Ski-Doo XPS-2 Synthetic 2 cycle Oil

Nov. 12, 2012 - PRLog -- Ski-Doo XPS-2 Synthetic 2 cycle Oil

Amsoil synthetic 2 cycle and 4 stroke oils provide excellent performance in all makes of sleds, including today's high performance machines. To prove it, Amsoil subjected Interceptor 2 stroke oil to severe engine testing using one of the toughest snowmobile engines available, the Ski Doo Rotax E-TEC 800R. Although Ski-Doo claims only the more expensive XPS 2 Synthetic 2 cycle oil provides the required protection, Interceptor completely prevented scuffing and exhaust powervalve sticking following 50 hours of testing with the engine at maximum output. It preformed 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 snowmobile new in December 2010,
Jerry Springer of Ft. Wayne, Ind. has used AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR® Synthetic
2-Stroke Oil exclusively. The snowmobile’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 snowmobiles, 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 attached
notice 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 snowmobile’s miles are accumulated on groomed trails throughout
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The remainder are accumulated in off-trail riding. High-speed, high-rpm driving
is common, with frequent speeds of 50-80 mph. When conditions allow, Springer operates the snowmobile
at 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 is
performed to verify overall mechanical integrity. The chaincase oil and motor oil reservoirs are checked
and filled as needed. Depending on mileage, the primary clutch is removed, cleaned and inspected. All
suspension components are greased as needed.

Recall Notice
In the fall of 2011, Ski-Doo recalled several of its snowmobiles, including the model owned by Springer, due
to potential failure of the piston ring locating pins that prevent the rings from rotating. The recall required
replacement of both pistons, providing the opportunity to determine whether or not INTERCEPTOR provided
the 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 in
the recall notice. The pistons exhibited no scuffing. “The mechanic said the pistons looked brand new,” said
Springer. For additional confirmation, the pistons and rings were rated for scuffing, sticking and other distress
by an independent ASTM-calibrated rater using the appropriate techniques and rating scales as defined in
the 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.

2011 Ski-Doo TNT Rotax E-TEC 800R 3,469 Miles
Piston Scratching 2%
Piston Scuffing 0%
% Coating Removed, Exhaust Side 50%
% Coating Removed, Intake Side 15%
Ring Sticking 10
Crown Land 5.20

Results
Scratching, which is not lubricant-related, refers to the alteration of the skirt surface by fine particles
suspended in the lubricant, fuel, air or embedded in a surface. Scuffing, which is lubricant-related, appears
as 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’s
strong 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 caused
by the elevated temperatures inside the combustion chamber. INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil excelled
at limiting deposit formation, with piston crowns earning high ratings.

Conclusion
AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil meets or exceeds the increased performance needs of Rotax
E-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 control
extends 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 prevented
piston 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 SecureTM, 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). http://www.amssyntheticoil.com/Amsoil-Warranty.php