AMSOIL Quality Beats Competitor, Earns New Customer
 
Kawazaki Ultra 150

AMSOIL Preferred Customer Mark Tweedale, Neenah, Wis., learned about the quality and cost savings he can depend on with AMSOIL Series 2000 2-Cycle Synthetic Racing Oil after a hard lesson using Pennzoil-Quaker State oil in his watercrafts.

The watercrafts are stock Kawasaki Ultra 150s, bought new in 1999 and 2000. They have a triple cylinder 1200cc motor that puts out 145 horsepower with a top radar speed of 65 mph.

"They are Kawasaki's top of the line muscle crafts," Tweedale said.

The machines use a race spark plug that costs "a whopping $15 each," Tweedale said. "I began fouling plugs almost immediately into their use."

In fact, he fouled out 30 plugs in the first year. He took the watercrafts back to the dealer to try to identify the source of the problem. "The dealer found nothing mechanically wrong with my watercrafts," Tweedale said. The dealer told Tweedale none of his other Ultras had experienced this plug fouling problem.

Tweedale began to suspect his oil and he contacted Pennzoil-Quaker State about the problem, explained the expense of the plugs and that the machines were mechanically sound. "I asked them for help and possible reimbursement for my plugs," Tweedale said.

Pennzoil-Quaker State sent a letter requesting Tweedale send in some of his oil for analysis. After the oil had been analyzed, Tweedale received a letter from the oil company stating that, while the oil's additives showed signs of breakdown from aging, it was not to the extent that it would foul plugs in his watercraft. "They offered me no reimbursement toward my plug expense," Tweedale said. They did offer him a gallon of their synthetic oil.

While talking with coworkers, he discovered Gary Yashinsky, an AMSOIL Preferred Customer in Green Bay, Wis. Yashinsky "had only positive things to say about AMSOIL," Tweedale said. "He truly went the extra mile to help me solve my problem and also to promote AMSOIL."

Tweedale was convinced. He had the Series 2000 Racing Oil installed in the watercraft early in the spring of 2002.

"I went the entire summer with no fouled plugs in either watercraft," Tweedale said. "Unbelievable. What a difference oil can make."

He became a Preferred Customer and does everything he can to promote AMSOIL products to his friends and coworkers. "I will be an AMSOIL Preferred Customer forever," he said. "Thank you AMSOIL for putting out a quality product which in turn solved this problem for me."

He does most of his watercrafting in Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake. Generally, Tweedale starts his trips on the big lake at Munising Bay. He plans this summer to complete a ride started last year with his friend Todd Olson of Gwinn, Mich., that traverses the shoreline along the entire Upper Peninsula. "We completed half of it last summer and simply ran out of nice weather," he said. "It's one cold lake and can get downright violent at times. That's what makes it a challenge."

This year, the trip takes them from Little Girls Point north of Ironwood, Mich., around the peninsula and back to Houghton; the final leg covering the distance from Grand Marais to Sault Ste. Marie.

When their journey is over this year, the two-along with Olson's wife, Gina Olson, and Tweedale's fiance, Kristi Krajewski, who will join them at different stages along the coast—will cover nearly 400 miles. That's in addition to a nearly 200-mile trip last year. They plan the trip in stages because the lake takes its toll on their bodies.

"We move on as soon as our bodies and muscles recover from the pounding of the first (stage)," he said. "We tend to get beat up a little bit out there on (Lake) Superior. North winds are bad."

This article appeared in the AMSOIL Action News, May 2003

 




Click Here to Report Problems Or Comments
G-35
Wholesale AccountsOrdering InformationRequest Free CatalogOur TechnologyResearch ResourcesAMSOIL TestimonialsFind AMSOIL DealerFind AMSOIL RetailerContact UsDealer Services
3 Easy ways to place your order now!



