Superior
Protection Against Engine
Wear
Marine engines operate under
high loads and RPMs for extended periods of
time, causing traditional automotive oils
to break down and lose viscosity. To ensure
good protection, the NMMA set minimum shear
stability requirements for FC-W. AMSOIL
Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor
Oil greatly exceeds the FC-W shear
stability requirements,
outperforming competitive oils to deliver a superior
lubricating film. Formula 4-Stroke® Synthetic Oil also
contains robust anti-wear additives that
further reduce wear in metal-to-metal
contact regions (see Four-Ball Wear Test
graph).
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While
automobile engines normally operate at
around 2,500 rpm, outboard motors can run
twice as fast, requiring greater levels of
wear protection and better bearing
durability than automobiles. In addition,
prolonged idling and low operating
temperatures contribute to fuel dilution,
further thinning the oil. To ensure
adequate protection for their engines,
marine engine manufacturers set minimum
high temperature/high shear (HTHS)
viscosity limits. AMSOIL Formula
4-Stroke® Marine
Synthetic Motor Oils are shear stable and
formulated with sophisticated oil additive
chemistry, exceeding the HTHS requirements
of both the API and NMMA FC-W (see
graph).

Excellent
Anti-Rust
Performance
Marine engines are prone to rust, leading
to uncontrolled wear and premature engine
failure. However, good rust protection is
not natural to engine oil. It comes only by
design. Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic
Motor Oil is fortified with a special
anti-rust agent, even more than required to
pass stringent NMMA FC-W anti-rust
testing.
Applications
AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic
10W-40 Motor Oil (WCF) is recommended for
gasoline fueled four-stroke outboard,
inboard, inboard/outboard (I/O) and
personal watercraft motors. AMSOIL WCF
motor oil is recommended for the following
applications whenever an SAE 10W-40,
15W-40, 25W-40 or straight SAE 40 oil is
called for:
Four-stroke
outboard motors: Honda®,
Mercury®, Yamaha®, Johnson®/Evinrude®,
Bombardier/BRP®, Suzuki®, Nissan®,
Tohatsu®
Inboard and
I/O: Mercruiser®, Volvo Penta®,
OMC®, Chrysler® Marine, Crusader®, Marine
Power®, Chevrolet®, Ford®
Personal
Watercraft: Honda®, Yamaha®,
Bombardier/BRP® (Sea-Doo®),
Polaris®
Note: AMSOIL Formula
4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic 10W-40 is
recommended for use in place of 25W-40 as
specified by Mercury®.
NMMA FC-W •
API SL
Service
Life
•
Four-stroke
outboard motors and personal watercraft
applications: Due to potential
fuel dilution or water contamination,
change oil at the engine or watercraft
manufacturer recommended
interval.
•
Inboard and I/O
applications: Change oil at two
times the engine manufacturer recommended
interval or one year, whichever comes
first.
Mixing
AMSOIL
AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic
Motor Oil is compatible with conventional
and synthetic motor oils. Mixing AMSOIL
motor oils with other oils will, however,
shorten the oil life expectancy and reduce
the performance benefits. AMSOIL does not
support extended drain intervals where oils
have been mixed.
Aftermarket
oil additives are not recommended for use
with AMSOIL motor oils.
Health
& Safety
This product is not expected to cause
health concerns when used for the intended
application and according to the
recommendations in the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS). MSDS’s are available upon
request at 715-392-7101 or on
our website. Keep Out of Reach of
Children. Don’t pollute. Return used oil to
collection centers.
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TYPICAL
TECHNICAL
PROPERTIES
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AMSOIL FORMULA
4-STROKE® MARINE SYNTHETIC
MOTOR OIL (WCF)
SAE 10W-40, API SL, NMMA
FC-W
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C,
cSt (ASTM
D-445)
|
14.1 |
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt
(ASTM
D-445)
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93.8 |
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Viscosity
Index (ASTM
D-2270)
|
154 |
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CCS
Viscosity, cP @ (°C)
(ASTM
D-5293)
|
6871 (-25) |
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Flash
Point °C (°F) (ASTM D
92)
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234 (453) |
| Fire Point °C (°F)
(ASTM D 92) |
254 (489) |
| Pour Point °C (°F)
(ASTM D 97) |
-46 (-51) |
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Noack
Volatility, % weight
loss (g/100g) (ASTM
D-5800)
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6.40% |
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Four
Ball Wear Test (ASTM
D 4172 @ 40 kgf,
150°C, 1800 rpm, 1
hour, Scar in
mm)
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0.40 |
| Total Base Number (ASTM
D-2896) |
10.5 |
| HTHS (cP) |
4.6 |
| Humidity Cabinet Rust
(ASTM D-1748) |
Pass |