PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil (MCF) is
a premium oil designed for those who demand the
absolute best lubrication for their
motorcycles. AMSOIL MCF is the result of
extensive research, and it is specially
formulated to excel in all areas unique to
motorcycles, including high engine RPM, wet
clutch lubrication, extreme pressure regions of
gears and rust common to short drives and
storage.
AMSOIL MCF is
multi-functional and fulfills the requirements
of both domestic and foreign motorcycles. It
outperforms other conventional and synthetic
motorcycle oils.
AMSOIL, the
leader in synthetic lubrication, produced the
world’s first API qualified synthetic motor oil
in 1972. Trust the extensive experience of
AMSOIL The First in Synthetics® to do the best
job protecting your motorcycle.
Reduces
Friction, Heat and Wear
In high heat conditions, engine protection is
not sacrificed with AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil. It has the best high temperature film
strength (see High Temperature Viscosity
Protection graph below) of all oils tested and
contains a heavy treatment of anti-wear
additives to reduce wear regardless of the
operating conditions (see Wear Comparison graph
at right). AMSOIL MCF is thermally (heat)
stable and contains maximum levels of oxidation
inhibitor additives. It is extremely resistant
to breakdown and engineered to prevent damaging
sludge and carbon deposits for superior engine
cleanliness.
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10W-40
Motorcycle Oil
High Temperature Viscosity
Protection Higher
values reflect better film
strength
ASTM Test
Method D-4683 March 16,
2005
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10W-40
Motorcycle Oil
Wear Comparison
ASTM Test
Method D-4172 March 16,
2005
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Provides
Extreme Pressure Quality Protection for
Gears
With AMSOIL MCF, there is no need for separate
transmission lubricants. It is absolutely shear
stable and will not thin out from mechanical
activity. AMSOIL MCF performs like a gear lube
without the negative effects of extreme
pressure additives. In the FZG gear test,
AMSOIL MCF achieved a perfect score with a
“zero” wear rating (see photo
below).
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FZG Gear Test (ASTM
D-5182)
AMSOIL 10W-40
(MCF)
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FZG Gear Test (ASTM
D-5182)
Motul
300 V 10W-40
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Delivers
Superior Rust Protection
Motorcycles are prone to rust from storage,
humidity and short drives. Rust can cause major
damage such as uncontrolled wear, compression
loss and blow-by. Good rust protection,
however, comes by design and is not natural to
engine oils. Unlike many motorcycle oils,
AMSOIL MCF contains special anti-rust agents.
It passes the ASTM D-1748 humidity cabinet rust
test and clearly demonstrates superior rust
protection (see photos below).
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Rust Test ASTM
D-1748
AMSOIL 10W-40
(MCF)
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Rust Test ASTM
D-1748
Castrol GPS
10W-40
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Provides
Excellent Wet Clutch Performance
AMSOIL MCF contains no friction modifiers and
promotes smooth shifting and positive clutch
engagement. AMSOIL MCF controls heat and
prevents slippage and glazing, helping improve
clutch life. AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle
Oil meets the wet clutch frictional
requirements of JASO Standard T903: 2006,
MA/MA2 and ISO-L-EMA2 of ISO Standard
24254:2007.
For irrefutable proof of the
superiority of AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils
refer to the AMSOIL A Study of Motorcycle
Oils white paper (G2156).
APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil is
recommended for liquid or air-cooled 4-stroke
engines. It meets SAE 80W/90, API GL-1 gear oil
requirements and is recommended for
transmissions on both 4- and 2-stroke
motorcycles. AMSOIL MCF is recommended for
Honda®, Kawasaki®, Yamaha®, Suzuki®, BMW®,
Husqvarna®, Victory® and other motorcycles
where 10W-40 or 20W-40 engine oils or SAE
80W/90, GL-1 gear oils are used. Not
recommended where an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil
is required.
MIXING
AMSOIL
AMSOIL Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil is
compatible with conventional and synthetic
motor oils;
however, mixing oils may 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 motorcycle oil.
SERVICE
LIFE
For “on-road” use in engines and transmissions,
change AMSOIL MCF and AMSOIL engine oil filter
at twice the motorcycle manufacturer change
interval or one year, whichever comes first.
Change other brand oil filters at standard
intervals.
For “off-road”
use in engines and transmissions, change AMSOIL
MCF at the standard motorcycle manufacturer
change interval.
For racing or in
engines modified from the original factory
design, no change interval recommendation is
made. Oil changes are at the owner’s
discretion.
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TYPICAL
TECHNICAL
PROPERTIES
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SAE 10W-40 Synthetic Motorcycle
Oil
(MCF)
revised as of
6/07
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt
(ASTM D-445)
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13.9 |
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Kinematic
Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt
(ASTM D-445)
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93.36 |
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Viscosity
Index (ASTM
D-2270)
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152 |
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Pour Point
°C (°F) (ASTM
D-97)
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-46
(-51) |
| Flash Point °C
(°F) (ASTM D-92) |
234
(453) |
| High
Temperature/High Shear Viscosity @
150°C , 1.0 x 106
s-1 (ASTM D 4683),
cP |
4.52 |
| Four Ball Wear
Test (ASTM D-4172 @ 40 kgf, 150°C,
1800 rpm, 1 hour), Scar in
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0.40 |
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Noack
Volatility, % weight loss
(g/100g) (ASTM
D-5800)
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6.44 |
| Foam (ASTM
D-892, Sequence I, II &
III |
0/0/0 |
| Shear Stability
Kurt Orbahn (ASTM D-6278), %
viscosity change 120
cycles |
0.495 |
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Rust Test
- Humidity Cabinet (ASTM
D-1748)
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No Rust,
PASS |
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Total Base
Number
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11 |
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