About AMSOIL
AMSOIL HistoryCompany of Firsts40+ Years Track RecordProduct Introduction CronologyAMSOIL & EnvironmentISO 9001:2000 CertifiedProduct WarrantyAbout WBoil.com
Motor Oil
Gasoline Engine Oils
0W-16 OE Series Synthetic Motor Oil (OES)0W-16 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil (AZS)0W-16 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil (HE016)0W-20 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil (ASM)0W-20 Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil (XLZ)0W-20 OE Series Synthetic Motor Oil (OEZ)0W-20 LS European Motor Oil (AFE)0W-20 LS-VW European Motor Oil (EZT)0W-20 100% Synthetic High-Mileage Oil (HM020)0W-20 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil (HE020)0W-20 Synthetic-Blend Motor Oil (SB020)0W-30 MS European Motor Oil (EOT)0W-30 Signature Series (AZO)0W-40 Signature Series Motor Oil (AZF)0W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFO)0W-40 OE Series Synthetic Motor Oil (OEG)5W-20 Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil (XLM)5W-20 OE Series Synthetic Motor Oil (OEM)5W-20 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil (ALM)5W-20 100% Synthetic High-Mileage Oil (HM520)5W-20 Synthetic-Blend Motor Oil (SB520)5W-30 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil (ASL)5W-30 Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil (XLF)5W-30 LS European Motor Oil (AEL)5W-30 OE Series Synthetic Motor Oil (OEF)5W-30 100% Synthetic High-Mileage Oil (HM530)5W-30 Synthetic-Blend Motor Oil (SB530)5W-40 MS European Motor Oil (AFL)5W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFM)5W-50 Signature Series Motor Oil (AMR)10W-30 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil (ATM)10W-30 Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil (XLT)10W-30 OE Series Synthetic Motor Oil (OET)10W-30 100% Synthetic High-Mileage Oil (HM1030)10W-40 Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil (XLO)10W-40 Premium Protection Motor Oil (AMO)10W-60 FS European Motor Oil (ETS)20W-50 Premium Protection Motor Oil (ARO)
Diesel Engine Oils
0W-20 LS European Motor Oil (AFE)0W-20 LS-VW European Motor Oil (EZT)0W-20 Synthetic Diesel Oil (DP020)0W-30 MS European Motor Oil (EOT)0W40 Signature Series CK-4 Diesel Oil (DZF)0W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFO)5W-30 LS European Motor Oil (AEL)5W30 Signature Series CK-4 Diesel Oil (DHD)5W-30 Synthetic Diesel Oil (DP530)5W-40 MS European Motor Oil (AFL)5W40 Signature Series CK-4 Diesel Oil (DEO)5W40 Heavy-Duty CK-4 Diesel Oil (ADO)5W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFM)10W30 Heavy-Duty CK-4 Diesel Oil (ADN)10W30 Signature Series Diesel Oil (DTT)10W30 Commercial Grade Diesel Oil (SBDT)10W-40 Premium Protection Motor Oil (AMO)10W-60 FS European Motor Oil (ETS)15W-40 Heavy-Duty Diesel & Marine (AME)15W40 Heavy-Duty CK-4 Diesel Oil (ADP)15W40 Signature Series CK-4 Diesel Oil (DME)15W40 Commercial Grade Diesel Oil (SBDF)20W-50 Premium Protection Motor Oil (ARO)20W-50 DOMINATOR Competition Diesel Oil (DCO)
Motorcycle & Scooter Oils
