Amsoil subjected Ski-Doo XPS-2
Synthetic 2 cycle Oil and Interceptor 2 stroke oil to severe engine testing using the Ski Doo Rotax E-TEC 800R snow
machine. Amsoil preformed as well or BETTER than Ski-Doo's premium OEM branded Ski-Doo XPS-2 Synthetic 2 cycle
Oil.
Amsoil synthetic 2 cycle and 4
stroke oils in bulk 55 gallon drums provide excellent performance in all makes of sleds, including today's
high performance machines. Although Ski-Doo claims only the more expensive XPS 2 Synthetic 2 cycle oil
provides the required protection, Interceptor prevented scuffing and exhaust powervalve sticking following 50
hours of testing with the engine at maximum output. It performed as well as and in many
cases BETTER than Ski-Doo's premium OEM branded oil. With Interceptors exceptional performance you can be
assured Interceptor meets the demands of what ever sled you own.
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Overview Since purchasing his 2011 Ski-Doo® TNT
snow machine new in December 2010, Jerry Springer of Ft. Wayne, Ind. has used AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil exclusively. The snow machine's Rotax® E-TEC® 800R engine
uses targeted oil-injection technology that delivers a smaller amount of oil at
exact times to specific locations in the engine. Because it uses a leaner
gas-to-oil mixture than other engines, robust oils with increased lubricity and
cleanliness properties are recommended. Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP®), the manufacturer of Ski-Doo snow machine's, leads consumers to believe that only
its more-expensive XPS-2 Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil is capable of providing the
required level of protection. In fact, the snowmobile arrived from the factory with an
attachednotice recommending XPS-2 Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil exclusively.
Personnel at the Ski-Doo dealership also notified Springer that BRP strongly
recommends only its own oil be used. Springer, however, chose to use AMSOIL
INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil. “I have used AMSOIL for years with no issues,” he said. “The snowmobile has not experienced one whisper of a problem.”
Riding
Conditions Approximately 95 percent of the snow machine’s miles
are accumulated on groomed trails throughoutMichigan’s Upper Peninsula. The
remainder are accumulated in off-trail riding. High-speed, high-rpm drivingis
common, with frequent speeds of 50-80 mph. When conditions allow, Springer operates the snow machineat speeds of 85-100+ mph. Trail rides routinely span 150-200 miles per
day. Maintenance Practices Following each ride, the snowmobile is thoroughly washed and blown/wiped dry. A
visual inspection isperformed to verify overall mechanical integrity. The
chaincase oil and motor oil reservoirs are checkedand filled as needed.
Depending on mileage, the primary clutch is removed, cleaned and inspected. Allsuspension components are greased as needed.
Recall
Notice In the fall of 2011, Ski-Doo recalled several of its
snow machine, including the model owned by Springer, dueto potential
failure of the piston ring locating pins that prevent the rings from rotating. The recall requiredreplacement of both pistons, providing the opportunity to determine whether or
not INTERCEPTOR providedthe level of protection required by the Rotax
E-TEC engine. With 3,469 miles on the snowmobile, an authorized Ski-Doo dealer replaced both
pistons as stipulated inthe recall notice. The pistons exhibited no scuffing.
“The mechanic said the pistons looked brand new,” saidSpringer. For
additional confirmation, the pistons and rings were rated for scuffing, sticking and other distressby an independent ASTM-calibrated rater using the appropriate techniques and rating
scales as defined inthe Coordinating Research Council, Inc. Deposit Rating
Manual No. 20. Components were assigned either a merit rating on a scale
of 0-10, with 10 representing no distress, or a percentage rating, with 0.00 percent representing no distress.
WARRANTY SECURE
Many snowmobile & snow machine manufacturers want you to think you have to buy their oil, which
isnt even manufactured by them, often at a higher price. In a free country, nobody wants to be told what to buy,
and federal law protects you. You can chose whom evers oil you want to use in your ride!!
AMSOIL supports your freedom to choose the oil you think is best for your machine. AMSOIL INTERCEPTORâ„¢ is Warranty
secure, meaning it won’t void your manufacturer’s warranty.
AMSOIL INTERCEPTORâ„¢ oil is recommended for Polaris®, Arctic Cat® and Ski-Doo® snow machine's.
A Study of INTERCEPTOR®
Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil for
Ski-Doo® Rotax® E-TEC® Engines
With ASTM Lubricity and Detergency Testing
See all the Results in PDF format,
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Scratching, which is not
lubricant-related, refers to the alteration of the skirt surface by fine particlessuspended in the lubricant, fuel, air or embedded in a surface. Scuffing, which is
lubricant-related, appearsas a matte finish. INTERCEPTOR completely prevented
piston skirt scuffing, demonstrating excellent lubricity.
INTERCEPTOR effectively protected the pistons from wear and limited
removal of the piston coating. The piston rings earned perfect merit ratings of 10 and showed no signs of sticking,
confirming the lubricant’sstrong cleanliness properties. Piston Scratching 3% Piston Scuffing 0% % Coating Removed, Exhaust Side 40% % Coating Removed, Intake Side 10% Ring Sticking 10 Crown Land 4.20 MAG PTO Intake Side Exhaust Side Intake Side Exhaust
Results To protect against preignition and
poor performance, two-stroke oils must resist piston crown deposits causedby the elevated temperatures inside the combustion chamber. INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Stroke
Oil excelledat limiting deposit formation, with piston crowns earning
high ratings.
Conclusion AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR Synthetic
2-Stroke Oil meets or exceeds the increased performance needs of RotaxE-TEC engines. In demanding, real-world conditions, the lubricant completely prevented
piston skirt scuffing and ring sticking. The results can be extrapolated to conclude the wear protection
and deposit controlextends to Polaris®, Arctic Cat® and other makes and
models of two-stroke snowmobile engines as well.
This case study also provides in-field confirmation of the results published in A
Study of INTERCEPTOR®Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil for Ski-Doo® Rotax® E-TEC®
Engines (G3039), in which INTERCEPTOR preventedpiston skirt scuffing and
piston ring sticking in a Rotax E-TEC 800R engine operated under extreme conditions for 50 hours (sufficient time
to replicate an entire riding season). For details, visit www.amsoil.com/proof.
INTERCEPTOR is Warranty Secure®, keeping your factory warranty intact. INTERCEPTOR is
a high performance replacement for BRP’s more-expensive XPS-2 Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil and is backed by
the AMSOIL Limited Warranty (G1363).
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