milerecommended drain intervals. Today, mostvehicles have 10,000-mile/one-year rec-ommended intervals. The 4Runner modelwith the four-cylinder engine still carries a

5,000-mile drain recommendation.

HONDA

Six years ago, vehicles had 3,750-milesevere-service and 7,500-mile normal-service recommended drain intervals.Today, most vehicles are equipped withoil life monitors. Vehicles without oil lifemonitors have 5,000-mile severe-service

and 10,000-mile normal-service recom-mended intervals.

NISSAN/INFINITI

Recommended drain intervals arelargely unchanged. Schedule 1 calls for3,750-mile intervals for “typical” drivers,Schedule 2 calls for 7,500-mile intervalsfor steady-state highway driving and thePremium Maintenance schedule calls for3,750-mile intervals with additional ser-vice recommendations not included withthe other schedules. Most vehicles allowdrivers to adjust the reminder system.

ACURA

Six years ago, vehicles without oil lifemonitors had either 3,750-mile severe-service and 7,500-mile normal-servicerecommended drain intervals, or 5,000-mile severe-service and 10,000-milenormal-service recommended intervals.Today, vehicles without oil life monitorshave 5,000-mile severe-service and10,000-mile normal-service recommend-ed intervals.

TWICE PER YEARFor those who want extra engine protectionand performance and the convenience of

twice-per-year oil changes.

ACCORDIN G TOOWNER’S MA NUA L

For those who want excellent engine protec-tion and performance for vehicle manufac-turer-recommended oil change intervals.

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OIL DRAIN INTERVALS






HYUNDAI

Recommended drain intervals are largelyunchanged. Vehicles have 3,750-milesevere-service and 7,500-mile normal-service recommended intervals.

MAZDA

Vehicles have 5,000-mile/four-monthrecommended drain intervals for “spe-cial operating conditions” (Schedule 2)and 7,500-mile/six-month recommendedintervals for “typical/suburban driving”(Schedule 1).

SUBURU

Recommended drain intervals are largelyunchanged. An initial oil change is recom-mended at 3,000 miles/three months andsubsequent oil changes are recommend-ed at 7,500 miles/7.5 months.

SUZUKI

Recommended drain intervals are largelyunchanged. Vehicles have 7,500-milerecommended intervals.

MITSUBISHI

Recommended drain intervals arelargely unchanged. Non-turbochargedvehicles have 3,750-mile/three-monthsevere-service and 7,500-mile/six-monthnormal-service recommended intervals.Turbocharged vehicles have 3,000-mile/ three-month severe-service and 5,000--mended intervals.

KIA

Six years ago, vehicles had 3,000-mile severe-service and 7,500-mile normal-service recom-mended drain intervals. Today, most vehicleshave 3,750-mile severe-service and 7,500-milenormal-service recommended intervals. Somevehicles have 5,000-mile/four-month severe-

service and 6,500-mile/six-month normal-service recommended intervals.

SCION

Recommended drain intervals are largelyunchanged. Vehicles have 5,000-mile/six-month recommended intervals.

VOLKSWAGEN

Six years ago, vehicles had 5,000-milerecommended drain intervals. Today,ranging from 6,000 miles/three months to10,000 miles/one year.

VOLVO

Recommended drain intervals are largelyunchanged. Vehicles have 7,500-milerecommended intervals.

LEXUS

Six years ago, vehicles had 5,000-mile/ four-month drain intervals for “specialoperating conditions” and 7,500-mile/six-month intervals for “typical” driving. Today,vehicles have 5,000-mile/six-month recom-mended intervals. Some hybrid vehiclesthat use synthetic oil have 10,000-mile/ one-year recommended intervals.

AUDI

Recommended drain intervals are largelyunchanged. An initial oil change is recom-mended at 5,000 miles and subsequent oilchanges are recommended every 10,000miles.

BMWRecommended drain intervals are largelyunchanged. Intervals are determined by oillife monitors.

JAGUAR

Six years ago, vehicles had 10,000-milerecommended drain intervals. Today, ve-hicles have 15,000-mile/one-year recom-mended intervals.

LAND ROVER

Vehicles have 15,000-mile/one-year rec-ommended drain intervals.

MERCEDES-BENZ

Six years ago, vehicles had 13,000-mile/ one-year recommended drain intervals.Today, most vehicles have 10,000-mile/ one-year recommended intervals.