V-Twin Oil Change Kit (HDCK)SAE 60 Motorcycle Oil (MCS)Engine Assembly Lube (EAL)V-Twin Synthetic Primary Fluid (MVP)V-Twin Synthetic Transmission Fluid (MVT)V-Twin Oil Change Kit (HDBK)V-Twin Oil Change Kit (HDMC)V-Twin Oil Change Kit (HDMB)5W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil (MMF)10W-30 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil (MCT)10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil (MCF)10W-40 Formula 4 Stroke® Synthetic Scooter Oil (ASO)10W-40 Dirt Bike Oil (DB40)10W-50 Dirt Bike Oil (DB50)10W-60 Dirt Bike Oil (DB60)15W-50 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil (MFF)15W-60 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil (MSV)20W-40 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil (MVI)20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil (MCV)
Marine Motor Oil
Outboard 100:1 Pre-Mix Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil (ATO)HP Marine Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil (HPM)10W-30 Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oil (WCT)10W-40 Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oil (WCF)15W-40 Heavy-Duty Diesel & Marine (AME)25W-40 Synthetic Blend Marine Engine Oil
Racing & High Performance
SAE 60 Dominator® Synthetic Racing Oil (RD60)Briggs & Stratton Synthetic 4T Racing Oil (GBS2960)Dominator® Synthetic 2-Cycle Racing Oil (TDR)SAE 30 Break-In Oil (BRK)Engine Assembly Lube (EAL)5W-20 Dominator® Synthetic Racing Oil (RD20)10W-30 Dominator® Synthetic Racing Oil (RD30)10W-40 Dominator® Synthetic Racing Oil (RD40)15W-50 Dominator® Synthetic Racing Oil (RD50)
Classic & High Performance
SAE 30 Break-In Oil (BRK)Engine Assembly Lube (EAL)10W-30 Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil (ZRT)10W-40 Premium Protection Motor Oil (AMO)10W-40 Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil (ZRD)20W-50 Premium Protection Motor Oil (ARO)20W-50 Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil (ZRF)
European Motor Oils
0W-20 LS European Motor Oil (AFE)0W-20 LS-VW European Motor Oil (EZT)0W-30 MS European Motor Oil (EOT)0W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFO)5W-30 LS European Motor Oil (AEL)5W-40 MS European Motor Oil (AFL)5W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFM)10W-60 FS European Motor Oil (ETS)
High-Mileage Motor Oil
0W-20 100% Synthetic High-Mileage Oil (HM020)5W-20 100% Synthetic High-Mileage Oil (HM520)5W-30 100% Synthetic High-Mileage Oil (HM530)10W-30 100% Synthetic High-Mileage Oil (HM1030)
Hybrid Motor Oil
0W-16 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil (HE016)0W-20 100% Synthetic Hybrid Motor Oil (HE020)
4-Stroke & Small Engine Oils
Briggs & Stratton Synthetic 4T Racing Oil (GBS2960)0W-40 Formula 4-Stroke® PowerSports Synthetic Motor Oil (AFF)5W-30 Synthetic Small Engine Oil (AES)10W-30 Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oil (WCT)10W-30 Synthetic Small Engine Oil (ASE)10W-40 Formula 4 Stroke® Synthetic Scooter Oil (ASO)10W-40 Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oil (WCF)10W-40 Synthetic Small Engine Oil (ASF)15W-50 Synthetic Small Engine Oil (SEF)25W-40 Synthetic Blend Marine Engine Oil
ATV & UTV Motor Oils
ATV/UTV Oil Change Kits (Polaris)ATV/UTV Oil Change Kits (Can-Am)0W-50 Synthetic ATV/UTV Motor Oil5W-40 Synthetic ATV/UTV Motor Oil5W-50 Synthetic ATV/UTV Motor Oil10W-30 Synthetic ATV/UTV Motor Oil10W-40 Synthetic ATV/UTV Motor Oil
2 Cycle / 2 Stroke Motor Oil
INTERCEPTOR™ 2-Cycle Oil (AIT) Synthetic 2-Stroke Injector Oil (AIO)Dominator® Synthetic 2-Cycle Racing Oil (TDR)Saber™ Synthetic 100:1 Pre-Mix 2-Cycle Oil (ATP)Outboard 100:1 Pre-Mix Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil (ATO)HP Marine Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil (HPM)
