AMSOIL Warranty

AMSOIL INC. "The First In Synthetics"® PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY
2008	Diesel Concentrate Plus Cold Flow Improver (October)
2008	INJEN Power-Flow Gasoline Intake Systems (September)
2008	Dominator® Synthetic Racing Oils: 5W-20, 10W-30 and 15W-50 (August)
2008	Heavy-Duty By-Pass Filtration System (BMK30) (July)
2008	INJEN Power-Flow Diesel Intake Systems (March)
2008	Severe Gear® Synthetic SAE 190 and SAE 250 Gear Lubricants (February)
2008	Series 500 DOT 3 High Performance Brake Fluid (BF3) (January)
2008	Series 600 DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid (BF4) (January)
2007	Signature Series 0W-30 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (SSO) (October)
2007	EaPF Pre-Filters (September)
2007	EaAB Crankcase Breather Filters (August)
2007	Synthetic Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (Gallons added to lineup – May)
2007	EaAR Carbureted Engine Air Filters (April)
2007	Formula 4-Stroke 10W-40 Synthetic Scooter Oil (ASO) (April)
2007	P.i. Performance Improver (API) (reformulated – March)
2007	100% Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil (ASM) (March)
2007	SEVERE GEAR® Synthetic Extreme Pressure (EP) 75W-110 Lubricant (SVT)
2006	Synthetic 5W-40 Premium Diesel Oil (DEO)
2006	Diesel Cold Flow Improver (DFF)
2006	Diesel Concentrate Performance Fuel Additive (ADF)
2006	Ea Air Motorcycle Filters (EaAM)
2006	Ea Oil Motorcycle Filters (EaOM)
2006	Ea Air Induction Filters (EaAU)
2006	Ea Bypass Filters (EaBP)
2006	Formula 4-Stroke® Small Engine Oil 10W-30/SAE 30 (ASE)
2006	Engine Fogging Oil (FOG)
2005	Ea Oil Filters (EaO)
2005	Ea Air Filters (EaA)
2005	Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oil 10W-30 (WCT)
2005	Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oil 10W-40 (WCF)
2005	Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (MTF)
2005	Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube (MTG)
2005	Motorcycle Oils (MCF and MCV)
2005	Marine Gear Lube (AGM)
2005	AMSOIL Foam Air Filter Cleaner (FFC)
2004	AMSOIL Long Life Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Lube (FGR)
2004	AMSOIL Long Life Synthetic 80W-140 Gear Lube (FGO)
2004	SEVERE GEAR™ Synthetic Extreme Pressure 75W-140 Lubricant (SVO)
2004	SEVERE GEAR™ Synthetic Extreme Pressure 75W-90 Lubricant (SVG)
2004	AMSOIL High Tack Foam Filter Oil (AFO)
2004	AMSOIL Power Core™ Filters GM H2 Hummer 6.0L Vortec™ and Ford 6.0L Diesel PowerStroke™ Applications (PCF)
2004	AMS-Oiler™ Oil Precharger (AMK)
2004	AMSOIL PowerSports Air Filters
2004	BriteSide Heavy Duty SCRUB Hand Cleaner With Pumice (BHP)
2004	Synthetic 5W-40 European Engine Oil (AFL)
2004	Saber Outboard Synthetic 100:1 Pre-Mix 2-Cycle Oil (ATO)
2004	Saber Professional Synthetic 100:1 Pre-Mix 2-Cycle Oil (ATP)
2004	HP Injector Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil (HPI)
2004	DOMINATOR Synthetic 2-Cycle Racing Oil (TDR)
2003	Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)
2003	INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil (AIT)
2003	Slip Lock™ Differential Additive (ADA)
2003	SAE 10W-40 XL Synthetic Motor Oil (XLO)
2002	BriteSide Heavy Duty SCRUB Hand Cleaner (BSH)
2002	High Performance SuperDuty Motorcycle Filters (SMF)
2002	BriteSide T6 Cleaning Concentrate (BT6)
2001	Sirocco® Synthetic Ester Compressor Oil (SEI)
2001	SAE 0W-40 Formula 4-Stroke® Power Sports Synthetic Motor Oil (AFF)
2001	SAE 5W-20 XL Synthetic Motor Oil (XLM)
2001	X-Treme Synthetic Polymer Food Grade Grease (GXC)
2001	Supershift Racing Transmission Fluid (ART)
2001	Shock Therapy Suspension Fluid (STL & STM)
2000	Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
2000	SAE 20W-50 Synthetic High Performance Motorcycle Engine Oil (AMV)
2000	SAE 10W-40 Synthetic High Performance Motorcycle Engine Oil (AMF)
2000	SAE 20W-50 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil (ARO)