PORSCHE

Six years ago, vehicles had 20,000-mile/ two-year recommended drain intervals.Today, vehicles have 10,000-mile/one-yearrecommended intervals.

ONCE PER YEARFor those who want the absolute best engineprotection, performance and maximum value

through extended drain intervals

STEADILY INCREASING

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R A C I N G A N D P R O M O T I O N A L N E W S

The 49th running of the AMSOIL WorldChampionship Snowmobile Derby in EagleRiver, Wis. might go down as one of thegreatest races in the event’s storied history.Entering Sunday’s World Championship-ists were even-odds to win. Defendingchampion and Team AMSOIL driver P.J.career championship, Gary Moyle wantednumber three, Matt Schulz won two yearsago and the Wahl team featured Brandon

Johnson on the pole and Dustin Wahlwith an undefeated day of qualifying onSaturday. Despite these riders’ long list ofaccomplishments, it was a young gun whomade this year’s Derby one of the mostmemorable.

Nick Van Strydonk has been racing at theAMSOIL Derby Track for 17 of the 21 yearshe’s been alive. As a racer who grew up inthe shadows of the storied track in nearbyTomahawk, Wis., it has been his life-longSunday, Van Strydonk showed top speed

on his AMSOIL-backed Polaris.

Speed and stamina are the two biggestby far the longest race of the season forice oval teams. Van Strydonk had both onby grabbing a lead he was unwilling torelinquish, Van Strydonk didn’t allow theformer champion to walk away during thethe mandatory pit stop.

After the teams made their necessaryunderway, with Van Strydonk push-ing Schulz once again. With morelaps came more pressure, and VanStrydonk soon had Wanderscheidand Moyle nipping on his heels. Tworestart, Wanderscheid jumped intosecond and Van Strydonk droppedback as far as sixth. But 10 laps is an

eternity in ice oval racing. With fourlaps to go, at least six sleds racedwithin a fraction of a second, andVan Strydonk tucked low into theturns and pushed himself back intocontention. With Schulz still runningout front, the second through sixthpositions swapped spots on everylap, and with two to go, Van Strydonkmoved into second and proceededto aggressively pursue Schulz.

With a great race already nearcompletion, only one thing couldmake the race an all-time favorite:

Van Strydonk needed to catch and passSchulz on the last lap to win the Snow GoerCup. The 21-year-old seized the moment,a margin of 0.025 seconds.

“We’ve worked so hard for so long to win aWorld Championship,” said Van Strydonk.“To win it at the end, being up and down allrace, is just unbelievable.”

(0.612 seconds behind Schulz), Ryan

“It was a hard-fought battle for the leadfor most of the race,” said Wanderscheid.“We were close, but it wasn’t in the cards. IChampionship at next year’s 50th.”

A Spectacular Finish in Eagle River Team AMSOIL racer Nick VanStrydonk outmaneuvered aAMSOIL World Champion-ship Snowmobile Derby.

AMSOIL Derby Track crowds were treated to one ofthe greatest races in Derby history.

Wanderscheid, Moyle and Van Strydonk race neck-





M A G A Z I N E

B XWITH JEREMY MEYER

O N T H E

The AMSOIL World Champion-

ship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle

River, Wis. has been in business

for 49 years. The track has a richhistory of racing, and ice oval rac-

ing has been at its core since the

beginning.

But “The Derby” has morphed

into more than just ice racing.

Many of the top snocross teams

have also traveled to Wisconsin’s

Northwoods, including Scheuring

Speed Sports. Team AMSOIL

rider Robbie Malinoski won the

Pro Open race on Friday night in

front of a sold-out crowd.

Since 1997, the Scheuring team

has gone the extra mile for

AMSOIL, both on and off the

track. This winter, team owner

Steve Scheuring took the time

to discuss his relationship with

AMSOIL, the sport of snowmobile

racing and how AMSOIL products

the years.

Check out the entire Racing is

Research video at www.amsoil-

racing.com/racingisresearch.

GEICO/AMSOIL/Honda supercross rider Eli Tomacrode to a convincing victory January 21 at vener-able Dodger Stadium to surge into the Supercrosscareer. Tomac took the holeshot and never lookedback, quickly building a lead of several secondsthat he held throughout the 15-lap main event.and a fourth in Phoenix, Tomac moved from fourthrounds, just one point ahead of Dean Wilson.

