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AMSOIL 5W-40 Synthetic Premium
Diesel Oil Provides Valuable Cost Savings
Economic difficulties and high fuel costs
have forced a significant number of trucking companies out of business
over the past few years, while many others fight for survival by finding
any and every way possible to minimize costs. More efficient operation
can be achieved in a number of ways, including engine, truck and trailer
design; drive line technology; tire design and fuel quality. Drivers can
also play a critical role by reducing engine idle time and speed, while
employing more efficient shifting patterns and driving techniques.
Although lubricants are often overlooked
as a way to improve efficiency and minimize cost, use of AMSOIL
5W-40 Synthetic Premium Diesel oil (DEO) over
conventional 15W-40 oils presents fleets with an effective way to reign
in cost without sacrificing protection. In fact, industry tests
demonstrate a 1 percent fuel economy improvement by switching to 5W-40
diesel oil, while the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Federal
Test Procedure confirms AMSOIL 5W-40 Synthetic Premium Diesel Oil
provides up to 3 percent better fuel economy than conventional 15W--40
diesel oils (1.6 percent improvement at a mix of 55/45 city/highway
driving).
For example, a single truck traveling an
average of 120,000 miles per year and receiving an average of six miles
per gallon consumes 20,000 gallons of fuel per year. At a price of $3 a
gallon, annual fuel costs for this single truck are $60,000. By
switching from a conventional 15W-40 diesel oil to AMSOIL 5W-40
Synthetic Premium Diesel Oil and achieving a 1.6 percent fuel economy
improvement, the truck reduces its annual fuel usage by 320 gallons,
saving $960. The savings mount when extended to larger vehicle fleets. A
50- vehicle fleet saves $48,000 in fuel costs, while a 100- vehicle
fleet saves $96,000.
Further savings are realized through the
extended drain capabilities of AMSOIL 5W-40 Synthetic Premium Diesel
Oil. At a price of $13.55 a gallon, the conventional diesel oil for a
single truck with a 32- quart (eight gallon) oil sump costs $108.40.
With a recommended drain interval of 10,000 miles, the truck requires 12
oil changes over 120,000 miles, for a total cost of $1300.80.
Recommended for the extended drain interval, AMSOIL 5W-40 Synthetic
Diesel Oil must only be changed four times over 120,000 miles at a total
cost of $838.40 ($26.20/gal. commercial price), presenting a savings of
$462.40. The savings mount when extended to larger vehicle fleets. A 50-
vehicle fleet saves $23,120, while a 100- vehicle fleet saves $46,240.
While combining both the fuel savings and
the oil change savings, AMSOIL presents fleets with a significant cost
reduction. A single truck traveling 120,000 miles a year saves $462.40
per year in oil change costs and $960 in fuel costs, for a total annual
savings of $1,422.40. The savings mount when extended to larger vehicle
fleets. A 50- vehicle fleet saves $71,120, while a 100- vehicle fleet
saves $142,240.
These calculations do not include filter,
labor or used oil disposal costs. Less labor hours spent changing the
oil and less used oil disposal make AMSOIL even more cost effective.
AMSOIL extended drain intervals and low
volatility also provide significant environmental benefits, reducing
used oil volume and emissions.
AMSOIL 5W-40 Synthetic Premium Oil
AMSOIL 5W-40 Synthetic Premium Oil is the
premium choice for API CJ-4 emission-quality diesel oil required by the
model-year 2007 and newer diesel engines. Formulated with the latest
additive and synthetic base oil technology, it exceeds the higher
performance demands of modern engines and effectively withstands the
stress of heat, soot and acids to help prevent deposits, wear and
corrosion. AMSOIL 5W-40 is wax-free with a broad viscosity range to
provide excellent cold-weather starting and high temperature protection.
Note: Extended drain intervals are not
recommended for 2007-2009 Caterpillar C13 and C15 on-highway engines;
2007-2010 Dodge 6.7L, Ford 6.4L and GM 6.6L light-duty diesel pickups or
applications using biofuels containing >10% ethanol or 5% biodiesel
(B5). Follow OEM drain intervals or extended drain intervals with oil
analysis.
 
T's Advanced Synthetics
Greg and Marcy Thurman
Your Nationwide
AMSOIL
Authorized Independent
Dealer
Nationwide US Warehouses,
Canada and Palm Harbor, FL
727-798-8552
E-Mail:
greg@tsadvancedsynthetics.com
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