By GTA Synthetics

03/23/2010 AMSOIL has a documented history of leadership and innovation

• First to develop an API-rated 100 percent synthetic motor oil (1972).
• First U.S. company to utilize the NOACK volatility test as a standard of performance.
• First to produce synthetic motor oils for diesel engines, racing, 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 (ATF) for automotive use.
• First to introduce "nanotechnology" in filtration for auto/light trucks.
• First to introduce full synthetic media in a diesel cartridge filter.
• First to introduce the concept of "extended drain intervals" with a recommended 25,000-mile or 1-year drain interval (1972).