Topics:

• XW-20 / XW-30 What does this mean 
• Explanation of SAE Viscosity System 
• API Classification System 
• Purpose of going to lighter weight oils 
• Discussion of 20 weight oils and limits of performance 
• Normal and Intermittent range for engine oils 
• Proper viscosity for optimum bearing lubrication 
• Variable valve timing systems oiling requirements 
• Caution on low quality synthetics and fraudulent oils

• VW Turbo Diesel 
• High mileage Euro Diesels 
• Ultra-Low Sulfur diesel 
• Diesel Lubricity 
• Diesel Injector performance 
• DPF / Regeneration 
• ATF as a diesel additive 
• Bypass Filter System 
• Turbo lubrication

Topics:

• Diesel engine technology 
• Early diesel engine problems 
• Injector advances 
• Exhaust system / DPF / SCR / EGR 
• Urea treatment for NOX 
• Diesel Oil / Quality / Necessity 
• Oil classifications explained 
• European Oils explained

Topics:

• Transmission ATF fluid specifications
• Manual transmission gear lube vs ATF
• Proper trans gear lube for brass synchronizers GL-4
• GL-4 Gear Lube vs GL-5
• CVT transmission fluids

Topics:

• Personal experience with Amsoil
• Technical changes requiring changes to motor oils
• European oils / ACEA / not the same as API
• Zinc and phosphorous in motor oil
• Variable valve timing and the oil requirements

Questions:

• How to get more life out of a VW GTI with more than 100,000 miles?
• Is it wise to purchase a Jag with 185,000 miles?
• What is considered an older car that needs higher levels of zinc and phosphorous?
• What is the best oil for a Ford Fusion in Phoenix AZ?
• Where can you find Amsoil products?
• Lexus SUV recommendations?

Topics:

• Fraudulent Oil – Not what is on the label
• Substandard Synthetic - Too cheap to believe
• Inadequate ATF – Not meeting the spec’s ‘Suitable’
• High Mileage oils, additives good or bad vs standard oil
• Synthetic vs Petroleum – Uniform molecular structure
• Explanation of Refined synthetic vs Chemical synthetic
• Diesel technology discussion

Questions:

• Any benefit of using High Mileage oils?
• 5W-20 and variable valve timing requirements

Topics:

• Reading the oil bottle label
• What does 5W-30 mean

Questions:

• When changing ATF should you flush and how do you get all the old fluid out?
• What is the best oil for small engines?  
• Should you change ATF in transmission with high mileage?
• Toyota requires synthetic for warranty, does it matter which synthetic?
• Why do you have to change oil based on time and not just on mileage?
• I have an old diesel engine is it worth it to change to synthetic oil?

Topics:

• Understanding API and SAE information ON OIL bottles  
• Fraudulent Oils 
• 20 Weight Oils – Safe or NOT 
• Variable Valve Timing 

Questions:

• What is Zinc used for in motor oil 
•  How do you know which multi-grade oil to use 
•  Why do I have to use a special ATF in my Lincoln

Topics:

• API oil classifications  
• How are oil classifications determined 
• Why do oil classifications change over time 
• Motorcycles oil and the importance of zinc and phosphorous 

Questions:

• Any benefit of changing to synthetic oil with 88,000 miles?  
• How to deal with oil leaks in Honda Motorcycle 
• Why not use 20W-50 and stay away from 20 or 30 weight oils?
• Why use synthetic ATF, its more expensive? 

Topics:

• Synthetic Oil vs Petroleum Oil 
• Synthetic oil categories 
• Amsoil Z-Rod oil 
• Motorcycle oils 
• Marine Engine Oils

Questions:

• What is the proper layup regarding fuel for Craftsman Snow blower 
• What is the right oil for a rebuilt engine with flat tappet system?