2000	SAE 10W-40 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil (AMO)
1999	Thermally Stable Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil (TBI)
1999	SAE 60 Synthetic Super Heavy Weight Racing Oil (AHR)
1999	Heavy Duty Metal Protector (AMH)
1999	Series 2000 Chaincase Oil (TCC)
1998	Series 2000 2-Cycle Racing Oil
1998	Gasoline Stabilizer (AST)
1998	Octane Boost (AOB)
1998	AW Series Hydraulic Oils
1998	New By-Pass Oil Filter Kits Introduced
1998	Series 2000 Synthetic 75W-140 Gear Lube
1997	Pure Power Spot and Stain Remover
1997	The AMSOIL Quick Lube Program Introduced
1997	Series 2000 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Lube
1997	AMSOIL INC.'s "The First In Synthetics" is trademarked
1997	Synthetic 5th Wheel and Open Gear Compound (GFW)
1997	SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil (XLF)
1997	SAE 10W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil (XLM)
1997	PI Quick Shot
1997	Pro Formula Car Polish
1996	Under Coat
1996	Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil (HDD)
1996	Non-Flammable Rust Preventative
1996	Pro Formula BriteSide
1996	Pro Formula Metal Polish
1996	Pro Formula Vinyl and Leather Protectant
1996	Pro Formula Vinyl and Leather Cleaner
1996	Air Freshener Spray
1996	Series 2000 0W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
1996	Silicone Lubricant Spray (ALS)
1996	Miracle Wash Waterless Wash and Polish (AMW)
1995	Series 2000 Racing Grease (GRG)
1995	Water Resistant Synthetic Grease (GWR)
1995	Pure Power Plus Multi-Purpose Cleaner
1995	Lure Gard Aqueous Rust Preventative with Fish Attractant
1995	Multi-Purpose Synthetic Spray Grease (GLC)
1995	Series 2000 Synthetic 20W-50 Racing Oil (TRO)
1994	Non-Pumice Industrial Hand Cleaner
1993	Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)
1993	Pumice Industrial Hand Cleaner
1992	Cetane Boost Diesel Fuel Additive (ACB)
1992	Dual Remote By-Pass Filtration System
1991	Biodegradable 2-Cycle Oil
1991	2-Stage Air Filter
1991	5W-30 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (ASL)
1990	Rain Clear (ARS)
1990	BE-100 and BE-110 Spin-On By-Pass Oil Filters
1990	Dual-GARD By-Pass Filter Mount
1989	Synthetic Polymer Food Grade Grease
1987	20W-40 Synthetic Natural Gas Engine Oil (ANG)
1987	Spin-On By-Pass Oil Filters
1986	80W-90 Gear Lube GL-4 (AGL)
1985	Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease and Synthetic Heavy Duty Grease
1985	2-Cycle Injector Oil
1985	5W-30 Para-Synthetic Motor Oil
1984	75W-90 Gear Lube
1984	10W-30 Turbo Oil
1984	Marine Gear Lube (ALU)
1983	Heavy Duty By-Pass Oil Filter
1983	TRIGARD Lifetime Oil Change System
1982	Marine Engine Oil
1982	Chrome Brite Cleaner and Polish
1982	Brite Side Whitewall Tire Cleaner
1982	Vinyl and Leather Protectant
1982	Vinyl and Leather Cleaner
1982	Silicone Shield Car Polish
1982	By-Pass Oil Filter
1982	Home Heating Fuel Extender
1982	Diesel Fuel Modifier
1982	Diesel Fuel Additive Concentrate
1980	Engine and Crankcase Cleaner
1980	Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
1980	POD Air Filter
1979	15W-40 Gas and Diesel Para-Synthetic Oil
1979	SAE 40 Racing Oil
1979	10W-40 Para-Synthetic Motor Oil (PMO)
1979	Air Filter Foam Oil
1979	Lifetime Air Filter
1978	MP Metal Protector (AMO)
1978	20W-50 Racing Oil
1978	85W-140 Gear Lube
1978	P.i. Fuel Additive (API)
1976	Grease
1976	Engine Oil Filters
1976	Rotary Compressor Oil
1976	Reciprocating Compressor Oil
1975	Power Foam
1975	Farm Tractor Hydraulic/Transmission Fluid
1975	Hydraulic Oil
1975	SE, CC, CD Diesel Oil
1974	80W-90 Gear Lube
1973	2-Cycle Oil
1972	10W-40 100% Synthetic Oil (API SE Approved)

Warranties and Amsoil

Virtually all automobile manufacturers warrant their vehicles to remain free of defect in manufacture or workmanship for a certain mileage or time period. Whether an automaker will honor a warranty claim depends on the vehicle owner providing proper maintenance for the vehicle.

