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.

10W-40 Motorcycle Oil
High Temperature
Viscosity Protection
Higher values reflect
better film strength
ASTM Test Method D-4683
March 16, 2005
10W-40
Motorcycle Oil Wear
Comparison
ASTM Test Method D-4172
March 16, 2005
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 photos
below).

FZG Gear Test
(ASTM D-5182)
AMSOIL 10W-40 (MCF)

FZG Gear Test
(ASTM D-5182)
Motul 300 V 10W-40
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).

Rust Test ASTM
D-1748
AMSOIL 10W-40 (MCF)

Rust Test
ASTM D-1748
Castrol GPS 10W-40
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, and its high
TBN resists acids that
can degrade clutch
material, helping
improve clutch life.
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®, KTM® and
other motorcycles where
10W-40 or 20W-40 engine
oils or SAE 80W/90, GL-1
gear oils are used. Not
recommended for shaft
drive hypoid gears or
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 |
|
Kinematic
Viscosity @
100°C, cSt
(ASTM D-445) |
13.9 |
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Kinematic
Viscosity @
40°C, cSt
(ASTM D-445) |
93.36 |
|
Viscosity
Index (ASTM
D-2270) |
152 |
|
CCS
Viscosity (ASTM
D-5293)
|
6794 @ -25°C |
|
Pour Point
°C (°F)
(ASTM D-97) |
-46 (-51) |
|
Flash Point
°C (°F)
(ASTM D-92) |
234 (453) |
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High
Temperature/High
Shear
Viscosity @
150°C , 1.0
x 106
s-1
(ASTM D
4683), cP |
4.52 |
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Four Ball
Wear Test
(ASTM D-4172
@ 40 kgf,
150°C, 1800
rpm, 1
hour), Scar
in mm |
0.40 |
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Noack
Volatility,
% weight
loss
(g/100g)
(ASTM
D-5800) |
6.44 |
|
Total Base
Number |
11 |
|
Foam (ASTM
D-892,
Sequence I,
II & III
|
0/0/0 |
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