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Best recommended synthetic oil, filter, transmission fluid for my 1981 American Motors SPIRIT

Motor oil designed for your 1981 American Motors SPIRIT

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Your Vehicle's Information

Year:

1981

Make:

American Motors

Model:

SPIRIT

Engine Size:

4.2L

Engine #:

[C]

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Below you will find the best synthetic oil for a 1981 American Motors SPIRIT. Maximize your vehicle's potential with 100% full synthetic oil that is made in the USA! For more than the past 50 years, AMSOIL has perfected the art of maximizing efficiency and engine life. The advanced synthetic formulas deliver superior protection from heat, friction, and wear, keeping engines as good as new for miles. Upgrade to AMSOIL today and experience better performance, reliability, and reduced oil consumption. Click add to cart for more details. Sign up as a preferred customer and get discounts and more! The oil type, capacity and oil filter (if available) are listed below and verified for accuracy. Upgrade now!

Recommended oil for my 1981 Spirit

Product Name Product Description Capacities Product
Signature Series 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil Get the best synthetic oil for your Spirit now! Save time and money and protect your American Motors. With filter 5 quarts After refill check oil level. ATMQT-EA
Signature Series 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil ATMQT-EA
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XL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil Protect your Spirit with Amsoil and support the best MADE in USA oil! With filter 5 quarts After refill check oil level. XLTQT-EA
XL 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil XLTQT-EA
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OE 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oil is specially made for the extended oil change intervals recommended for your 1981 American Motors Spirit 4.2L engine. It has advanced synthetic technology that resists chemical breakdown for maximum wear protection for your vehicle which is well beyond the traditional 3,000-mile oil change interval. Get the best synthetic oil now for your American Motors Spirit. With filter 5 quarts After refill check oil level. OETQT-EA
OE 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil OETQT-EA
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Recommended oil filters for my 1981 Spirit

Product Name Product Description Product
WIX Oil Filter WIX oil filter change intervals for your 1981 American Motors Spirit are extended OEM recommendations to match the drain intervals of AMSOIL XL Motor oil. (12,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first). 51258-EA
WIX Oil Filter 51258-EA
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Recommended transmission fluids for my 1981 Spirit

Product Name Note Capacities Product Description Product
SEVERE GEAR® 75W-90 Manual Transmission Fluid
3-SPD 3 pints
4-SPD 3.4 pints
This special formula is made for harsh operating conditions that pick-up trucks endure. Also top-notch protection for SUVs, heavy equipment, and other heavy-duty vehicles. Made in the USA. SVGPK-EA
SEVERE GEAR® 75W-90 SVGPK-EA
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SEVERE GEAR® 80W-90 Manual Transmission Fluid
3-SPD 3 pints
4-SPD 3.4 pints
This lube is made to exceed the requirements of equipment and all vehicles that require SAE 80W-90 viscosity. It is made with synthetic base oils and top additives without adding any wax. Amsoil Severe Gear is solid against thermal breakdown. Will give you awesome protection for bearings and gears and tough against heat which will help extend the life of your equipment and avoid costly repairs. Made in the U.S.A. AGLPK-EA
SEVERE GEAR® 80W-90 AGLPK-EA
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Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid
4 quarts Initial Fill
3 speed A904 Total Fill 8.3 quarts 4 quarts Initial Fill
Amsoil's Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic automatic transmission fluid is made to blow the doors off any regular or conventional ATF fluids on the market and our oil surpasses the performance needs of most vehicles. Protect your transmission and avoid costly repairs. This fluid has an advanced formula to give awesome top-notch protection under harsh operating conditions. Transmission repairs are expensive so protect your vehicle with this great fluid! ATFPK-EA
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid ATFPK-EA
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OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid
4 quarts Initial Fill
3 speed A904 Total Fill 8.3 quarts 4 quarts Initial Fill
Outsanding protection and resists varnish! Change interval based on your Spirit's recommendation. OTFQT-EA
OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid OTFQT-EA
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Transmission filters

Product Name Product Description Product
WIX Transmission Filter Use this WIX Transmission Filter since it will protect your 1981 American Motors Spirit's transmission from harmful debris and the awesome filtration will reduce wear in your Spirit. 58707-EA
WIX Transmission Filter 58707-EA
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Differential for my American Motors Spirit

Product Name Note Capacities Product Description Product
SEVERE GEAR® 75W-140 With TT Rear 3 pints Made for high-demand situations, heavy trailer towing and hauling, great for off-road enthusiasts who demand more, commercial settings and racing enthusiasts. Protects gears and bearings from damage. Superior protection and beats out any regular gear oil. Recommended for many different vehicles. Trust Amsoil to protect your equipment and engine. Made in the USA! SVOPK-EA
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SEVERE GEAR® 80W-90 With O TT Rear 3 pints This lube is made to exceed the requirements of equipment and all vehicles that require SAE 80W-90 viscosity. It is made with synthetic base oils and top additives without adding any wax. Amsoil Severe Gear is solid against thermal breakdown. Will give you awesome protection for bearings and gears and tough against heat which will help extend the life of your equipment and avoid costly repairs. Made in the U.S.A. AGLPK-EA
SEVERE GEAR® 80W-90 AGLPK-EA
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SEVERE GEAR® 75W-90 With O TT Rear 3 pints This special formula is made for harsh operating conditions that pick-up trucks endure. Also top-notch protection for SUVs, heavy equipment, and other heavy-duty vehicles. Made in the USA. SVGPK-EA
SEVERE GEAR® 75W-90 SVGPK-EA
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SEVERE GEAR® 75W-110 With O TT Rear 3 pints This is a fantastic lubricant for towing trailers, heavy duty hauling, off road driving/4x4, commercial applications, and for race enthusiasts. This severe gear lube will protect bearings, gears from friction and exceeds performance of any regular gear oil out there! Keep your truck or vehicle out of the shop and avoid costly repairs with this made in the USA lube. SVTPK-EA
SEVERE GEAR® 75W-110 SVTPK-EA
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Recommended coolants for my American Motors Spirit

Product Name Product Description Capacities Product
Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant maximum protection for your 1981 American Motors Spirit under extreme temperatures and operating conditions! Lasts up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first) ANTPC1G-EA
Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant ANTPC1G-EA
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Low Toxicity Antifreeze and Engine Coolant Lasts in your 1981 American Motors Spirit for up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first). Biodegradable! ANT1G-EA
Low Toxicity Antifreeze and Engine Coolant ANT1G-EA
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Amsoil's synthetic oil for cars and trucks has additives that will lengthen your engine's life. Their detergent additives will clean out deposits in your engine and prevent more from forming.

Do you drive very often and rack up tons of miles quickly? Is it a drag to change your oil so quickly as it feels like you just changed it. Need a recommended oil for your American Motors SPIRIT that tested and proven to protect your engine? Make the move and switch to Amsoil. For over four decades, Amsoil has been protecting vehicle engines from extreme temperatures and wear & tear. Order recommended oil and filters for your vehicle today. You will not have to change your oil for over a year!


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Amsoil synthetic motor oil protects your car engine because it doesn't break down or lose it's viscosity under extreme temperatures and stress. Regular conventional oil breaks down under high temperatures which leaves harmful carbon and sludge deposits which will make your engine wear faster. This is why you have to change your motor oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or so at your local dealer or quick lube business which costs you more money over the long term!

Research shows that synthetic oil is superior to conventional motor oil!

Source: AAA research proves that synthetic oil is better than regular conventional oil report

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