For this reason, it is important for vehicle owners to maintain maintenance records. Proper maintenance includes installing appropriate
oil and filters.

Automakers cannot deny warranty claims solely on the basis of using synthetic motor oil, and they cannot specify a certain oil brand to be used in their vehicles. Instead, they require the oil meets the appropriate API performance classification and SAE viscosity grade specified in the owner's manual.

"Installation or the use of special materials does not, in and of itself, void the New Vehicle Limited Warranties." Service and Parts Operations, Chrysler Corporation

Many high performance vehicles are factory filled with synthetic motor oils and the manufacturers encourage continued use of synthetic motor oils in order to achieve maximum performance, including Cadillac, Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper. Many other automobile manufacturers neither recommend or discourage the use of synthetic motor oils, requiring only that the oil meets a certain viscosity grade and performance classification.

Automakers may not void warranties based solely on an owner's practice of extending oil drain intervals. Dealership personnel and district managers may be unaware of the serviceability of synthetic oils over an extended period, but they may not summarily dismiss a warranty claim based on the owner's practice of changing oil at extended intervals. To do so does not disprove a defect in manufacture or workmanship as the immediate cause of failure. Vehicle owners may appeal to a factory representative if the dealership and district manager do not satisfactorily settle the warranty claim. Factory representatives appreciate the value of used oil analysis and do consider preventive maintenance oil analysis reports in their evaluations of warranty claims, while post-failure oil analysis is critically important to the disposition of a warranty claim. Their findings pull more weight than the opinions of dealerships or district managers.

"If engine damage otherwise covered by warranty was found to be unrelated to the engine lubricant, then the consumer's practice with regard to oil change intervals would not be a relevant consideration, and the warranty claim would be honored." Fuels and Lubricants Division, General Motors Research Laboratories

If used engine oil is discarded without an independent analysis, the dealership and vehicle manufacturer lose their evidence to support a claim that the oil, and not a mechanical problem, caused the failure. For example, sludge may be formed through several avenues, not all related to the oil's performance. Antifreeze contamination or nitration due to poor electronic sensor performance may cause sludge, and both may be directly related to a defect in vehicle manufacture or workmanship, but clearly neither may be blamed on the oil.

"The New Vehicle Warranty would not be void simply because an owner failed to use proper engine oils or did not perform maintenance at the prescribed intervals. Warranty applicability is contingent upon the cause of failure." Service Policies and Procedures Department, General Motors Corporation

Vehicle manufacturers base their owner's manual maintenance recommendations on their own research and to best protect their equipment based upon lubricants of varying quality, reliability and value in the marketplace. A move toward extended drain intervals is in progress now. Ford recently extended its recommended drain interval to 7,500 miles in normal service conditions, while GM has been recommending increased intervals when indicated by its oil monitoring system.

AMSOIL offers superior synthetic motor oils fully capable of providing extended drain service. AMSOIL is committed to backing its products, as well as protecting the interests of its customers. Therefore, AMSOIL INC. offers its customers a warranty.

"AMSOIL INC. warrants that the use of its lubricants will not cause mechanical damage to any mechanically sound equipment when AMSOIL INC. products are used in full compliance with the company's recommendations and instructions."

AMSOIL synthetic motor oils are formulated to surpass engine test specifications, offering protection far greater than competing motor oils for extended drain intervals. Most synthetic oil manufacturers make no claim to extended drain intervals, deferring to the maintenance schedule provided by the vehicle manufacturer. With its unparalleled oil and warranty program, AMSOIL offers consumers unprecedented protection and economics.

Warranty Specifics

• Any lubricant meeting viscosity and performance specifications may be used.
Vehicle manufacturers describe lubricants by their viscosity grade and service classification, which are defined by the Tripartite Committee, composed of the American Petroleum Institute, the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American Society for Testing and Materials. All AMSOIL synthetic motor oils state their SAE viscosity grade and API performance classification on the product container, and all are recommended for the highest performance classification for their application.

If personnel at a vehicle dealership claim that a vehicle warranty is void simply by using AMSOIL synthetic motor oil, obtain this statement in writing and send a copy to AMSOIL INC. AMSOIL INC. will follow up with the dealership.

