Question:
When will MCT be available in the distribution centers?
Answer:
MCT will be formally introduced and available at all DCs on August 1, 2008.
Question:
Is this oil any different from the two motorcycle oils AMSOIL currently offers?
Answer:
This oil is formulated with the same widely recognized combination of outstanding additives and synthetic basestocks used in AMSOIL 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil (MCF) and AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV). It provides the same outstanding protection, power, and engine cooling benefits in a 10w30 viscosity.
Question:
What applications are best suited for the new motorcycle oil?
Answer:
The 10w30 MCT oil was developed specifically for the special needs of high performance air and/or water-cooled, four-stroke motorcycles, ATVs and scooters. Manufacturers include Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Arctic Cat and Can-AM. This oil can be used in any four-stroke motorcycle, ATV, UTV or scooter engine calling for an SAE 10w30 product. It is also recommended for use in transmissions and gearboxes for both two and four-stroke motorcycles and ATVs where a similar SAE 10w30 engine oil or SAE 80 API GL-1 gear lubricant is required.
Question:
Can this oil be used in applications other than motorcycles?
Answer:
AMSOIL MCT can be safely used in any application calling for an SAE 10w30 motor oil meeting API service classification SG or SL/CF/CG-4.
Question:
Does AMSOIL MCT work well in ATVs?
Answer:
Yes. AMSOIL MCT is well-suited to meet the special needs found in ATV and UTV applications.
Question:
What is the oil drain recommendation for MCT?
Answer:
For those bikes equipped with filtration and used on-road, the service life is double that of most recommended OEM intervals. In motorcycles without oil filtration, used strictly off-road or in competition, AMSOIL does not recommend extended oil drain intervals.
Question:
How can an SAE 10w30 be used where an SAE 80 gear lube is required? Isn’t an SAE 80 a lot thicker than a 30?
Answer:
There are different SAE viscosity grading systems for motor oils and gear oils. At 100 degrees C, an SAE 30 motor oil viscosity is similar to an SAE 80 gear oil.
Question:
Can MCT be used for a shaft drive that calls for either an SAE 80 or 90 fluid?
Answer:
No. Shaft drive applications normally call for a fluid meeting the service classification API GL-4 or GL-5. MCT is rated API GL-1 so it is not suitable for GL-4 applications.
Question:
Many of today’s oils have less zinc and phosphorous which could be a negative for many high performance power sports engines. How does this oil stack up?
Answer:
MCT has the same robust additive package contained in MCF and MCV and provides maximum wear protection, exceptional internal engine cleanliness and outstanding life expectancy. Zinc and phosphorous levels have not been compromised.
When will MCT be available in the distribution centers?
Answer:
MCT will be formally introduced and available at all DCs on August 1, 2008.
Question:
Is this oil any different from the two motorcycle oils AMSOIL currently offers?
Answer:
This oil is formulated with the same widely recognized combination of outstanding additives and synthetic basestocks used in AMSOIL 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil (MCF) and AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (MCV). It provides the same outstanding protection, power, and engine cooling benefits in a 10w30 viscosity.
Question:
What applications are best suited for the new motorcycle oil?
Answer:
The 10w30 MCT oil was developed specifically for the special needs of high performance air and/or water-cooled, four-stroke motorcycles, ATVs and scooters. Manufacturers include Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Arctic Cat and Can-AM. This oil can be used in any four-stroke motorcycle, ATV, UTV or scooter engine calling for an SAE 10w30 product. It is also recommended for use in transmissions and gearboxes for both two and four-stroke motorcycles and ATVs where a similar SAE 10w30 engine oil or SAE 80 API GL-1 gear lubricant is required.
Question:
Can this oil be used in applications other than motorcycles?
Answer:
AMSOIL MCT can be safely used in any application calling for an SAE 10w30 motor oil meeting API service classification SG or SL/CF/CG-4.
Question:
Does AMSOIL MCT work well in ATVs?
Answer:
Yes. AMSOIL MCT is well-suited to meet the special needs found in ATV and UTV applications.
Question:
What is the oil drain recommendation for MCT?
Answer:
For those bikes equipped with filtration and used on-road, the service life is double that of most recommended OEM intervals. In motorcycles without oil filtration, used strictly off-road or in competition, AMSOIL does not recommend extended oil drain intervals.
Question:
How can an SAE 10w30 be used where an SAE 80 gear lube is required? Isn’t an SAE 80 a lot thicker than a 30?
Answer:
There are different SAE viscosity grading systems for motor oils and gear oils. At 100 degrees C, an SAE 30 motor oil viscosity is similar to an SAE 80 gear oil.
Question:
Can MCT be used for a shaft drive that calls for either an SAE 80 or 90 fluid?
Answer:
No. Shaft drive applications normally call for a fluid meeting the service classification API GL-4 or GL-5. MCT is rated API GL-1 so it is not suitable for GL-4 applications.
Question:
Many of today’s oils have less zinc and phosphorous which could be a negative for many high performance power sports engines. How does this oil stack up?
Answer:
MCT has the same robust additive package contained in MCF and MCV and provides maximum wear protection, exceptional internal engine cleanliness and outstanding life expectancy. Zinc and phosphorous levels have not been compromised.
