Superior
Protection Against Engine Wear
Marine engines operate under high loads and RPMs for
extended periods of time, causing traditional automotive oils to
break down and lose viscosity. To ensure good protection, the NMMA
set minimum shear stability requirements for FC-W. AMSOIL Formula
4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oil greatly exceeds the FC-W shear
stability requirements, outperforming competitive oils to deliver a
superior lubricating film. Formula 4-Stroke® Synthetic Oil also
contains robust anti-wear additives that further reduce wear in
metal-to-metal contact regions (see Four-Ball Wear Test graph).
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While automobile
engines normally operate at around 2,500 rpm, outboard motors can
run twice as fast, requiring greater levels of wear protection and
better bearing durability than automobiles. In addition, prolonged
idling and low operating temperatures contribute to fuel dilution,
further thinning the oil. To ensure adequate protection for their
engines, marine engine manufacturers set minimum high
temperature/high shear (HTHS) viscosity limits. AMSOIL Formula
4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oils are
shear stable and formulated with sophisticated oil additive
chemistry, exceeding the HTHS requirements of both the API and NMMA
FC-W (see graph).
Excellent
Anti-Rust Performance
Marine engines are prone to rust, leading to uncontrolled wear and
premature engine failure. However, good rust protection is not
natural to engine oil. It comes only by design. Formula 4-Stroke®
Marine Synthetic Motor Oil is fortified with a special anti-rust
agent, even more than required to pass stringent NMMA FC-W anti-rust
testing.
Applications
AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic 10W-40 Motor Oil (WCF) is
recommended for gasoline fueled four-stroke outboard, inboard,
inboard/outboard (I/O) and personal watercraft motors. AMSOIL WCF
motor oil is recommended for the following applications whenever an
SAE 10W-40, 15W-40, 25W-40 or straight SAE 40 oil is called for:
Four-stroke outboard motors:
Honda®, Mercury®, Yamaha®, Johnson®/Evinrude®, Bombardier/BRP®,
Suzuki®, Nissan®, Tohatsu®
Inboard and I/O: Mercruiser®, Volvo
Penta®, OMC®, Chrysler® Marine, Crusader®, Marine Power®,
Chevrolet®, Ford®
Personal Watercraft: Honda®,
Yamaha®, Bombardier/BRP® (Sea-Doo®), Polaris®
Note: AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke®
Marine Synthetic 10W-40 is recommended for use in place of 25W-40 as
specified by Mercury®.
NMMA FC-W • API SL
Service Life
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Four-stroke outboard motors and personal
watercraft applications: Due to potential fuel dilution
or water contamination, change oil at the engine or watercraft
manufacturer recommended interval.
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Inboard and I/O applications:
Change oil at two times the engine manufacturer recommended interval
or one year, whichever comes first.
Mixing AMSOIL
AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oil is compatible
with conventional and synthetic motor oils. Mixing AMSOIL motor oils
with other oils will, however, shorten the oil life expectancy and
reduce the performance benefits. AMSOIL does not support extended
drain intervals where oils have been mixed.
Aftermarket oil
additives are not recommended for use with AMSOIL motor oils.
Health & Safety
This product is not expected to cause health concerns when used for
the intended application and according to the recommendations in the
Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS). MSDS’s are available upon request at 715-392-7101 or
on our
website. Keep Out of Reach of Children. Don’t pollute. Return
used oil to collection centers.
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TYPICAL TECHNICAL
PROPERTIES |
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AMSOIL
FORMULA 4-STROKE® MARINE SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL (WCF)
SAE 10W-40, API SL, NMMA FC-W |
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
14.1 |
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445) |
93.8 |
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Viscosity Index
(ASTM D-2270) |
154 |
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CCS
Viscosity, cP @ (°C) (ASTM D2602) |
6871 (-25) |
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Flash Point °C
(°F) (ASTM D 92) |
234 (453) |
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Fire Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 92) |
254 (489) |
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Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 97) |
-46 (-51) |
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Noack
Volatility, % weight loss (g/100g) (ASTM D-5800) |
6.40% |
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Four Ball Wear
Test (ASTM D 4172 @ 40 kgf, 150°C, 1800 rpm, 1 hour, Scar in
mm) |
0.40 |
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Total Base Number (ASTM D-2896) |
10.5 |
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HTHS (cP) |
4.6 |
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Humidity Cabinet Rust (ASTM D-1748) |
Pass |