• The vehicle manufacturer may not specify by brand name the products you may use in your vehicle.
The Magnuson-Moss Act is a federal law which states that a manufacturer may not require the use of a specific brand of aftermarket product, including lubricants, unless that part is provided by the manufacturer free of charge. To do otherwise constitutes an infringement upon free trade.

If any representative of the vehicle dealership or manufacturer informs you that you must use a specific brand of lubricant or filter, obtain a written statement to that effect and send a copy to AMSOIL INC. AMSOIL will follow-up.

• Cause of failure is paramount to warranty claim payment.
Vehicle manufacturers warrant their products to be free of defect in manufacture or workmanship. In order to avoid paying a warranty claim, a vehicle manufacturer must show a failure is not due to a defect in the manufacture or workmanship of the vehicle. The manufacturer may not arbitrarily blame a failure on the consumer's practice of changing oil at extended intervals.

• Verbal notification of refusal to honor a claim is insufficient.
The refusal must be in writing and must state the specific reason a claim has been refused. If you still think a failure is due to a defect in vehicle manufacture or workmanship, contact the dealership, district manager, manufacturer or arbitrator.

• The AMSOIL warranty assumes protection where the vehicle warranty stops.
AMSOIL offers complete protection to its customers through the finest line of lubricants and filters available and through the unique AMSOIL warranty. Customers following AMSOIL recommendations are protected by the AMSOIL warranty if they experience a failure caused by an AMSOIL product and the vehicle manufacturer won't honor its warranty.

Customers are Covered
As long as customers maintain their vehicles properly and follow either the vehicle manufacturer recommendations or AMSOIL recommendations, their vehicles are warranted against failure by either the vehicle manufacturer or AMSOIL INC.

AMSOIL Limited Warranty - Lubricants
AMSOIL Warranty (PDF 167k)

AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wisconsin hereby warrants that its lubricants are fit for use according to the written recommendations of AMSOIL INC. and in applications specifying one or more of the standards set forth in the product data bulletins and product labels. AMSOIL INC. further warrants its products to be free of defective materials, design, and workmanship.

THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS:

This warranty only applies to AMSOIL lubricants for which a separate, specific warranty is not written.

The warranty herein applies only to AMSOIL lubricants, which are packaged by AMSOIL INC. and sold by AMSOIL INC. or an authorized distributor.

The liability of AMSOIL INC. shall be limited to:

a.	Replacement of the defective lubricant.
b.	The cost, including labor and materials, to repair damaged equipment, or at the option of AMSOIL INC., the cost to replace damaged equipment, resulting directly from the use of AMSOIL INC. lubricants when used in the proper applications.

AMSOIL INC. shall not be liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages including, but not limited to, damage or loss of other property or equipment, loss of profits or revenue, cost of capital, business interruption, lodging, towing, or cost of replacement equipment. The liability of AMSOIL INC. arising out of the manufacture, sale, delivery, installation, technical directions or recommendation of any lubricant–whether in contract, tort, warranty or otherwise–shall not exceed the value of the equipment in which the product(s) were used. The remedies to the purchaser herein are exclusive.

In the event of a claim against AMSOIL INC., the procedure below must be completely followed.

Where the original warranty from the equipment manufacturer is still in effect, the customer shall file a warranty claim with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in accordance with the OEM warranty procedure.

Customer shall retain failed parts for inspection by AMSOIL INC. unless given to the OEM.

Customer shall also, within 30 days of failure, notify AMSOIL INC. and provide the following:

(a.)	An eight (8) ounce representative oil sample taken from the failed equipment and put into a clean, dry container.
(b.)	Documentation including make, model, and year of equipment, total accumulated miles and/or hours, and duty cycle or service environment.
(c.)	Equipment or vehicle maintenance history documentation including miles or hours at the time of AMSOIL lubricant installation, general equipment repairs, and oil analysis results if available.
(d.)	Proof of purchase for AMSOIL lubricant.
(e.)	Batch number from oil container or Certificate of Analysis (if available).

Mail the above sample and information to:

AMSOIL INC., Attn: Technical Services
AMSOIL Center
1101 Susquehanna Ave.
Superior, WI 54880

In cases where the OEM warranty is still in effect and that warranty coverage is denied based on the use of an AMSOIL lubricant, the customer shall immediately notify AMSOIL INC. and provide a written copy of the OEM warranty denial.

AMSOIL INC. may, at its option, notify its insurance carrier of the claim.