Natural Gas Engine Oil
15W-40 (SAE 40) Synthetic Vehicular Natural Gas Engine Oil (ANGV)20W-40 (SAE 40) Synthetic Stationary Natural Gas Engine Oil (ANGS)
Oil & Air Filtration
AMSOIL Motorcycle FiltersMotorcycle Oil Filter (Nano Fiber)AMSOIL Automotive Oil FiltersFull Flow Oil Filter (Nano Fiber)AMSOIL Ea Heavy Duty Oil FiltersHeavy Duty Extended-Life Oil FilterAMSOIL By-Pass Oil Filteration By-Pass Filteration Kits
BMK21 Universal Single-Remote Bypass SystemBMK22 DUAL-GARD Oil Bypass System (Large Engines)BMK23 General Use Dual Remote Oil Bypass UnitBMK26 Ford 7.3L PowerStroke Oil Bypass UnitBMK27 GM 6.6L Dual Remote Bypass SystemBMK28 Ford 6.7L Engine Dual Remote By-Pass Filter KitBMK30 Heavy-Duty By-Pass System (Large Engines)BMK31 Ford 6.0/6.4L Single-Remote Bypass SystemBMK32 GM 6.6L Single-Remote Bypass SystemBMK33 Ford 6.7L Single-Remote Bypass SystemBMK34 Cummins 5.0/5.9/6.7L Bypass System
By-Pass Filter Elements Oil AnalysisAmsoil PowerCore™ Air Filters (PCF)Available Substitute Filter BrandsDonaldson Oil & Air Filters
Donaldson Blue Heavy Duty Air FiltersDonaldson Blue Oil FiltersDonaldson P-Series Heavy Duty Air FiltersDonaldson P-Series Oil & Air Filters
MANN-FILTER Oil, Air, Fuel & CabinWIX Oil, Air, Fuel, Cabin Filters & More
ATF & Gear Lube
Transmission FluidsAutomatic Transmission Fluids
20W-50 Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid (AHF)CG-Tractor Hydraulic/Transmission Oil (TCGSB)OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATFOE Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic ATFSignature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic ATFSignature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATFSignature Series ULV Synthetic ATFTorque-Drive Transmission Fluid (ATD)Tractor Hydraulic/Transmission Oil (ATH)
100% Synthetic CVT Fluid100% Synthetic DCT FluidManual Transmission Fluids
5W 30 Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (MTF)75W-90 (GL-4) Synthetic Gear Lube (MTG)SAE 50 Long-Life Synthetic Transmission Oil (FTF)
ATV & UTV Drive Train Fluids
Synthetic ATV/UTV Powertrain FluidATV/UTV Dual-Clutch Transmission FluidATV/UTV Transmission & Differential Fluid
Motorcycle Transmission Fluids
Synthetic Dirt Bike Transmission Fluid (DBTF)V-Twin Synthetic Primary Fluid (MVP)V-Twin Synthetic Transmission Fluid (MVT)
Gear LubeHigh Performance Gear Lube
75W 85 Severe Gear® Extreme Pressure (SVL)75W 90 Severe Gear® Extreme Pressure (SVG)75W-110 Severe Gear® Extreme Pressure (SVT)75W-140 Severe Gear® Extreme Pressure (SVO) 75W-90 (GL-4) Synthetic Gear Lube (MTG)AMSOIL Hand Pump For BottlesAMSOIL Marine Gear Lube PumpSEVERE GEAR 80W-90 (AGL)
Semi Truck Gear Lube
75W-90 Semi-Truck Gear Lube (FGR)80W-140 Semi-Truck Gear Lube (FGO)SAE 50 Long-Life Synthetic Transmission Oil (FTF)
Racing & Off Road Gear Lube
SAE 250 Severe Gear Racing Gear Lubricant (SRT)Super Shift Racing Transmission Fluid (ART)
Marine Gear Lube 75W/80W-90 (AGM)Gear Lube AdditiveLimited Slip Differential (LSD) Additive Powershift Transmission FluidPowershift Transmission Fluids
Powershift Transmission Fluid SAE 10W (CTG)Powershift Transmission Fluid SAE 30 (CTJ)Powershift Transmission Fluid SAE 50 (CTL)
ATF for Racing, Ford Type F & Allison C-4Super Shift Racing Transmission Fluid
