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As a jet fighter squadron commander
LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALBERT J. AMATUZIO had ample opportunity to witness
synthetic lubricants in action. These oils are used exclusively in jet
engines because of three extraordinary performance characteristics: an
ability to reduce friction and wear on engine components, an ability to
function dependably at severe temperature extremes and an ability to
withstand rigorous and lengthy engine operation without chemical
breakdown.
Recognizing that these same benefits
would prove invaluable in combustion engines, Al Amatuzio formulated the
first synthetic motor oil in the world to meet API service requirements
for automobile engines. The new lubricant performed like no other before
it. When the first can of AMSOIL 10W-40 appeared on the market in 1972,
it signaled the birth of an entire industry. AMSOIL synthetic lubricants
have expanded the boundaries of lubrication science and redefined the
performance possibilities of modern machinery and engines.
AMSOIL INC. was founded on Al
Amatuzio’s desire for technical innovation, his commitment to high
quality and his belief that consumers would respond to a superior
product. The company has remained true to these ideals; its history is a
checklist of revolutionary products that have withstood the tests of
time. As the pioneer corporation in the field of synthetic lubrication,
AMSOIL sees its Commitment to Excellence as a historical responsibility,
and A.J. Amatuzio’s energy and vision continue to drive the company
forward. ...inspired by aerospace technology
Al Amatuzio's induction to the Lubricants
World Hall of Fame is the ultimate tribute to the man who started it
all. He is firmly established among the giants who have shaped the
industry. Al Amatuzio's desire for technical innovation, his
commitment to higher quality and his belief that consumers respond to
superior products remain the core of the AMSOIL philosophy.
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Company of Firsts
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AMSOIL has a documented history
of innovation and leadership.
- First
to develop an API-rated 100 percent synthetic motor oil.
- First
to introduce the concept of "extended drain
intervals" with a recommended 25,000-mile/1-year drain
interval.
- First
U.S. company to utilize the NOACK volatility test as a
standard of performance excellence.
- First
to produce synthetic motor oils for diesel engines, racing
engines, turbo and marine engines.
- First
to introduce synthetic oils that legitimately contribute to
improving fuel efficiency.
- First
to manufacture synthetic gear lube for automotive use.
- First
to manufacture a 100:1 pre-mix synthetic 2-cycle oil.
- First
to manufacture a synthetic automatic transmission fluid for
automotive use.
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