AMSOIL INC. or its insurance carrier may conduct an investigation that includes, but is not limited to, an inspection of the failed parts, a review of the operating conditions, and a thorough review of the information requested above. The customer agrees to cooperate with such investigation.

If AMSOIL INC. or its insurance carrier pays a claim, an attempt may be made to recover amounts paid from the OEM. If this occurs, the customer may be asked to provide further information pertaining to the failure and to cooperate with AMSOIL INC. or its insurer in the recovery process.

THE WARRANTY MAY NOT BE EXTENDED TO COVER:

AMSOIL lubricants used in mechanically deficient equipment as a result of abnormal operation; negligence; abuse; damage from casualty, shipment or accident; or equipment modification done without written authorization from the OEM.

AMSOIL lubricants that have been used for the purposes of racing or in applications where the OEM required lubricant standards do not match those stated by AMSOIL INC. without the written approval from AMSOIL INC.

AMSOIL lubricants that have been contaminated after leaving the AMSOIL INC. premises due to improper handling, storage or through equipment deficiencies in which an AMSOIL lubricant has been installed.

AMSOIL lubricants which have been packaged, regardless of container, by anyone other than AMSOIL INC. or an AMSOIL authorized packager.

Any allegedly defective AMSOIL lubricant for which a reasonable sample has not been preserved.

Failure of equipment when AMSOIL lubricants are not used in strict accordance with either the written recommendations of AMSOIL INC. or the OEM for warranty coverage.

AMSOIL lubricants that have been used in conjunction with any other product or additive that has not been authorized for use by AMSOIL INC.

Failure of equipment due to a pre-existing condition that is unrelated to the use of AMSOIL.

Repair or replacement of equipment because of normal wear.

AMSOIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT A WARRANTY CLAIM FOR ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

Failure to follow all OEM recommendations for warranty coverage, including lubricants, maintenance, and drain intervals, prior to the first installation of AMSOIL lubricants.

AMSOIL INC. was not notified within 30 days from the date of failure.

Claim information is insufficient.

Parts inspected do not substantiate a claim or indicate failure.

Parts requested were not sent or are unavailable for inspection.

Oil sample was not provided.

Failure of the customer to follow the written procedure herein.

Customer refused to cooperate with the investigation.

Failure was the result of an OEM defect.

This warranty shall be governed, interpreted and construed by, and in accordance with, the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

AMSOIL INC. IS THE SOLE AUTHOR OF THIS POLICY AND MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNLESS A SEPARATE, SPECIFIC WARRANTY HAS BEEN WRITTEN.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Contacts:

AMSOIL INC.
AMSOIL Bldg.
Superior, WI 54880
715-392-7101, Fax 715-392-3097

Revised November 19, 2007
Supercedes all previous revisions.
Document #AMSOIL Warranty

Download the AMSOIL Warranty in PDF Format

AMSOIL INC. warrants each AMSOIL filter to be free from defect in material and workmanship during the period of service life recommended by AMSOIL INC. or the engine or equipment manufacturer. This warranty may not be extended to cover AMSOIL filters that have been improperly installed, abused, damaged or used in competitive racing or on equipment that has been modified using components other than those from AMSOIL or AMSOIL aftermarket partners. AMSOIL INC. does not make filter recommendations for aircraft or aviation applications and does not guarantee the performance of AMSOIL filters in such applications. If an AMSOIL filter is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the period of service life recommended by the engine or equipment manufacturer or per AMSOIL recommendations, AMSOIL will replace the defective filter with another AMSOIL filter or credit the customer’s account. AMSOIL will reimburse the customer for reasonable costs of parts and labor required to repair the engine or equipment to the extent the damage was solely attributable to a defect in the AMSOIL filter.

In order to obtain engine or equipment repairs under this warranty the customer must contact the AMSOIL Technical Services Department directly at:

AMSOIL INC.
Attn: Technical Services Department
AMSOIL Center
1101 Susquehanna Ave.
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 399-TECH (8324)

The customer must also allow the AMSOIL Technical Services Department to examine the filter and, if required, the engine or equipment to determine the extent of damage and whether it was caused by a defective AMSOIL filter. The filter must be returned in its original, undamaged condition to the AMSOIL Technical Services Department for examination. This warranty is exclusive of any other warranty, expressed or implied. AMSOIL filtration products expressly disclaim, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The foregoing states the entire AMSOIL filtration products exclusive liability and the buyer’s exclusive and sole remedy for any damages or claim made in connection with the sale of an AMSOIL filter. AMSOIL filtration products shall in no event be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages whatsoever, except those specifically provided for in this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.