AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-40 Now Good for VW 505.01

SUPERIOR, Wis.--Jan. 3, 2006--AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-40 100% Synthetic Motor Oil has been newly reformulated to meet VW 505.01, Mercedes-Benz 229.51 and BMW LL-04 specifications. AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-40, engineered with advanced AMSOIL synthetic technology, is the only motor oil in North America to be recommended for the latest specifications of all three major European automakers - Volkswagen (Audi), BMW and Mercedes-Benz, as well as the latest North American API specification. AMSOIL European Car Formula 5W-40 is highly versatile for multiple applications and provides second-to-none protection and performance in the most demanding operating conditions.

The reformulated AMSOIL Synthetic European Car Formula 5W-40 Motor Oil provides the following features and benefits:

-- Offers advanced protection for major European gasoline and diesel passenger vehicles.

-- Engineered for turbo direct injection (TDI) vehicles, including the Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, Golf, Beetle and Audi A3, A4, A6 and A8 models

-- Provides maximum protection for today's smaller, high RPM engines.

-- Designed for maximum extended drain intervals established by European car manufacturers.

-- Formulated to exceed API SM/CF requirements for North American vehicles.

AMSOIL Synthetic 5W-40 European Car Formula Motor Oil surpasses the most demanding European oil specifications. It is recommended for European gasoline and diesel vehicles, including but not limited to, Saab, Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Land Rover, Mini Cooper, BMW and Porsche.

AMSOIL has been the recognized leader in synthetic lubrication since 1972. For more information about AMSOIL synthetic motor oils and performance products contact your nearest AMSOIL distributor, or call AMSOIL at (715) 392-7101 or 1-800-777-8491. AMSOIL INC., AMSOIL Building, Superior, WI 54880.

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