“It’s always nice to be in the front, whether it’s in arace or the points,” Tomac said. “I’m comfortablein the lead. I’ve been riding well all year. I had fastweren’t there.”

Monster Energy Supercross results and televisionschedule can be found at www.amsoilracing.com.

Tomac Wins Big in Los Angeles AMSOIL rider is new points leaderafter three rounds of racing.

AMSOIL has signed a new multi-

year contract with 11-time off-roadracing champion Scott Douglas.The new deal extends the com-pany’s relationship with DouglasMotorsports through 2016, bringinga full decade to the partnership.

“Year after year, Scott has provento be one of the best drivers in allof off-road racing,” said AMSOILRace Program Manager JeremyMeyer. “On top of that, he hasbecome a great ambassador ofAMSOIL and AMSOIL products.

We have a high threshold for qual-ity at AMSOIL, and Scott helps usmeet those thresholds both on andoff the track.”

The veteran off-road racer hascollected 87 career victoriesand 11 season championships,including three Baja 100 wins. Hecurrently races a Pro 4x4 in theTraxxas TORC Series presented by

third in points and second in theannual AMSOIL Cup race.

sponsorship deal with AMSOIL,primarily because the people atAMSOIL are great to work with andthe products are second-to-none,”said Douglas.

The 2012 TORC Serieskicks off April 20-21at Charlotte MotorSpeedway in Char-lotte, N.C. From

there, the seriestravels to Buchan-an, Mich.; Crandon,Wis.; Chicago, Ill.and Bark River, Mich.before heading back toCrandon for the third an-nual AMSOIL Cup race onLabor Day Weekend and wrappingup the season in Floresville, Texas.

AMSOIL Extends Sponsorship

of Douglas Motorsports






OE Synthetic Diesel Oil Recommended in Place of DiscontinuedSynthetic Blend Gasoline & Diesel Oil

AMSOIL OE 15W-40 Synthetic Diesel Oil (OED) is recommended in place of therecently discontinued 15W-40 Synthetic Blend Gasoline & Diesel Oil (PCO). AMSOILprice compared to AMSOIL Synthetic Blend Diesel Oil. It is formulated to meet thediesel engines. Synthetic Blend Gasoline & Diesel Oil is available while supplies last.

C E N T E R L I N E S A N D U P D A T E S

White Pocket T-Shirtwith Four-Color Logos

Stoc k # Size U.S. Can.

G2911 S 14.00 15.00G2912 M 14.00 15.00

G2913 L 14.00 15.00G2914 XL 14.00 15.00G2915 2X 17.00 18.20G2916 3X 17.00 18.20

Red Pocket T-Shir twith Black Logos


G2917 S 14.00 15.00G2918 M 14.00 15.00

G2919 L 14.00 15.00G2920 XL 14.00 15.00G2921 2X 17.00 18.20G2922 3X 17.00 18.20

Black Pocket T-Shirtwith Gray Logos


G2923 S 14.00 15.00G2924 M 14.00 15.00

G2925 L 14.00 15.00G2926 XL 14.00 15.00G2927 2X 17.00 18.20G2928 3X 17.00 18.20

Blue Pocket T-Shirtwith White LogosStoc k # Size U.S. Can.

G2929 S 14.00 15.00G2930 M 14.00 15.00

G2931 L 14.00 15.00G2932 XL 14.00 15.00G2933 2X 17.00 18.20G2934 3X 17.00 18.20

Pocket T-Shirt

Convenient pocket on left chest. Constructed of 50/50 cotton/polyester blend to reduce fading. Four color options. Sizes S-3X.

Black Ribbed Beanie

Black knit ribbed beanie withembroidered AMSOL logo.

Stock # U.S. Can.

G2908 13.50 14.45

Long Sleeve Pro Race T-Shir t

Long sleeve navy t-shirt isconstructed of 50/50 cotton/polyesterblend to reduce fading. Sizes S-3X.


G2935 S 18.75 20.10G2936 M 18.75 20.10G2937 L 18.75 20.10G2938 XL 18.75 20.10G2939 2X 21.00 22.45

G2940 3X 21.00 22.45

Holiday Closings

The Edmonton andToronto distributioncenters will be closedMonday, February 20for Family Day.

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