Miscellaneous
Grease
100% SYNTHETIC EP NLGI 00 GREASE (GSF)Deluxe Grease Gun KitDOMINATOR Synthetic Racing Grease (GRG)Lithium Complex High Viscosity Grease (GVC)Polymeric Off-Road Grease (GPOR1)Polymeric Off-Road Grease (GPOR2)Polymeric Truck, Chassis & Equipment (GPTR1)Polymeric Truck, Chassis & Equipment (GPTR2)Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI #2 (GLC)Synthetic Water Resistant Grease NLGI#2 (GWR)X-Treme Food Grade Grease (GXC)
Engine Flush & Degreaser
Engine and Transmission Flush (FLSH)Engine Degreaser (AED)Exterior Ceramic Spray (CSF)Glass Cleaner (AGC)Heavy Duty Degreaser (ADG) High-Foam Car Shampoo (HFB)Interior Detailer Light Lemon (IDL)Interior Detailer Scent Free (IDN)Miracle Wash (AMW) Mudslinger® (AMS)Power Foam Engine Cleaner & Degreaser (APF)
Spray Lubricants
Chain Lube (ACLSC)Engine Fogging Oil (FOG) MP Heavy Duty Metal Protector (AMH)MP Metal Protector (AMP)Silicone Spray (ALS) Spray Grease (GSP)
Bar & Chain Oil
Semi-Synthetic Bar and Chain Oil (ABC)Synthetic Chain Case & Gear Oil (TCC)
Suspension & Fork Oil
Suspension Fluid #10 Medium (STM)Suspension Fluid #5 Light (STL)
Power Steering FluidDOT Brake Fluid
DOMINATOR DOT 4 Brake Fluid (BFR)DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (BFLV)
Antifreeze & Coolant
Antifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)Dominator Coolant Boost (RDCB)Heavy-Duty Antifreeze & Coolant (ANTHD)Passenger Vehicle Antifreeze (ANTPC)Powersports Coolant (PSAF)
Air Tool Oil
Synthetic Air Tool Oil (AIR)
Firearm Protectants
Brake and Parts Cleaner (BPC)Firearm Cleaner and Protectant (FCP)Firearm Lubricant and Protectant (FLP)
Industrial Lubricants
Compressor Oils - SyntheticPC Series Compressor Oils Synthetic Compressor OilsSynthetic Compressor OilsDC Series Compressor Oils Sirocco SE Series Ester Compressor OilHydraulic Oils - SyntheticAW Series Antiwear Hydraulic OilsBiodegradable Hydraulic OilSlideway, Chain, Bearing and Gear OilSG SERIES Extreme Pressure Gear OilsHydraulic Oils - SyntheticHV Series Hydraulic OilsWL SERIES Slideway, Chain and Gear LubeRC Series R&O/AW Gear And Bearing OilsHT Series High Temperature Lubricating Oils
Fuel Additive
Gasoline Fuel AdditivesP.I. Performance Improver (API)Upper Cylinder Lubricant (UCL)Dominator Octane Boost (AOB)Gasoline Stabilizer for Storage (AST)Motorcycle Octane BoostMotorcycle Octane Boost (MOB)Small Engines & PowersportsSmall Engines Fuel Treatment & StabilizerDiesel Fuel AdditivesDiesel Injector Clean (ADF)Diesel All-In-One (ADB)Diesel Injector Clean + Cetane Boost (ADS)Diesel Cold Flow Improver (ADD)Cetane Boost for Diesel Fuel (ACB)Diesel Recovery Emergency Fuel Treatment
Receive AMSOIL's Confidential Factory Direct Wholesale Price List in your email.
Enter your first name & email address and click on "eMail Price List" button!
AMSOIL Online Store
AMSOIL Preferred Customer Program. Save upto 25%!
Wholesale Business Accounts
Become an AMSOIL Dealer!
Request FREE AMSOIL Catalog
Questions? Please Contact us
Order AMSOIL By Phone
AMSOIL Online Store
Order AMSOIL By Fax
VISA and MASTERCARD is accepted for US and Canada.
Discover and American Express is accepted for US customers only
Go to Top

Select your country.

Canada
Ships from Canada. Prices in CA dollars.
United States
Ships from USA. Prices in US dollars.

Please Wait...

Your request is being processed...