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-30 Motor Oil (WCT)
is recommended for gasoline fueled four-stroke outboard,
inboard, inboard/outboard (I/O) and personal watercraft motors.
AMSOIL WCT motor oil is recommended for the following
applications whenever an SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 or straight SAE 30
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-30 is recommended for use in place of 5W-30
as specified by Honda®.
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.