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there's an interesting article that talks all about Posted by vvack0matic [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Lack of ZDDP, diskullman, Mon, 1 Oct 2007 08:05:58 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
the ILSCA ( International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee)
the API ( American Petroleum Institute )
There is another group of service ratings generated by European car makers under the ACEA, which translates from French to English as the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. Many ACEA specifications are based on the same American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) tests used by API. So far, the ACEA service ratings rarely appear on oil containers sold in the United States. While things may change in the future, the service categories based on ILSAC specifications are officially considered "close enough" for European cars sold in the United States.
but the punch line of the article (the short version).. why short version/
When it was common practice to change oil every 3,000 miles, almost any readily available automotive oil would do. This is no longer true. Today, only oil of the right viscosity and API service category or ILSAC spec are likely to get an engine and its catalytic converter through the warranty period, especially for vehicles built for the 2004 and later model years. All oil approved for automotive use will display the oil's specifications on the container.
all it comes down to is the consumer just reading the container to find out what it is there holding.
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http://www.motoroilworld.com/choosing_an_oil.html
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