What are the classes of oil?

Types of Crude Oil

• Class A: Light, Volatile Oils. These oils are:
• Class B: Non-Sticky Oils. These oils have a waxy or oily feel.
• Class C: Heavy, Sticky Oils. Class C oils are characteristically:
• Class D: Nonfluid Oils. Class D oils are:

What is SE or SF class oil?

An API service rating of “SF” means the oil meets all new car warranty requirements for 1981 and newer models. “SE” means the oil is usable in all 1972-1980 vehicles. “SD” means the oil is good for all 1968-1971 cars.

What is SG class oil?

SG. Obsolete. CAUTION: Not suitable for use in most gasoline-powered automotive engines built after 1993. May not provide adequate protection against build-up of engine sludge, oxidation, or wear. SF.

What does CC mean oil?

The term “cc” stands for Cubic Centimeters or simply cm³ which is a metric unit to measure the Engine’s Capacity or its volume.

What does SAE 10w40 mean?

10W-40 is the viscosity, or weight, of the motor oil as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE for short). A 10W-40 oil has a viscosity grade of 10W at a low temperature and 40 at a higher temperature. Motor oil thickens when it’s cold and becomes thinner when heated up.

What are the two 2 different classifications of oil?

API, American Petroleum Institute, has created a quality classification of engine oils. The basic division concerns here gasoline engines (oils marked with the letter „S”) and diesel („C”).

What is SF 15w40 oil?

Product Description: MOTOR OIL SF 15W-40 is a multi functional mineral engine oil for older gasoline-, diesel- and LGP engines of passenger car and light vans with or without turbo compressor. MOTOR OIL SF 15W-40 is not suited for engines equipped with a Diesel Particle Filter (DPF).

Can I use SL oil instead of SG?

Yes you can. The oil standards are “backwards compatible” .

Can I use SN oil instead of SG?

The “S” category designates oils for gasoline passenger car engines, and the “C” category designates oils for diesel-powered commercial truck engines. SN oils provide higher levels of performance than all the other “S” oils. API Categories SA through SH are obsolete, and oils labelled SN can be used in their place.

Where can I find the new SN plus classification for oils?

The user language and requirements for the new classification may be downloaded from the EOLCS documents section. API began licensing oils against the SN PLUS classification on May 1, 2018.

What is an API oil classification system?

Oil classification systems have been also in place in the EU and Japan. The API Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System provides a simple designation of letters and numbers that allows engine manufacturers and oil marketers to clearly provide users with the information they need to ensure that the proper oil is selected for an engine.

Are newer service category oils compatible with older service categories?

While newer service category oils generally provide backward compatibility to older service categories, they may not be compatible with all older categories. For example, service category CI-4 is not required to be compatible with service categories CF or CF-2.

What is the engine oil classification for diesel exhaust aftertreatment system?

In 2004, exhaust aftertreatment system compatible oil classifications DH-2 for trucks and buses and DL-1 for passenger car diesel engines were introduced. The earlier introduction of DPFs in Japan than in the USA required the earlier introduction of low SAPS oil.